Is this right? Michael HUNT "It's difficult to see Driver playing another snap in green and gold."

[sharpe1027]

This is Donald Driver. If TT allows him to get to TC. He will shine.

Yes, unless he doesn't shine.

[Joemailman]

If Driver is in TC, that will be an interesting dynamic. It's been a long time since he's been fighting for a roster spot. I wouldn't bet against him if healthy.

[Deputy Nutz]

If Driver is in training camp then he will be on the regular season roster. they are not going to pay him 1.5 million and then cut him 2 weeks into training camp.

[Joemailman]

If Driver is in training camp then he will be on the regular season roster. they are not going to pay him 1.5 million and then cut him 2 weeks into training camp.

I'm thinking Driver's contract will be restructured to get rid of the guaranteed money. Driver's agent said this:

I discussed deal structure with the team a while ago and we will work out the details once Donald returns to Green Bay.”

[MJZiggy]

What I think you guys are forgetting is that MM, AR, and Clay all showed up on the set of DWTS and there ain't no WAY M3 is walking onto that set for someone who won't even be around in a few weeks.

[BobDobbs]

I think it's pretty obvious that Driver is going to be in camp and that his 1.5 million bonus will be negotiated away. I take MM at his word when he says they aren't making decisions on the 53 in May.

Say they cut him before camp and then we have a slew of injuries at WR. Oops.

Also, Gurley and Borel could easily be cut. In the media discussions around this I keep reading that its telling that the Packers paid them NFL minimum salary to stay(for a whole three weeks) and how it shows a commitment for the future. That's a bit of it.
But I think it shows that a team headed toward the playoffs felt like spending $120,000 on top of a 120 million dollar payroll was a good investment in case someone went down. If you have a WR injury in week 16 do you want to scour the waiver wire and the couches of America or plug in a guy who's been practicing with your team all year?

That fact is that for the first time in a long time it's not just Driver's level of play that decides if he's on the 53. It's also the potential of other players, our special team needs, how many we keep at other positions, his leadership, and whether he'll be alright as a inactive on game day at times.

Jennings, Jordy, and Cobb are the only locks. Jones has a better chance than the rest because he is a young veteran and cheap. Everybody else has to force managment to say, "We need him on this team".

[Harlan Huckleby]

maybe this was posted already, Oates see Driver as done.

http://host.madison.com/sports/columnists/tom_oates/tom-oates-stage-set-for-driver-s-exit-from-green/article_1269ca58-a178-11e1-90e4-0019bb2963f4.html

[Pugger]

What I think you guys are forgetting is that MM, AR, and Clay all showed up on the set of DWTS and there ain't no WAY M3 is walking onto that set for someone who won't even be around in a few weeks.

This what I thought of too when I saw MM showed up on the set.

[Deputy Nutz]

Great we are predicting rosters based on who shows up on a reality show. Real harding hitting stuff here on Packerrats.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Mick Jagger did a funny impression of Steven Tyler on SNL. "Dancing at outdoor music festivals" show

[Brandon494]

Care to offer more than that?

Don't remember Driver having a press conference on retiring... I'll leave it at that.

[Deputy Nutz]

Another hard hitting opinion piece from Brandon.

[Brandon494]

I mean there is plenty more I could add just not really trying to get in a argument with you over something so stupid and pointless.

[George Cumby]

Great we are predicting rosters based on who shows up on a reality show. Real harding hitting stuff here on Packerrats.

Not that I really care, but what else is there to talk about?

[Deputy Nutz]

Funny I just mentioned the same thing in the Favre thread about this thread.