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<blockquote data-quote="OldSchool101" data-source="post: 1064234" data-attributes="member: 10086"><p>So similar to several other position battles, WR will likely come down to battles in Camp and Preseason. Their is a legitimate case for WR6/WR7 (because if there has ever been solid reasoning to hold 7 WR’s this is one year).</p><p></p><p><em>Some stats are From “Packers Wire”</em></p><p></p><p><strong>Punt/Kick Returner </strong></p><p>Reed ranked 33rd out of 42 qualified punt returners at PFF in 2023, and 42nd out of 43 in 2024, with an average grade of 49.8. While I like Reed, he is not the answer here.</p><p></p><p>Hardman ranked an average of 13th in the four seasons he qualified with the minimum tried. His average grade? 68.3%</p><p></p><p>After an All-Pro season as a kick returner in 2022, Keisean Nixon's production has dipped massively. He has an average PFF grade of just 60.3 as a returner in the last two seasons.</p><p></p><p>-Nixon intimated during his most recent session with the media that he did not want to return kicks anymore, and instead wanted to focus on being a cornerback, a role in which he has become more important to Green Bay.</p><p></p><p>*Hardman becomes a logical answer with an above serviceable 62.2% PFF career grade at Returner. Along with proven Big Play ability.</p><p></p><p><strong>Slot </strong></p><p>Reed is our obvious choice in the Slot and Hardman and Reed overlap many of the same traits. However what many forget is that Reed also lined up at the Perimeter for 2 seasons at Michigan State, so he has versatility at either position. So it is Reed, not Hardman that would open up possibilities of Hardman playing in the Slot if MLF wants to utilize him some in his Offense. How did Hardman fare in the Slot?</p><p>Hardman has by far the best track record against man coverage among Green Bay's group of wideouts. His 72.33 career PFF grade versus man is markedly better than Romeo Doubs' 65.2, Dontayvion Wicks' 63.9 and Jayden Reed's 57.7. His 1.97 yards per route run (Y/RR) also easily clears Wicks at 1.39, Reed at 1.34 and Doubs at 1.05.</p><p></p><p>These are not to diminish our other Wideouts. Rather it shows that when Hardman makes a Roster he performs. He’s not a project player and his scope is not limited to 1 dimension. The guy scored 3 TD’s in one game against the SF49ers. He’s far more dynamic and far more versatile than anyone on the bottom of our Roster imo.</p><p></p><p><strong>X Factor </strong></p><p>“It brought me to tears seeing that he was the man that got us this ring,” Kelce said. “Sometimes the media world can be pretty harsh on a guy. … Mecole is one of my favorite teammates ever because he just keeps showing up and he keeps trying to find ways to win. Had a huge play for us early on that kind of sparked us and on top of that, finds a way to win the game for us when everybody counted him out — even the Jets counted him out.</p><p></p><p>“And man, we were so excited when he got back in the building because he’s the kind of guy who brings everybody together. He’s got that kind of personality.”</p><p></p><p>Teams are judged from the Bottom up.</p><p>Would I rather have Hardman, Melton, Heath or some Green Pea with the game on the line. For myself it’s not even a question. Give me the Bulldog thats been counted out and counted on. Desmond Howard PT2</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="OldSchool101, post: 1064234, member: 10086"] So similar to several other position battles, WR will likely come down to battles in Camp and Preseason. Their is a legitimate case for WR6/WR7 (because if there has ever been solid reasoning to hold 7 WR’s this is one year). [I]Some stats are From “Packers Wire”[/I] [B]Punt/Kick Returner [/B] Reed ranked 33rd out of 42 qualified punt returners at PFF in 2023, and 42nd out of 43 in 2024, with an average grade of 49.8. While I like Reed, he is not the answer here. Hardman ranked an average of 13th in the four seasons he qualified with the minimum tried. His average grade? 68.3% After an All-Pro season as a kick returner in 2022, Keisean Nixon's production has dipped massively. He has an average PFF grade of just 60.3 as a returner in the last two seasons. -Nixon intimated during his most recent session with the media that he did not want to return kicks anymore, and instead wanted to focus on being a cornerback, a role in which he has become more important to Green Bay. *Hardman becomes a logical answer with an above serviceable 62.2% PFF career grade at Returner. Along with proven Big Play ability. [B]Slot [/B] Reed is our obvious choice in the Slot and Hardman and Reed overlap many of the same traits. However what many forget is that Reed also lined up at the Perimeter for 2 seasons at Michigan State, so he has versatility at either position. So it is Reed, not Hardman that would open up possibilities of Hardman playing in the Slot if MLF wants to utilize him some in his Offense. How did Hardman fare in the Slot? Hardman has by far the best track record against man coverage among Green Bay's group of wideouts. His 72.33 career PFF grade versus man is markedly better than Romeo Doubs' 65.2, Dontayvion Wicks' 63.9 and Jayden Reed's 57.7. His 1.97 yards per route run (Y/RR) also easily clears Wicks at 1.39, Reed at 1.34 and Doubs at 1.05. These are not to diminish our other Wideouts. Rather it shows that when Hardman makes a Roster he performs. He’s not a project player and his scope is not limited to 1 dimension. The guy scored 3 TD’s in one game against the SF49ers. He’s far more dynamic and far more versatile than anyone on the bottom of our Roster imo. [B]X Factor [/B] “It brought me to tears seeing that he was the man that got us this ring,” Kelce said. “Sometimes the media world can be pretty harsh on a guy. … Mecole is one of my favorite teammates ever because he just keeps showing up and he keeps trying to find ways to win. Had a huge play for us early on that kind of sparked us and on top of that, finds a way to win the game for us when everybody counted him out — even the Jets counted him out. “And man, we were so excited when he got back in the building because he’s the kind of guy who brings everybody together. He’s got that kind of personality.” Teams are judged from the Bottom up. Would I rather have Hardman, Melton, Heath or some Green Pea with the game on the line. For myself it’s not even a question. Give me the Bulldog thats been counted out and counted on. Desmond Howard PT2 [/QUOTE]
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