Comments on: Driver overcome by support at retirement press conference

By: bobnelsonjr

bobnelsonjr — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 09:14:58 +0000

In a news era that is dominated by bad behavior by NFL players, especially wide receivers, Donald Driver stands out with class even above the high standards of the Green Bay Packers.

If good news sold media space, Donald Driver would be a regular on page 1.

By: axespray

axespray — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:57:02 +0000

An awesome dude.
Tough Player – Never complained about money or catches – class act. Guy is my favorite Packer.

By: salutethis

salutethis — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 04:50:54 +0000

Now that is doing it the right way! A real class act.much better than some guy making a announcement right before the playoffs to motivate his team…

By: fdugrad

fdugrad — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:31:38 +0000

He truly overcame some serious obstacles from his formative years. Talk about taking straw and spinning it into gold! Everyone wishes him well in his new life, one of them, being me.

By: stellarperformance

stellarperformance — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:31:51 +0000

Guys like Driver are so few and far between we may never see another like him, at least in a Packer uniform. Completely selfless. A rare breed. I’m certain the world has not seen the last of him. He is such a focused person, his greatest infamy may still lie ahead.

By: wyrdawg

wyrdawg — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:57:27 +0000

From a Bears fan: DD will always be a class act. Consummate professional. Top WR in Packers’ history. That says something.

Hope to see you in the funny papers somewhere on Sundays, sir. Godspeed.

By: contraisloosebuthole

contraisloosebuthole — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:47:25 +0000

Vikings players do not even want to be in “minny.”

By: operwapitsai

operwapitsai — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:53:46 +0000

as a big vikes fan I have nothing but respect for the man… too bad he couldnt come to minny!

By: tommyribs

tommyribs — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:32:02 +0000

This fan from GIANTS nation wants to wish Driver well.

He represents everything that is RIGHT with modern athletes.

A friend of mine met him years ago in Houston, and said he was just a great, great guy.

He was also a phenomenal talent, and a great team mate!

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:11:54 +0000

Just wanted to pay respect to Driver. Great player, great attitude. And it's wonderful to see a player retire with his original team, leaving on excellent terms with the city and the fans. That's worth so much more than another year as a journeyman receiver. Learned more of his backstory when he was on Dancing With the Stars, and he's a terrific ambassador for the league and the Packers. All the best from Steeler Nation.

By: bordner

bordner — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 21:06:58 +0000

The epitome of class on and off the field. DD’s career should be required study for all current and future NFL players. From the time he first signed with the team to the time he left the Atrium after his retirement ceremony, he’s done nothing but show everyone exactly how a professional should behave.

By: gbpbacker84

gbpbacker84 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:56:31 +0000

I can’t think of any athlete in any sport that has a bigger, more genuine heart than Donald Driver. Even though he was demoted this year, he didn’t make it a distraction and took it like a man. Much love and respect Donald. You may not be the greatest player in Packers history, but as an ambassador for the team and doing what is right, you are the most beloved.

By: deltaoracle

deltaoracle — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:54:49 +0000

I was hoping that when this day came we’d still have Jennings to show rookies how to carry themselves and play the game. Tough that he’s probably leaving as well. Guys of the quality of Driver and Jennings don’t come around every day. It was an honor to have them both on the Packers for years.

By: goinalldeway

goinalldeway — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:53:37 +0000

One of the classiest guys in the league. Period. Never had any sort of negative support. Played through thick and thin. When u talk receivers in GB, first name in my generation is Donald Driver. I have even more respect for him as in this day and age of free agency and parity, he played for the same organization for his whole career . Class act from a class organization with a class fan base.

Sincerely
GT
Raider Fan

By: jhtobias

jhtobias — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:44:31 +0000

One of the Classiest men to play the game .. Awesome player and an even better human being …

On a side note wish they would hold an aj hawk retirement party.

By: shlort

shlort — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:32:42 +0000

Donald will still be around GB. He does a ton of charity work in the area, and I am sure he will still be involved with some of that.

Great dude and a guy that other pros should look to to see how to do things right in your adopted community and for your team.

Careers don’t last forever, but Donald’s will be a name always associated with the Green Bay Packers.

By: packerpride03

packerpride03 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:22:12 +0000

We will miss you DD

By: brokentreehousemusic

brokentreehousemusic — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:17:00 +0000

He’s always a class act. Great player, great person. The league should acknowledge the example he sets for young players. We need more Donald Drivers in the spotlight.

I’m a Patriots fan, by the way.

By: jwcarlson

jwcarlson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:16:13 +0000

By: themagicfanguy

themagicfanguy — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:16:11 +0000

Love you DD! Have fun in your next career!

By: Carl Gerbschmidt

Carl Gerbschmidt — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:14:50 +0000

One of the classiest to ever play the game.

By: bleedburgandyandgold

bleedburgandyandgold — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:10:14 +0000

Been watching him since day one good luck in your retirement Driver!! Was fun watching you!

By: kja22

kja22 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:08:05 +0000

Gonna miss DD. He was underrated throughout his entire career. He was also a fantastic person off of the field. One of his quotes from his retirement press conference is especially great. He said, “Someone is always going to be able to tell my kids that their dad was a great football player, but no one will be able to tell my kids that their dad was a great dad and a great husband, so I have to be able to show them that.”

Thanks for everything Donald!

By: packinnm

packinnm — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:07:44 +0000

I was watching on the Packers website. More than 11,000 people were also watching according to their counter

By: crs334

crs334 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:07:00 +0000

Nothing but a class act throughout his career. I wish him the best in his further endeavors.