The Greg Jennings thread

[King James]

Hey! At least he's not taking shots at his current quarterback. Peeeercy!

And that's why he's injured already.

[Mothman]

Kevin Siefert making a mountain out of a molehill in regard to Greg Jennings' comments about Aaron Rodgers:

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_ ... g-jennings

[J. Kapp 11]

Kevin Siefert making a mountain out of a molehill in regard to Greg Jennings' comments about Aaron Rodgers:

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_ ... g-jennings

Wow. I generally consider Siefert to be an OK reporter -- not Pulitzer worthy, but not horrible. But this is pretty much garbage.

Instead, let's recognize an indisputable fact: Jennings' tenure in Minnesota has gotten off to a completely unexpected start. His first impression -- as a classic receiver diva, one who seemed embittered by credit directed elsewhere -- is a total departure from the reputation he earned in Green Bay.

That's complete bullsh!t. Siefert obviously hasn't been around the same Greg Jennings who has taken Corderelle Petterson under his wing, or said this ...

Whatever walk of life you’re in, your goal should always be to stalk some kind of success. So you have to ask yourself daily, ‘What are you doing to truly be successful?’ Because everyone has it in them. Everyone has that key to their success. But the only person who can unlock it is you.

Somehow, I don't recall actual divas, dudes like T.O. or Chad Johnson Ocho-stinko (or whatever he calls himself now), saying anything like that.

[Mothman]

Wow. I generally consider Siefert to be an OK reporter -- not Pulitzer worthy, but not horrible. But this is pretty much garbage.

Agreed. I consider Siefert one of the better writers out there when it comes to covering the Vikings (and the division) but he's really swimming in the shallow end of the pool with this stuff.

Again, I agree. It's garbage.

Jim

[Demi]

huh, and now Jennings is back tracking on an epic level after his coach basically tells him to shut his diva mouth.

Remember Moss was talking about helping his teammates while throwing weights and coaches and verbally assaulting servers.

Jennings definitely has a chip on his shoulder and feels wronged. Otherwise you just suck it up and move on. Hard feelings obviously. Get over it Greg Jennifer.

[Purple bruise]

Who should give a dam as to how or why he got here. The fact is that he is here and he brings a whole lot to the team with his veteran skills, precise route running, excellent hands and helping to mentor the younger players.
He has, by his own account, said that he "loves" Ponder and sees great potential in him. He raved about his atheletic ability and says that Ponder will be the next very good QB that he has gotten to play with.
Finally the Vikes do not have to face him anymore and I must say that he has torched them time and time again.
WELCOME GREG JENNINGS

[NextQuestion]

I've been trying to say this for a long time: Seifert sucks!!

[Demi]

Who should give a dam as to how or why he got here.

Apparently HE does because HE'S the big mouth diva that won't shut up about his ex.

And damn Seifert for not being a vikings shill!

[Funkytown]

Get over it Greg Jennifer.

THIS was actually funny. I'm gonna call him this when he makes me mad this year, because I'm sure he will a time or two. Might even tell him to go back to Green Bay if he's gonna play like that. I say all sorts of things to my TV when I'm fired up. Thanks for the cool nickname! Way cooler than my typical "Sally" nickname!

[CalVike]

On the Seifert complaints, I generally agree. I think he was better with the Star Tribune. Personally, I think ESPN promotes confrontation over journalism 24-7. On Jennings, I question only the wisdom of his comment on Rodgers and the timing. I think it served no positive purpose for the Vikings. I don't think it in any way makes him a diva. On Jennings acquisition, I'm all for it at the price they paid. Gotta take chance to improve and he was best option available.

[Mothman]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... er=ya5nbcs

This time, Jennings used a broader brush to explain the prevailing mindset in and around the only other NFL team for which he played.

“When I came over here, I was kind of brainwashed,” Jennings told Paul Allen and Ben Leber of KFAN radio. “There’s no ‘kind of’ to it. Being over in Green Bay, you’re brainwashed to think anyone in the division is tiers below. And so coming over here I meet the people within the organization and I’m like, ‘Wow, these are really great people.’

More at the link...

... not that there's much to it.

[Demi]

http://www.kfan.com/cc-common/podcast/s ... ed_podcast

There was more to it then that. Including when asked the difference between the Packers and Vikings training camps. And talking about McCarthy keeping a fresh team, quality work over quantity ("not to say Frazier's not"), you have to give and take. If you're playing and no one is ever listening to what you're saying, you feel like you have no say, so it's like forget it. Huh? Every day in full pads...a little different.

I was worried about injuries, age, and contract. Not I'm wondering about the guys mindset...honest so that's refreshing. But how many headlines has he made just this offseason, was he like this in Green Bay? Not only that but clearly still bitter about how it went down in Green bay.

Luckily he's an elite receivers coach who can also coach the secondary. Everyone on the outside is going to be better for his presence.

[Eli]

Greg Jennings REALLY needs to shut his big fat mouth and concentrate on catching passes for the Vikings.

I can't believe I once said that it would surprise me if Jennings ever misplaced his words. The truth is, he's an extremely well-spoken idiot.

[Mothman]

Greg Jennings REALLY needs to shut his big fat mouth and concentrate on catching passes for the Vikings.

I can't believe I once said that it would surprise me if Jennings ever misplaced his words. The truth is, he's an extremely well-spoken idiot.

If you actually listen to the interview in which he made those comments about "brainwashing", you'll hear that isn't even close to being true. He's articulate, honest and obviously intelligent. He's certainly no idiot.

I was worried about injuries, age, and contract. Not I'm wondering about the guys mindset...honest so that's refreshing. But how many headlines has he made just this offseason, was he like this in Green Bay? Not only that but clearly still bitter about how it went down in Green bay.

Thanks for the link. I see no reason to be concerned about his mindset. In fact, his willingness to be frank probably speaks to a good mindset. He's clearly happy and comfortable with his new team. IF he actually has a little bitterness toward his old team, why is that a problem? They're the Vikes biggest rivals! A little animosity toward them isn't necessarily bad for business.

[Eli]

He's certainly no idiot.

If he doesn't know when to keep his trap shut, then he's an idiot. An articulate one, but an idiot just the same.