Jennings, Packers have a deal (1 Viewer)

[jim2658]

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According to the Milwaukee paper, Greg Jennings has agreed to a new deal with the Packers. Reportedly, it will make him the second highest paid WR in the game. Larry Fitzgerald still higher.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/48933802.html

 

[sho nuff]

Good to have this out of the way.

 

[Chicago Hooligan]

Also good in that it should show Collins that he can get paid by sacking up and playing well, not staying on the sidelines this summer.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

next up, in no particular order:

Colledge

Spitz

Kampman

Collins

Driver?

 

[sho nuff]

next up, in no particular order:ColledgeSpitzKampmanCollinsDriver?

I think Spitz is a midseason signee...see how he does playing Center full time.Driver? Not sure. Maybe throw him a bit of a bone. But with this deal for Jennings...seems like they won't want to put too much more into Driver as Jones will want more soon enough if he improves...and how much do they want tied up in WRs.But Id hate to lose Driver...he has not dropped off all that much in production.

 

[Kleck]

If what I'm hearing is correct, it's a 3 yr extension (signed through 2012, 4 years), $27M of new money, about $7M per and just over $16M guaranteed.

 

[trader jake]

More Details On Jennings Contract

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on June 23, 2009, 9:12 p.m.

On the heels of a local Milwaukee TV report that Greg Jennings’ contract extension has been finalized, more details about the proposed deal are emerging.

ESPN.com’s John Clayton says the Packers and Jennings are nearing a three-year contract extension through 2012 that will include a minimum of $27 million in new money. It can be worth as much as $30 million if he performs at a “Pro Bowl level.” Jennings was scheduled to make $535,000 in 2009.

Clayton also reports that some language in the contract has to be worked out before it is sent to the NFL Management Council and signed. So it’s not exactly a “done deal” just yet.

The original report by FOX 6 Sports said Jennings would become the second highest paid receiver in the league, but that is open for interpretation. Clayton’s numbers indicate that Jennings will average under $7 million for the next four seasons.

T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Roy Williams, and Andre Johnson all make more money per season. Antonio Bryant will make $9.88 million as Tampa’s franchise player in 2009.

Still, the deal looks like a fair one for both sides. Jennings didn’t break the bank, but he’s likely to make it to the end of the contract, barring major injuries. He will get to re-enter the free agent market in 2013 at age 29, and possibly strike it rich again.

Heck, Brett Favre may have even retired by then.

UPDATE: Two local rags have also confirmed the agreement.

Sounds like a great deal for both parties. Glad to have the Rodgers to Jennings combo locked up long-term.

 

[bcr8f]

next up, in no particular order:ColledgeSpitzKampmanCollinsDriver?

I think Spitz is a midseason signee...see how he does playing Center full time.Driver? Not sure. Maybe throw him a bit of a bone. But with this deal for Jennings...seems like they won't want to put too much more into Driver as Jones will want more soon enough if he improves...and how much do they want tied up in WRs.But Id hate to lose Driver...he has not dropped off all that much in production.

Drivers a work out maniac. He's always in great shape and would have had at least 2 more long TD's had Rodgers thrown better. He doesn't like he lost much at all.

 

[sho nuff]

Where they now have to tread lightly is with Driver...and in a few years with Jones...though, at this point, Jones has not proven he can stay on the field and produce like Jennings...and until Driver is gone or really drops off, he won't have the chance to produce like Jennings as he is the #3. Just hope he does not get a big head.

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

But, that's impossible. Everyone knows "Tightwad" Ted Thompson never spends money. He's running the team into the ground. Jennings hates Rodgers. Yadda, yadda, yadda....

 

[Donnybrook]

Good for Jennings. He deserves it.

BTW: I knew the Berrian deal wouldn't look so bad after a year. After all, Berrian got a $16 M signing bonus for a 6 year deal. Jennings will get $16 M guaranteed for a 3 year deal.

 

[Darker Knight]

If what I'm hearing is correct, it's a 3 yr extension (signed through 2012, 4 years), $27M of new money, about $7M per and just over $16M guaranteed.

That is a great deal for Jennings...the fact that it is only a 3 year deal is the best part he will become a FA at 28 which should be the start of his prime years....

 

[sho nuff]

Good for Jennings. He deserves it. BTW: I knew the Berrian deal wouldn't look so bad after a year. After all, Berrian got a $16 M signing bonus for a 6 year deal. Jennings will get $16 M guaranteed for a 3 year deal.

Jennings is actually a true #1 WR who has almost outdone all of Berrian's 5 years worth of stats in 3 seasons.It does not make the Berrian deal look that much better given what the two bring to the table.

 

[Donnybrook]

Good for Jennings. He deserves it. BTW: I knew the Berrian deal wouldn't look so bad after a year. After all, Berrian got a $16 M signing bonus for a 6 year deal. Jennings will get $16 M guaranteed for a 3 year deal.

Jennings is actually a true #1 WR who has almost outdone all of Berrian's 5 years worth of stats in 3 seasons.It does not make the Berrian deal look that much better given what the two bring to the table.

You don't pay for what a player has done in the past.  You pay for what a player can do in the future.  (ie Rodgers > Farve).  I don't know why you don't get that.  Jennings is a great WR and deserves the money.  Berrian also deserves a little more respect.  Last year at this time there was a 4 page thread about how Berrian was overpayed by the Vikings.  Believe it or not there were people saying how Javon Walker, Jerry Porter, Donte Stallworth, Bryant Johnson and even DJ Hackett were better than him.  Now those guys are barely hanging on to their NFL careers.   

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

Good for Jennings. He deserves it.

BTW: I knew the Berrian deal wouldn't look so bad after a year. After all, Berrian got a $16 M signing bonus for a 6 year deal. Jennings will get $16 M guaranteed for a 3 year deal.

Jennings is actually a true #1 WR who has almost outdone all of Berrian's 5 years worth of stats in 3 seasons.It does not make the Berrian deal look that much better given what the two bring to the table.

You don't pay for what a player has done in the past.  You pay for what a player can do in the future.  (ie Rodgers > Farve).  I don't know why you don't get that.  Jennings is a great WR and deserves the money.  

Berrian also deserves a little more respect.  Last year at this time there was a 4 page thread about how Berrian was overpayed by the Vikings.  Believe it or not there were people saying how Javon Walker, Jerry Porter, Donte Stallworth, Bryant Johnson and even DJ Hackett were better than him.  Now those guys are barely hanging on to their NFL careers.  

I don't see where you get the bolded from. Jennings has been better than Berrian historically, and there is every reason to expect that he will CONTINUE to be better. So whether you use the past or the future, Jennings is worth more.

 

[Donnybrook]

I don't see where you get the bolded from. Jennings has been better than Berrian historically, and there is every reason to expect that he will CONTINUE to be better. So whether you use the past or the future, Jennings is worth more.

First, I never said Berrian was better than Jennings so it won't surprise me if he continues to be better.Second, there were several people that said Berrian's stats with Chicago did not warrent that kind of money he received.  You pay for potential not for what you have done in the past.  This is the reason Matt Stafford is worth more than Kyle Orton.  

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

I don't see where you get the bolded from. Jennings has been better than Berrian historically, and there is every reason to expect that he will CONTINUE to be better. So whether you use the past or the future, Jennings is worth more.

First, I never said Berrian was better than Jennings so it won't surprise me if he continues to be better.Second, there were several people that said Berrian's stats with Chicago did not warrent that kind of money he received.  You pay for potential not for what you have done in the past.  This is the reason Matt Stafford is worth more than Kyle Orton.  

A more effective approach might then be to actually quote those people, rather than quoting a post that didn't actually say what you are refuting. Just a suggestion.BTW, I fully agree that you pay based on future potential, or at least you should do that.