NFC North: WR Rankings

Based on the current depth charts of the teams, here is a look at what I think about the NFC North wide receiver groups. This will be based on receivers 1-4 on the depth chart.

1. Green Bay Packers

• Greg Jennings- 76 receptions for 1,265 yards- 12 touchdowns
• Donald Driver
• James Jones
• Jordy Nelson

The Green Bay Packers probably have one of the most lethal receiving corps in the NFL. Greg Jennings can be ranked in the Top 5 of wide receivers in the NFL as he has exceeded the 1,000 yard mark each season. The other reason for putting the Packers at the top is the depth that they have at this position. While Donald Driver might be nearing the end of his career, the Packers have talented back-up plans in Jordy Nelson and James Jones (and also added Randall Cobb through the 2011 draft).

2. Detroit Lions

• Calvin Johnson- 77 receptions for 1,120 yards- 12 touchdowns
• Nate Burleson
• Maurice Stovall
• Derrick Williams

Detroit Lions lean heavily on Calvin Johnson each season. He is a deep threat to any defense in the league and can make the impossible catches. From his 4 seasons, Johnson has notched two +1,000 yard seasons and that won't change this season. Nate Burleson is a mediocre wide receiver at best and will give you 50-60 catches in a season.  The Lions have a big drop off in production after those two players, but are looking to rely on rookie receiver, Titus Young.

3. Minnesota Vikings

• Percy Harvin- 71 receptions for 868 yards- 5 touchdowns
• Michael Jenkins
• Bernard Berrian
• Greg Camarillo

3 and 4 were a bit of a toss up, but the Vikings addition of Michael Jenkins puts them slightly above the Bears. Percy Harvin is an agile and reliable receiver (on the field). Percy has yet to hit a 1,000 yard season but as the number 1 receiver for the Vikings, I expect him to mark his first one with McNabb. With the addition of Michael Jenkins to the corp, the Vikings become a little better at wide receiver. 

4. Chicago Bears

• Roy Williams
• Johnny Knox- 51 receptions for 960 yards- 5 touchdowns
• Devin Hester
• Earl Bennett

The Bears are still trying to find their #1 wide receiver. In my opinion, it should be Johnny Knox because he has been anything but bad for the Chicago Bears. Knox is #2 on the depth chart behind Roy Williams now (could change by the beginning of the regular season) and I can't say much for Roy Williams and production. In Williams eight seasons in the NFL, he has posted one +1,000 yard season. Though Williams production has been lackluster in the past few seasons, he can possibly help the Bears in the Martz system. 

Hope you enjoyed this. Next up will be the tight end position.

- The Packer Meatball