Western Michigan phenom Greg Jennings has more hope now than he probably will ever have. The 2nd round pick has a chance of a lifetime: to start for the Green Bay Packers. After the departure of Javon Walker to the Denver Broncos, there is a gaping hole in the Packers receiver core with the spot opposite new #1 receiver Donald Driver up for grabs. Jennings has impressed all of the coaches; even Brett Favre said Jennings has natural ability and “gets it”. Jennings notched over 3,000 yards throughout his career as a Bronco, one of only 11 in D-1A history to record 3 consecutive 1,000 yard seasons. In addition, Jennings notched double-digit touchdowns in three of four seasons. Jennings said he was blessed to go to Western Michigan, as it forced him to learn quicker as he was the go-to-receiver and a top recruit. Despite Jennings’ exceptional marks in college, scouts regarded him as small and didn’t think that he could handle the top notch compeitition. Jennings is out to prove the scouts wrong. Jennings says that his idol throughout his college career was Panthers superstar Steve Smith, who has beat the odds and has helped redefine the wide receiver position in today’s NFL. Perhaps Jennings strongest assets are his pure speed and route-running, similar to Smith’s, which Favre praised him for most. His ability to learn quickly and do things right make him the favorite to line up beside Driver on August 10. When the Packers picked Jennings in the second round, passing on top-rated receiver Chad Jackson, I was upset. Now, I can’t wait to see Jennings play and think he will be a star in his upcoming years in a Packer uniform. Hopefully he will make Packer fans forget about Javon Walker very soon.