Comments on: Donald Driver announces his retirement

By: Frazier28/7

Frazier28/7 — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:10:53 +0000

Some Packer fans are amazing in their hatred for the Vikings… celebrate Driver for all he’s done and acknowledge that it has nothing to do with your greatest enemy.

Funny how the Packers vs Bears was the best rivalry until #4 decided to put on Purple!

By: gopackgocausecowboysblow

gopackgocausecowboysblow — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:55:19 +0000

5 greatest packers of all time:

1. Bart Starr
2.Ray Nitschke
3. Reggie White
4. Don Hutson
5. Donald Driver

These five in my opinion had class both on and off the field. Represented the Packers, the city of Green Bay and the state of Wisconsin as well as could possibly be expected. Donald Driver we thank you!

By: axespray

axespray — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:53:10 +0000

So happy we got him a Superbowl Win …
Dude was one of the few bright spots in some tough years (05, 06, and 08) – completely unselfish in helping Jordy/Greg/Jones in developing. Driver rules.

By: trapshoot

trapshoot — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 01:55:18 +0000

What a great Packer and what a class act in all respects. Too bad there aren’t more professional athletes like him. He will be missed in Green Bay.

By: monkeyboymotors

monkeyboymotors — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:06:34 +0000

I just wish he would have given all us fans a chance to say goodbye !

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:27:48 +0000

@7ransponder:

Slack-jawed yokel, huh? As a Bears fan, I’m not disagreeing, but something tells me he was not so reviled in Packerville until he dared to take his talents elsewhere.

By: tokyosandblaster

tokyosandblaster — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:24:49 +0000

Ponder This says:
Jan 31, 2013 11:12 AM
This is a big change from two days ago when he said he could be a #1 receiver for three more years. I guess that was as phony as the Vikings’ supposed interest in him.

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And as phony as the Vikings chances of winning anything in the next decade.

By: 7ransponder

7ransponder — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:05:28 +0000

stellarperformance says: Jan 31, 2013 5:17 PM

He doesn’t deserve to be mentioned in conjunction with Donald Driver.

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I know what you’re getting at here, but I think it’s a tad shortsighted. Are Driver and Favre even in the same CONTINENT when it comes to class, hell no, we can all agree with that. But in terms of pure football, Driver likely wouldn’t have become the favorite he is today without that slack jawed yokel slinging passes to him making him look damn good. Many times the only difference between a good receiver and a great receiver hinges completely on the guy tossing him the ball. Driver (along with Pack fans) should count himself among the lucky to have 2 great QBs in a row to keep him going.

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:17:44 +0000

People, people, people. Leave Favre out of this discussion. There is no comparison. It has nothing to do with Favre playing for the Jets or the Vikings or the fact that he was traded.

Favre orchestrated his own departure by pretending to retire so he could fool the Packers into giving him an unconditional release, so he could play for the Vikings…a team he identified as his last best chance to win a SuperBowl.

It was all about him. He could care less about his teammates or the fans. If you think his feelings for the Vikings and their fans is any different, I have a bridge in Brooklyn I’d like to sell you.

Does that resemble Donald Driver in any way shape or form?

The Viking fans that keep harping on Favre…you can have him. Name your kids Brett. Save pictures of his dick on your iphones. We don’t care. He doesn’t deserve to be mentioned in conjunction with Donald Driver.

By: cobaltdriver

cobaltdriver — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:05:56 +0000

Green Bay had no choice but to trade him..what else can you do with a screaming ,kicking child?

By: purplehaze12

purplehaze12 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:01:01 +0000

By this logic, Favre should have retired as a Falcon.
Are we forgetting that Atlanta traded him away, and so did Green Bay.

By: smitastic

smitastic — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:17:15 +0000

Donald Driver watched and learned from the guy before him, who destroyed his legacy for at least the near term by not retiring a Packer. What a great person and player, congrats!

By: deltaoracle

deltaoracle — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:10:59 +0000

Relieved he decided to go this way, just as Urlacher should go out a Bear. But even if he’d left the Pack. he would’ve done it in a classy way just as Kampman did. With his million watt smile, Driver will do very well as an advertising pitchman, and he’ll always be loved all over Packer Planet.

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:50:53 +0000

purplehaze12 says:
Jan 31, 2013 12:57 PM
I wonder how much Ted Thompson paid him to just retire and do promotions for them, rather than play on another team???
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Hummmm. My guess is nothin’.

By: kennyrogerschicken

kennyrogerschicken — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:45:16 +0000

Great career and great person. Randy Moss should take a lesson from Driver and learn the meaning of the word ‘humble’ – dude was a class act and brought it every game without overshadowing the team.

By: soytureyna

soytureyna — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:48:03 +0000

The man is loyal, unlike some former (expletives) who shall remain nameless. We will miss you DD, but looking forward to seeing you on TV. Maybe you can can announce our games instead of Troy Aikman.. please and thank you.

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:44:35 +0000

Thanks for the wonderful years in GB. I truly hope he gets a job doing analyst, if that’s what he wants to do. I would rather see him doing shows. Then other people. Preferably one that has all ready announced his retirement after his last game on Sunday.

By: bleedinpurple

bleedinpurple — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:40:46 +0000

As a Vikes fan, I am also pleased to see he is retiring and not coming to the Purple side.

He was always a great receiver and killed us in so many games, but he was always a class act when doing so. Can never hate a guy like that.

Hope there’s a broadcast/analyst position for you somewhere DD.

By: larryboodry

larryboodry — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:25:19 +0000

As a Bears fan, I have nothing but respect for this guy…A class act all the way, both on and off the field…The NFL needs more players like Donald Driver, I wish him luck in retirement.

By: judsonjr

judsonjr — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:24:54 +0000

I think my most memorable Driver moment was when they played the Falcons in the 2002 playoffs. The Packers were down, and their offense had been decimated by 3 or 4 injuries at RB/WR during the game.

Because they were so short at WR, Driver continued to play with broken ribs despite the Packers being down 3 scores in the 3rd quarter. He lasted until Favre hit him with a laser in the ribs. He caught the pass for a TD despite not being able to even get up after the catch.

That gave the Pack some faint hope of a comeback, but with Driver out that meant that guys like Karsten Bailey and 99 year old Eric Metcalf were lining up at WR..and thus is it was game over.

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:03:18 +0000

Driver will be remembered as an all-time Packer favorite for the rest of his life, like Bart Starr and Paul Hornung. He will be the well-deserved Packer ambassador Favre thought he was too good for.

And please don’t compare the two. Even if Driver had signed elsewhere to maximize his career, it would have been done without deception and without the selfish orchestrated effort Favre pulled off.

Favre was a great football player, but that is all. Driver is a great man.

By: purplehaze12

purplehaze12 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:57:30 +0000

I wonder how much Ted Thompson paid him to just retire and do promotions for them, rather than play on another team???

By: larrydavid7000

larrydavid7000 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:44:19 +0000

so what just an average wr. no big deal yawn.

By: themagicfanguy

themagicfanguy — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:09:49 +0000

I hope he goes into broadcasting, would be better than most of the ex-players they get these days. Good fortune on your retirement Donald, you deserve it!

By: Ponder This

Ponder This — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:12:05 +0000

This is a big change from two days ago when he said he could be a #1 receiver for three more years. I guess that was as phony as the Vikings’ supposed interest in him.

By: mazblast

mazblast — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:50:27 +0000

Driver is and was a pro’s pro, a credit to the game, and, dare I say it, a role model for NFL wideouts. He’s living proof that the 7th round is not a place to throw a pick away. You never know when you’re going to come across a gem like DD.

By: fargovikesfan

fargovikesfan — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:29:33 +0000

Vikes were never interesed in him… Greg Jennings on the other hand would look really good in purple.

Driver definitely a class act, and did enjoy watching him play.

By: originalsteelcurtain

originalsteelcurtain — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:14:57 +0000

Dancing with the Stars claims another victim!

Hines’ career was over after lifting the mirror ball.

I admired Driver’s toughness..he was a Pro’s Pro.

By: baxman89

baxman89 — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:07:07 +0000

It’s pretty bad if Packer fans influenced his decision. Their selfishness knows no bounds. It’s as if they feel they own Packer players. Seriously, the fans here in Wisconsin can be warped at times. Regardless, DD was a YAC machine and ill always remember when Favre used to fireman carry him out of the endzone.

By: jimmysee

jimmysee — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:00:34 +0000

Put his number 80 up there in Lambeau with the other greats.