Why Jordy Nelson is the NFL’s Most Grossly Underrated Player

July 26, 2014   ·   Zach Kruse   ·   Jump to comments

The ESPN text alert regarding Jordy Nelson's desire for a deal worth $10 million per season said it all Thursday afternoon. 
"Packers receiver Jordy Nelson (zero Pro Bowls) seeking contract of at least $10 million per season," read the alert, which preceded a report from ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky detailing Nelson's wish to become the ninth active receiver to have a contract averaging at least $10 million per season. 
Without explicitly saying it, the ESPN alert had managed to make its point clear: A 29-year-old receiver, who hasn't yet made a Pro Bowl and has played his entire career with Aaron Rodgers, couldn't possibly be worth $10 million per season, right?
Wrong. 
The (likely) unintentional slight from ESPN highlights how underrated Nelson remains in the NFL landscape. Despite all the numbers suggesting his place amongst his peers, and a highlight reel of catches that would make every receiver in the game (save for maybe Calvin Johnson) jealous, Nel...

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