Greg Jennings hasn't stood out at all

[RashanGary]

Is the #2 WR starting to become a concern? Jennings showed a ton of talent and football skill early last year but so far this year he hasn't made any catches of note in practice and he hasn't looked good in the scrimmage or game. Maybe his hip is bothering him?? Our offense really can't afford a sophmore slump out of him. I think I'm going to add "Greg Jennings showing up big" near the top of my Seattle wish list.

It's just strange how little he has done. Last year he was making a ton of catches in camp, as well as the preseason, and this year he has been invisable. Hopefully he snaps out of it on Saturday.

[packers04]

wisconsin state journal has an article saying how jennings is frustrated

just came out today i think...
mainly the gist of it is, is that jennings hasnt looked like he did last year because they dont have him moving around to each of the 3 WR positions like they did with him last year.

the reasoning: since james jones is a rookie, coaches wanted him to be comfortable learning one WR position for starters. so jennings has had to play the "x" position this far.

when jennings was playing all 3 wr positions and was able to move around, he got more opportunities.

[mmmdk]

People are expecting too much from Jennings; Jennings is a fine 3rd WR but a mediocre 2nd WR and the latter is mainly due to his continuing nagging injuries.

[billy_oliver880]

People are expecting too much from Jennings; Jennings is a fine 3rd WR but a mediocre 2nd WR and the latter is mainly due to his continuing nagging injuries.

How can you call him a 3rd receiver...he hit the wall last year. I would give him a chance this year. Its like saying DD is only a 2nd WR.

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He isn't getting the press because his performance isn't surprising. Just like you rarely here when DD, Al or Chuck has a big day. It's become expected.

That does not apply to Lord Favre, though.

[gbpackfan]

I wouldn't read anything into Jennings' productivity, or lack of, so far. He'll be fine. Let's revisit this conversation in October.

[RashanGary]

He isn't getting the press because his performance isn't surprising. Just like you rarely here when DD, Al or Chuck has a big day. It's become expected.

That does not apply to Lord Favre, though.

Driver had a deep ball in the scrimmage. Driver makes big plays in practice all of the time that I read. We don't glow about it or anything. The writers do let us know when good things happen and Jennings hasn't been involved in many, if any, good things.

[RashanGary]

wisconsin state journal has an article saying how jennings is frustrated

just came out today i think...
mainly the gist of it is, is that jennings hasnt looked like he did last year because they dont have him moving around to each of the 3 WR positions like they did with him last year.

the reasoning: since james jones is a rookie, coaches wanted him to be comfortable learning one WR position for starters. so jennings has had to play the "x" position this far.

when jennings was playing all 3 wr positions and was able to move around, he got more opportunities.

Thanks, I'll go check it out.

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I can't find it, so if you do can you post it?

[RashanGary]

I saw on packersnews that Jennings made a big play in camp a moment ago. That is good to hear.


On a different WR note, if we keep only 5 WR's we might keep Bodiford and Holliday instead of Ruvell Martin. Martin hasn't been holding lately adn he doesn't bring much to ST's. It's just something taht could be possible. They took away his holding duties so I started to wonder.

[gbpackfan]

He isn't getting the press because his performance isn't surprising. Just like you rarely here when DD, Al or Chuck has a big day. It's become expected.

That does not apply to Lord Favre, though.

Driver had a deep ball in the scrimmage. Driver makes big plays in practice all of the time that I read. We don't glow about it or anything. The writers do let us know when good things happen and Jennings hasn't been involved in many, if any, good things.

I've been to many practices over the past couple of years and trust me, the writers don't post about 80% of the positive things players do. Jennings is making catches in practice. It is easier for writers to pick out the negatives or the AMAZING plays and not the routine 10-15 yard catches. Jennings is a player, don't worry.

[RashanGary]

Hopefully you're right gbpackfan. I think he has big play ability if healthy. He made big plays all camp, then all preseason and then in the reg season before he got injured. I think he's our best chance at keeping defenses honest with the deep ball. If he's hobbled, I can see defenses crowding the line and forcing a short field.

[mmmdk]

People are expecting too much from Jennings; Jennings is a fine 3rd WR but a mediocre 2nd WR and the latter is mainly due to his continuing nagging injuries.

How can you call him a 3rd receiver...he hit the wall last year. I would give him a chance this year. Its like saying DD is only a 2nd WR.

...I should've added that without the injuries Jennings would be a fine 2nd WR. As of now; I have no problem with calling Jennings a fine 3rd WR...I guess my, ever so slightly, problem with Jennings is that he hasn't got the potential to be a #1 WR. Still, Jennings is fine but he'd be good/great without the injuries.

...so keep your Jennings jersey on "Bob"!

[gbpackfan]

Hopefully you're right gbpackfan. I think he has big play ability if healthy. He made big plays all camp, then all preseason and then in the reg season before he got injured. I think he's our best chance at keeping defenses honest with the deep ball. If he's hobbled, I can see defenses crowding the line and forcing a short field.

The Steelers were all over the line of scrimmage against our 1's. They firmly believed that we wouldn't be willing or able to stretch the field. They were right.

[HarveyWallbangers]

wisconsin state journal has an article saying how jennings is frustrated

just came out today i think...
mainly the gist of it is, is that jennings hasnt looked like he did last year because they dont have him moving around to each of the 3 WR positions like they did with him last year.

the reasoning: since james jones is a rookie, coaches wanted him to be comfortable learning one WR position for starters. so jennings has had to play the "x" position this far.

when jennings was playing all 3 wr positions and was able to move around, he got more opportunities.

The same article said that they would start to move Jennings around (and they did in fact during that day's practice). They wanted to get Jones comfortable at a position before overloading him.

Nick, you tell people not to panic about the team, but then sometimes you panic over individual players. Relax. Let it play out.