Driver’s Prognosis: Maybe Two Weeks » Brats & Beer

August 25, 2007
posted under: Donald Driver, injury report, Packers, Pre-season

A fierce opponent of making any definitive statements, Ted Thompson said at a press conference he thought Donald Driver would be healthy again to play in the season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, though he stopped short of making any guarantees. “Thats’s what we think will probably happen, but you never know. But that’s what we’re hoping for.” You and us both, my friend.

I suppose it’s good that TT is being optimistic about Driver’s prognosis. The guy shapes his words more than a politician most of the time, so the fact that he’s willing to put stock in the idea our #1 wide receiver will be ready in two weeks is somewhat of a relief. On the other hand, a lot of times these injuries don’t reveal their full extent for several days or weeks. Packer Nation needs to live right and pray hard for the next two weeks.

Now I’m almost certain the Fire Ted Thompson crowd is going to use this injury as fodder for their cause and say this is why TT should have signed Randy Moss. Of course, Moss has been out of Patriots camp with an injury since Aug. 1 so I don’t think it would have made any difference. And if the worst were to happen and Driver needed to be out for an extended period I would rather go with Greg Jennings and James Jones instead of Jennings/Jones and Moss. Call me crazy if you will, but I think this season will prove that Moss is totally washed up.

I also have to admit that I am developing a serious man crush on Jones. The guy doesn’t just catch the ball, he makes plays after he gets it. He’s big and doesn’t go down without a fight and Thursday he fought a lot for extra yards and first downs. That’s exactly the kind of wide out we need.

And talk about “Packer People,” you have to respect the kid’s attitude if nothing else. Jones had a couple miscues Thursday night with the fumble and not running the right routes, but the next day he ‘fessed up and told reporters he was committed to playing better. Not the typical diva behavior we’ve come to expect from NFL receivers.