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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. ... Had five or more catches in 11 games. ... Turned 31 on Feb. 2, but is in top physical shape and has showed no signs of slowing down.
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. ... Also became the first set of 1,000-yard Packers receivers since 1999 (Freeman, Bill Schroeder) and only the third overall (also Freeman and Brooks in 1997). ... At Minnesota (Dec. 24), had 11 catches (tying a career high) for a career-high 162 yards and a touchdown.
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. He missed only one game with the injury and wound up starting the other 15. ... Led team in receiving during regular season, and his eight catches led the team in the playoffs. ... Best game came against San Diego when he caught eight balls for 112 yards and a touchdown. ... Under contract through 2007.
1999 - 2002: Entering fifth season in Green Bay, more than any other Packers receiver. ... Signed five-year, $11 million contract extension with Packers ($4 million bonus) in November of 2002. ... Developed into Green Bay’s No. 1 receiver in his first season as a starter in 2002, finishing with a career-high 70 catches for 1064 yards. ... Was voted as a first alternate for the NFC squad in the Pro Bowl, and subsequently played in the all-star game when Randy Moss withdrew. ... Packers' last pick in 1999 draft (213th overall). ... In 2001, Driver played in 13 regular season games and was inactive for three games. ... Made 13 catches for 167 yards (12.8 avg.) and 1 touchdown. ... Also rushed three times for 38 yards and 1 TD, along with 6 special-teams tackles.
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