Comments on: Donald Driver says he has 1-2 more years in Green Bay

By: stevenfbrackett

stevenfbrackett — Wed, 30 May 2012 02:59:38 +0000

He may not be the number one receiver anymore, but he is always in the mix and must be well guarded or it can come back and bite you hard. And the way the Pack uses all their players instead of just one or two goto guys, he is useful if only because he keeps another guy from getting double teamed.

If the money is such a big problem, give him extra duties as an assistant receiver’s coach. The rookies could do alot worse than having Driver show him how it is done.

By: wafflestomp

wafflestomp — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:30:46 +0000

I agree with many of the responses above.
Driver has always been an unselfish team player and a class act on and off the field.

But facts are facts, Green Bay and Ted Thompson will not shoot themselves in foot over this.
Unless there is a significant injury or McCarthy decides to keep 6 recievers, Driver will be gone.

There is just too much talent and upside with Tori Gurley and Diondre Borel on the practice squad.

By: 11jlacy

11jlacy — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:12:07 +0000

Double d is a true pro but you have to know when to hang it up.

By: stavreafavre

stavreafavre — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:58:02 +0000

Maybe one more year, if someone gets hurt in camp or if the Packers keep 6 WRs. Two years? Not going to happen. He’s a great guy and a great Packer, but there’s no way the numbers will work. Packers have too many talented young receivers they want to keep. Greg Jennings is the next Driver, and he’s due a big payday very soon.

By: unlost1

unlost1 — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:15:29 +0000

yeah so does Bret Favre!

By: skolvikesskol

skolvikesskol — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:33:37 +0000

This guy is the dagger in hearts of the Vikings every game. For some odd reason I’d still love to see the guy play until he has to be dragged off the field kicking and screaming. Maybe because I’m so used to the dagger in the heart feeling – yup I’m a viking fan… and DD is phenomenal!!!!

By: outlawshark

outlawshark — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:02:51 +0000

It absolutely rips my heart out that he barely makes top 6 on the Packers WR list. He’d start on most other teams. How heart-wrenching for Donald (and us) to be on the one and only team he can’t make. No matter where he goes or what he does, I will always be a fan. A great man.

By: erod22

erod22 — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:46:43 +0000

Driver lives in Dallas, and the Cowboys could use a third receiver.

By: geezohman

geezohman — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:34:01 +0000

like alot of workers since the deep recession of 2008, another worried about his ‘employment’ at his ‘company’.

Its a business, its all about money and winning. You’re OUT,

its a jinx to win.. (Hines Ward)

By: thankheavenfornumberseven

thankheavenfornumberseven — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:20:40 +0000

I can’t see Donald Driver making the team. Great guys with declining skills will always lose out to talented young d-bags.

By: cannonballdookie

cannonballdookie — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:59:52 +0000

Too bad he’s not the one who makes the decisions. Ted Thompson is as shrewd as it gets when it comes to managing the roster and the cap, if he doesn’t have value to the team anymore, he may be taking an involuntary retirement like Hines Ward. Both great guys, it’s just how the game is these days and part of being on a great team with depth.

By: Carl Gerbschmidt

Carl Gerbschmidt — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:55:38 +0000

Donald Driver is going to follow up his artistically perfect win of Dancing With The Stars with another Super Bowl ring.

Champions are always Champions. Bravo

By: greej1938l

greej1938l — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:50:48 +0000

Classiest and most professional player in NfL

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:49:17 +0000

It would make great PR sense to keep this guy all the way through until retirement. It will require a clear understanding of exactly when he can tolerate being truly retired. If they sign him to a low-figure two-year deal, that would be great for both parties. It would send the mesage that when at least one guy says it’s not about the money, he means it.

By: ronin36

ronin36 — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:36:39 +0000

One of the reason Driver has sort of disappeared is the style of passing game GB as employed the last year or so:

It’s “Touch down or check down.” If it’s isn’t 20-30 yards down field, it’s a 5 yard outlet pass.

Driver excells in the 10-15 yard patterns. He doesn’t see as many balls thrown his way.

Personally, I’d like to see a little more grind ‘em, move-the-chains offense out of Green Bay. Let the GB defense rest a little, and get the opposition Defense tired.

By: textexington

textexington — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:36:13 +0000

Couple more rings and then you can retire Double D!!!Superbowl XLVII Champions!Go Pack Go!!!

By: axlviking

axlviking — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:56:24 +0000

If only Donald Driver had James Jones’ youth and speed, he’d be an All-Pro.

If only James Jones had Driver’s hands and football smarts, he’d be an All-Pro.

By: lolb23

lolb23 — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:54:54 +0000

Jordy Nelson is like “c’mon man, retire already!” Didn’t the Pack draft Jordy in the 1st round like 12 years ago?

By: mvp43

mvp43 — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:51:12 +0000

Its rare in this day and age to see an athlete spend his entire career in one city. I think its important to him and the team to retire as a Packer.

I think in time the whole Favre thing will work itself out, but no matter what, he still left and played for a rival team.

With Driver, he’ll be beloved in Green Bay even moreso, because of his desire to remain a Packer his entire career.

By: jjbadd

jjbadd — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:48:43 +0000

Bronco fan here..I just wanted to give my respect to an unselfish & classy player like Driver. He has an awesome attitude & I hope the Packers will be loyal to him, seeing as how he is willing to take a paycut to be there. Also, speed is good & important, but Driver brings more than speed to his game, he’s very dependable, and can offer a lot to the young players in terms of experience. People should realize that his age don’t mean he can’t still do it. He’s bettter than a lot of starters in the league. Best wishes DD..

By: im2fast4you123

im2fast4you123 — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:45:40 +0000

I may be a vikes fan but i cant lie i would be mad as hell if freenbay work with driver so he could stay on the team andthe retire a packer. The guys has been nothing but an outstanding player on and off the field. More players.need to be like him.

By: tombradyallday

tombradyallday — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:41:14 +0000

driver has “sure” hands he catches everything

By: packattack1967

packattack1967 — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:34:54 +0000

Not sure about that. One thing I am sure about though, I would never bet against Donald Driver.

By: raiderluv

raiderluv — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:34:43 +0000

Wishy-washy no commitment aside, Brett Favre thought that as well.

By: EJ

EJ — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:33:40 +0000

Driver is a great player and seems to be a great teammate too. Green Bay has been lucky to have had such a dynamic player all those years, he should be able to keep the pay he is set to earn, he put in the time.
Business is business though, he’ll take the pay cut and end his career as a Packer, It seems a bit more important to him than the money. Gotta give him credit, many wouldn’t take the cut easily.

By: cornerblitz

cornerblitz — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:31:55 +0000

Driver his way better than what people are saying about him these days, including here. No better than number 5? Really? Statistically I get your point, but if you really pay attention to the games, you’ll see he’s still out there drawing coverage and he is as clutch as ever. Case and point, the regular season Giants game and the last couple games when Jennings was out last season. He brings leadership, class and discipline and Green Bay will feel it more than you probably think when he does finally hang it up, whether that be this year, next year, or two years from now. Props to Driver for being a true team player, that’s a hard thing to find these days.

By: packfaninchitown

packfaninchitown — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:25:51 +0000

Driver is a class act through and through, the Packers are lucky to have him on the team.

By: bouwel92

bouwel92 — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:21:07 +0000

Donald Driver is Green Bay.

By: omegaichiban

omegaichiban — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:20:21 +0000

He needs a pay raise…seeing as he was the only WR who could hold on to the ball in the superbowl.

By: rdly49ers

rdly49ers — Tue, 29 May 2012 14:12:29 +0000

Can’t wait 4 the season to start …. Go Niners