Why was DD in street clothes?

[mission]

Comes down to Jeremy Ross, really. They need him.

[rbaloha1]

Comes down to Jeremy Ross, really. They need him.

Yes sir.

DD was fortunate to make the roster and play for NFL vet minimum.

[gbgary]

Comes down to Jeremy Ross, really. They need him.

yup...all about ross...who I was disappointed to see replaced by cobb. he's doing very well.

[red]

yup...all about ross...who I was disappointed to see replaced by cobb. he's doing very well.

yeah, i just don't get why cobb had so many returns last night. no need for that risk when ross is handling the return duties so well

[denverYooper]

yeah, i just don't get why cobb had so many returns last night. no need for that risk when ross is handling the return duties so well

I think it's Ross on KOs, Cobb on punts for now. The Vikings just punted a lot more than they kicked off .

[Lurker64]

Comes down to Jeremy Ross, really. They need him.

This is really the issue. Driver can play a little as a WR, but he can't play special teams. Ross is on this team specifically to play special teams (he's the KR/PR behind Cobb). Bottom of the roster guys (which Driver unarguably is at this point, being behind Jennings, Nelson, Cobb, and Jones at his position) need to play special teams to get on the field.

Driver is probably a better receiver than Ross and Boykin, but those two play special teams and Driver doesn't.

[King Friday]

It was EXACTLY why I didn't want to see them bring Driver back.

He's WORTHLESS to special teams, which is what the #5/#6 WR usually offers. There was no point in bringing the guy back, other than to appease a bunch of fans who don't have a clue.

[Guiness]

It was EXACTLY why I didn't want to see them bring Driver back.

He's WORTHLESS to special teams, which is what the #5/#6 WR usually offers. There was no point in bringing the guy back, other than to appease a bunch of fans who don't have a clue.

And to provide depth against injuries. The Pack had injuries this year, with Jennings and Nelson missing significant time, but a rather unexpected giant step forward by Jones made the need for Driver a lot lower than it would have been.

[King Friday]

And to provide depth against injuries. The Pack had injuries this year, with Jennings and Nelson missing significant time, but a rather unexpected giant step forward by Jones made the need for Driver a lot lower than it would have been.

I don't think Driver would've provided much regardless. The guy was being covered by LBs somewhat effectively by the end of last year, although he did make a few plays against those and the dimebacks. There are a lot of receivers in the NFL who are as good as Driver is now...most of them, in fact.

Driver is a great Packer...one of the best to ever wear the uniform as a WR. But holding on too long is ALWAYS a mistake.

[Guiness]

I don't think Driver would've provided much regardless. The guy was being covered by LBs somewhat effectively by the end of last year, although he did make a few plays against those and the dimebacks. There are a lot of receivers in the NFL who are as good as Driver is now...most of them, in fact.

Driver is a great Packer...one of the best to ever wear the uniform as a WR. But holding on too long is ALWAYS a mistake.

I don't think he embarrassed himself this year - but he did put the team in a bad spot...I'm sure they would have rather not have 7 WRs on the roster. I hope he hangs it up now.

[Brandon494]

I don't think Driver would've provided much regardless. The guy was being covered by LBs somewhat effectively by the end of last year, although he did make a few plays against those and the dimebacks. There are a lot of receivers in the NFL who are as good as Driver is now...most of them, in fact.

Driver is a great Packer...one of the best to ever wear the uniform as a WR. But holding on too long is ALWAYS a mistake.

Dude the Giants played zone when he was being covered in the flat by a LB. Speaking of fans who don't have a clue if you really think teams cover Driver with a LBs.

With James Jones and Randall Cobb stepping up their game this season it really wasn't any need for him. I for one am glad we decided to keep him for one more season, whos Tori Gurley playing for again?

[Guiness]

Buck and Troy much less annoying than usual. I guess they only spout the absurdities when doing the Packer games.

[Willard]

I hope Driver's sister isn't on Twitter.

[Jimx29]

I hope Driver's sister isn't on Twitter.

[Lurker64]

With James Jones and Randall Cobb stepping up their game this season it really wasn't any need for him. I for one am glad we decided to keep him for one more season, whos Tori Gurley playing for again?

Well, they kept 6 WRs, they usually keep 5 because WR5 is traditionally a special teams player, but Driver doesn't play special teams. They could have just gone Jennings, Nelson, Cobb, Jones, and Boykin for their 5 WRs. Then they could have used Driver's roster spot on a player at a different position (like Lawrence Guy, say.)

But sentimentality got in the way of business with Driver.