New wrinkles you think we might see in 2009

[Waldo]

So it turned out to be a good throw, then?

Lucky, Jones caught sight of it before Champ did and didn't take a misstep like Champ did. If Champ woulda noted the trajectory earlier he probably would have intercepted it.

I'm working from memory here, but that would have really made Champ lucky on that play - because Jones had separation.

True, but Jones had to slow down and bend inside, in an effort to catch up Champ took one step to many on the sideline trajectory, if he would have angled inside earlier he would have been a step ahead of where he was.

[rbaloha1]

Re: New wrinkles you think we might see in 2009

Ruvell Martin is a great blocking receiver.

RM will not make the team. Jermichael Finley will develop as a red zone target.

[rbaloha1]

What the heck. Sure. Though Driver is maybe my favorite red zone guy, and I'm a big James Jones fan. I think he's gonna break out this year, and not in pimples.

I'm not sure what to think of James Jones; I was excited about him in his rookie preseason. More I see him, the more I think he's just a guy. He's better than Ruvell though.

Agreed. Jones is inconsistent although injuries could be a contributing factor. Needs to shut his mouth and just go out and play.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Agreed. Jones is inconsistent although injuries could be a contributing factor. Needs to shut his mouth and just go out and play.

Since when has Jones had a big mouth? Other than his initial reaction when the Packers drafted Jordy Nelson--which was understandable.

[rbaloha1]

Agreed. Jones is inconsistent although injuries could be a contributing factor. Needs to shut his mouth and just go out and play.

Since when has Jones had a big mouth? Other than his initial reaction when the Packers drafted Jordy Nelson--which was understandable.

The dude always make excuses from the debacle with the Bears during rookie season. Hopefully JJ emerges this season.

[SnakeLH2006]

I'm not sure what to think of James Jones; I was excited about him in his rookie preseason. More I see him, the more I think he's just a guy.

Big, big season 2009! :P

Gotta agree here too. JJ seems to just tear it up for a "slow" guy by being able to escape the jam very well, and create separation. Snake's kinda disappointed he's been hurt with knick-knack injuries, but he really, has some talent...Always been a Sterling Sharpe fan and he really looks the part when healthy. Jordy might be good, but really, JJ really looks the gamer in big plays when we need them.

I see a huge upside to JJ, if he can stay on the field, and in the top 3 wideouts. Nothing against Jordy, but JJ has looked much more the beast on the field for GB thus far. I sure hope he has a role where he can get 50 plus catches this year, but looks like Jordy has phased out JJ's role somewhat. Seems political almost, but I don't see what Jordy does better than JJ right now. Blocking? Jordy is ok, but I've seen JJ puts some good licks on DB's on rushing downs at times. But all things considered, I hope to see more big plays from JJ, as DD is prob. winding down at some point.

[Chevelle2]

Re: New wrinkles you think we might see in 2009

Ruvell Martin is a great blocking receiver.

RM will not make the team. Jermichael Finley will develop as a red zone target.

I think we underestimate how much RM-AR's relationship factors into roster making decisions.

I think that will help RM stay around.

[Waldo]

Agreed. Jones is inconsistent although injuries could be a contributing factor. Needs to shut his mouth and just go out and play.

Since when has Jones had a big mouth? Other than his initial reaction when the Packers drafted Jordy Nelson--which was understandable.

The dude always make excuses from the debacle with the Bears during rookie season. Hopefully JJ emerges this season.

Yeah, I'm looking for DD to be the #4 WR this year, with JJ and Jordy pulling ahead.

[Partial]

Re: New wrinkles you think we might see in 2009

I think we underestimate how much RM-AR's relationship factors into roster making decisions.

I think that will help RM stay around.

I tend to agree. No way does Martin get cut because he is A) doing PR work for the Packers as one of their ambassadors (along with Arod and Jennings) and B) supposedly one of Rodgers closest friends on the team.

[Scott Campbell]

RM is a good #5, but he's still a #5. If he gets beat out in camp, he's gone. IMO.

[Fritz]

Agreed. Jones is inconsistent although injuries could be a contributing factor. Needs to shut his mouth and just go out and play.

Since when has Jones had a big mouth? Other than his initial reaction when the Packers drafted Jordy Nelson--which was understandable.

The dude always make excuses from the debacle with the Bears during rookie season. Hopefully JJ emerges this season.

Yeah, I'm looking for DD to be the #4 WR this year, with JJ and Jordy pulling ahead.

I don't know that anyone's looking for Jones to be a #1 guy, but I think most folks would like to see him emerge as a consistent force as a #3 receiver. Make the catches, break some tackles, block better.

[TennesseePackerBacker]

I haven't posted in months due to school but I couldn't pull back from this one. There is no way you can take Jennings off of the field. He is without a doubt our best reciever and redzone reciever. How many slants and quick ins has he caught in the past 2 years in the redzone? Blocking or not, you don't take out your best redzone recieving threat.

[cpk1994]

So it turned out to be a good throw, then?

No, still a poor throw. Just a great adjusment by Jones.

[cpk1994]

Re: New wrinkles you think we might see in 2009

I think we underestimate how much RM-AR's relationship factors into roster making decisions.

I think that will help RM stay around.

I tend to agree. No way does Martin get cut because he is A) doing PR work for the Packers as one of their ambassadors (along with Arod and Jennings) and B) supposedly one of Rodgers closest friends on the team.

What if he absoulely blows in camp? He is the #5 reciever. It doesn't matter what his relationship with Rodgers is or what he is doing for the Packers. If he blows in camp he's gone. Saying there's no way he gets cut is making a big assumption.

[Partial]

Re: New wrinkles you think we might see in 2009

I think we underestimate how much RM-AR's relationship factors into roster making decisions.

I think that will help RM stay around.

I tend to agree. No way does Martin get cut because he is A) doing PR work for the Packers as one of their ambassadors (along with Arod and Jennings) and B) supposedly one of Rodgers closest friends on the team.

What if he absoulely blows in camp? He is the #5 reciever. It doesn't matter what his relationship with Rodgers is or what he is doing for the Packers. If he blows in camp he's gone. Saying there's no way he gets cut is making a big assumption.

First of all, we have no idea if he's the #5 receiver in the coaches minds. Do we have a depth chart update since the beginning of last season? No.

Second of all, 5th receivers typically don't do PR work for a club unless they're pretty popular, good players. Ruvell isn't going anywhere until his contract is up.

3rd, just about any player who sucks it up in camp will be cut unless there is a huge long term cap ramification. You don't think they'd cut Jones if he "blows" in camp?!? What about Wells?!? Other than people who were recently paid and first and second year players, very few can get by without performing.