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Vote on what’s been the hot topic of the 2000s: who is the Packers’ WR1?
We kicked off our All-Quarter Century voting today with a look at the quarterback position, and now we’re on to a more contentious spot on the roster: wide receiver. The 2000s and 2010s were a bit of a golden age for the Green Bay Packers at this position, and with guys like Donald Driver, Jordy Nelson, and Davante Adams, it’s easy to make an argument that any one of them could be the team’s WR1 of the last 25 years.
We’ll be voting on two other wide receiver spots this week, but this round is for your #1 choice on the quarter century squad.
As a reminder, we are only looking at production from these players from the years 2000 through 2024, and only during their time with the Packers. Let’s dive in!
Regular season stats: 46 games played, 128 catches on 250 targets, 1,871 yards, 15 TDs
Postseason stats: 4 games played, 13 catches on 21 targets, 148 yards, 3 TDs
Freeman’s time with the Packers in the 2000s was limited, so his impact here is not nearly what it was when he was with the organization in the 90s. After feuding with HC Mike Sherman and being suspended from the team’s final game in 2001, Freeman was released by the Packers and went on to play in Philadelphia for a season. He was brought back to Green Bay for the 2003 season, but didn’t start a single game that year.
4x Pro Bowl
Regular season stats: 199 games played, 740 catches on 1228 targets, 10,106 yards, 60 TDs
Postseason stats: 14 games played, 49 catches on 69 targets, 675 yards, 3 TDs
Donald Driver had the rare privilege of getting to play with two HOF Packers QBs, and he was Mr. Reliable for both of them. By 2009, he had broken the Packers’ all-time record for receptions, and by 2011 he had broken the team’s record for receiving yards. He still holds these records today.
1x Pro Bowl
Regular season stats: 48 games played, 157 catches on 273 targets, 2,444 yards, 22 TDs
Postseason stats: 4 games played, 13 catches on 24 targets, 286 yards
Javon Walker was drafted to be the replacement for Antonio Freeman, and his time with the team also soured out after he demanded a new contract, and spoke poorly of the team’s handling of the situation. After threatening to hold out from the 2005 season, he ended up reporting to camp, and swiftly tore his ACL in the opener, missing the rest of the season. The day of the 2006 NFL draft, Walker was traded to the Denver Broncos for a second round pick.
2x Pro Bowl, PFWA All-Rookie Team
Regular season stats: 96 games played, 425 catches on 735 targets, 6,537 yards, 53 TDs
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