Packers Depth Chart

[Smeefers]

That's the only point that matters. Are they better with him? If he's lost a dance step or two, then they might not be better with him, even with his experience. Packers want to dominate on matchups, and if he's slipped enough where he can't get open easily against the nickel and dime corner of the opposition, he's not worth keeping. This is a moot argument; you'll know right away in camp if Driver is ready to go. If he's not, he'll be released early on and go sign with Cleveland.

Ding.

This I agree with.

[Brandon494]

I don't buy us keeping 6 WR's, unless the 6th guy is a special teams monster. Have we done it in recent history? You don't generally get enough production out of those guys outside of their roles in regular offensive set to justify carrying an extra one.

In another thread I mentioned I'm surprised no one thinks Jones may be the odd guy out. Not saying I think it will happen, just that it's as likely as anything else if one of the rookies really impresses. Also, with Finley lining up wide, I think we're more likely to carry 4 WR's than 6!

No way in hell would we go into the season with only 4 WRs even with Finley. We are a passing team, why would it be so hard to see us going into the season with 6 WRs which must teams do BTW.

[sharpe1027]

I agree that carrying only 4 WRs is highly unlikely.

[Scott Campbell]

I guarntee he'll be on the team next season and I'll believe we'll keep 6 WRs this year with Gurley taking Quarless's spot on the roster.

Even if we keep 6 WR, I'm not sure Driver beats out Borel and the FA's. Though keeping 6 WR would help his chances.

As for keeping 6 WR, we seemed to do pretty well last year while Jennings was hurt and we were down to only 4 healthy. I'm not sure we really need 6.

[MJZiggy]

Even if we keep 6 WR, I'm not sure Driver beats out Borel and the FA's. Though keeping 6 WR would help his chances.

As for keeping 6 WR, we seemed to do pretty well last year while Jennings was hurt and we were down to only 4 healthy. I'm not sure we really need 6.

But if we'd only had four at the time, who would have taken the slack while Jennings was hurt? We did it with a starting roster of six not four. On a roster of four, if two get hurt, you have a serious problem.

[red]

i might be most excited about the drafting of manning, and i have no clue where he will line up. my favorite pre draft site (draft ace) had him listed as the #3 olb in the draft with a rating of 88/100.

the guy was a massive steal in the 5th round. he's small, only 235, but has tons of talent

[Scott Campbell]

But if we'd only had four at the time, who would have taken the slack while Jennings was hurt? We did it with a starting roster of six not four. On a roster of four, if two get hurt, you have a serious problem.

Our starting roster only had 5, not 6.

You're right - I don't think we keep just 4. I'd say 90% chance of 5. Outside chance of 6.

The other reason I think we only keep 5 is that Finley sometimes lines up as a WR.

[Brandon494]

i might be most excited about the drafting of manning, and i have no clue where he will line up. my favorite pre draft site (draft ace) had him listed as the #3 olb in the draft with a rating of 88/100.

the guy was a massive steal in the 5th round. he's small, only 235, but has tons of talent

Yea I think Manning was the steal of the draft for us as well, I think he'll eventually take Hawk's spot at ILB in the future.

[King Friday]

How is it going to be hard to keep Driver? We only drafted two offensive players who were both 7th round picks.

Because we just drafted about 800 defensive players, and if a majority of them make a case for the final roster it will mean some DIFFICULT decisions on defense. I'm guessing Thompson (and myself as well) would rather keep a young kid on defense with promise over some old, over the hill WR hanging onto the #5 or #6 WR spot.

Ron Wolf is smarter than you when it comes to football. He said get rid of a guy too early instead of too late. That's all I need, frankly. The Steelers (a smart organization) got rid of Ward. The Patriots have been getting rid of guys well before they were dogs for years now. The better organizations realize that YOUTH is often more important, and will favor the young guys. Dumbass teams hang onto guys until they have no worth and are wasted space on the roster.

[Brandon494]

Because we just drafted about 800 defensive players, and if a majority of them make a case for the final roster it will mean some DIFFICULT decisions on defense. I'm guessing Thompson (and myself as well) would rather keep a young kid on defense with promise over some old, over the hill WR hanging onto the #5 or #6 WR spot.

Ron Wolf is smarter than you when it comes to football. He said get rid of a guy too early instead of too late. That's all I need, frankly. The Steelers (a smart organization) got rid of Ward. The Patriots have been getting rid of guys well before they were dogs for years now. The better organizations realize that YOUTH is often more important, and will favor the young guys. Dumbass teams hang onto guys until they have no worth and are wasted space on the roster.

Kevin Faulk would disagree. Also anyone who watches football can see that Donald Driver had A LOT more left in the tank then Hiness Ward had last season. We are still one of the youngest teams in the league so obviously TT knows youth is important but that doesn't mean veteran leadership isn't as well. Driver was one of the only players that showed up in that Giants game and caught 5 TDs in the last six games. Has he lost a step? Sure but you guys are acting like his numbers are down because he can no longer play when it has more to due with us having to spread the ball around with so much talent on offense. Saying Driver would be a wasted space on the roster is just an ignorant statement IMO.

[Scott Campbell]

Fans always have a soft spot in their hearts for loyal and aging vets.

[smuggler]

Driver is still serviceable. He's not fast, but he is still extremely quick. Part of the reason his numbers are down is his role on the team has diminished. I feel it's diminished more than his skills. If one of the other guys fills that role almost as well as Driver or better, then he goes. Will it happen? Watch in the preseason and find out!

[mission]

I'm all about cutting old guys who aren't performing to their contract; actually get excited when I hear about. But Driver, man... I think he's still better than any #5 we can put out there and his contract is offset by the leadership he brings to the team. By the time we need the extra money, DD's contract is off the books and it's not an issue.

If you have a guy with massive upside waiting in the wings then I get see the argument for not wanting to stunt a young man's growth. Just not sure Gurley can be anything more than a decent #3 at best and most likely more of a Ruvell Martin. Not like DD is taking away from Cobb's opportunities.

[Guiness]

I was definitely being tongue in cheek when suggesting we might keep only 4 - that's pretty unheard of. My point was more that it's just as silly to keep 6 as it is to carry only 4.

These aren't LB's or TE's that can tear it up on ST's. Other than KR/PR and the very occasional Bodiford style gunner, wide receivers are just wide receivers.

[Brandon494]

I'm all about cutting old guys who aren't performing to their contract; actually get excited when I hear about. But Driver, man... I think he's still better than any #5 we can put out there and his contract is offset by the leadership he brings to the team. By the time we need the extra money, DD's contract is off the books and it's not an issue.

If you have a guy with massive upside waiting in the wings then I get see the argument for not wanting to stunt a young man's growth. Just not sure Gurley can be anything more than a decent #3 at best and most likely more of a Ruvell Martin. Not like DD is taking away from Cobb's opportunities.

Oh hes definitely going to have to take a pay cut which I don't think he'll have any problem doing.