Jordy Nelson observations

[HarveyWallbangers]

How many games have you actually seen him play?? My comments on what others have noted, that have actually seen him play and not just a highlight clip, are not meant at all to be demeaning. He is a very good prospect and I've heard that some think he was the best WR in the draft. My point is that he is a taller, 4.5 guy but still runs a 10.6/100. That tells me he is fast but not ultra quick as the other wr's mentioned are. He is most likely one of the few players that could run close in pads as he does in shorts because of the size and athlete he is. I've read that he is very solid but doesn't wow you in any one area. Harv's comment about Bowe is pretty good imo but I'm going by what some guys on ESPN said this past weekend, not a 3 minute clip.

I agree that I don't see Donald Driver or Hines Ward when I see his highlight film.

[Bretsky]

I think my Dwayne Bowe comparison was good.


Bowe is 6'2" 221, has good hands, is good after the catch, and he ran around 4.5 in the 40. Some reports had him as low as 4.41 and some as high as 4.57, so I'll split the difference and says he's around 4.49. Point is: he's not an absolute blazer.

Nelson is 6'2 5/8" 217, has good hands, is good after the catch, and he ran 4.51 in the 40.

I'll take a Dwayne Bowe; I liked other WR's better......which based on my past...........is a good sign for the GB Packers

I also liked Toon better than Jerry Rice
I also like Jackson better than Jennings
I also liked Chambers better than.....ok, scratch that one for hurting my credibility

[RashanGary]

You don't think the midwest plains scout for the Packers represents someone who's watched him play?

[RashanGary]

I compare him to those three because even when you know the ball is going to him, he still gets open and catches the ball. Nobody could cover him. I compare him to those three because he's good after the catch. More than anything, I compare him to those three because of how tough and relentless he is on the field. He might not be quite as quick as Driver or quite as short as Welker, but he plays the game the same way and does many of the same things. I think Ward is the closest because he's an all around player that does everythign jsut like WArd. The reason I through Driver in is because of how tough he is and Welker because of how uncoverable he his.

[Lurker64]

I don't see why we need to compare compare Jordy Nelson to anybody.

He was a farm kid who walked on at K-State (a major conference school) and played WR for the first time in his Sophomore year, he worked his butt off and by his senior year he developed himself into a consensus All-American who caught 122 passes for 1606 yards despite the fact that every team he lined up against had "Stop Jordy Nelson" as their #1 priority. He's a big athletic guy who's got track speed, runs well in pads, handles himself well in traffic and isn't afraid of contact.

I don't care if he's the next Joe Jurevicious, or Wes Welker, or whatever. What he is and what he's done is impressive. What he can be? Who knows, but I'm excited.

[RashanGary]

I still think the Ward comparison is best. He does everything


Good point though, Lurker. He's by far my favorite draft pick this year. I'm stuck with the JH name until Harrell proves himself though. If Harrell never becomes a player, I will wear his name in shame for the rest of my forum life. 20 years from now only the old timers will remember who he was. Hell, the way Harrell is taking off, nobody might remember his name in two years.

[Packnut]

Nelson

I can see where those who hav'nt seen him play would make these kinds of comparisons, but they are way off.

He has that extra gear in pads. I saw him him on at least 4 different plays last season be even with the DB when the ball is thrown and then accelerate past him and make the catch. This guy is better than Bowe. Bowe dropped several passes his last year. Nelson has much better hands.

More than that, this guy is a football player. He understands the game which is more than you can say for a lot of other guys coming out.

[Bossman641]

I don't see Welker or Driver at all. Welker is extremely quick, Jordy has nowhere near his quickness. He might have some quickness, but no where close. I've been trying to think of who I would compare him to and haven't been able to come up with anybody. I like the Bowe comparison though.

[Scott Campbell]

Re: Nelson

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[Scott Campbell]

Re: Nelson

I can see where those who hav'nt seen him play would make these kinds of comparisons, but they are way off.

He has that extra gear in pads. I saw him him on at least 4 different plays last season be even with the DB when the ball is thrown and then accelerate past him and make the catch. This guy is better than Bowe. Bowe dropped several passes his last year. Nelson has much better hands.

More than that, this guy is a football player. He understands the game which is more than you can say for a lot of other guys coming out.

I believe you. His youtube highlight reel really popped.

[Bretsky]

Re: Nelson

I can see where those who hav'nt seen him play would make these kinds of comparisons, but they are way off.

He has that extra gear in pads. I saw him him on at least 4 different plays last season be even with the DB when the ball is thrown and then accelerate past him and make the catch. This guy is better than Bowe. Bowe dropped several passes his last year. Nelson has much better hands.

More than that, this guy is a football player. He understands the game which is more than you can say for a lot of other guys coming out.

All this TT praise

What did you do with packnut ??

[Lurker64]

Re: Nelson

All this TT praise

What did you do with packnut ??

This was the Bizarro draft. A lot of the most vehement TT supporters were lukewarm on it and a lot of the most vehement TT haters saw good things in it. It's fun!

[Charles Woodson]

I'm not thrilled with the pick, but Thompson's staff has shown they can evaluate WRs, so I'll trust them.

Nelson actually seems similar to James Jones to me. Relatively similar size, speed, after the catch skills, hands. You watch both guys and you aren't floored, but you feel like it's a pretty safe bet they'll at least be solid in the NFL.

Are you not thrilled because of the choice of position? or because of the choice of receiver?

[Deputy Nutz]

Funny, a drafted white receiver and the comparison are thrown out to almost every white receiver already in the league regardless of an actual likeness outside of skin color.

If anything he reminds me of Anquan Boldin of Arizona.

[Bretsky]

Re: Nelson

All this TT praise

What did you do with packnut ??

This was the Bizarro draft. A lot of the most vehement TT supporters were lukewarm on it and a lot of the most vehement TT haters saw good things in it. It's fun!

Overall I'm luke warm

If the dam Chiefs would not have snagged the CB right in front of us in round two I'd be singing a lot of praises