Comments on: Greg Jennings could spurn Vikings offer, stay in Green Bay

By: rhusby28

rhusby28 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:26:07 +0000

People who think giving a first round pick for Cruz is a good deal are morons. He’s a #2; and if he was that great they would have locked him up in NY already. Plus you have to pay the man too. Paying Jennings 7 to 8 million a year makes way more sense. If he had an offer from Greenbay for 10 million a year like has been reported he would have already taken it.

By: banlarson

banlarson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:50:21 +0000

People wanting Cruz are mad. Why give up a 1st and have to pay him the same money as someone like Jennings, plus the guy wouldn’t want to play in MN, not a real pull for a Cuban. You can get a more talented player in the 1st for a tenth of the cost. Not going to happen.

By: banlarson

banlarson — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:45:00 +0000

Right, the Packers can sign Jennings, give me a break. So I guess they don’t sight Mathews or Rogers or Ragi then? Packers are cap strapped and everyone knows it. Jennings wants to play in MN with his buddy Peterson. It’s a done deal, stupid article. Welcome to MN Jennings. Why else does MN cut Winfield who had 3 int’s and 110 tackles? To clear $7.25M for Jennings. Signing Jennings takes away GB’s best receiver and gives MN the veteran receiver Ponder needs. No brainer.

By: jerrykill4pres

jerrykill4pres — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:04:30 +0000

Only reason i’d want Jennings in MN is because he’s a polished reciever. He can run routes, he can catch. There isn’t much he can’t do as a reciever. He’s a complete player. And has a good attitude. So he would make a great mentor for guys like Wright, and whoever the Vikes would draft.

But, in all reality, just like with Favre, as much as i enjoyed having him here, the soundbites, the play in 2009, things like that, i would have much rather Favre stayed in GB and retired there. Same with Jennings, it’s nice when players can stay their whole career in one place. Especially when they have gave so much to that team and community.

But it’s FA… And business is business.

By: thorbjorn1975

thorbjorn1975 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:46:56 +0000

I think I would rather have Cruz as well. There’s upside to both players but the vikes need to make a move in FA for a receiver or giving up Harvin means nothing. Regardless wether he liked ponder or not he had his best season last year in his career. They made up plays just to get him the ball. I feel bad for Seattle this upcoming season if Harvin doesn’t get enough touches. With people like Rice (if they keep him), Tate and lynch it could be an uphill battle to get enough touches. Harvin could become unhappy very easily….. I just don’t know. I have a ton of respect for him as a player but a bit less as a person.. That’s all.

By: veence69

veence69 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 03:40:07 +0000

I’d rather have Victor Cruz. Greg Jennings can stay in GB and be their #3 receiver..

By: thorbjorn1975

thorbjorn1975 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:47:27 +0000

I usually don’t post on these things but I get tired of all the packers fans and their comments. I get it Minnesota isn’t that great of a team yet. However they are quickly becoming a powerhouse in their division. Green Bay only won a few more games than the Vikes last year but all you can say is how bad we suck. To the guy that said Jennings should stay in Green Bay and get 2 more rings??? Did you guys even make it to the Super Bowl last year….. Oh that’s right you didn’t and oh my gosh you went one game farther than we did in the playoffs…. Wow your the best team ever!! Gimme a break guys… The cheese in Green Bay stinks just as bad as the lakes in Minnesota do. The Vikings will contend next year again… And for the QB you say can’t throw over a 20 yard pass…. Isn’t that the same QB that torched u to get the Vikings to the playoffs last year??? But your right… He’s not that good… A year and a half into his career is enough to tell his whole life story…. How long did Rodgers ride the bench behind Favre? He didn’t play for like 4 years….. He had time to grow and learn…give ponder some time before you chastise him and write him off.

By: Rick Spielman is a Magician

Rick Spielman is a Magician — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 01:40:45 +0000

He’s just trying to get the Vikings to pony up a little extra dough. Everyone knows his fondest desire has always been to play for the Minnesota Vikings.

By: tcstunner

tcstunner — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:47:27 +0000

Vikes best bet would be to sign Cruz. They give up the 1st rounder they just got, but get a STUD WR back in return. I think Cruz and a 3rd and 7th round pick for Harvin sounds pretty damn good to me. Then use their other 1st rounder on another WR, and the Vikes make out great in this deal.

By: tcstunner

tcstunner — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:26:15 +0000

I would love the Vikes to get Jennings, but it depends on how much it would cost. He’s getting older, and is kinda injury prone. If the price is right, do it. If not, just draft a few stud WR’s and sign a second tier FA WR, and be done. Bringing back Simpson was a good start, IMO. He never really had a chance last year, with his suspension and injury. Give him one more chance to see what he can do.

By: tmilla19

tmilla19 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:25:25 +0000

C’mpn Greg gotta look out for your smelf and stay where you got the best chance to win another ring!

By: dcviking

dcviking — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:07:14 +0000

@bowhunter —- what you said!

By: muskyhunter2542

muskyhunter2542 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:01:21 +0000

no longer a rumor. Jennings to resign with GB… Joining him will be Jackson. this will be breaking soon.

By: bubbasmithguy

bubbasmithguy — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:59:52 +0000

Every packer wants to play for the Vikings and live in a city that has more than farm animals and corn fields.

By: bowhunter8355

bowhunter8355 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:53:56 +0000

CRUZ not Jennings!

By: beedubyatoo

beedubyatoo — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:52:29 +0000

sdemp says:Mar 12, 2013 7:28 PM

Ponder or Rodgers. . . pretty tough decision if you ask me.
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Nobody asked you.

By: darkneptune73

darkneptune73 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:50:55 +0000

May as well just go after Danny Amendola since he won’t make a fuss who he plays for. Jennings seems to been spoiled by Rodgers a bit too much.

By: purpleguy

purpleguy — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:50:12 +0000

Even assuming the Vikings are interested, something Spielman certainly didn’t indicate today, I’m not sure either side wanted a divorce in the first place, and with no teams offering him the dough he thought he’d get, Jennisngs would save face by going back home. And this Viking fan isn’t so ignorant to see the benefits of playing with Rodgers over Ponder.

By: teal379

teal379 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:46:43 +0000

It’s not just a “Ponder or Rodgers” question.

Cobb has 4000 yards already in 30 games. Nelson is still a threat, you KNOW GB’s drafting a WR this year, they MIGHT have a RB if they get Jackson. Finely MIGHT be coming around.

In GB he’s one weapon amongst many, he’ll have an easier time putting up numbers because D’s can’t just key in on him or one other guy.

In MN it’s him and AP – that’s it. He’s not going to put up the stats he has the chance to in GB.

He’s at the age where his legacy is a question now. Want to be the guy who went to MN for $$ or the guy who stayed in GB and got 2 rings?

By: codiablo

codiablo — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:46:08 +0000

I thought receivers like stats…jennings will def get stats in minny…look what harvin did in 9 games. Also, if ponder doesn’t pick it up, next years qb draft class is pretty solid. Thank God they didn’t overpay Wallace.

By: wludford

wludford — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:43:57 +0000

Have the Vikings really made an offer? I hope not.

By: rolltide510

rolltide510 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:43:17 +0000

I’m sure it’s just a business to Greg — he doesn’t care which uniform he wears as he ruins fantasy football seasons.

By: vikesfansteve

vikesfansteve — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:42:26 +0000

?What was he offered

By: purplepillager

purplepillager — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:41:40 +0000

I believe the Vikings need to make Jennings an offer before he can spurn them.

By: filthymcnasty1

filthymcnasty1 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:40:43 +0000

If the Vikings are offering 2-3 times as much as the Packers, he might have to seriously consider that.

By: jaygarey77

jaygarey77 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:38:53 +0000

Doesn’t matter if he has single coverage if the Qb can’t throw more then 20 yards

By: golforepar

golforepar — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:38:13 +0000

Jennings take the sign down! You are home!

By: jaygarey77

jaygarey77 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:37:48 +0000

Yep the beagles are so stacked at every position hell Gb’s third receiver had better numbers then anyone on the eagles

By: cheeseheadzone1

cheeseheadzone1 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:34:35 +0000

Yeah good call hutch. If it comes down to just GB and MN hard to see him leaving unless the money is crazy good with MN.

By: norsedrew

norsedrew — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 23:34:28 +0000

Very good news! If this report is true then it is all down to money.

If he wanted to stay in GB he would have already signed the papers long ago.

He thought he would get super rich like Wallace.

The Vikings are obviously offering a bunch of money but not as much as he hoped.

His agent is going to squeeze the Vikings for more money and it will end up being a game of chicken today.

If the Vikings blink first then Jennings will make even more money.

If Jennings blinks first then he gets less money.

If the money isn’t quite good enough to keep his pride from being hurt (pay scale versus Wallace/Miami) then he can keep his pride by going back to GB and telling everyone that when it came right down to it….he just couldn’t leave his hometown team and fans. He would rather play for less and be part of something special.

No Harvin…..No Wallace….(Amendola is good….but he just isn’t going to cut it in this situation)…..Vikings need to get Jennings….his agent knows it too…..one last little game of chicken before he signs.