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Reply to "Sterling Sharpe - Hall of Famer"

Let's see what people on here think. I've watched the Packers since 1975, so I can't really rank the guys before that, but I did take some liberties and still rank Don Hutson because he may have been one of the most important players in NFL history in terms of how he changed the perception of what WRs could do.

Best WRs in Packers history

1. Don Hutson

2. James Lofton - the best combination of speed, hands, and route running I've seen from a Packers player. Imagine if he'd have played under the modern rules where you couldn't maul guys running routes.

3. Davante Adams - Sterling Sharpe with longevity.

4. Sterling Sharpe

5. Donald Driver - never really a top 5 NFL receiver in any year, but a long sustained string of excellent seasons.

6. Greg Jennings - his peak was higher than Driver, but it was only for 2-3 years.

7. Jordy Nelson - really only 4 good years, but those years were great. Made only 1 Pro Bowl.

8. Antonio Freeman - only ever made one Pro Bowler. He was a good, but not great, WR who peak Favre made look a lot better than he really was. Made only 1 Pro Bowl.

9. Robert Brooks - one great year, better than Freeman, but the ACL ruined him

10. Max McGee/Boyd Dowler - not sure where the rank them.

There is not a single current WR on the roster than will ever break into this type of top 10 ranking. Even if they stayed healthy for 10 years, it wouldn't be close. Watson was the only one even in the conversation.

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