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<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 487895"><p>I really don't understand this line of discussion at all.</p><p> </p><p>The Packers probably would not want Driver on the roster next season even if he were to play for free. They signed him for 2012 because, in my opinion, TT did not want the distraction of a mini-Favre repeat going into a SB contending season. Fans have now gotten used to the idea, given Driver was increasingly a non-factor as the season wore on, even inactive for some games. Even with the injuries at WR, he was targeted only 13 times. He's taking a roster spot and a handful of snaps better served with the development of youth.</p><p> </p><p>That's the team side of the picture. As for the player, if he wants to play and somebody else will have him (and give him a pay check), what's the issue? Fans who think he should retire a Packer are being selfish and/or don't understand or want to acknowledge the business side of the game. In reality, Driver would be at best a #3 in this league; more likely he'd be insurance for a team with zero depth. I'd say the interest in signing him will be minimal, and he might just retire anyway. This is Hines Ward redux.</p><p> </p><p>Driver said, “I think I could go to any team and be either their number one or number two guy and be solid for another three years." You know what they say...often times the player is the last to know when his time done. The statement appears as delusional as his thinking that dancing through the opening of training camp doesn't matter. But if he wants to try to sell that line to another team, have at it I say.</p><p> </p><p>As for Jennings, reading between the lines, it would not surprise me if the Packers did not even counteroffer Jennings' agent's contract proposal. The Cobb redundancy means his value to us is well below what the market will bear, even if that market value isn't Vincent Jackson money. There isn't much point in insulting the guy (and tarnishing your reputation in the process) with a low ball offer you know he won't accept.</p><p> </p><p>On the player's side, while it might be nice if a guy asks for 1/2 what somebody else will pay him to stay put, it is entirely unrealistic. You cannot begrudge a guy with a ring on his finger seeking greener pastures. His chatter (and that of close relatives) in the press and on Twitter was likely designed to either (1) elicit fan/press support in the hopes of getting a better offer (or an offer at all, if none had been forthcoming) and/or (2) to signal to other teams that he's in play.</p><p> </p><p>I have a hard time getting all exercised over a guy being disgruntled over contract issues, providing it doesn't affect his play. It's a part of the game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 487895"] I really don't understand this line of discussion at all. The Packers probably would not want Driver on the roster next season even if he were to play for free. They signed him for 2012 because, in my opinion, TT did not want the distraction of a mini-Favre repeat going into a SB contending season. Fans have now gotten used to the idea, given Driver was increasingly a non-factor as the season wore on, even inactive for some games. Even with the injuries at WR, he was targeted only 13 times. He's taking a roster spot and a handful of snaps better served with the development of youth. That's the team side of the picture. As for the player, if he wants to play and somebody else will have him (and give him a pay check), what's the issue? Fans who think he should retire a Packer are being selfish and/or don't understand or want to acknowledge the business side of the game. In reality, Driver would be at best a #3 in this league; more likely he'd be insurance for a team with zero depth. I'd say the interest in signing him will be minimal, and he might just retire anyway. This is Hines Ward redux. Driver said, “I think I could go to any team and be either their number one or number two guy and be solid for another three years." You know what they say...often times the player is the last to know when his time done. The statement appears as delusional as his thinking that dancing through the opening of training camp doesn't matter. But if he wants to try to sell that line to another team, have at it I say. As for Jennings, reading between the lines, it would not surprise me if the Packers did not even counteroffer Jennings' agent's contract proposal. The Cobb redundancy means his value to us is well below what the market will bear, even if that market value isn't Vincent Jackson money. There isn't much point in insulting the guy (and tarnishing your reputation in the process) with a low ball offer you know he won't accept. On the player's side, while it might be nice if a guy asks for 1/2 what somebody else will pay him to stay put, it is entirely unrealistic. You cannot begrudge a guy with a ring on his finger seeking greener pastures. His chatter (and that of close relatives) in the press and on Twitter was likely designed to either (1) elicit fan/press support in the hopes of getting a better offer (or an offer at all, if none had been forthcoming) and/or (2) to signal to other teams that he's in play. I have a hard time getting all exercised over a guy being disgruntled over contract issues, providing it doesn't affect his play. It's a part of the game. [/QUOTE]
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