Jennings visits Vikings

[red]

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?

you know, i've been kinda thinking the same thing

jones found no love last year, jennings this year

maybe teams do think these guys are only as good as a-rod makes them

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

When I found out that we offered him 10 mil/year and he rejected it thats when I soured on Jennings. I could care less if we signed him now and this is coming from one of his biggest supporters. The guy obviously doesn’t want to play for us so why would we want him? If he loved being in Green bay he would even take a little LESS money to play for us, not rejected a contract ABOVE market value. Something has changed in this guy. When watching his interviews this year I saw a different Jennings then in years past.

I hope we don't spend big money on a soon to be 30 year old wr who doesn’t even really want to play for us. Time to move on and give Matthews and Rodgers new contracts.

[MJZiggy]

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

And we have liftoff!! So are you back or just popping in to deliver a blow (so to speak)?

[Joemailman]

When I found out that we offered him 10 mil/year and he rejected it thats when I soured on Jennings. I could care less if we signed him now and this is coming from one of his biggest supporters. The guy obviously doesn’t want to play for us so why would we want him? If he loved being in Green bay he would even take a little LESS money to play for us, not rejected a contract ABOVE market value. Something has changed in this guy. When watching his interviews this year I saw a different Jennings then in years past.

I hope we don't spend big money on a soon to be 30 year old wr who doesn’t even really want to play for us. Time to move on and give Matthews and Rodgers new contracts.

I pretty much agree here. If the Packers sign Jennings to a long term contract, at least one of the other Packer WR's are probably going to want to leave when their contracts expire to have a better chance at starting somewhere else. Jones' contract expires after the 2013 season, and Nelson and Cobb expire after 2014. At this point, I'd probably rather keep those guys over a Jennings who may continue to be injury prone. The money that would be spent on Jennings is probably better spent elsewhere, and TT has certainly shown he knows how to draft WR's.

[pbmax]

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

So it just took a little softball to entice you back.

[pbmax]

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.

That's a good question about Welker. Patriots fans were in an uproar (if I can believe what I read) last year and this over his treatment and anticipated exit. But Belicheck really seemed to be done with him last year. Injuries increased his role after a slow start and last year looked alot like previous years.

But Bill seems to think he is done. Or close to it.

[pbmax]

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?

Possibly as the only competent WR they would have. Harvin had good numbers over his healthy 9 game stretch. Someone has to be the target.

As for Jennings coming back, I don't begrudge a player betting on himself and winning like Flacco. I can't dislike Jennings for betting on himself and losing. We now know why he tried to play through the sports hernia.

Lesson 124 about the difference between team goals and individual player goals.

[pittstang5]

Jennings will be a Viking. I just know it.

[Brando19]

Jennings will be a Viking. I just know it.

Yup...that's the feeling I have as well. Oh well...maybe Tavon Austin falls in our lap....or Stedman Bailey in round two.

[pittstang5]

Yup...that's the feeling I have as well. Oh well...maybe Tavon Austin falls in our lap....or Stedman Bailey in round two.

Tavon Austin would be huge! I'd have no problem with taking Tavon, even with the first round pick. I'm probably the only one to think this.

However, I think this team as other needs, even if they lose Jennings to the Vikings. But if all the good Defensive players are gone when the Packers are up in April and Tavon is there - take him.

[KYPack]

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

Scott, you old bigamist, mormon, pervert!

Good to see ya, sort of.

[Tony Oday]

Two day visit for Jennings...I think he is gone for $11 Million a year.

[woodbuck27]

Jennings will be a Viking. I just know it.

Thats what I'm expecting to read and/or hear sometime soon on NFL Access.

I've been making several observations of Greg Jennings over this past year that tell me he's not commited to the Green Bay Packers. This rumor of him being offered $10 million$ by the Packers. I would advise holding that as true, with not one, rather a few grains of salt. I believe that's simply spin.

Why?

If Ted Thompson offered Greg Jennings 'and his attitude', $10 million$ for however long and came in under Atlanta's $4 million guranteed 3 year $12 million$ contract to Steven Jackson. Those two moves 'no moves' by Ted Thompson would reflect poorly on him.

Surely .....Ted Thompson isn't that dumb.

What I'm telling you here is that if true. A $10 million$ offer to Greg Jennings would have handcuffed Ted Thompson's 'best efforts' to acquire a real value in our backfield. Steven Jackson is power RB that can receive and block and all of that can be spelled 'relief' for Aaron Rodgers.

Soon we may know 'the rest of that story'.

[Pugger]

When I found out that we offered him 10 mil/year and he rejected it thats when I soured on Jennings. I could care less if we signed him now and this is coming from one of his biggest supporters. The guy obviously doesn’t want to play for us so why would we want him? If he loved being in Green bay he would even take a little LESS money to play for us, not rejected a contract ABOVE market value. Something has changed in this guy. When watching his interviews this year I saw a different Jennings then in years past.

I hope we don't spend big money on a soon to be 30 year old wr who doesn’t even really want to play for us. Time to move on and give Matthews and Rodgers new contracts.

Link? I heard we offered him something but I didn't think it was for $10M. Frankly I'm surprised Jennings still hasn't signed with MN yet today so we may still be in the negotiations.

[Spaulding]

Thats what I'm expecting to read and/or hear sometime soon on NFL Access.

I've been making several observations of Greg Jennings over this past year that tell me he's not commited to the Green Bay Packers. This rumor of him being offered $10 million$ by the Packers. I would advise holding that as true, with not one, rather a few grains of salt. I believe that's simply spin.

Why?

If Ted Thompson offered Greg Jennings 'and his attitude', $10 million$ for however long and came in under Atlanta's $4 million guranteed 3 year $12 million$ contract to Steven Jackson. Those two moves 'no moves' by Ted Thompson would reflect poorly on him.

Surely .....Ted Thompson isn't that dumb.

What I'm telling you here is that if true. A $10 million$ offer to Greg Jennings would have handcuffed Ted Thompson's 'best efforts' to acquire a real value in our backfield. Steven Jackson is power RB that can receive and block and all of that can be spelled 'relief' for Aaron Rodgers.

Soon we may know 'the rest of that story'.

I've reread your post three times and am still not entirely clear what you're trying to say. Also would love to know where the $10mil/year offer from TT to GJ was reported as I find it hard to believe. Was not a younger/healthier Jennings signed most recently for 3yd/$27mil? I seriously doubt Jennings gets anything more than that and would expect it to be more around $7-$8mil on average a year with the last year or two not even guaranteed.

No way to prove but as a betting man I'm guessing TT would have offered (if that even holds true) Jennings at most $7mil/year when he only paid Jones and Nelson $4mil/year. Just too much depth and age/injury factors to offer Jennings any more when he also needs to extend our two elite players.