Comments on: Vikings agree with Greg Jennings

By: tcstunner

tcstunner — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:50:37 +0000

First, the Vikes are one of the YOUNGEST teams in the NFL, and they made the playoffs last year. So, saying they have no talent or suck, is just stupid. Second, Saying Jennings is injury prone because he’s missed some games the last two years, is laughable. He played every game the 3 or 4 seasons before that. The Vikes got rid of an off the field headache, who was ACTUALLY injury prone, for a great team leader, and WR, for LESS money. On top of that they got a 1st, 3rd and 7th round pick. I dont know how anyone can say thats not a good move. Id trade Percy for Jennings and a 1st, 3rd and 7th round pick ALL DAY LONG. Finally, the jury is still out on Ponder. I dont know if he is the answer at QB for the Vikes, but I do know its too early to say he’s not. He is only going into is 2nd year starting, and has been playing with some pretty mediocre WR’s. Also, saying he can only do the dump pass is misguided. He only had one WR that was worth anything, and that was Percy, who was a slot WR, hence never downfield. Now that the Vikes have Jennings, and will probably draft another good outside WR, to go along with Wright, who I thought did a pretty good job replacing Percy in the slot, we’ll see what Ponder is really made of .

By: bobnelsonjr

bobnelsonjr — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:53:47 +0000

The move of an aging declining player and a desperate low talent team. A retirement contract.

(Note that this contract will be terminated prior to fulfillment.)

Noodle arm can’t get the ball to Jennings when he is available to play. The vikings continue the same mistakes they made with Bobby Wade and Bernard Berrian.

As for the Packers they still have their 3 top receivers and will get a third round compensatory pick. With their riches of talent they are not hurt.
They also free up some cap space to be used on their core players.

By: purpwalk

purpwalk — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:07:13 +0000

can only watch the grass grow for so long, and your kids to start to become hicks

By: purplehaze12

purplehaze12 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:51:24 +0000

lol because ponder was sitting behind a hall of fame QB? that is the most foolish attempt at circular logic ever
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You mean McNabb??? –he never played behind Favre…

By: fluffy19

fluffy19 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:22:12 +0000

@woodstakes, he was a 2nd year QB. Last year was an EXTREME FLUKE to have 3 rookie QB’s perform like that. Regardless of how many yards he threw for or attempts, or how pass oriented we were, he was the QB. He called the plays in the huddle, he made the line reads, he by definition led the team. No one is saying AD didn’t carry the team, but the QB is still the leader. He has had some brutal games, which is pretty common for a young QB…even Russell Wilson had some pretty anemic stats in games Seattle won. But Ponder did step up in some big spots and has shown flashes of brilliance. It’s a team game and there’s way more to QBing than just throwing up and down the field. There’s leadership, poise, not making the big mistake at the wrong time. Listen to Frazier, they’re not asking him to be P. Manning or A. Rodgers, they’re asking him to control the ball, convert 3rd downs, and secure the football so we can feed the beast. As he progresses, I’m sure they hope to add more complexity to our passing attack. I wasn’t saying he’s for sure gonna be an all pro, but it’s way too early to tell that he’s not. I’d bet you $5 he’s gonna make a big leap this year, though.

By: bigjim50010

bigjim50010 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:42:22 +0000

lol because ponder was sitting behind a hall of fame QB? that is the most foolish attempt at circular logic ever

By: lambeauandlombardi

lambeauandlombardi — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:15:06 +0000

funshipm174 says:Mar 15, 2013 10:35 PM

Why is it no one wants to stay in Green Bay?
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Perhaps they want to see what it is like to play for a team with an empty trophy case?

By: hazelmn

hazelmn — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:44:48 +0000

For those ripping on Ponder, keep in mind that at this point in Rodgers’ career, he was about to enter is third season of riding the pine. And then he had a pretty average 4th season. And then he became really, really good in season 5.

Ponder just finished his second season with a PR of 82 (not far off Rodgers’ PR in his fourth season – the first that he actually started) and Ponder statistically is a much more mobile QB.

Had we made our verdict on Rodgers after year 2, he would have been considered an abysmal failure.

By: edenprairieballer

edenprairieballer — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 16:29:00 +0000

Great move by the Vikings. Strengthen the team and weaken Green Bay. Gotta love it.

By: jackrabbitz

jackrabbitz — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 15:37:54 +0000

Got his money, done getting rings.

By: publicteamforever

publicteamforever — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 14:48:55 +0000

Jennning has the best endorsement ad: A bikini babe giggling while riding a waverunner in slo mo and Jenning with a sh##-eatin grin ? Beat that, Vikings.

By: stevent92

stevent92 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 13:40:12 +0000

Packers peaked a couple of years ago, and Jennings realized that. Wanted to gie himself another shot with a team on the rise. Well done GJ!

By: smedley61

smedley61 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 12:25:27 +0000

Honestly, what surprises me more is that other good teams didn’t pursue him. I thought NE would have courted him after losing Welker. Or SF or Seattle might have inquired. Even his own former OC in Miami didn’t bring him in for an interview. So he ends up way overpaid in Minny. Where old Packers go to die.

By: vikesfan

vikesfan — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:52:38 +0000

Wow, no wonder so many players want to get out of Green Bay and play for their most hated rival. Just listen to their fans.

By: agnda21

agnda21 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 08:47:49 +0000

Well, he got his contract and money that he wanted…he sacrificed his career for it.

By: packfanssuck

packfanssuck — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:02:11 +0000

Nice move Vikes, anything you can do to weaken the evil empire of cheese is fine by me…here s to wishin and remembering better years, when the cheeseheads worshipped Randy Wright and thought Brian Nobel was good. Hope someone Charles martins a rod and the pack goes back to the “titletown” I knew and lived as a child living in Chi town during the 80s

By: zn0rseman

zn0rseman — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:39:49 +0000

djvh2 says:
Mar 15, 2013 8:05 PM
Sorry to disappoint Viking fans looking for anything to attack Packer fans on, but as a Packers fan, I can tell you that most Packer fans recognize that Jennings is a class act and was probably their best receiver. I think he was easily their best, and was the best FA WR this year. Congrats to the Vikings for getting rid of a potentially huge problem in Harvin, getting a receiver who might be better than Harvin, is a team guy, and also adding the draft picks. It sucks for us, but I still expect GB will win the division.

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Glad to see some smart and level headed fans posting on this.

By: woodstakes

woodstakes — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:29:31 +0000

As a Vikes fan I’m SO tired of hearing about “Ponder led us to a 5-2 record w/out Percy.. Playoffs blah blah” Have you guys even looked at the numbers and compared them to AD’s?

Well Here:

Sun 11/11 vs DET W 34-24
Ponder: Cmp:24 Yds:221 Avg:6.9 TD:2 Int:0 / Qbr:89.8 Rat:114.2
Adrian: Att:27 Yds:171 Avg:6.3 TD:1
*Adrian had 50 less yards and .7 less yards per att / but Ponder had 2 Td’s so let’s give him that one

Sun 11/25 @ CHI L 10-28
Ponder: Cmp:22 Yds:159 Avg:3.7 TD:1 Int:1 / Qbr:10.3 Rat:58.2
Adrian: Att:18 Yds:108 Avg:6.0 TD:0
*Adrian had 41 less yards but avg almost twice as many yard per attempt. Excellen QBR/Rating LoL

Sun 12/2 @ GB L 14-23
Ponder: Cmp:12 Yds:119 AVg:4.76 TD:1 Int:2 / Qbr:3.1 Rat:41.9
Adrian: Att:21 Yds:210 Avg:10.0 TD:1
*HMMMM, well AD nearly 100 more yards, twice the avg per att / Ponder 2 picks (1 in the endzone), thought last weeks QBR/Rating were bad!!

Sun 12/9 vs CHI W 21-14
Ponder: Cmp:11 Yds: 91 AVg:5.3 TD:0 Int:1 / Qbr:25.3 Rat:53.8
Adrian: Att:31 Yds:154 Avg:5.0 TD:2
*Boy good outing there. Really led us to victory that day!!

Sun 12/16 @ STL W 36-22
Ponder: Cmp:17 Yds:131 Avg:5.4 TD:0 Int:0 / Qbr:96.9 Rat:83.9
Adrian: Att:24 Yds:212 Avg:8.8 TD:1
*Pointing it out at this point is getting redundant don’t ya think?

Sun 12/23 @ HOU W 23-6
Ponder: Cmp:16 Yds:174 Avg:5.8 TD:1 Int:0 / Qbr:78.5 Rat:81.8
Adrian: Att:25 Yds: 86 Avg:3.4 TD:0
*Holy crap! Adrian had a bad game and we won!!

Sun 12/30 vs GB W 37-34
Ponder: Cmp:16 Yds:234 Avg:8.3 TD:3 Int:0 / Qbr:94.6 Rat:120.2
Adrian: Att:34 Yds:199 Avg:5.9 TD:1
*By FAR Ponders best game, but still needed 200 yds and TD from AD to win!

Look my point is fine, Ponder had 2 good games, 1 really bad game and 1 ok game and the other 3 games… well without AD’s monster numbers and the ability to control the game with the run we had little to no chance! He did ok, and if you mean “He led them…” in the way that he was the starting QB during those 7 games ok.

But if you mean “He led them…” like most people say about; Rodgers, Brady, Manning(s), Big Ben, Brees, Russel Wilson, RG3, Luck or anyone other really good QB last year, well you need to take off the purple glasses and see Ponder has a LONG way to go to be even a middle of the road QB!

By: cluelessdufus

cluelessdufus — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 05:24:33 +0000

Considering that the Vikings gave him 5 years for 47.5 million isn’t what I like. For a guy who missed half the season last year and for someone who is 29 years old, not a big fan of that but since my Vikings need someone to play WR I’m happy though. Also I hate when people bring this up we don’t need Tavon Austin, Jarius Wright did fine as a slot receiver last year when Harvin went down and there is many more concerns such as,who going to play next to Kevin Williams when he needs a break or play next to him? Jasper Brinkley signed with the Cardinals and Audie Cole is not a starting MLB, Charlie Johnson hasn’t played his greatest and Geoff Schwartz is still not resigned, Jamarca Sanford isn’t a starting caliber safety and Winfield most likely will be back but he 36 in August and Cook hasn’t been healthy or hasn’t really stayed out of trouble, also when are we going to find a replacement for Allen and his contract is up next year as you can see there’s more needs with these picks

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:53:19 +0000

dcfair03 says: Mar 15, 2013 7:44 PM

Now we’ll see just how good Rodgers is!!
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You could have seen the 8 games Jennings was out last year.

The Vikings needed Jennings more than the Packers did. They still have 3 other WRs that would start across from him in Minn.

Still stinks he left but as an old man said. “Oh well.”

By: bigjim50010

bigjim50010 — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:42:53 +0000

My favorite time of year.. When Vike fans believe they will rule the world… it is truly spectacular!
than week 3 happens… doubt creeps in
week 8 the annual meltdown appears…
week 12.. despair and suicide watch is in place

and week 13 they start looking forward to next year.

Enjoy! it is truly a magical time of year

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By: jerrykill4pres

jerrykill4pres — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:38:09 +0000

Listen to Jennings press conferences, you’d swear he’s more excited to play with Adrian than anything. He sounds more giddy about that, than a guy going to his first prom knowing what happens on prom night!

If he can teach Simpson to catch, and helps bring along Jarius Wright. They could be even better than last year. AP had a phenemonal year, and he probably won’t pull off 2000+ again this year, but atleast now he will have some help. If there’s any threat at all of a passing game, AP could rip off more than 2000+ yards.

You know teams are going to start off the year with 8+ in the box, so Ponder has his chance right away to show what he can do. There’s going to be alot of single coverage around here. And that is exactly why MN had to go and get a reciever. We didn’t have a single one who could beat single coverage. The minute anyone has to actually account for us having a WR, AP won’t know what to do! He hasn’t seen a 6-7 man front in 2 years! He prbably won’t know how to run against one.

By: jerrykill4pres

jerrykill4pres — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:29:48 +0000

puntonfirstdown says:Mar 15, 2013 11:13 PM

Do the Vikings have a personnel department, or do they just leave that up to the folks at 1265 Lombardi Avenue?

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Yeah, that personnel department drafted some guy a few years ago named Adrian Peterson, drafted Matt Kalil, Harrison Smith, Jarius Wright, found some kicker last year later in the draft, found Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, Phil Loadholt, some guy that plays center, a TE named Kyle. I think they have a pretty decent personnel department.

By: thecatalinawinemixer

thecatalinawinemixer — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:18:23 +0000

I’m sure the Packers are just distraught over this loss. Cobb is more versatile anyway and while Jennings was milking a “sports hernia” in his contract year (convenient, no?), James Jones was leading his team and the whole NFL in TD catches. I think the Packers offense will be just fine without a receiver who can’t catch a ball in a playoff game (see: both Giants losses). It’s the defense that needs a complete overhaul.

The way last year went, Jennings won’t need to catch a pass. He’ll just have to find a comfortable seat while AP runs all over them again. Not to mention sit and watch his defense let Rodgers throw to other WRs all game. But he got himself used to that last season maybe.

By: boobschannel

boobschannel — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:39:01 +0000

Good news for you is you have one person on your team with a Super Bowl Ring, so maybe he can show you what one looks like in the locker room. Since none of them will ever see one of their own.

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coach frazier has a ring, so does mike singletary.

charlie johnson, who plays left guard, got a ring with peyton manning.

can you come up with a better diss, please?

By: thejuddstir

thejuddstir — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:29:28 +0000

Packers better hope that Favre and Rodgers don’t bury the hatchet. Longwell sold Sharper and together they sold Favre who then sold Jennings on the Vikes…..better not let ‘em talk to Rodgers or he will be makin’ a “run for the border” too, lol Kinda reminds you of the kid who lives on a farm (Green Bay) and after a few trips to the “big city” they want to get out of Mayberry.

By: thejuddstir

thejuddstir — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:23:13 +0000

Not an NFC fan but I think the Vikes pulled off the best overall move of all teams in FA. Traded a problem child and slot wr Harvin for a class act and true wr in Jennings, saved $3 mil per year in the process and got 3 draft choices and now have 2 #1′s coming up.

By: nostrocommonus

nostrocommonus — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:14:05 +0000

I love it. The Vikings obviously traded Percy Harvin to free up jersey number 12. Packers fans beware.

By: tigobitties

tigobitties — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:13:53 +0000

All I know is that we went to the playoffs in a ‘rebuilding’ year last year.

Future looks good for us, but our future is only as good as Ponder lets it be. Happy about the signing, we finally have a ‘good’ WR on the team. Here’s to drafting another one in the first round and hoping he doesn’t take long to make an impact.

By: puntonfirstdown

puntonfirstdown — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 03:13:28 +0000

Do the Vikings have a personnel department, or do they just leave that up to the folks at 1265 Lombardi Avenue?