I’ve read that Todd McShay compared Percy Harvin to Chad Johnson. Now if Harvin plays like Chad before he went all Ocho Cinco, then he may be right. Johnson at his peak was probably better than Jennings now. Berrian had a great 2008 season, and while he isn’t as good as Jennings, he is arguably better than Driver (at this point in their careers). And either Jones or Nelson played about the same as Sidney Rice in 2008.

Of course the big, big flaw with that plan is assuming that Harvin is better than Jennings. This reporter compared Harvin to Miami WR Ted Ginn. The closest comp to Ginn is Chicago WR Devin Hester.

Another big, big flaw is that Harvin’s a rookie, and rookie WR have a tough adjustment to the NFL. Just ask Greg Jennings, who was arguably the worst receiver in the NFL in his rookie season. A lot of Packer fans might not remember that one because Jennings got off to a hot start in both 2006 and 2007. But he was hurt early in 2006, he came back too early from his injury, and he was never the same. The last game he played in 2006 was week 16 when he only caught 1 of 13 passes thrown his way in a win over Minnesota. He didn’t play at all in the season finale in Chicago.

Yea, it’s possible that Minnesota’s receivers are better than the Packers in 2009. But it’s not likely.

Minnesota still needs a go to guy. they have all speed, but no WR with great hands. Green Bay has that with Donald Driver. Every elite team has a go to guy. Vikings don’t have that.

The Vikings WR core should even be discussed in the same article as the Packers receivers. I must be missing something. Berrian is the most over paid, over hyped waste of cap room in the NFC North. Bobby Wade is terrible, and easily devalues this group. He caught some balls at the end of the season, but for the majority of last year Wade made crucial drops on third down. James Jones would easily be a number 2 receiver on their squad, as would Nelson.

I read this article yesterday and immediately looked for an opportunity to comment. The Lions receivers are better than the Vikings receivers!

There is no comparison between our teams receivers. We have one of the better receiving corps in league. Especially, if Jones is healthy this year. Jennings and Driver could both be pro bowl wideouts. Jones was great his rookie year, but slowed by injuries this past year. Nelson is a possession guy, and a great one at that. And even Martin is pretty good. The only receiving corp I can think that is probably better than ours is the Cardinals.

just so Jordy Nelson has something to seethe about the entire offseason, then when the season comes, BAM! outtanowhere Jordy Nelson be chokin some chickenheads.

Anyway, if i was Jordy right now, I’d be so hot right now, and thats the way I want him.

This is a JOKE!!! Berrian does little for me as a #1 WR.. Sure he has deep speed, but he lacks the physicality to beat press coverage regularly and his hans and route running a “decent” at best!!! He also lacks the intangibles of a true #1 WR. Driver may now lack some of the explosiveness to be a #1 WR, but he has ALL the intangibles of a #1 WR..

Leadership, physicality, hands, and the determination!!! Who would you rather have Driver or Berrian??? NOT even close!!! Driver hands down… And he is the #2 WR for the Pack now…

For what the Packers want in WR, Jones and Nelson are really good… I expect both are on the verge of stepping up thier games!!!

This is just LAUGHABLE!!!

The thing that I think sets us apart is a guy like Donald Driver. What I mean by that is not simply his play on the field, cause as good as he is he isn’t the greatest. Driver just sets the tone for the Packers receivers. If you want to be a WR on the Packers you have to be willing to do all the little things that he does, like blocking, good route running, willingness to go over the middle, toughness, fighting for extra yards. If you are not willing to do those things like he does, you are not Packer WR material. Similar to the way that Hines Ward is in Pittsburgh, Steve Smith in Carolina, etc. It may take guys a few years to understand but you aren’t going to fit in with the Steelers WR’s if you don’t take pride in your blocking downfield, and ability to show no fear going over the middle. Santonio Holmes is a great example of someone who came in thinking he was hot sh*t and learned that to be an NFL WR you had to do the things that Ward does, and now he is on the right path and working hard. Donal Driver is that for the Green Bay Packers. Guys like Jennings, Jones, Nelson, even Koren Robinson when he was here have all benefited by playing with one of the hardest working guys in football. Hooray for Driver!