why fans should have no say whatsoever in how the team is run
quote:Originally posted by Pakrz:
It's not sad. It's the natural progression of a professional athlete. You can't play this game forever. DD knows he's been blessed to play this game for so long and Packer fans have been equally blessed to have him on the team. A win-win. But when it's time to go, it's time to go. IMO, DD stuck around a year too long. I think he's handling it very well actually.
And, like others have already stated, he's basically had a farewell year. Driver means as much to us now as he ever has, but everyone's time must come to an end. Here's hoping they can send him off with another title.
So they want Ross to be deactivated so Driver can suit up. I guess it makes sense somewhere.
My guess is half of them don't even know Ross is on the roster... and if they did, they either wouldn't care or believe DD should just return kicks instead. You know, for old time sake.
They must want DD to return kicks and then party like its 1999.
It was interesting that Ross got in on at least one play that I saw Saturday. I like the way he returns kicks and punts. When he sees the opening, he really has an extra gear. While I think Cobb is shiftier and probably faster (I haven't looked at their 40 times), Ross is really quick to see an opening and get into it. I also like the north-south way he returns punts and kicks.
That's the part I like most about Ross too. His first steps are north/south, attacking the coverage unit.
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde Last thing on @Donald_Driver80: He's leaning toward playing next year. Anxious to see who signs him and what opportunities he gets in 2013.
For the reasons stated above by Fandame and Pakrz I like Ross too. The other thing is that he's built better than Cobb for this. Ross almost looks like a FB. Cobb's lower body is toothpick-like.
The coaching staff apparently believes Cobb left some return yardage on the field against the Queens and I expect to see a lot of Ross on Saturday. He doesn't appear to be terribly fast but has the vision necessary for the return game and has gotten the job done.
quote:Originally posted by michiganjoe:
He doesn't appear to be terribly fast ...
4.39 40. Faster than Cobb.
Ross reminds me a lot of Josh Cribbs. Same size, speed, etc. When you have a viable returner in Ross, and Cobb has not only taken on a bigger role in the offense but is also in a bit of a slump as a returner, I don't know why you wouldn't play Ross.
Isn't Ross, like Rodgers, from Cal?
He might enjoy ripping it up in front of his hometown fans...
He might enjoy ripping it up in front of his hometown fans...
quote:Ross reminds me a lot of Josh Cribbs. Same size, speed, etc. When you have a viable returner in Ross, and Cobb has not only taken on a bigger role in the offense but is also in a bit of a slump as a returner, I don't know why you wouldn't play Ross.
+1
quote:Originally posted by Tdog:
For the reasons stated above by Fandame and Pakrz I like Ross too. The other thing is that he's built better than Cobb for this. Ross almost looks like a FB. Cobb's lower body is toothpick-like.
Agreed. Ross is listed at 6-0, 215. Cobb is 5-10, 192. Seems to me that Ross could handle a bit more pounding in the return game than can Cobb. I also hate to see one of our No. 1 receivers as a returner, much the same way I cringed when Jordy was catching punts.
I also thought Cobb didn't take advantage in Saturday's game of some holes and maybe it was the ankle or just a bit of hesitation due to fear of another injury.
Keep Cobb at receiver; let Ross handle returns.
quote:Originally posted by Fandame:
Keep Cobb at receiver; let Ross handle returns.
Yes, please. Randall is a really good returner, but he's too important in the passing game now, especially with Greg likely leaving.
This is Robert Brooks all over. He was a top returner, and they stopped putting him back to return kicks when Sharpe got injured.
Of course, Tyronne Drakeford ruined Brook's knee not long after, so who knows.
I am uncertain what the discussion has been regarding Driver, but I am very disappointed that McCarthy did not put Donald in for the final drive. There was absoultely no practical chance the Packers were coming back from a 21 point deficit with 3 minutes remaining in the game. It was very disrespectful to Drivers career and the fan base to deprive us of being able to cheer Donald one final time on the field as a Packer. Is McCarthy really this stupid?
