Greg Jennings Admits He May Leave GB Next Year (1 Viewer)

[cstu]

I posted more quotes from him in the OP.This one really sounds like it's take it or leave it for the Packers and that he's not expecting to sign for hometown discount.

“My agent knows, we know our march to what we’re trying to reach,” Jennings said of the price range. “That’s it. Unless we come to those numbers, then I don’t want to hear anything about it.

 

[domvin]

Rodgers spreads it around a lot....Maybe Jennings winds up with another team with more targets, more catches, more tds.....

Oakland comes to mind with Reggie McKenzie there, plus Al Davis Junior whispering in his ear that they have the money to sign him.

Cap issues should be clearing up better by next year.

It's a business......

 

[duaneok66]

Much ado about nothing at this point. And I agree with those that say the headline is pretty loaded with bias. Then again, "Player acknowledges his contract is up and he may end up on another team" isn't as clickable.

+1

 

[Funkley]

Vikings love past their prime Packers.

 

[Gawain]

Jennings isn't going anywhere. His 2010 was one of the best Packers WR seasons ever.

I don't think jennings is a top-5 Packer receiver of all-time.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Although that's not what I said in that post - with 2 more years of similar production, it's tough to keep him out of GB's top 5 even with that long history.

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Jennings isn't going anywhere. His 2010 was one of the best Packers WR seasons ever.

I don't think jennings is a top-5 Packer receiver of all-time.

Other than Don Hutson and James Lofton, please name the other 3.

 

[Gawain]

Jennings isn't going anywhere. His 2010 was one of the best Packers WR seasons ever.

I don't think jennings is a top-5 Packer receiver of all-time.

Other than Don Hutson and James Lofton, please name the other 3.

Billy Howton, Sterling Sharpe, Antonio Freeman

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Jennings isn't going anywhere. His 2010 was one of the best Packers WR seasons ever.

I don't think jennings is a top-5 Packer receiver of all-time.

Other than Don Hutson and James Lofton, please name the other 3.

Billy Howton, Sterling Sharpe, Antonio Freeman

Thx. I'd put Jennings - at this stage - above Freeman and "Sideline" Billy Howton. (so named b/c he hated running routes over the middle and practically sprinted to the sideline upon catching a pass) But fair source of disagreement. I would personally put Jennings as #4 all-time....behind Hutson, Lofton, Sharpe....though it somewhat depends on his next couple of years.

 

[Tau837]

Jennings isn't going anywhere. His 2010 was one of the best Packers WR seasons ever.

I don't think jennings is a top-5 Packer receiver of all-time.

Other than Don Hutson and James Lofton, please name the other 3.

Sterling Sharpe seems pretty obvious.

 

[smackdaddies]

I certainly would put Driver ahead of Jennings for now, and you could argue that Dowler and McGee belong ahead of him. Perhaps even Dale

 

[sho nuff]

I certainly would put Driver ahead of Jennings for now, and you could argue that Dowler and McGee belong ahead of him. Perhaps even Dale

Yeah...thought about Dowler for sure.Hard to know what those guys would have been able to do these days.What Jennings does so well is his routes...he is not the biggest or fastest guy out there...but runs great routes and has the all important chemistry with Rodgers.The guy faces the double teams that the Packers see and still beats them.Nice moves after the catch too.Sharpe and Hutson are the two obvious ones...I would not put Driver ahead of him...but its very close overall...same with Freeman.

 

[cvnpoka]

I've been saying he is not as talented as the Shark Pool thinks, Green Bay obviously knows this and also know his market value is inflated.I'd be mildly surprised if stays in GB.

his market value at age 30 is not representative of his talent and value from age 24-29.

 

[Shutout]

I think this is an interesting topic from the viewpoint of wondering "Since Rodgers has now openly also said he really doesn't see them being together after this year", does this perhaps create a situation where he focusses A LOT on Jennings, trying to have one last hoo-rah and maybe trying to underscore Jenning's worth to the team OR does he perhaps start pushing those Jennings targets to Nelson and the others?

I'm sure when you're in a game, most people will say it won't really matter at all but the reality is there is some human nature to it, especially if they are friends.

I don't think anyone can predict the answer but I think it will be easy to see develop. For dynasty owners, I think there might be some higher than normal Jennings trades this year (some people wanting to move him, perceiving a fall off, some people wanting to buy him. etc).

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Jennings isn't going anywhere. His 2010 was one of the best Packers WR seasons ever.

I don't think jennings is a top-5 Packer receiver of all-time.

Other than Don Hutson and James Lofton, please name the other 3.

Sterling Sharpe seems pretty obvious.

Sharpe averaged 72.6 yds per game and 0.58 TDs per game in his 7-year career.Jennings has averaged 70.1 yds per game and 0.56 TDs per game in his 6-year career.Are those materially different? BTW - I'm a huge fan of both players....my formative years were spent watching Lofton/Jefferson/Coffman, and later Majkowski/Sharpe, and Favre/Sharpe. So please don't take my comments as a negative toward Sharpe. But admittedly, he was force-fed the ball for years, partly because he was a demanding egocentrist. His stats at times were to the detriment of the team....Edit to add: for those who aren't long-time Packer fans, when Sharpe suffered his career-ending injury, many people were panicked that it would destroy the offense. Instead, Robert Brooks stepped into Sharpe's role and caught 102 passes for 1497 yards & 13 TDs. That was also the first of 3 consecutive MVP seasons for Favre. Many "experts" noted that Favre's play improved as he ran the offense more effectively, once he no longer had to force-feed Sharpe...

 

[Tau837]

Jennings isn't going anywhere. His 2010 was one of the best Packers WR seasons ever.

I don't think jennings is a top-5 Packer receiver of all-time.

Other than Don Hutson and James Lofton, please name the other 3.

Sterling Sharpe seems pretty obvious.

Sharpe averaged 72.6 yds per game and 0.58 TDs per game in his 7-year career.Jennings has averaged 70.1 yds per game and 0.56 TDs per game in his 6-year career.Are those materially different? BTW - I'm a huge fan of both players....my formative years were spent watching Lofton/Jefferson/Coffman, and later Majkowski/Sharpe, and Favre/Sharpe. So please don't take my comments as a negative toward Sharpe. But admittedly, he was force-fed the ball for years, partly because he was a demanding egocentrist. His stats at times were to the detriment of the team....Edit to add: for those who aren't long-time Packer fans, when Sharpe suffered his career-ending injury, many people were panicked that it would destroy the offense. Instead, Robert Brooks stepped into Sharpe's role and caught 102 passes for 1497 yards & 13 TDs. That was also the first of 3 consecutive MVP seasons for Favre. Many "experts" noted that Favre's play improved as he ran the offense more effectively, once he no longer had to force-feed Sharpe...

Yes, it is materially different... They played nearly 20 years apart. You know better than to just compare straight numbers across such a gap.

 

[Da Guru]

Why is Jennings talking about it before this season even starts?

Bottom line is that A-Rod, Matthews and Jennings are all going to be getting new deals. They can`t afford all three. Out of those three Jennings will be the easist to replace in that offense. With A-Rod you really do not need a proto-type #1 WR.

 

[LHUCKS]

Tell me this Greg Jennings lovers, would Detroit ever let Megatron walk? How about the Cards? Would they let Fitz go?

Mediocre, overrated talent = Greg Jennings

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Detroit and Arizona are definitely the teams to emulate in talent assessment.

 

[meatwad1]

Wow...big newsflash...a player admits he is on the last year of his contract.

in other news, sho nuff is still a pompous ###.

This.Sho Nuff unloaded on me for telling the future in the same way back in August. I merely suggested that Jennings would be let go and he called me a stupid moron. In reality, the Packers simply cannot afford to pay Jennings as Rodgers, Matthews, and Raji are due up for extension next year. Jennings is a really nice player, but there are at least four other guys who can carry his production already on the team and conceivably the Pack could draft a replacement this year too. The only way Jennings stays is if he goes below market, and why on earth would he do that? He already has a ring, he may as well make himself rich.

 

[meatwad1]

I've been saying he is not as talented as the Shark Pool thinks, Green Bay obviously knows this and also know his market value is inflated.

I'd be mildly surprised if stays in GB.

Question for the mods: why do we have to keep putting up with statements like the bold?

You should just report him like always.

 

[meatwad1]

I've been saying he is not as talented as the Shark Pool thinks, Green Bay obviously knows this and also know his market value is inflated.

I'd be mildly surprised if stays in GB.

Question for the mods: why do we have to keep putting up with statements like the bold?

What exactly do you find wrong with the statement? I have found LHUCKS as annoying at times, but I also see him getting a lot of flak lately that is undeserved. Like this.

Seriously? He's not adding information at all - or even a perspective - he's illogically using it as an "I told you so" chest-thumping moment, by claiming it validates his view on Jennings. Which it doesn't.It's just more bull#### to have to wade through in these threads. (and yeah - I'm compounding the error by mentioning it, but frankly it just pisses me off)

Back to the topic:

Ted Thompson is a great GM, so nobody should be terribly shocked that Jennings might leave town. TT will evaluate the cost of keeping Jennings around, and balance it against the "loss" if he leaves. Jennings is a team guy all around, a great locker room leader, the type of veteran that helps teams win trophies. But if he wants VJax money, it ain't happening. Not for Lhucks reasons, but rather because a) VJax isn't worth that much, b) too many other players at what TT considers "critical/tough to replace positions", c) a desire not to lock up an "older" veteran for crazy money. If Jennings was 26-27 right now, TT would sign him and the cost would be very large.

Very much hope that Jennings gives the Pack a hometown discount for a variety of reasons, including family stuff. He's a family man, wouldn't be surprising if he stayed in GB for less money to keep family stability and a small town atmosphere.

So just so we are straight...an "I told you so" post is to use your point, 'wading through bull^&$", but a "let's hope" comment adds such veracity and integrity to the flow of the Shark Pool? Not that I find anything wrong with your post, but it seems that you are carrying some sort of personal vendetta against LHUCKS, as his comment was pretty benign by any standard.

 

[sho nuff]

Jennings isn't going anywhere. His 2010 was one of the best Packers WR seasons ever.

I don't think jennings is a top-5 Packer receiver of all-time.

Other than Don Hutson and James Lofton, please name the other 3.

Sterling Sharpe seems pretty obvious.

Sharpe averaged 72.6 yds per game and 0.58 TDs per game in his 7-year career.Jennings has averaged 70.1 yds per game and 0.56 TDs per game in his 6-year career.Are those materially different? BTW - I'm a huge fan of both players....my formative years were spent watching Lofton/Jefferson/Coffman, and later Majkowski/Sharpe, and Favre/Sharpe. So please don't take my comments as a negative toward Sharpe. But admittedly, he was force-fed the ball for years, partly because he was a demanding egocentrist. His stats at times were to the detriment of the team....Edit to add: for those who aren't long-time Packer fans, when Sharpe suffered his career-ending injury, many people were panicked that it would destroy the offense. Instead, Robert Brooks stepped into Sharpe's role and caught 102 passes for 1497 yards & 13 TDs. That was also the first of 3 consecutive MVP seasons for Favre. Many "experts" noted that Favre's play improved as he ran the offense more effectively, once he no longer had to force-feed Sharpe...

Well, I believe he was forcefed because he really was the main guy...they did not have guys around him like Jennings does.And he was simply that good.And the Lofton/Jefferson high five years were among my favorite.Those offenses with Dickey were always fun to watch. And the side note to that is I think they are honoring the 82 team this weekend...

 

[sho nuff]

Tell me this Greg Jennings lovers, would Detroit ever let Megatron walk? How about the Cards? Would they let Fitz go?Mediocre, overrated talent = Greg Jennings

So, you take the top 2 WRs...and since their teams won't let them go (Fitz may at some point)...and you equate that to mediocre overrated talent?And you and some others wonder why most just think of you as an instigating troll on these boards?

 

[sho nuff]

Wow...big newsflash...a player admits he is on the last year of his contract.

in other news, sho nuff is still a pompous ###.

This.Sho Nuff unloaded on me for telling the future in the same way back in August. I merely suggested that Jennings would be let go and he called me a stupid moron. In reality, the Packers simply cannot afford to pay Jennings as Rodgers, Matthews, and Raji are due up for extension next year. Jennings is a really nice player, but there are at least four other guys who can carry his production already on the team and conceivably the Pack could draft a replacement this year too. The only way Jennings stays is if he goes below market, and why on earth would he do that? He already has a ring, he may as well make himself rich.

You can go back and see what I called you, I don't believe I called you a stupid moron.No need to lie because you said a lot of things that made no sense.And no, there are not 4 other guys on that team that could carry his production or they would trade Jennings for his value now.Don't take it out on me because you said a lot of terrible things in that Cobb thread before you got "reloaded" for a bit, then came back, then said you were leaving but never did.

 

[meatwad1]

I think this is an interesting topic from the viewpoint of wondering "Since Rodgers has now openly also said he really doesn't see them being together after this year", does this perhaps create a situation where he focusses A LOT on Jennings, trying to have one last hoo-rah and maybe trying to underscore Jenning's worth to the team OR does he perhaps start pushing those Jennings targets to Nelson and the others?

I'm sure when you're in a game, most people will say it won't really matter at all but the reality is there is some human nature to it, especially if they are friends.

I don't think anyone can predict the answer but I think it will be easy to see develop. For dynasty owners, I think there might be some higher than normal Jennings trades this year (some people wanting to move him, perceiving a fall off, some people wanting to buy him. etc).

A more realistic situation is one where Jennings gets a 'concussion' or some other injury that could drag out for a while in order to save himself from something catastrophic ruining his big payday next year. There is no way the Packers are bringing him back, even for a hometown discount. When you have a younger player behind an older player who is the same or better, the older player goes. This is plain and simple. This article is just a way to massage the public before they drop the bomb.

 

[sho nuff]

I think this is an interesting topic from the viewpoint of wondering "Since Rodgers has now openly also said he really doesn't see them being together after this year", does this perhaps create a situation where he focusses A LOT on Jennings, trying to have one last hoo-rah and maybe trying to underscore Jenning's worth to the team OR does he perhaps start pushing those Jennings targets to Nelson and the others?

I'm sure when you're in a game, most people will say it won't really matter at all but the reality is there is some human nature to it, especially if they are friends.

I don't think anyone can predict the answer but I think it will be easy to see develop. For dynasty owners, I think there might be some higher than normal Jennings trades this year (some people wanting to move him, perceiving a fall off, some people wanting to buy him. etc).

A more realistic situation is one where Jennings gets a 'concussion' or some other injury that could drag out for a while in order to save himself from something catastrophic ruining his big payday next year. There is no way the Packers are bringing him back, even for a hometown discount. When you have a younger player behind an older player who is the same or better, the older player goes. This is plain and simple. This article is just a way to massage the public before they drop the bomb.

Which younger player on this team is the same or better?

 

[meatwad1]

Wow...big newsflash...a player admits he is on the last year of his contract.

in other news, sho nuff is still a pompous ###.

This.Sho Nuff unloaded on me for telling the future in the same way back in August. I merely suggested that Jennings would be let go and he called me a stupid moron. In reality, the Packers simply cannot afford to pay Jennings as Rodgers, Matthews, and Raji are due up for extension next year. Jennings is a really nice player, but there are at least four other guys who can carry his production already on the team and conceivably the Pack could draft a replacement this year too. The only way Jennings stays is if he goes below market, and why on earth would he do that? He already has a ring, he may as well make himself rich.

You can go back and see what I called you, I don't believe I called you a stupid moron.No need to lie because you said a lot of things that made no sense.And no, there are not 4 other guys on that team that could carry his production or they would trade Jennings for his value now.Don't take it out on me because you said a lot of terrible things in that Cobb thread before you got "reloaded" for a bit, then came back, then said you were leaving but never did.

I remember that my feelings were hurt, so while maybe you didn't explicitly use the words 'stupid moron', the inference was pretty clear.Anyways, I forgive you.In relation to Jennings, I really feel that Cobb is his replacement and that Cobb is a better and more talented player. Plus with Jennings away, Jones and Finley will get more looks. They are both really talented in their own right and will be able to stem any loss that Jennings puts on us.

 

[sho nuff]

So basically, you lied about what was actually said because you claim your feelings were hurt.

Thanks for admitting that.

As for Cobb...he is not better now than Jennings and has a lot to prove to even be considered his equal. Especially since they don't really have similar game styles whatsoever.

Yeah...Jones proved so much all these teams were lined up to sign him last offseason. Ooops.

You might want to go back a few posts of mine and go watch that Super Bowl game with the soundfx from NFL network...and read the article I posted.

Then try claiming that he is that easily replaced.

I don't believe he is.

 

[meatwad1]

I think this is an interesting topic from the viewpoint of wondering "Since Rodgers has now openly also said he really doesn't see them being together after this year", does this perhaps create a situation where he focusses A LOT on Jennings, trying to have one last hoo-rah and maybe trying to underscore Jenning's worth to the team OR does he perhaps start pushing those Jennings targets to Nelson and the others?

I'm sure when you're in a game, most people will say it won't really matter at all but the reality is there is some human nature to it, especially if they are friends.

I don't think anyone can predict the answer but I think it will be easy to see develop. For dynasty owners, I think there might be some higher than normal Jennings trades this year (some people wanting to move him, perceiving a fall off, some people wanting to buy him. etc).

A more realistic situation is one where Jennings gets a 'concussion' or some other injury that could drag out for a while in order to save himself from something catastrophic ruining his big payday next year. There is no way the Packers are bringing him back, even for a hometown discount. When you have a younger player behind an older player who is the same or better, the older player goes. This is plain and simple. This article is just a way to massage the public before they drop the bomb.

Which younger player on this team is the same or better?

Sorry I'm sort of all over the place here...I believe Cobb is better.They are similar with measurable s from combine:

Height/weight: Cobb: 5/10 192 Jennings: 5/11 196

40 time: Cobb = 4.46 Jennings =4.42

Vertical: Cobb = 33.5 Jennings = 36.5

20 yard shuttle: Cobb = 4.34 Jennings = 4.18

Just my opinion, but I think they are pretty similar and that Cobb might have better on field instincts, plus he is 7 years younger which makes a big difference. There is no way we are going to pay anything when we have a very similar player to take his place and also considering that it is very likely that Rodgers could receive a 50 million dollar bonus.

 

[meatwad1]

So basically, you lied about what was actually said because you claim your feelings were hurt.

Thanks for admitting that.

I guess if you are going to make me dredge it up, here is what you posted:"As if you don't spew enough BS in the CFA thread in the FFA?<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); ">Jennings let go?<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); ">Remind me never to take anything you say about the Packers seriously."



Sorry if I was getting a 'stupid moron' vibe from that comment, I guess I should have taken it as a compliment. Right?

 

[domvin]

So basically, you lied about what was actually said because you claim your feelings were hurt.

Thanks for admitting that.

I guess if you are going to make me dredge it up, here is what you posted:"As if you don't spew enough BS in the CFA thread in the FFA?<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); ">Jennings let go?<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); ">Remind me never to take anything you say about the Packers seriously."



Sorry if I was getting a 'stupid moron' vibe from that comment, I guess I should have taken it as a compliment. Right?

Laughing.....In that statement, I also found sho nuff admitting a confession to killing JFK.

Tar and feather him, NOW!!!

 

[meatwad1]

So basically, you lied about what was actually said because you claim your feelings were hurt.

Thanks for admitting that.

I guess if you are going to make me dredge it up, here is what you posted:"As if you don't spew enough BS in the CFA thread in the FFA?<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); ">Jennings let go?<br style="color: rgb(28, 40, 55); font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 20px; background-color: rgb(250, 251, 252); ">Remind me never to take anything you say about the Packers seriously."



Sorry if I was getting a 'stupid moron' vibe from that comment, I guess I should have taken it as a compliment. Right?

Laughing.....In that statement, I also found sho nuff admitting a confession to killing JFK.

Tar and feather him, NOW!!!

Nobody's getting tarred and feathered...I am forgiving him.