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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PackerfaninCarolina" data-source="post: 650547" data-attributes="member: 9364">What I like about this next coming season is I think the return of Jordy Nelson could mean a hefty competition for receiver spots this next season.  And I like competition as that's something that will push these young guys to do better and earn their spot, but I'm also in agreement that we don't know whether some of our young guys' performances are simply 1 or 2 game deals, or a showing that they're ready for the big game.I don't want to dog James Jones, the guy's been a good solid receiver for us over the years and one who contributed to our success tremendously during the 2009-2013 years, but in watching him on the deep routes, I think those talking about him losing a step are on to something as when he is going back there, he just doesn't seem to be locating the ball as well as he used to, sometimes he appears to break stride too soon, and overall just not as high a threat on that as he used to be.  If he comes back next year, his role would likely be diminished to more of a possession receiver.I'm not nearly as high on the Abbrederis kool-aid, he did okay I thought for the time he was given, but for those who want to knock Adams for his drops, Abby had some glaring ones I saw too.  He might end up becoming a good 3rd or 4th option for Rodgers, but I'm chilling on that notion for a while.Janis, I think should be at least given the chance during training camp or preseason to vie for Adams or Montgomery's spot.  I think Adams had a sophomore slump more than anything and next year could be back to what we saw his rookie season or better, and let's not forget he was balling good in that Washington game before he got injured and who knows what might have happened had he been healthy to go against AZ.  But I still say tell him his spot is up for grabs, at least then he's bound to show everyone he's the man and play like he can, and Janis is bound to get a fair shake too.I think next year will be a great year and we'll see Packer football played the way it's supposed to be.</blockquote>

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