Jennings taking shots at AR?

[ND72]

I haven't read most of this, but seriously Greg Jennings should try shutting up. Fricken cry baby.

[packer4life]

I have said for a couple years that there was an edge in the relationships between Jennings and Rodgers, and between Jennings and the team. It goes back to the start of 2010, when Finley was Rodgers go to guy, and Jennings had very few balls thrown his way until Finley was injured. Jennings made some comments that were largely overlooked, about it being hard to catch passes when the QB only looks for one guy. Nothing much came of it because Finley got hurt, was done for the season, and Jennings again was the go to guy.

Since then there have been other comments from Jennings that seemed to have a deeper meaning than was evident on the surface, some critical of the team generally, some directed at coaches. Never anything blatant, conveyed with a smile as if in jest, but with a serious edge. Now that he is away from the team, he is not making an effort to be as diplomatic. He will likely become even more frank in his criticisms.

I felt there was an attitude from Jennings that came to the surface in his sister's remarks. I think she was merely parroting an attitude from her brother. Rodgers was holding him back from his true stardom, because Rodgers didn't go to him enough.

There were signs that he saw greener pastures on the other side of the fence, and wanted a fresh start more than a continuation of what he had in GB. I thought his return was unlikely a year and a half ago because of it. I can't criticize him for leaving if he felt that way, even if I disagree with his reasoning.

Good call. Didn't even remember this until you made me remember it. Jennings really needs to shut the fuck up. It's different if he was young, spry, and could back up his talk. The guy has no durability and is past his prime. He tried to "save face" and sign with the Vikings so he could "shine"; he'll look real shiny on the sidelines with his standard, chronic injuries...

[Joemailman]

At some point this year, it might occur to Jennings that having McCarthy as his coach, and having 2 Hall Of Fame QB's throwing to him wasn't such a bad situation.

[Pugger]

Speculating what goes on among players in the locker room is always a crap shoot. Nevertheless, I watched a lot of NFL Channel this winter where they mike up players. Jennings was one of the most vocal guys on the sidelines. He interacted with most of the players and was a huge rah-rah guy. It would be very interesting to find out what the other players really thought of Jennings as a teammate. After the Super Bowl win he complimented McCarthy (sincerely, I think), saying that McCarthy showed the team the way to win and provided inspiration.

I've always like Jennings since he was on my draft list. My impression is that the guy was well-liked and is extremely intelligent and a team player. In my opinion, he's a clutch, big play performer who is going to be sorely missed. If Ponder can get him the ball, he's going to be trouble for us.

If he can stay on the field. He's missed a lot of games the past 2 seasons.

I also think he is still stinging from the fact that there weren't a lot of teams besides the queens busting down his door to sign him either.

[Pugger]

Well, it appears Frasier isn't pleased with his new WR spouting.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/79190/greg-jennings-will-get-a-talk-from-frazier

[Old School]

I always thought Jennings was a class guy. Then things changed. He seemed to start thinking he was all that when he started doing commercials. He became a completely different guy. We'll see how good he is when he's sharing time with AP and catching passes from a second rate QB.

[Fritz]

It will be interesting to see Tramon Williams covering Jennings. And maybe Burnett coming over to pick off some of Ponder's longer attempts.

[Joemailman]

It will be interesting to see Tramon Williams covering Jennings. And maybe Burnett coming over to pick off some of Ponder's longer attempts.

I'd rather see Matthews clothesline Jenkins as he comes across comes across the line.

[RashanGary]

Frazier's had enough. Is Jennings going to whine that some of his freedom just got taken away?

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_...enough-already

[Joemailman]

Looks like we have 2 Jennings threads going. Should I bump the Favre thread?

[Pugger]

I always thought Jennings was a class guy. Then things changed. He seemed to start thinking he was all that when he started doing commercials. He became a completely different guy. We'll see how good he is when he's sharing time with AP and catching passes from a second rate QB.

We all did but Jennings carefully hid this side of him from the general public. Like I said in the other thread I'm guessing MM got tired of this diva and we didn't vigorously pursue resigning him.

[Maxie the Taxi]

If MM got rid of every player with a big ego, who would be left on the roster?

Boils down to money, Cobb's presence and persistent injuries with regard to Jennings. If Jennings had a history of staying healthy, he'd still be a Packer. I don't think his skills are in dispute. When he's healthy, he forces defenses to gameplan against him. He makes every receiver better. Big question in Minnesota is if Ponder can get him the ball AND if he can stay healthy.

[pbmax]

Jones is also joking that he doesn't like Jennings anymore. Its just playtime for these guys.

Wrong again!

[Patler]

If MM got rid of every player with a big ego, who would be left on the roster?

Boils down to money, Cobb's presence and persistent injuries with regard to Jennings. If Jennings had a history of staying healthy, he'd still be a Packer. I don't think his skills are in dispute. When he's healthy, he forces defenses to gameplan against him. He makes every receiver better. Big question in Minnesota is if Ponder can get him the ball AND if he can stay healthy.

Agreed. If I remember the rumors right, what GB offered last year was as much, or slightly more than what he got from MN, but after another year of injuries for Jennings, the development of Cobb, etc. GB was not willing to offer as much right now.

I think part of Jennings "issues" with the Packers might be frustration that he couldn't get a "do over" on their offer from 2012.

[digitaldean]

I felt final straw was his sister's tweeting comments during game about A-Rod. If he would have avoided the snarkiness once he left GB, a lot of fans would have still liked the guy. But this childishness showed it was all about him, nothing else.