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Greg Jennings is still a stud out there. He's not the big target who will catch 80+ balls a year but he is an elite route runner, elite with the ball in his hands, and has great speed. Try to think of someone who matches his skill set in terms of being able to make things happen underneath, ability to go up and play the ball, and work as a deep threat. I don't know what constitutes "an elite WR" but IMO few teams have a weapon of Greg's caliber.
Donald Driver as we all know is impossible not to love. Has left zero yards on the field over the course of his career. Elite concentration. Explodes out of his cuts. Donald Driver isn't thought of as a slot receiver but that's who he has become and in that role he has proven to be among the best, and is using it contribute at a high level even into his mid 30's. The slot is to Driver as the splitter was to Rodger Clemens--a fountain of youth. This role doesn't stop Driver from shifting outside in 2 WR sets where he still has a knack for getting open quickly, has great leaping ability, and the ability to make the occasional circus catch.
James Jones has been criminally underrated by most fans IMO. If Anquan Boldin made 1 good play for every bad play instead of 3 good plays for every bad one, he would be James Jones. James Jones is a few mental errors away from filling the Packers roll of big possession receiver who thrives amongst other weapons.
Nelson has talent but is struggling to find a role. He has speed but isn't a great deep threat. He's tall but hasn't shown the ablity to go up and fight for the ball. The best thing I can say about Nelson is that he's a great blocker. He has a knack for getting separation in the QB friendly parts of the field but I see him as a faster Ruvell Martin--which is a compliment I think.
Donald Driver as we all know is impossible not to love. Has left zero yards on the field over the course of his career. Elite concentration. Explodes out of his cuts. Donald Driver isn't thought of as a slot receiver but that's who he has become and in that role he has proven to be among the best, and is using it contribute at a high level even into his mid 30's. The slot is to Driver as the splitter was to Rodger Clemens--a fountain of youth. This role doesn't stop Driver from shifting outside in 2 WR sets where he still has a knack for getting open quickly, has great leaping ability, and the ability to make the occasional circus catch.
James Jones has been criminally underrated by most fans IMO. If Anquan Boldin made 1 good play for every bad play instead of 3 good plays for every bad one, he would be James Jones. James Jones is a few mental errors away from filling the Packers roll of big possession receiver who thrives amongst other weapons.
Nelson has talent but is struggling to find a role. He has speed but isn't a great deep threat. He's tall but hasn't shown the ablity to go up and fight for the ball. The best thing I can say about Nelson is that he's a great blocker. He has a knack for getting separation in the QB friendly parts of the field but I see him as a faster Ruvell Martin--which is a compliment I think.
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