So, Jordy is the clear cut #2?

I think the Packers #1 and #2 WRs (and so) is gonna change from week to week. And that's AWESOME. As long as AR gets protection, I think it's gonna be really, really difficult to cover their receivers. Imagine fourth and fifth DBs trying to cover Jones and Driver. And that's not even factoring in a stable of TEs.

"Pick your poison, defenses!"

I think we're going to see a lot of guys looking like they're the #2 WR week-to week. Indeed it could very well be Jordy. But there may be weeks where it looks like it's Cobb, no wait Finley, no now it's Jones, no no Driver hasn't lost a step.

and MM I think learned volumes with Finley's injury in 2010. Namely that there is more toys in the chest then him.

Last year, AR at times was just locked on JerMike and guys like Jennings was no where to be found. Lesson learned and AR is just going to pick apart D's using everyone he can.

Hell even Tom Crabtree and Kuhn got into the mix tonight.

What a luxury for Aaron. As good as Rodgers is, and he's an exceptional quarterback...the talent level of the people he has to throw the ball to is just incredible.

The borrow from the Joker, "where does he get those wonderful toys?"

Jordy was #2 today for sure. But I agree it will rotate. Case in point, where was Finley in 2nd half?

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Originally posted by lambeausouth: I'm curious as I have a lot of depth at receiver on my fantasy team, and I'm trying to gauge how many balls Jordy will see the rest of the season.

your whole life is fantasy isn't it?

you need an aldo nova avatar.

When have the Packers ever been this loaded on offense ? As good as we were in the 90's we did not have this much firepower and depth at the skill positions as we do now.Didn't Ron Wolf mention he regretted not giving #4 enough weapons ? TT has for sure given Aaron the best receiving corps in the league. There are so many ways we will be able to beat defenses. It all comes down to the O line in giving Aaron plenty of time and protection.

When the next opponent does not think about Jones then Bam Long TD to Jones.
I think that there will be a rotation based on matchups.

But Jordy is looking pretty damn good.

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Originally posted by chickenboy:

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Originally posted by lambeausouth: I'm curious as I have a lot of depth at receiver on my fantasy team, and I'm trying to gauge how many balls Jordy will see the rest of the season.

your whole life is fantasy isn't it?

you need an aldo nova avatar.

I can't go out of the house much right now since I can't drive, so ya, I am spending a lot of time watching baseball/football and doing fantasy.

I don't think anybody is necessarily #2 right now. Not seeing Jones in the mix leads me to believe that he might still be suffering issues with drops in practice and McCarthy/Rogers/Edgar are going with the dependable receivers. It was striking how well the receivers held on to the ball last night. We might have the best overall group of receivers/tight ends ever assembled; the talent level of those ten guys is frightening.

I think everyone needs to let up on Jones. First, it was 1 game. Second, there are only so many balls to go around so there's always going to be a receiver that "disappears" for a game. Hearing fans talking about Jones being a negative is th reason WR's demand the ball like they do. It's talk like this that turns WR's into divas, ie: stats=contributing. I'm sure the match-ups just weren't there last night and once they are, he'll be more involved. AR wouldn't have lobbied for Jones to come back if he planned on throwing him 1 pass per game.

This is something worth revisiting later in the year though...

It's not a knock on Jones, it is kudos to Nelson: how do you take Nelson out of the game when he's towering over everyone, consistently getting open, catching everything thrown his way, and seemingly always on the same page as Rodgers?

The fact is, between the Super Bowl and game one, it is looking (for now at least) like Rodgers/Nelson is the hot combo regadless of "matchups." (And anyway: who doesn't Jordy match up against?)

Sorry to say (but not really): Jones right now is easily the most talented backup in the league.

At least, that is the appearance unless we start running 5 wides without Finley, and really, how do you keep that guy off the field either?

Agree CU.

Jones.
Quarless.
DJ Williams.
Alex Green.
Ryan Taylor.

With the exception of JJ's 1 catch, I don't believe any of the above did anything or were even active and GB racked up 42 points against a premiere defense.

Just speaks to the silly amount of options AR now has.

Start a "B" team now and again and give some of the guys a rest?

Possibly the 2nd half of next weeks game.

It's at least a little ironic that Bert "never had enough talent around him" and now with him gone AR has more options than he can utilize in a single game. Kick the older brother out of the house then give everything he ever wanted to his younger brother. Ouch.

MM doesn't get into who is #1, #2, etc... why should we?

This offense is set up where any one of 5 or 6 guys can light up the stat column depending on the week.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
MM doesn't get into who is #1, #2, etc... why should we?

LS was talking about who he should start in his fantasy league, as in, who is going to get the most touches. At least, that's how I viewed it.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
This offense is set up where any one of 5 or 6 guys can light up the stat column depending on the week.

Not if they are not put onto the field of play.

Unless I missed him, I saw Jones out there once yesterday.

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LS was talking about who he should start in his fantasy league, as in, who is going to get the most touches. At least, that's how I viewed it.

Which is why talking about fantasy football is silly.

It is only silly as long as Jonesey doesn't start complaining.

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Originally posted by Fedya:

Which is why talking about fantasy football is silly.

One thing is for sure, you know the JSO will probably see if they can stir up a controversy over it. They'll probably send the new kid with instructions to do the dirty work.

Oh wait: they're on it

AS I was writing the topic, ya, I was wondering how it would apply to my fantasy team, but the question was more general in nature. He was getting a lot of targets last night.

Plenty to go around Makes no difference this week anyway, my opponent had Rodgers, and I'm getting spanked right now.

CUPackFan - I agree.

The Packer coaches know what they have in James Jones. I'm sure he will have his days this season. As the article says, he had a slow start with an injury. He will be ok.

I agree that with regards to Jones one game does not a season make, and he will have his days. But I also wonder if he isn't a great trade piece if we get too thin on the DL or OL. The Packers O can barely keep 5 recievers fed (Finley only 3 catches, Jones only 1) so Jones really becomes a luxury that could be exchanged for someone more useful to the team. If the situation arises.

Just watched some high lites from the game again on NFL Live. If you watch Cobb's kick-off return notice Jordy down near the 15 yeard line. He was down there knocking Saints on their butts. It's plays like that that gets him a larger contract than Jones got.

Jordy has really improved his game over the last few seasons. No doubt TT will lock him up to a long term deal. Going forward, I expect it to be the Jennings, Nelson and Cobb show in GB.

I just have a funny feeling that James Jones is going to be traded at some point.