The drops were terrible, but I've never blamed him much for the fumble. He got caught from behind by one of the best LBs in the league (Urlacher) who punched the ball out, and the ball magically stayed inbounds. It was a good play by Urlacher.

I agree with GoPack1984 that Jones would've been a better fit for either the Bears or Vikings than the players they ended up with.

Originally Posted by: Greg C. 

We do look pretty crowded at WR, but that can change in an instant.

Originally Posted by: all_about_da_packers 

I have been banging this drum for years, particularly whenever people would say that there was no need to draft new receivers because the current corps is the best in the league. I said a few months ago that if I had to choose between Brandon Jackson and James Jones staying, I would go with the latter. I will be curious to see how people react to this signing if a Jones miscue loses an important game, though. I personally am not expecting Driver to contribute much this season, and while I am hoping it is his last season in Green Bay, I am guessing he will hang around two more seasons. Ted Thompson tends to keep players one year longer than I wish he would.

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel 

Randall Cobb was drafted to replace James Jones? Interesting, I didn't know James Jones did any kick/punt returns and could play wildcat as an extra wrinkle. It begs the question, why would you draft a guy to replace a 27 yr old rather than to replace the 36 yr old? I'm failing to understand that logic, seems foolish tactical move if true.

Especially since James Jones is on the upside and Donald Driver is on the downside. One would think Randall Cobb would have been drafted more to replace Donald Driver than James Jones. Then again, I haven't seen Driver returning kicks/punts either. 🤷


Greg Jennings
James Jones
Jordy Nelson
Donald Driver
Randall Cobb
Brett Swain

then throw in
Jermichael Finley
Andrew Quarless



I like the Packers WR and TE oh and Ryan Grand and James Starks running the ball and that guy who throws it... what's his name??


This was a good move by the Packers and I think it's comical any fan of the Packers would disagree. More weapons for the passing game = good thing.

Remember, good defense and good passing game is what wins championships.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

I especially like that last sentence. Not sure where I've heard it before though. 🤔

I said that Jones was drafted to replace Driver. I still stand by it. I was down on Jones at the end of last year but hoping he can prove me wrong and live up to his potential (I've also said James Jones reminded me of Sterling Sharpe).

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer 

I really don't see why. We drafted Cobb to replace Jones, at least partially. There's no way we're going to be able to have Jennings, Driver, Nelson, Jones, Cobb and Finley regularly on the field, like all of them should be.

Originally Posted by: Packers_Finland 

Well, Finley wouldn't be on the field all the time anyways and Cobb is still new, and Driver's on the decline. Keeping Jones is important but not vital.

Originally Posted by: Porforis 

I've never disagreed with the sentence. I've only disagreed with the notion that you don't need to run the ball ever.

James Jones being drafted to replace Donald Driver makes a helluva lot more sense than Randall Cobb being drafted to replace James Jones, while Donald Driver is still on the team! I've likened James Jones to Sterling Sharpe as well. Except I don't remember Sharpe dropping nearly as many balls, in fact, I don't think he ever dropped a pass, haha.

Again, maybe this is wishful thinking on my part, but I really believe Edgar Bennett being the WR coach is going to help the WR catch and hang onto the ball better this year than the last two years. And again, I think Edgar Bennett is going to help James Jones the most of the group. I bet James Jones is 2nd in receptions on the Packers this season, excluding Jermichael Finley since he's not a WR.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool