Wasn't Harvin leading the league in receptions before he got hurt?
Jennings will get plenty of opportunities and he'll be the unquestioned #1 WR. I assume they offered more than GB did, so why would any WR want to take less money and compete with Cobb (who is only going to command more touches this year), Jones (who got hype and press for leading the league in TDs and probably deserves more balls thrown his way) and Nelson (who has also proven he deserves a significant number of passes thrown his way)?
Agreed on AP and his durability, but he did put up ridiculous #'s last year (with virtually no help) less than a year removed from a pretty nasty ACL tear.
I am happy for Jennings. I am more happy for the Green Bay Packers.
Won't help his fantasy value, but no hard feelings for Greg finding a better contract than the one offered in Green Bay. I always enjoyed him as a player.
Those fans who are mad at him for taking the contract, those are pretty stupid posts.
Those fans who are mad at him for taking the contract, those are pretty stupid posts.
2 things
1) I'm happy for Greg
2) Have fun on that asphalt parking lot of a field
No contract numbers yet?
1) I'm happy for Greg
2) Have fun on that asphalt parking lot of a field
No contract numbers yet?
quote:Greg Jennings got a 5-year deal with a max value of $47.5 million, $18 million guaranteed.
Pack were wise to move on. I'll miss Greg though and wish him the best.
47.5 million five years 18 million guaranteed
Kind of surprised only $18. Was expecting $22-$26
quote:Originally posted by FreeSafety:
Wasn't Harvin leading the league in receptions before he got hurt?
Jennings will get plenty of opportunities and he'll be the unquestioned #1 WR. I assume they offered more than GB did, so why would any WR want to take less money and compete with Cobb (who is only going to command more touches this year), Jones (who got hype and press for leading the league in TDs and probably deserves more balls thrown his way) and Nelson (who has also proven he deserves a significant number of passes thrown his way)?
What I've been thinking is if we resign Gerg who sits in 3 receiver sets? Not Cobb who is on the way up. Not JJ after an awesome season, he's earned the playing time. Jordy when healthy is a force and plays big. Can't see spending the money when we have other needs. Just not TT's style
Otoh, guy needs to make his money while he can. Anyone who says they'd do otherwise in the same situation is kidding themselves or is just plain stupid. Stats don't pay for retirement.
Set to earn $27 million over first 3 years. I doubt he makes it through all 5 years of his contract
wow, more than I thought he'd get. queens overpaid. this is good. thanks Greg.
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
Kind of surprised only $18. Was expecting $22-$26
Yup, if it is back loaded, not a bad contract. Too bad.
Greg Jennings. Like Favre before him, hurting the Vikings & helping Green Bay
Greg still loves us...
Greg still loves us...
So he ends up collecting less than the $10 million per year Green Bay offered him before he hit the market, right? But probably a couple more years than "Tightwad" Ted was willing to lock him up for, too, huh?
(Note: Just being silly by calling Thompson a "Tightwad." Personally, I look forward to watching Sam Shields shut down Jennings twice per year for the next five.)
(Note: Just being silly by calling Thompson a "Tightwad." Personally, I look forward to watching Sam Shields shut down Jennings twice per year for the next five.)
quote:Originally posted by CAPackfan:
Set to earn $27 million over first 3 years. I doubt he makes it through all 5 years of his contract
Ah yes, they paid too much. Excellent!
Now the Vikes will really find out what they have in Ponder. He was doing alright when Harvin was on the field, but once he went down he had no options at WR
they'll likely use a 1st round pick on a WR and now have Jennings. If he still stinks it up, there won't be any more excuses
they'll likely use a 1st round pick on a WR and now have Jennings. If he still stinks it up, there won't be any more excuses
Tom Pelissero@TomPelissero
Get ready to puke, Packers fans. pic.twitter.com/xc8C1yvIaL
Jason Wilde@jasonjwilde
Jennings: "From a football perspective, when you start to age and get years under your belt, you want to go to a team that's a contender."
Tyler Dunne@TyDunne
Jennings: "This happened before. I'm not the first Packer player to jump on this side."
Tyler Dunne@TyDunne
Jennings: "You see a guy like All Day in that backfield and the cluster of guys in to stop him him, it's going to be a pleasure."
Love you Greg, but you are a Viking now. By default, that makes you a loser.
Get ready to puke, Packers fans. pic.twitter.com/xc8C1yvIaL
Jason Wilde@jasonjwilde
Jennings: "From a football perspective, when you start to age and get years under your belt, you want to go to a team that's a contender."
Tyler Dunne@TyDunne
Jennings: "This happened before. I'm not the first Packer player to jump on this side."
Tyler Dunne@TyDunne
Jennings: "You see a guy like All Day in that backfield and the cluster of guys in to stop him him, it's going to be a pleasure."
Love you Greg, but you are a Viking now. By default, that makes you a loser.
quote:Jason Wilde@jasonjwilde
Jennings: "From a football perspective, when you start to age and get years under your belt, you want to go to a team that's a contender."
So why did he sign with the Vikings
quote:Originally posted by packerboi:quote:Jason Wilde@jasonjwilde
Jennings: "From a football perspective, when you start to age and get years under your belt, you want to go to a team that's a contender."
So why did he sign with the Vikings
Because he is a phony pos.
He will be missed. I think he has several very good years left. Wish the vikes would get rid of their packer envy.
The wide receiver is heading to the Minnesota Vikings. ESPN reports it is a five-year deal worth 47.5 million ($18 million guaranteed).
WOW!!! the Vags are crazy +9 million a year. If TT offered more than 7 million I would have been shocked . My guess is he'll get the guaranteed money & be gone in 2 years
WOW!!! the Vags are crazy +9 million a year. If TT offered more than 7 million I would have been shocked . My guess is he'll get the guaranteed money & be gone in 2 years
quote:Originally posted by WolfPack:
no Jennigns, no Driver , no Woodson
those are some prominent PAckers
boys gotta step up next fall
Thankfully they played in Green Bay during their prime and TT didn't overpay past their prime
Let's not forget Jarrett Boykin. I think this guy could be really good and now he should get more playing time.
Jennings game is precision route running.... does that really play to Ponder's strengths?? Jennings is not dumb... he must understand that. Yeah.... it's the money.
TJ Lang@TJLang70
For all you fans getting rid of that #85 jersey.. pic.twitter.com/fuB57mJOgh
The pic in his tweet...
Go Pack!
For all you fans getting rid of that #85 jersey.. pic.twitter.com/fuB57mJOgh
The pic in his tweet...
Go Pack!
Hope we still get old spice commercials.
quote:Originally posted by Packy:
Let's not forget Jarrett Boykin. I think this guy could be really good and now he should get more playing time.
Let's not forget Jeremy Ross.
There is a reason Free Agency happens before the draft. Names fill seats. Draft picks win games. Don't ever let bad owners tell you differently.
Spielman really loves ted's sloppy seconds. What a joke.
We'll never forget you, Craig.
It would appear we will be in for some pretty decent comp picks next year.
quote:Originally posted by ChilliJon:quote:Originally posted by Packy:
Let's not forget Jarrett Boykin. I think this guy could be really good and now he should get more playing time.
Let's not forget Jeremy Ross.
There is a reason Free Agency happens before the draft. Names fill seats. Draft picks win games. Don't ever let bad owners tell you differently.
Jeremy Ross is likely a returner only. Don't really see him as an option in the passing game in the future.
GB, as always, prepares well ahead for these things(it's why they drafted Cobb a few years ago) and they were interviewing WR's at the combine.
jennings importance to this offense is overstated givin the experience with the wideouts.if the O has any problems it will be because of Oline talent/injuries.
Pack is gonna be alright. We get a top5 defense put together and GJ will be a fart in the winds of Packer History.
btw, Not sad to see him go ... imo, he milked it last year and I did not like the tone in his voice during the course of the year. just me.
Pack is gonna be alright. We get a top5 defense put together and GJ will be a fart in the winds of Packer History.
btw, Not sad to see him go ... imo, he milked it last year and I did not like the tone in his voice during the course of the year. just me.
quote:Originally posted by Iowacheese:
It would appear we will be in for some pretty decent comp picks next year.
Good luck to Greg Jennings. He was terrific for the Packers minus last years injury plagued season.He positioned himself for the biggest contract he could get by making sure he hit free agency before 30. You could see it coming by the fact he would not commit to more than 4 years when he signed his GB extension. Who could blame him or his agent when they saw stupidity like Jacksonville demonstrated with the 1-year wonder from Dallas last year? Wallace to Miami was that only type deal this year but the Vikings provided a good save.
I still maintain Harvin (when he played)was more of a threat because QB's did not have to get him the ball or at least did not have to get it to him on anything beyond an extended hand-off.
Now. Get some LB depth at a bargain price (like D.J Williams). DB's are out there all over the place. Lock ARod and Claymaker up. Like now! Then draft.
I still maintain Harvin (when he played)was more of a threat because QB's did not have to get him the ball or at least did not have to get it to him on anything beyond an extended hand-off.
Now. Get some LB depth at a bargain price (like D.J Williams). DB's are out there all over the place. Lock ARod and Claymaker up. Like now! Then draft.
Greg could still be a good receiver if he's healthy, and I have nothing bad to say about the guy. He was great in Green Bay, and I wish him the best. But the way I look at it, they let go a younger receiver with headache problems to get an older guy with headache and groin problems, and overpaid to do so, even after the additional picks they picked up.
"Again, I was looking for change," Jennings said.
Translation: I was looking for as much money as I could get.
Don't BS us, Greg. You weren't looking for a change. If the Packers offered you the big bucks, you'd have stayed.
It always comes down to money. And there's nothing wrong with that, so long as the players don't try to kid us.
Next man up. What young receiver will we develop that the Vikings can overpay for in 7 years?
Translation: I was looking for as much money as I could get.
Don't BS us, Greg. You weren't looking for a change. If the Packers offered you the big bucks, you'd have stayed.
It always comes down to money. And there's nothing wrong with that, so long as the players don't try to kid us.
Next man up. What young receiver will we develop that the Vikings can overpay for in 7 years?
It's a business.
He's Viking now and he's a loser.
It's all good.
He's rich-----my GM is smert.
Life is good.
He's Viking now and he's a loser.
It's all good.
He's rich-----my GM is smert.
Life is good.