Jordy Nelson observations

[RashanGary]

The thing that stands out to me is that for how tall he is, he really changes direction well and runs well after the catch. The other good thing is that he seems really good at catching the ball in traffic and is said to have some of the best hands in the draft (this is becoming a trend with Jennings, Jones and now Nelson).


He's also said to be incredilby smart and natural. That aspect should fit well with the flexible, adapting offense that McCarthy runs.


I don't see him beating out Driver or Jennings yet. I doubt he'll beat out Jones right away, but he'll definilty be worked into the 4 and 5 WR package and I think he could specialize in the redzone as well as playing ST's. There is also a level of comfort for when Driver hangs them up. We have Jennings, Jones and Nelson that will all be entering their primes.

[Brando19]

Your post definitely makes me feel better about our first draft choice. I'm on the Nelson bandwagon after watching some highlights....and the Brohm bandwagon as well. I'm not sold on Lee yet.

[RashanGary]

Nelson reminds me a lot of Hines Ward and I'm a big Ward fan. He's taller, but they play a very similar game. Smart, tough, catch everything, do everything well.

[Brando19]

http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/04/26/jones-not-thrilled-with-nelson-pick.aspx

Apparantly, James Jones was suprised and not too happy with the Nelson pick.

[Badgerinmaine]

http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/04/26/jones-not-thrilled-with-nelson-pick.aspx

Apparantly, James Jones was suprised and not too happy with the Nelson pick.

That's probably how I would feel if I were him. A lot of players would have faked not being worried.

[BallHawk]

http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/archive/2008/04/26/jones-not-thrilled-with-nelson-pick.aspx

Apparantly, James Jones was suprised and not too happy with the Nelson pick.

To be honest, until he's been in the league for a few more years his opinion has little meaning.

[LL2]

Why in the world does JJ have to worry or not be thrilled with Jordy being picked? Driver has maybe a couple years left in him and TT is making sure the team always has good receivers. JJ should be no more worried than Rodgers. TT is a smart man in knowing that a team needs depth at key positions and WR, QB and CB are probably among three of the most important positions on a team.

[MadScientist]

Jones should be worried. Unlike JH, I think Nelson will beat out Jones, unless Jones improves a lot in the off season.

[red]

i'd be pissed too if i was jones

he busted his ass last year and did what was asked of him as a rookie.

then we draft his replacement

driver should also be very worried, this might be his last season in green bay

its going to be next to impossible to keep all four in seasons to come

look at detroit, they can't keep 2 good ones

[RashanGary]

Driver is so good though. It's definitly a little log jam. I would not trade Jennings. You hate to trade Jones before he even scratches the surface. Jordy isn't going anywhere right now.


Jones and Nelson both seem like guys who could play ST's. You could get use out of both that way. You could play a lot of 1 back, 4 WR sets between the 20's but Rodgers will have to play well if they are going to spread them out. An injury here and there will obvioulsy get everyone on the field. It's a good problem for the Packers, but tough for Jones.

The Packers have the type of personal at the WR position to pressure defenses, but Rodgers is going to have to make good decisions and good throws.

[Lurker64]

Nelson is only Jones's replacement if Jones gets outplayed. This is professional football, no matter who you are if somebody else is better than you are at what you do, they'll be playing and you won't. He might be upset, but this is something he's going to have to deal with as a pro.

[BallHawk]

Having a plethora of healthy WRs helps your team win football games.

There is no reason why we can't have all 4 WRs succeed in our offense.

[packerbacker1234]

i'd be pissed too if i was jones

he busted his ass last year and did what was asked of him as a rookie.

then we draft his replacement

driver should also be very worried, this might be his last season in green bay

its going to be next to impossible to keep all four in seasons to come

look at detroit, they can't keep 2 good ones

Wait, when did detroit have two good recievers? Roy Williams is solid, but Calvin Johnson hasn't exactly been doing anything spectacular. Blame it on injuries or whatever, but the fact remains that Johnson could end up being a bust.

[red]

i'd be pissed too if i was jones

he busted his ass last year and did what was asked of him as a rookie.

then we draft his replacement

driver should also be very worried, this might be his last season in green bay

its going to be next to impossible to keep all four in seasons to come

look at detroit, they can't keep 2 good ones

Wait, when did detroit have two good recievers? Roy Williams is solid, but Calvin Johnson hasn't exactly been doing anything spectacular. Blame it on injuries or whatever, but the fact remains that Johnson could end up being a bust.

yet the lions have been trying to trade williams for months because they say they can't keep both wr's

[RashanGary]

Having a plethora of healthy WRs helps your team win football games.

There is no reason why we can't have all 4 WRs succeed in our offense.

I agree, but you have to have a QB that you can rely on to run that spread offense. That concerns me a little. If Rodgers is a weak link it's going ot be hard to get these guys on the field. If Favre was still here, I'd be CERTAIN that we would get use out of these guys. The way it is with Rodgers, I"m not so sure. I'd feel better about a stronger run game than the extra WR with a questionable QB, but if Rodgers is the real deal, this could be a real strength of the team and the Packers could play a unique bradn of offense.