Jennings is Staying

The last time the Packers had a big wide receiver was Javon Walker who left the team to the Broncos and his career faded away. Then came Greg Jennings, a player that fans didn’t know much about when the Pack drafted him in the 2006 draft in the second round. Since his debut in the NFL, he has shined into a great WR since Walker’s departure. Jennings has signed a new contract extension with the Packers for the next 3 years, Jennings will be making around up to 27 million with 16 of it in guarantees, and could make up to 30 million if he makes the Pro Bowl.


Jennings is a game changer and he gave Favre and also Rodgers options to throw to with Driver lining up on the other side of the filed as the main targets. With both pieces already set (even though Driver wants a new contract) this will give Rodgers more options on the field in the upcoming 2009 season. Rodgers will have more weapons to throw to such as throwing to the TE (Lee), slot WR (Nelson Jones, Martin), and RB (Grant, Jackson). Last year was Rodger’s breakout season which he had added pressure on since it was his first season and the season where the Packers declined to bring back Favre on the roster as well. I also expect Jordy Nelson to flourish next season as he showed a lot of potential this past season playing in the slot. Let’s hope that new D is molding well.