Drivers foot injury?

Johnny Newman · Post #1 » by **Johnny Newman** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:55 pm

How serious is this? Well atleast this forces Favre to look elsewhere. Time for Jones to take over. :clap:

Post #2 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 2:59 pm

Won't know for awhile. Foot sprains are like ankle sprains, they can linger.

How don't know how you could consider this good news and clap about it.

Johnny Newman · Post #3 » by **Johnny Newman** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 3:15 pm

I think Drivers best days are behind him. He's been having lousy camps and having the case of the dropsies. Time to get young legs at the receiver position like Jones. He's gonna be awesome. I had high hopes for Jennings last year. But hes not the same after injury. Pretty sad when our defense is more interesting to watch then our O. Some one on offense has to step it up greatly. Not sure who that is other then Jones. Maybe someone we didn't see yet like Wynn?

crkone · Post #4 » by **crkone** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:04 pm

I think Wynn is going to get cut. He can't get over this injury and others deserve a roster spot more than him.

Wizardofwisc · Post #5 » by **Wizardofwisc** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:35 pm

I often like watching the defense more than the offense. I don't know how it could be sad to find the D more exciting than the O.

Senor Bogut · Post #6 » by **Senor Bogut** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:37 pm

I have yet to hear news on Driver. I hope things go well otherwise Jones and Jennings will have to step up their game. First we had Morency injured, now possibly Driver, whose next?

Kerb Hohl · Post #7 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 4:59 pm

Wizardofwisc wrote:I often like watching the defense more than the offense. I don't know how it could be sad to find the D more exciting than the O.

Now you know what it is like to be a Bears fan.

Post #8 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:03 pm

Yup 92 catches last year, he's washed up because he's having a "lousy camp".

MrLynch07 · Post #9 » by **MrLynch07** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 5:08 pm

Johnny Newman wrote:I think Drivers best days are behind him. He's been having lousy camps and having the case of the dropsies. Time to get young legs at the receiver position like Jones. He's gonna be awesome. I had high hopes for Jennings last year. But hes not the same after injury. Pretty sad when our defense is more interesting to watch then our O. Some one on offense has to step it up greatly. Not sure who that is other then Jones. Maybe someone we didn't see yet like Wynn?

Best days behind him? he had practically his best season last year, nor do i think jennings is worse cuz of the injury, the packers just decided to make him a ghost on the field is all.

LUKE23 · Post #10 » by **LUKE23** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:21 pm

How are DD's best days behind him? It's not like the guy is 35 years old. He's 32 and he's a workout freak. So he had a few drops in TC, so what?

Man...

Ayt · Post #11 » by **Ayt** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:26 pm

Wizardofwisc wrote:I often like watching the defense more than the offense. I don't know how it could be sad to find the D more exciting than the O.

I'm the same way.

Ayt · Post #12 » by **Ayt** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:28 pm

LUKE23 wrote:How are DD's best days behind him? It's not like the guy is 35 years old. He's 32 and he's a workout freak. So he had a few drops in TC, so what?

Man...

Most of the "drops" during preseason games have come on misfired laser beams from Favre into coverages he shouldn't be throwing into in the first place.

deep throat · Post #13 » by **deep throat** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 9:53 pm

LUKE23 wrote:How are DD's best days behind him? It's not like the guy is 35 years old. He's 32 and he's a workout freak. So he had a few drops in TC, so what?

Man...

Actually he led the league in dropped passes last year-it was in ESPN the magazine a couple months back in their NFL review. I like him, but I never have thought he is anything more than a excellent #2 or fair #1. Below average size and speed. He's a good team guy, built a chemistry with favre (only WR vet on team), and has a good work ethic = very good solid player (not an elite WR).

smacks1 · Post #14 » by **smacks1** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:14 pm

You could also look at it a different way. GB didn't have a great running game last year. GB didn't have any other receivers (Jennings early) or any tight ends to take pressure off of Driver.

He still managed to put up those numbers despite being the focus of every opponents defensive backfield.

Im not saying he is a NFL HOFer because he is not. However, a few more years like his previous ones and the Packer HOF will be almost a certainty.

In addition to his unmatched leaping ability (which was conveniently ommited when referencing his size and speed attributes) is his knack for coming down with the tough catches, and his RAC ability.

Im glad it looks like he will be OK.

xTitan · Post #15 » by **xTitan** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:20 pm

I certainly hope Driver dodged a bullet and can play, he might be the one guy they can't afford to lose on offense....the WR corp is very talented but also very young, need DD's vet leadership.....but Favre has alot more weapons at WR then he has had in a long time, hope he can pass it around and not just lock on to Driver. I realize there TE's do posess household names but I was very impressed with each 20 yard catch made by Franks and Lee......the ability is there, I just don't think the TE plays a huge role in this offense.....seems very WR and RB oriented.

LUKE23 · Post #16 » by **LUKE23** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:25 pm

deep throat wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Actually he led the league in dropped passes last year-it was in ESPN the magazine a couple months back in their NFL review. I like him, but I never have thought he is anything more than a excellent #2 or fair #1. Below average size and speed. He's a good team guy, built a chemistry with favre (only WR vet on team), and has a good work ethic = very good solid player (not an elite WR).

Production is all that matters. He's produced and will again this year. Consecutive pro bowls. Just because he isn't 6-5 and run like the wind doesn't mean anything really. He's a legit #1 right now, and he's backed that up with his numbers.

The WR core IS NOT a problem.

Post #17 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:27 pm

"Dropped passes" is a pretty subjective stat.

LUKE23 · Post #18 » by **LUKE23** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 11:27 pm

Just heard on ESPN Radio 1070 in Madison that DD will be ready for the Eagles game. Haven't seen a link yet, but sounds like he's fine.