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WED., JUL 23, 2008 - 12:33 PM
Packers by position: Wide receivers
By JASON WILDE
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PACKERS BY POSITION: WIDE RECEIVERS

Depth chart

No. Name Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College

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80 Donald Driver 6-0 194 33 10 Alcorn State

85 Greg Jennings 5-11 198 24 3 Western Michigan

89 James Jones 6-0 218 24 2 San Jose State

87 Jordy Nelson 6-3 217 23 R Kansas State

82 Ruvell Martin 6-4 220 25 3 Saginaw Valley State

19 Shaun Bodiford 5-11 196 26 3 Portland State

16 Brett Swain 6-0 203 23 R San Diego State

17 Johnny Quinn 6-0 208 24 1 North Texas

18 Rod Harper 6-0 209 23 R Murray State

6 Taj Smith 6-0 198 24 R Syracuse

The big question

What's next for Jennings?

Emerging as the Packers' top playmaker last season — he caught 53 passes for 920 yards and 12 TDs in just 13 games — Jennings has Pro Bowl potential and could emerge as the offense's go-to receiver, ahead of veteran Donald Driver. While Jennings was on the receiving end of several of Brett Favre's milestone touchdown passes (Nos. 400, 420 and 421), he might have an even better rapport with new starter Aaron Rodgers. The only real question, after his rookie season was derailed by an ankle injury and he missed the first two games last year with a hamstring issue, is whether he can play in all 16 games.

Player to watch

Jones.

The third-round pick from San Jose State started last year like gangbusters, but he faded badly down the stretch after hitting the rookie wall, catching only seven passes in the final six games, including playoffs. He appeared stronger during offseason workouts and should be better prepared for the rigors of an NFL season now.

Key competition

Third receiver.

Jones seized the job in camp last year as a rookie, but he'll face stiff competition this year from Nelson, the team's top draft pick. Nelson caught virtually everything thrown his way during organized team activity practices and minicamp, and while he's not an A-plus player in any area, he's good at just about everything. And don't forget Ruvell Martin, who is a bigger playmaker than people give him credit for.


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