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Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Green Bay Packers: Keep Your Enemies Close – 5 Questions with Lombardi Ave

By Daniel Lago

Aug 7, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7), quarterback Marquise Williams (9) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) enter the field at the 2016 Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The game was cancelled due to safety concerns with the condition of the playing surface. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2016; Canton, OH, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Hundley (7), quarterback Marquise Williams (9) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) enter the field at the 2016 Hall of Fame Game at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The game was cancelled due to safety concerns with the condition of the playing surface. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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August 26, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) shakes hands with wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi
August 26, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) shakes hands with wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi /

2. Jordy Nelson showed how valuable he is to the Packers’ offense when he was lost for the year in 2015 – is he going to be ready and a full go in week 1?

"All signs point to Nelson being a 100% full-go. Rust may be somewhat of a factor, but I can’t see it taking long for Rodgers and Nelson to get their mojo back. I heard something very interesting on Mike and Mike this morning that pertains to Nelson. Nick Chubb played with 100% of his ability on Saturday coming back from a gruesome leg injury. If players are scared to give it 100%, it greatly enhances the chances for an additional injury. I don’t think Nelson is the type of player to give less than 100%."

My take:

While Josh seems confident, I don’t think Jordy is going to pick up where he left off in 2014 right away. Even though he’s had quite a while to rehab his knee injury, Nelson is on the wrong side of 30 and facing off against a very young and athletic secondary. He’s going to see plenty of balls thrown his way but I don’t think he has a monster game.

Next: Problem areas for the Pack?

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