Andrew Brandt on Greg Jennings (quick snippet)

It will be interesting to follow this once the season is done. The Packers are in a pretty good negotiating position as the receiving corp, even without Greg, is a relative strength. Jordy, Randall and James are a hell of a 1-2-3, and a few of the young guys really intrigue me, especially Boykin.

Wouldn't it be weird to see #85 back on the field for the Pack. It could happen.

I think Ross has some potential as well

Save the money by letting Jennings walk and use the money to extend Cobb ASAP. Don't ever let Cobb see FA.

Cobb's a fine player, want him to be a Packer, but I just don't get how he gets equated with Jennings all the time. Jennings is a precise route runner who gets YAC. Cobb was put in position this year to be matched up against LBs and safeties - and he was effective. I haven't seen much of him lining up as a wideout or in the slot and getting open. Not to say he can't but can he get open when covered by a #1 or #2 CB? Do we know?

FWIW, that snippet about Jennings wasn't written by Brandt. I think the writer is a guy who covers the Bears.

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Originally posted by Tdog:
Cobb's a fine player, want him to be a Packer, but I just don't get how he gets equated with Jennings all the time. Jennings is a precise route runner who gets YAC. Cobb was put in position this year to be matched up against LBs and safeties - and he was effective. I haven't seen much of him lining up as a wideout or in the slot and getting open. Not to say he can't but can he get open when covered by a #1 or #2 CB? Do we know?

This!

Whatever it takes, but get something going at TE ... guy(s) that can catch and is a blocker.

Having Jennings is really nice but IMO, the Oline and its ingredients(TE) need to be upgraded, you get that to the upper crust in the NFL and Jennngs is just a luxury.

BTW, if I'm GM, MY first priority is to get a slobber-knocking defense put together. We have pieces, its time to put it together using all means necessary.

I'd rather give up Jennings if I can get the rest of the pieces for the defense.

Keep drafting WR's, they've done well. IMO, receiving in MM system is a science that becomes an art.

JMO.

Cobb needs to cut down on his drops. Maybe James Jones can give him some tips.

I think Jennings won't get the contract he is expecting, but I still think he is gone. He has been hurt for the past couple of seasons, so I think people have forgotten how good he really is/was. Cobb is a different type of player, and TT needs to explore drafting a replacement for Jennings.

That, and he doesn't look like a #1 WR. Teams will pay for Marshall, Megatron, Jones, White, etc. b/c they're big and fast. Smaller WR's typically haven't hit it big. Just look at what Welker is dealing with in New England.

I can't wait to read the tweets from his sister.

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Originally posted by Tdog:
Cobb's a fine player, want him to be a Packer, but I just don't get how he gets equated with Jennings all the time. Jennings is a precise route runner who gets YAC. Cobb was put in position this year to be matched up against LBs and safeties - and he was effective. I haven't seen much of him lining up as a wideout or in the slot and getting open. Not to say he can't but can he get open when covered by a #1 or #2 CB? Do we know?

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Originally posted by heyward:
FWIW, that snippet about Jennings wasn't written by Brandt. I think the writer is a guy who covers the Bears.

Yep, it's Dan Pompei who also wrrote for The Sporting News.

it'sd an Pmopeii who also arote

Is this a meme?

Isn't smartphone autocorrect a bitch?

Really? Is that how auto-correct works? Replacing misspelled words with misspelled words like "arote", "it'sd" and the ever popular "Pmopeii"?!?! Gotta love new technology.

Damn cat jumped on keyboard.

You a dirty man.

Teh Damn cat jumped on keyboard.

FTFY.

Euphemism... and on MLK day too.

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Originally posted by Herschel:
Damn cat jumped on keyboard.

X4: Not for pussies.

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Originally posted by Tdog:
...Jennings is a precise route runner who gets YAC...

His YAC in 2012 was 4.3 yards. He wasn't able to break many tackles and I didn't see him fighting for extra yardage very often. He was pretty quick to hit the deck.

Waiting for some inside scoop from Vegas Vic.

there's stats and then there's what my own eyes can see.

From todays Peter King's MMQB:



4. I think if you have a chance, and you care about the Packers, you should find Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel beat man Bob McGinn's rankings of Green Bay's individual players. His takes are bracingly honest. Like the one on wide receiver Greg Jennings: "Will be 30 early next season, has missed 11 of the last 22 games due to injury and in all probability will be allowed to walk in March as an unrestricted free agent. Averaged merely 10.5 yards per catch, including 4.3 after the catch. Early in season as a slot, there were times it seemed he was just looking for a place to fall down. Just how strong his market value will be could hinge on how much stock scouts put on his superb performance at Minnesota in the regular-season finale. Gifted, precise runner still offers vertical stretch. There are just too many other capable players at his position and too many players at other positions that must be paid. Grade: C-plus.'' McGinn. A classic.

I don't always agree with McGinn, but he's head and shoulders above 99% of the NFL writers out there. He's the only writer I read on a daily basis.

I agree with his take on Jennings. He wasn't overly impressive down the stretch. It might be due to rust from not playing for half the season, or he could be slowing down.

Charles Woodson probably had the exact same kind of review when Green Bay hired him at age 30.

McGinn is a great writer when he sticks to football. He's also an infamous pot-stirrer who sometimes publishes pure bullcrap in order to get a rise out of people and earn internet hits.

Bottom line really is GJ could be on the decline, he could also go on a 6 year tear. Who knows? All TT can do is play the odds, and odds are against the latter, when big salary cap money is at stake.

I like GJ. He is simply not going to get the big payday he is looking for in GB. TT won't do it. I think he will have a hard time getting a huge paycheck with any team but you never know.

The issue is never whether the Packers want him. The issue is what will it take to keep him.

If he agreed to a Jordy Nelson deal, he'll be a Packer for 4 more years. But Jennings wants some $50-60M deal, and that's stupid.

Go Greg- go get paid. Play for the Dolphins...

I'd like GJ back and so would Packers, for hometown discount. I doubt there will be a bidding war but it only takes one 2nd or 3rd tier team willing to pony up & he will be gone.

Like Cullen Jenkins, Greg appear to have let a business decision get a little personal. Even if the market isn't what he expects I'd be shocked if he returned. I'm not convinced a long-term deal for someone of his age is something TT is interested in anyway.

Agree. I just get the impression GJ isn't all that interested in returning to GB regardless of money.

just ask his sister lakinakeewanisha

I doubt Ted makes a move to keep Jennings. I would love to see him stay but don't see it happening. Ted did not even go back after James Jones until all other teams stopped meeting with him and the other receivers (driver and jennings) went to Ted and told him to get him back.

Didn't want to start a new thread, but here's some scuttlebutt on Jennings.

@PackerUpdate: Jennings put his house up for sale. ... he knows he's not coming back.

A bit more from JSO: Link.

Or he is planning on buying a bigger house after he signs blockbuster deal with Packers.

Actually I heard Andrew Brandt on WSSP Big Show and he said it appears Packers are letting him go because usually a team will make offer b4 free agency and no offer has been made. Once player hits market they have upper hand. So TT is either letting him test free agency and see what happens or has just moved on.

If you're interested, the five-bedroom, five-bath house located 15 minutes away from Lambeau Field is listed for $525,000. http://pck.rs/14pygqF

Only five bathrooms? Where does one go on saturday and sunday?

I was watching the 2010 playoff game vs. ATL and GJ's quickness is ridiculous. He loses no speed getting in and out of breaks on his routes. It's like watching the original nosferatu when he moves in fast forward.