Driver, Woodson and Jennings

[pbmax]

3 years, $36 mil seems the consensus. Greg Rosenthal of NFL.com does not think Jennings is getting this deal. He thinks he will be closer to 9 than 12 per year.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/05/bowe-moves-into-top-three-with-56-million-deal/

Maybe I am just overreacting, but I think the flat cap has moved the needle on guaranteed money. Bowe has $20 mil fully guaranteed in this deal.

[Smeefers]

I would be amazed if Jennings, who turns 30 before the start of the season, gets 12 mil a year. If he does, I'm glad we let go of him. I'm not saying he's not a top receiver in the NFL, but he's not anywhere near a Fitzgerald and he's already reached his peak. He has many more years behind him than he will in front of him. The reason Bowe got the cash is because he's still getting better. Jennings is leveling out and in a couple years, he's only going to get worse. I think he's worth around the 7-9 Mil range and I think the packers would of tried to keep him if they could have gotten him for 5-6 mil.

[pbmax]

Kareem Copeland @kareemcopeland
RT @JosinaAnderson: NFL sources tell me that Seahawks, Dolphins, Jets & Giants are among teams that have called to discuss Charles Woodson.

[Guiness]

Kareem Copeland @kareemcopeland
RT @JosinaAnderson: NFL sources tell me that Seahawks, Dolphins, Jets & Giants are among teams that have called to discuss Charles Woodson.

I wonder if there's any chance in hell he comes back? TT could have told him to ask around, and come back with the numbers he's hearing, instead of making an offer he might find insulting. No buzz about that, so it seems unlikely, and with Hayward and House the Pack probably want to develop the younger players.

[Joemailman]

I wonder if there's any chance in hell he comes back? TT could have told him to ask around, and come back with the numbers he's hearing, instead of making an offer he might find insulting. No buzz about that, so it seems unlikely, and with Hayward and House the Pack probably want to develop the younger players.

I just don't think he has a role here anymore. Hayward got a shot at the slot corner position and ran with it. Woodson no longer has the speed the Packers are looking for at Safety.

[pbmax]

Might just be agent speak to gin up some panic but:

Evan Silva @evansilva
NFL Net's @RapSheet on Greg Jennings: "I hear the #Packers are still trying to negotiate with him." Also mentioned #Vikings #Colts #Browns.

[King Friday]

I could see Jennings back in Green Bay if he doesn't get the huge payday he wants from anyone else...or only from a team that is in the bottom half of the league. The Packers probably would be willing to pay $7M a year...if the best Jennings can get is $8.5M/yr from the Browns or other relative bottom feeder, I could easily see him coming back to Green Bay for a more reasonable amount. I'm guessing Rodgers would take a slight discount on his deal to help get Jennings back to GB.

[woodbuck27]

I could see Jennings back in Green Bay if he doesn't get the huge payday he wants from anyone else...or only from a team that is in the bottom half of the league. The Packers probably would be willing to pay $7M a year...if the best Jennings can get is $8.5M/yr from the Browns or other relative bottom feeder, I could easily see him coming back to Green Bay for a more reasonable amount. I'm guessing Rodgers would take a slight discount on his deal to help get Jennings back to GB.

Comment woodbuck27:

Although it's being reported that Greg Jennings is still negotiating with the Packers. It's also becoming evident that he's a hot commodity. Maybe the best FA on the market?

With news yesterday on Percy Harvin leaving Minny, Victor Cruz getting tagged in New York, Wes Welker best remaining in New England and Danny Amendola being a coveted player by other teams. The 'Greg Jennings stock' seems to be on the rise.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/03/12/top-50-free-agents-greg-jennings-mike-wallace-paul-kruger-dashon-goldson/1980881/

http://thefanhub.com/posts/detail/968333/page/2/NFL-Free-Agency-Preview-Wide-Receivers

" Many will argue about the worth and ranking of the top three receivers on the market, but no one can doubt that Jennings is the most well-rounded of the top tier. Though he has struggled to stay healthy over the past two seasons — which could ultimately hurt his payday — Jennings is comfortable lining up both inside and outside, is an excellent route-runner, and has the size, speed, and hands of an elite No. 1.

The drawbacks to Jennings?

... he missed half of the 2012 season and three games the year before, and since he’ll be turning 30 in September, those injuries take on greater significance than they would for a younger player. In addition, while he’s not undersized, nor is he big for a receiver, so he won’t have the overt size that often helps keep guys relevant after their speed has abandoned them.

Nevertheless, Jennings is a smart player with great hands and still plenty of potential, so he’ll get a nice fat contract from someone this spring."








PACKERS !

[Teamcheez1]

Jennings is already sitting on the sidelies during OTA's with a supposed "ankle" injury. Vikings/Jennings say it is nothing serious, but the doubts about his durability during a whole season are not unwarranted.

[Guiness]

Still shocked when I see those 3 names together and realize they are all gone from the Pack the same year.

[Patler]

Still shocked when I see those 3 names together and realize they are all gone from the Pack the same year.

It is an odd situation. Yes, all are missing from the locker room for the first time in years. But all were missing from game action for most of last year anyway. The Packers need to learn to go on without their personalities, but they have already learned how to play the games without contributions from all three at the same time.

[packer4life]

Losing Driver, Jennings, and Woodson will not affect this team.

The ascension of Cobb, Perry, and Hayward is what is getting me excited for the seasion.

[rbaloha1]

Losing Driver, Jennings, and Woodson will not affect this team.

The ascension of Cobb, Perry, and Hayward is what is getting me excited for the seasion.

Leadership is the issue which can never be understated.

IMO A-rod needs to fill the leadership void.

[gbgary]

Losing Driver, Jennings, and Woodson will not affect this team.

i mostly agree. five years ago this would have been a disaster. the key will be injuries...as it always is. i'm anxious to see this year's team.

[BZnDallas]

So with the Jennings and Woodson contracts what are we looking at come draft next year with the compensatory picks? any decent guesses?