Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

[Brando19]

From http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...ts-a-new-deal/

Packers receiver Donald Driver is signed for two more seasons. But, like many other players who have realized that the market has bypassed base salaries that looked good when the contract was signed, Drivers wants a new deal.

According to Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal, Driver has been skipping the team’s Organized Team Activities as a direct result of dissatisfaction with his contract.

Per Wilde, Driver has asked the team to re-do his deal in each of the past four years.

Driver is 34, and he’s due to earn a base salary of $3.9 million in 2009 and $4 million in 2010.

Look, maybe Driver deserves more money. But he needs to get in line behind Greg Jennings, who’s far more deserving of a new contract.

Indeed, for early dollar that Jenning is paid this year, Driver will get more than $7.28.

Looks like TT's gonna have to cough up alot of money to keep alot of guys happy. He can't let Jennings get away...but Donald Driver needs to remain a Packer for life.

[PlantPage55]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

...but Donald Driver needs to remain a Packer for life.

Does he though? At what cost? Let's not let emotion get in the way of business. In my mind, he's got one good year left in him, before guys like Jordy and James Jones pass him up on the depth chart.

[Scott Campbell]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

...but Donald Driver needs to remain a Packer for life.

That ain't how Ted rolls.

[pbmax]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

...but Donald Driver needs to remain a Packer for life.

That ain't how Ted rolls.

He has added money to Driver's deal twice in the last three years (redo in 06 and a bump in 07). He has bumped up Al Harris as well.

He isn't as hardcore about the no redo's until the final year of the contract as he was during the time of Walker, but Donald might be pushing the limit.

[Brando19]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

...but Donald Driver needs to remain a Packer for life.

That ain't how Ted rolls.

No doubt. I would love to see him remain a Packer for life...but emotions aside...Jennings deserves a deal before Driver.

[Bretsky]

disappointing if he's skipping OTA's due to the deal.

He's a bit underpaid but IMO he's also entering years where he may decline

And with TTT stocking up on the WR's we have talent there

Can we trade him for the future HOF'er CRABTREE

[Patler]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

He can't let Jennings get away...but Donald Driver needs to remain a Packer for life.

No, he doesn't need to remain a Packer for life.
As a younger man, I thought the same thing about many of the Packer greats, but then:

Jim Ringo was traded to the Eagles;
Paul Hornung was available in the expansion draft, was selected, but didn't play;
Jim Taylor went to the Saints;
Boyd Dowler became a Redskin.
Forrest Gregg was a Cowboy;
Herb Adderley, too
and lately Marco Rivera.
More recently a QB that I never thought would play anywhere else did, and may yet again.

All were Packers through and through, just like Driver. All left.
I wouldn't want it to happen, but Driver could play elsewhere too, and the Packers will survive.

[Scott Campbell]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

...but Donald Driver needs to remain a Packer for life.

That ain't how Ted rolls.

He has added money to Driver's deal twice in the last three years (redo in 06 and a bump in 07). He has bumped up Al Harris as well.

He isn't as hardcore about the no redo's until the final year of the contract as he was during the time of Walker, but Donald might be pushing the limit.

What I meant is that Ted doesn't treat contracts like they're lifetime achievement awards. Donald will get what he's worth - but that's it. And when Donald's time comes, he'll be shown the door like those who have gone before him - Will Henderson, Ahman Green, and Brett Favre. Ted's not running an old age home.

[Bretsky]

rumor has it the Queens need help at WR ?

Could be one of the most prolific QB to WR combos playing for da purple

[Scott Campbell]

rumor has it the Queens need help at WR ?

Could be one of the most prolific QB to WR combos playing for da purple

Bretsky the masochist.

[pbmax]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

What I meant is that Ted doesn't treat contracts like they're lifetime achievement awards. Donald will get what he's worth - but that's it. And when Donald's time comes, he'll be shown the door like those who have gone before him - Will Henderson, Ahman Green, and Brett Favre. Ted's not running an old age home.

Point well taken, but William Hendersen signed a couple one year deals at the end of his run, basically waiting until the Packers hadn't adequately replaced him. Donald won't get a true extension at his age, but he might get a bump on the current deal. Ted also did not refuse to resign Ahman, but it was going to be his price, agreed.

[pbmax]

rumor has it the Queens need help at WR ?

Could be one of the most prolific QB to WR combos playing for da purple

If you start a Driver thread about playing for the Vikings, I am going to take your avatar hostage.

[Scott Campbell]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

Donald won't get a true extension at his age, but he might get a bump on the current deal.

I'd be ok with that.

[bobblehead]

Re: Donald Driver unhappy. Wants a new deal.

...but Donald Driver needs to remain a Packer for life.

That ain't how Ted rolls.

He has added money to Driver's deal twice in the last three years (redo in 06 and a bump in 07). He has bumped up Al Harris as well.

He isn't as hardcore about the no redo's until the final year of the contract as he was during the time of Walker, but Donald might be pushing the limit.

I second this thought. come on DD, TT has treated you pretty good when you had already signed a deal and he could have played hardball. At a time when Jenning has taken the lead reciever role from you and JJ and Jordy are stepping up you may want to reconsider how much leverage you have.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Looks like Bedard and company are in the business of stirring the pot. I guess it's good for ratings.

The Packers have reworked Driver's contract twice. He's 34-years-old now and he makes good money.

BTW, Driver and his agent both said his contract is not an issue. Since when does an agent not at least make a case for his client to make money, if he were so disgruntled.

I'd be disappointed if Driver was disgruntled, but this could all be a fabrication. The sources in the Favre stories have been off so much that it's hard to believe anything nowadays.