Jordy Nelson out for a 'couple of weeks'

[Gunakor]

JJ catches the ball, gets big plays, first downs, long gains, TD's.

How many times does JJ catch the ball? How many times does JJ score TD's? Not many, because they don't throw the ball to him as much. Which means his route running isn't crisp and he's not getting open, or Rodgers doesn't trust him to hold onto the ball. One or the other. If JJ were better than Jordy he'd see more opportunities to make plays.

The only long gain Jones has this season was the play we discussed, where there wasn't a Lion within 15 yards of him when he caught the ball. As I said, anybody can score when there's nobody around to tackle you. Hell, if we could play the Lions every week we could send Taco Wallace to the Pro Bowl if we wanted to. That wasn't a show of exceptional skill or talent on Jones' part. You really give him too much credit.

Not really. Jones was hurt much of last year. I'll let Waldo rape you in the JJ vs Jordy facts. Jordy is a just a guy. JJ is explosive. Been watching Packer football since 1989 (seen every game and now DVR-slo-mo-rewind EVERY play). My eyes don't deceive me. Waldo will correct you. Wait for it. Peace, bro.

-Snake-

Jones is the better playmaker after he gets the ball in his hands. We are in agreement there. But Nelson is the one getting the ball in his hands, not Jones. Why do you suppose that is? I mean, if Jones were the more reliable pass catcher, wouldn't you think he'd be the one Rodgers was looking to throw to instead of Nelson? My eyes don't deceive me either - Nelson is being given more opportunities to make plays than Jones is. Why?

Because the first and most important responsibility of a wide receiver is to catch the ball. Only after you catch it can you worry about making a play afterwards. Jones drops more passes thrown his way than Jordy does. That's the difference. I'd rather a guy who makes the catch and goes down at first contact than a guy who breaks a tackle once and a while but can't hold onto the ball.

[Cheesehead Craig]

JJ catches the ball, gets big plays, first downs, long gains, TD's.

How many times does JJ catch the ball? How many times does JJ score TD's? Not many, because they don't throw the ball to him as much. Which means his route running isn't crisp and he's not getting open, or Rodgers doesn't trust him to hold onto the ball. One or the other. If JJ were better than Jordy he'd see more opportunities to make plays.

The only long gain Jones has this season was the play we discussed, where there wasn't a Lion within 15 yards of him when he caught the ball. As I said, anybody can score when there's nobody around to tackle you. Hell, if we could play the Lions every week we could send Taco Wallace to the Pro Bowl if we wanted to. That wasn't a show of exceptional skill or talent on Jones' part. You really give him too much credit.

Not really. Jones was hurt much of last year. I'll let Waldo rape you in the JJ vs Jordy facts. Jordy is a just a guy. JJ is explosive. Been watching Packer football since 1989 (seen every game and now DVR-slo-mo-rewind EVERY play). My eyes don't deceive me. Waldo will correct you. Wait for it. Peace, bro.

-Snake-

Snake, you can't really start spouting about facts and stats but then don't provide any but simply start deferring to another poster to come around and help you. That's kinda weak.

To say that Nelson is not a playmaker isn't very accurate. He had that impressive catch and run for a TD in the Vikes game. Don't forget the kid is real impressive on kickoff returns.

Both Jordy and JJ are good WRs at what they can do. JJ can stretch the field and Jordy is a better possession WR. I like the fact we have them both.

[bobblehead]

Jordy sucks. Based on the responses. No one cares either. Dude at this point offers nothing as an advantage to win the game. Below average WR at his 3-4 spot in the rotation. (Wow...he had a long catch TD in preseason....JJ does it in NFL games).

My man James Jones makes plays like I continually preach given a chance. Thank god. Give JJ a chance (52 yard TD in limited duty in an NFL game recently). Jordy is weak and a reach at #36 and sucks at PR. TWill is a beast.

I was right with you through the preseason on this Snake, but Jordy was stepping up and had made the race about even when he got hurt. Early I liked JJ better, but at this point, they were about even.