Why don't list me a team that would trade a Megatron or Julio Jones for Jordy fricken Nelson and you win this disagreement.
The reason Jordy Nelson wasn't ever considered a #1 receiver is because he could be defended with one player. A true number one cannot be defended. And if any you think we actually have anything close to that on this roster right now, I sure would like you to pass me the bong.
Originally Posted by: DakotaT
I think we're dealing with a language problem here.
To me, #1 receiver refers to a level of talent that can do a good job against most teams' #1 CBs.
An ELITE WR is just that. The best of the best, taking an elite CB to hold him/her in check. The vast majority of teams don't have an elite CB, and need to double-team that person. The perfect mix of skill, physical ability, and intangibles.
There are a lot of #1 receivers out there. Not 32 by any means, but a lot.
There are only a few elite WRs out there.
Jordy WAS a #1 WR by my definition of the term (that being, able to succeed against most teams' #1 CBs one on one consistently). He had the stats and catches to prove it. Yes, he was never juking people or blowing past him, but he ran excellent routes and catches. You don't remember the classic Rodgers to Jordy, indefensible sideline catch that was always just inbounds and away from the CB (kudos to Rodgers), but frequenty required Jordy to turn around, lay out, and catch the ball while keeping his feet inbounds (kudos to Nelson)?
Since coming back from injury he has not been playing like one. He's been dropping hard-to-catch balls he would have caught in the past and has lost some of his (already average) speed/cutting abilities.
Yes, Rodgers' performance in years past make him look better than he actually is.
To say he wasn't a #1 WR... By my definition of the term, I disagree.