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[HarveyWallbangers]

Good points

Many fans argue that Finley's value isn't that great because the team won a Super Bowl last year when he missed all but five games with a knee injury. But the 12-0 record and offensive dominance this season suggest otherwise.

You have to factor in the flawless play of Rodgers, but it would be hard not to acknowledge Finley has played a large part in the offense seeing its numbers increase from 358.1 yards, 24.2 points and two passing touchdowns per game last year to 405, 35 and three this year.

During a game, he'll line up in as many as five positions: in-line tight end, slot and flex receiver, outside receiver and fullback. Often, he lines up wide by himself to draw a safety so a receiver on the other side can get one-on-one coverage.

Because Greg Jennings often gets the other double-team, Nelson, Donald Driver and James Jones get most of the one-on-ones.

[HarveyWallbangers]

And my favorite quote.

"They move him a ton, too," the personnel executive said. "The backfield, they flex him out, they use him to see how a team is going to defend him so Aaron knows what kind of coverage he's going to get. He (Rodgers) has got this guy that can move around and see how the defense shifts.

"He's so fast and quick in and out of his breaks, just like a big receiver. A linebacker can't play him. You go straight man, you have to put a cover safety or a big corner on him and then put a safety over him. We don't have one of those. I really want Santa to bring us one of those for Christmas."

[Brandon494]

Great find Harvery, pretty much what I've been saying the whole season to the all the Finley haters. NOW PAY THAT MAN HIS MONEY!!!

[RashanGary]

I'll eat my crow. I wondered if the, "he's getting doubled all the time" thing was true or fans being fans.

It was especially nice reading that AR gets predictable coverages by having Finley on the field. That's a big deal.


I think they're using him well. Nelson in single coverage is better than Finley on two guys over the dangerous middle. It's working out really well for the Packers. It sounds like he's respected around the league, sounds like he does a lot of different things. . . . . . I'm guessing Mike and Ted appreciate him too.

Tom Brady does it a little different. Gronkowski and Welker are really his two guys. They set up everything around those two guys. The Packers have three legitimate weapons. Jennings, Finley and Nelson. Like they said in the article. You can't double three of them, so pick your poison. Right now they're picking Nelson and he's making the play every time. Driver, Cobb and Jones are all so/so right now. Cobb because he's a little young. Driver because he's a lot old and Jones because he's inconsistent. But as far as having three legitimate pass catchers who can consistently beat single coverage. . . . The Packers have it. That's nice in crunch time, when you have to make a play. Find the guy who has one defender, chances are the receiver knows it too, and put the ball up. Hey, it's working.

[smuggler]

According to football outsiders, Jordy is the most valuable receiver in the league. Almost 60% above average play level. Jennings ~25%. Jones is at like 45%, Cobb above 20%, Driver chilling around +7%. If that's not the sign of an All-Pro, MVP QB, I don't know what is.

[mraynrand]

According to football outsiders, Jordy is the most valuable receiver in the league. Almost 60% above average play level. Jennings ~25%. Jones is at like 45%, Cobb above 20%, Driver chilling around +7%. If that's not the sign of an All-Pro, MVP QB, I don't know what is.

The QB puts the ball right on these guys' hands from 5-50 yards away. Super-accurate, easy to catch ball. Amazing.

[mraynrand]

Great find Harvery, pretty much what I've been saying the whole season to the all the Finley haters. NOW PAY THAT MAN HIS MONEY!!!

Finley is the bomb. The Giants did find a way to neutralize him somewhat. Just hold on every play. It's the NE defense. You just mug a guy all the time and dare the officials to call a penalty on every play. They won't do it.

[denverYooper]

Finley is the bomb. The Giants did find a way to neutralize him somewhat. Just hold on every play. It's the NE defense. You just mug a guy all the time and dare the officials to call a penalty on every play. They won't do it.

Just when it's critical. I think the same thing happens with Wood sometimes.