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2008: Driver ranked second on the team with 74 receptions for 1,012 yards and five touchdowns, concluding the season 19 catches behind Sterling Sharpe for the team record. He also has 7,989 career receiving yards, good for fourth in team history and only 2 yards behind Don Hutson and 145 yards behind Sharpe for second place. Already the Lambeau Field leader in receptions, he passed Antonio Freeman in Lambeau Field receiving yards with 3,823. He caught a pass in all 16 games, running his streak to 111, and extended his streak of 70-catch seasons to five. He got better as the season went on, a byproduct of improved chemistry with Aaron Rodgers. Before the bye, he averaged 4.1 receptions per game and 11.4 yards per reception. After it, he averaged 5.0 receptions and 15.2 yards per grab.
2007: Despite catching only two touchdown passes in the regular season, Driver led the team with 82 catches for 1,048 yards and earned his second consecutive and third career Pro Bowl selection. ... Tied a franchise record with 1,000 receiving yards in a fifth overall season, joining Sterling Sharpe and Pro Football Hall of Famer James Lofton as one of three Packers to achieve that feat. ... His 90-yard touchdown catch in the NFC Championship Game briefly gave the Packers a lead.
2006: Had career highs in receptions (92) and yards receiving (1,295), and his third straight 1,000-yard season. ... Named to the NFC squad for the annual Pro Bowl in February. ... Had seven games with at least 93 or more yards receiving, including a highlight-reel game at Minnesota on Nov. 12 when he piled up a career-best 191-yard performance on six catches and an 82-yard touchdown. ... Has caught a pass in 80 straight games, the second longest streak in team history behind Sterling Sharpe’s 103 (1988-94). Despite a shoulder injury late in the season, Driver started all 16 games for the second straight season and third time in his career.
2005: Emerged as Green Bay's No. 1 receiver and only threat after the Packers lost Javon Walker in Week 1. ... Had career highs of 86 catches for 1221 yards and five touchdowns.
2004: Played flanker and split end. ... Reported to camp a few pounds heavier (192) after working hard in the weight room during the offseason. ... Selected as an alternate for the Pro Bowl. Played in all 16 games, with 11 starts; did not start in five contests when club opened in other than base personnel. ... Had career highs in receptions (84, second on the club) and receiving yards (1,208, second on the club) and tying his previous season high in TD receptions (nine, also in 2002). Had his second 1,000-yard season (1,064 in 2002). ... Teamed with Javon Walker for most combined receiving yards in a single season in team history with 2,590, surpassing Antonio Freeman and Robert Brooks' 2,253 yards in 1997.
2003: After his breakout 2002 season, Driver took a step backward production-wise with 52 catches for 621 yards, a 11.9 average and two touchdowns (compared with 70, 1,064, 15.2, 9). Part of the dropoff can be attributed to being a larger focus of opposing defenses. Another reason could be the horrific fall suffered during the opener against Minnesota when he leaped for a pass and landed on his head.
1999 - 2002: Caught 37 passes in the first three seasons before starting all 16 games in 2002 with 70 catches, 1,064 yards and nine touchdowns. |
