Jennings visits Vikings

[King Friday]

This is simply posturing by Jennings. The guy's phone hasn't rung in almost 2 days. Even though he doesn't want any part of the Vikings, he HAS to go and make it look like there is some interest.

After Welker's deal, Jennings ain't getting eight figures. The fact he is asking for $11M/year from the Vikings is a sign of how much Jennings does NOT want to go there. No one is paying Jennings more than $9M/year at this point. Green Bay probably won't go over $8M.

Jennings took a gamble that he could hit a big deal this offseason...but it just didn't happen. It makes more sense for him now from a future earnings standpoint to remain a Packer, where he could potentially cash in as a player emeritus after his retirement. Several guys from this current group will go on to get involved in the media aspect of covering the Packers...Jennings would certainly be a strong candidate in that regard. Making $75K a year after retirement with that kind of gig can go a long way to making up for the few million you miss (which are more like a few hundred K after taxes/agents) by not jumping at the absolute highest $$$ deal you can get.

[King Friday]

The NE Patriots might have some more work to do to make Tom Brady happy after he watched his buddy Wes Welker stomp away to Denver.

Isn't Greg Jennings a better fit in New England?

No. The Pats already signed that Amendola guy from the Rams for $6M/year. They needed a true slot guy...Jennings isn't really that kind of receiver.

[MadtownPacker]

So when does Jennings sista make a tweet calling every GM in the NFL a moron for not signing her bro?

[woodbuck27]

This is simply posturing by Jennings. The guy's phone hasn't rung in almost 2 days. Even though he doesn't want any part of the Vikings, he HAS to go and make it look like there is some interest.

After Welker's deal, Jennings ain't getting eight figures. The fact he is asking for $11M/year from the Vikings is a sign of how much Jennings does NOT want to go there. No one is paying Jennings more than $9M/year at this point. Green Bay probably won't go over $8M.

Jennings took a gamble that he could hit a big deal this offseason...but it just didn't happen. It makes more sense for him now from a future earnings standpoint to remain a Packer, where he could potentially cash in as a player emeritus after his retirement. Several guys from this current group will go on to get involved in the media aspect of covering the Packers...Jennings would certainly be a strong candidate in that regard. Making $75K a year after retirement with that kind of gig can go a long way to making up for the few million you miss (which are more like a few hundred K after taxes/agents) by not jumping at the absolute highest $$$ deal you can get.

A solid analysis and overall perspective.

[denverYooper]

Jennings continues his cryptic tweet stream:

@GregJennings:

Well, gotta run guys! Talk to you soon...

[woodbuck27]

Jennings continues his cryptic tweet stream:

@GregJennings:

His agent has got to get Greg Jennings away from that cell phone and his facebook account.

Otherwise it's going to $$$cost$$$ him.

[Bossman641]

They're those impotent little balls of yours that never used to dangle in the toilet water when you sat down to pee.

Wow, what a way to return

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

I'll put this LINK here:

Sorry...It fails to live up to this threads standard of discussion related to parts of the male anatomy.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/3/14/4103094/greg-jennings-nfl-free-agency-rumors-minnesota-vikings

Greg Jennings rumors: Wide receiver reportedly meeting with Vikings.

By Griffin Gotta ... Mar 14 2013, 9:20 AM

" The Vikings could possibly woo Jennings with a bigger offer and increased role in the offense. On the other hand, the Vikings don't have quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receivers Jordy Nelson, James Jones and Randall Cobb sharing the load.

The potential situation he'll join next season should play a factor for Jennings and, as Pete Dougherty of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reported Wednesday, contracts inked by other receivers like Wes Welker and Danny Amendola, along with the notion that there hasn't been a ton of reported interest in Jennings thus far, suggests he may have to come down from his initial contract wishes. Whether this could benefit his former team or the one he's set to visit today is unclear, but it adds another wrinkle to an already-fierce rivalry." Fr. LINK

[woodbuck27]

So when does Jennings sista make a tweet calling every GM in the NFL a moron for not signing her bro?

Sista has to stay on the QT.

Sista is hoping for a brand new sports car from brutha.

[run pMc]

Whether this could benefit his former team or the one he's set to visit today is unclear, but it adds another wrinkle to an already-fierce rivalry

The KFAN morning show held the belief that GB had no real interest in bringing Jennings back but just wanted to drive up the price and cap space the Vikings. Personally I doubt that. I think GB would take Jennings back if the numbers worked for them. Would Jennings sign a 1 year deal and try free agency again next year?

IIRC Jones is a FA next year, so I still think TT will look to draft a WR in April.

FWIW, the Welker deal really surprised me, I think he can outperform that contract. Manning has to be thrilled to get a new weapon, nevermind he's stealing Brady's security blanket.

[woodbuck27]

The KFAN morning show held the belief that GB had no real interest in bringing Jennings back but just wanted to drive up the price and cap space the Vikings. Personally I doubt that. I think GB would take Jennings back if the numbers worked for them. Would Jennings sign a 1 year deal and try free agency again next year?

IIRC Jones is a FA next year, so I still think TT will look to draft a WR in April.

FWIW, the Welker deal really surprised me, I think he can outperform that contract. Manning has to be thrilled to get a new weapon, nevermind he's stealing Brady's security blanket.

"The KFAN morning show held the belief that GB had no real interest in bringing Jennings back but just wanted to drive up the price and cap space the Vikings." run pMc

You doubt that's true and I call it clear bullshit.

[Kiwon]

AP was upset over Harvin's departure and signing GJ still won't replace a healthy Harvin.

One difficulty, I think, in judging the 2nd tier receivers like Jennings or Welker, is judging how much credit for their success goes to the MVP quarterback throwing them the ball. Christian Ponder 'aint no Favre, Rodgers, or Brady.

Would anyone, even the ones who wear horns on their heads, expect GJ to put up BIGGER numbers with Ponder?

[Guiness]

AP was upset over Harvin's departure and signing GJ still won't replace a healthy Harvin.

One difficulty, I think, in judging the 2nd tier receivers like Jennings or Welker, is judging how much credit for their success goes to the MVP quarterback throwing them the ball. Christian Ponder 'aint no Favre, Rodgers, or Brady.

Would anyone, even the ones who wear horns on their heads, expect GJ to put up BIGGER numbers with Ponder?

I'm surprised by the lack of interest Jennings seems to have attracted. I wonder if your point is part of the reason - a perception that he was the beneficiary of only having caught passes from MVP QBs?

[red]

i just read that jennings was asking for 11 when the market opened, but now he might only get 7 maybe 8 a year

if green bay really offered 10 and he rejected it, then pride and ego might not let him return to packers for the current rate

[Joemailman]

I'm surprised by the lack of interest Jennings seems to have attracted. I wonder if your point is part of the reason - a perception that he was the beneficiary of only having caught passes from MVP QBs?

I suspect it has more to do with the fact he'll turn 30 this year and has missed 11 games over the past 2 seasons. The age wouldn't be a factor if he'd been healthy. However, the combination of age and injuries might be making teams hesitant to make him a big offer.