Nelson & Jennings playing like wimps

[Patler]

JSO article highlights two plays that evoked groans even from me (I rarely say much watching a game.). Nelson is the huge disappointment to me, so far. I expect more physical play from him.

The article:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...171882271.html

[KYPack]

Those big ass Seahawk DB's with the incompetant refs letting 'em get away with murder helped stop us more than any timidity from the GB WR's.

[George Cumby]

Jennings showed some moxie by taking on that one shit-head who just about decapitated him. GJ just needs to go lower on the take down, especially on a guy who is that much bigger.

[Patler]

Those big ass Seahawk DB's with the incompetant refs letting 'em get away with murder helped stop us more than any timidity from the GB WR's.

Not an excuse for wimping away from contact after they already have the ball, and a first down is there to be had with an aggressive run after the catch.

Besides, it goes both ways. If the officials are allowing the DBs to play physically aggressive, the WRs should respond in kind. It's an excuse that doesn't make it in my book, in any sport. Go out and play the game in the way the officials are calling it.

[Patler]

Jennings showed some moxie by taking on that one shit-head who just about decapitated him. GJ just needs to go lower on the take down, especially on a guy who is that much bigger.

I don't think that was moxie, it was losing his cool for an instant. I don't blame him for standing up to the guy, however.
Moxie would be getting back at the guy without getting caught by the official.

[KYPack]

Not an excuse for wimping away from contact after they already have the ball, and a first down is there to be had with an aggressive run after the catch.

Besides, it goes both ways. If the officials are allowing the DBs to play physically aggressive, the WRs should respond in kind. It's an excuse that doesn't make it in my book, in any sport. Go out and play the game in the way the officials are calling it.

Sure.

But P, when you see some 6'4" sumbitch eating a bale of hay and playing CB, it does tend to get in your head a bit.

[Patler]

Sure.

But P, when you see some 6'4" sumbitch eating a bale of hay and playing CB, it does tend to get in your head a bit.

If you are a pro rookie going against an honored vet, sure, first few times out.

Veterans with 4 years and more experience , a Super Bowl ring, post season recognition with a great QB tossing the ball, no excuse. Besides, Nelson especially, is a good size guy himself. Those Seattle DBs were not that much bigger than he is. I thought the tough farmboy would stand up to them.

[George Cumby]

I don't think that was moxie, it was losing his cool for an instant. I don't blame him for standing up to the guy, however.
Moxie would be getting back at the guy without getting caught by the official.

Definitely lost his cool which was a little disappointing, but I suspect that we saw only a fraction of what was REALLY going on, due to TV camera angles.

Don't know if not getting caught is required for "moxie".

I think we are seeing the reality which is Jordy is a great second receiver but not a #1.

[Pugger]

I had no problem with Greg losing his cool. That isn't normal behavior for him so there must've been a lot of crap going on and that cheap shot was the last draw. Evidently Browner apologized later on but still...

[MadtownPacker]

I thought the tough farmboy would stand up to them.

I kidnda thought so too. All the hype was about how physical they are. Thought JJ handled it well but Jennings obviously got frustrated. Jordy did take that hard hit when he caught the TD.

[ND72]

All I did was read the thread name and say YES. I've been very disappointed in their play.

[pbmax]

Jones is a beast and no matter who is across from him is going to have a hard time with him physically, esp if its the third CB. I think he is simply less susceptible to that kind of plan.

I have always had mixed feelings about Nelson, despite his success, he seems to run a more limited amount of routes than the other two and so I would expect its easier to scheme him (or knock him) out of the plays timing. Not sure about his takeoff at the snap. But he is normally more reliable and gets deep well.

Jones used to run routes inside (remember the blast he took vs the Bengals? Bobbled pass, secured, blasted by safety, run for long gain/TD). But either through scheme or experience, rnost of his stuff is outside now, despite his difficulty with throws he needs to turn to catch. Might simply be his demotion to 3 WR due to other issues and Nelson's rise. I suspect that the greatest part of the snaps in 3WR see him aligned wide with Jennings in the slot.

The point being, perhaps swapping Nelson and Jones in 3 WR might be beneficial at times.

[Brandon494]

But Nelson is suppose to be better than Roddy White.

[pbmax]

But Nelson is suppose to be better than Roddy White.

Indeed. That's why this season is puzzling. But its only 3 games.

[rbaloha1]

Agree with the tip toeing.

GJ has an injury and an upcoming new contract causing the twinkle toes.

JN is a long strider that works best off play action and the brothers underestimating his speed. Agree with JN's inability to run the route tree.