WR Greg Jennings visiting Saints

burningmetal · 04-15-2015, 12:08 PM

Cool, nothing wrong with visiting. I sometimes visit people. Sometimes...

Anyway, I'm a little surprised by the enthusiasm of this potential signing. I guess I'll be in the minority today. He didn't seem like a guy who had much left before he went to Minnesota, and when he got there he did less than I expected. This would be someone to pick up if you're a desperate team looking to add a name. And as for locker room presence, that's all fine and good, but it really takes a lot of those guys to make a difference.

He might come in and make a few plays here and there, but we already have guys who can do that. I remember way back in 2000, when I was just a little too young to know better, I got all excited when we signed Jake Reed, because I knew he was a really good player for the Vikings. He was already washed up by this time, but I didn't follow other teams closely enough at that time to realize it. He looked like a dinosaur out there in the short time he played for us, and then broke his leg if I remember correctly.

I see Jennings in a similar mold.

saintsfan1976 · 04-15-2015, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Cool, nothing wrong with visiting. I sometimes visit people. Sometimes...

Anyway, I'm a little surprised by the enthusiasm of this potential signing. I guess I'll be in the minority today. He didn't seem like a guy who had much left before he went to Minnesota, and when he got there he did less than I expected. This would be someone to pick up if you're a desperate team looking to add a name. And as for locker room presence, that's all fine and good, but it really takes a lot of those guys to make a difference.

He might come in and make a few plays here and there, but we already have guys who can do that. I remember way back in 2000, when I was just a little too young to know better, I got all excited when we signed Jake Reed, because I knew he was a really good player for the Vikings. He was already washed up by this time, but I didn't follow other teams closely enough at that time to realize it. He looked like a dinosaur out there in the short time he played for us, and then broke his leg if I remember correctly.

I see Jennings in a similar mold.

Two seasons.

Two different offensive staffs.

FOUR different QB's.

I don't care who you are, that sucks....

Similar to CJ Spiller (right system, better results) - if you pair Greg Jennings (who's already a premier route runner) with an elite QB (similar to Favre & Rodgers) you get better results.

blackangold · 04-15-2015, 03:41 PM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Two seasons.

Two different offensive staffs.

FOUR different QB's.

I don't care who you are, that sucks....

Similar to CJ Spiller (right system, better results) - if you pair Greg Jennings (who's already a premier route runner) with an elite QB (similar to Favre & Rodgers) you get better results.

How could anyone be upset with:
Cooks
Colston
Jennings
Toon
Morgan

Solid group of WRs.

burningmetal · 04-19-2015, 03:06 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Two seasons.

Two different offensive staffs.

FOUR different QB's.

I don't care who you are, that sucks....

Similar to CJ Spiller (right system, better results) - if you pair Greg Jennings (who's already a premier route runner) with an elite QB (similar to Favre & Rodgers) you get better results.

HE might get better results, but WE as a team can get the kind of production he would likely provide from what's already in house.

Jennings was clearly on the way down before he left Green Bay. You can't use the excuse of different offense on that one. I'm not insulting the guy, I'm simply calling it as I see it. He got hurt toward the end of his tenure with the Packers and when he came back he still looked beat up, and STILL looks that way to me.

If we sign him, I'm sure it won't be for much so I don't view it as a risk, per se, but I'm also not excited by it.

Spiller is about 7-8 years younger, I believe. Not even a comparison there.

brees84 · 04-19-2015, 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Spiller is about 7-8 years younger, I believe. Not even a comparison there.

Spiller is 27, Jennings 31

saintsfan1976 · 04-19-2015, 12:17 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

HE might get better results, but WE as a team can get the kind of production he would likely provide from what's already in house.

Jennings was clearly on the way down before he left Green Bay. You can't use the excuse of different offense on that one. I'm not insulting the guy, I'm simply calling it as I see it. He got hurt toward the end of his tenure with the Packers and when he came back he still looked beat up, and STILL looks that way to me.

If we sign him, I'm sure it won't be for much so I don't view it as a risk, per se, but I'm also not excited by it.

Spiller is about 7-8 years younger, I believe. Not even a comparison there.

2014 (last season)
Jennings had 59 catches for 742yds and 6 TD.
Colston had 59 catches for 902yds and 5 TD.

Name another WR or TE on our roster who came close to that....

If you call it like you see it, Jennings could arguably be our #1 WR in 2015.

04-15-2015, 12:08 PM	#1
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: WR Greg Jennings visiting Saints Cool, nothing wrong with visiting. I sometimes visit people. Sometimes... Anyway, I'm a little surprised by the enthusiasm of this potential signing. I guess I'll be in the minority today. He didn't seem like a guy who had much left before he went to Minnesota, and when he got there he did less than I expected. This would be someone to pick up if you're a desperate team looking to add a name. And as for locker room presence, that's all fine and good, but it really takes a lot of those guys to make a difference. He might come in and make a few plays here and there, but we already have guys who can do that. I remember way back in 2000, when I was just a little too young to know better, I got all excited when we signed Jake Reed, because I knew he was a really good player for the Vikings. He was already washed up by this time, but I didn't follow other teams closely enough at that time to realize it. He looked like a dinosaur out there in the short time he played for us, and then broke his leg if I remember correctly. I see Jennings in a similar mold.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

04-15-2015, 03:10 PM	#2
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,015 Blog Entries: 3	Re: WR Greg Jennings visiting Saints Originally Posted by burningmetal Cool, nothing wrong with visiting. I sometimes visit people. Sometimes... Anyway, I'm a little surprised by the enthusiasm of this potential signing. I guess I'll be in the minority today. He didn't seem like a guy who had much left before he went to Minnesota, and when he got there he did less than I expected. This would be someone to pick up if you're a desperate team looking to add a name. And as for locker room presence, that's all fine and good, but it really takes a lot of those guys to make a difference. He might come in and make a few plays here and there, but we already have guys who can do that. I remember way back in 2000, when I was just a little too young to know better, I got all excited when we signed Jake Reed, because I knew he was a really good player for the Vikings. He was already washed up by this time, but I didn't follow other teams closely enough at that time to realize it. He looked like a dinosaur out there in the short time he played for us, and then broke his leg if I remember correctly. I see Jennings in a similar mold. Two seasons. Two different offensive staffs. FOUR different QB's. I don't care who you are, that sucks.... Similar to CJ Spiller (right system, better results) - if you pair Greg Jennings (who's already a premier route runner) with an elite QB (similar to Favre & Rodgers) you get better results. Danno, hagan714, \|Mitch\| and 2 others like this.

04-15-2015, 03:41 PM	#3
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	Re: WR Greg Jennings visiting Saints Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Two seasons. Two different offensive staffs. FOUR different QB's. I don't care who you are, that sucks.... Similar to CJ Spiller (right system, better results) - if you pair Greg Jennings (who's already a premier route runner) with an elite QB (similar to Favre & Rodgers) you get better results. How could anyone be upset with: Cooks Colston Jennings Toon Morgan Solid group of WRs. Danno and darksoul35 like this.

04-19-2015, 03:06 AM	#4
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: WR Greg Jennings visiting Saints Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Two seasons. Two different offensive staffs. FOUR different QB's. I don't care who you are, that sucks.... Similar to CJ Spiller (right system, better results) - if you pair Greg Jennings (who's already a premier route runner) with an elite QB (similar to Favre & Rodgers) you get better results. HE might get better results, but WE as a team can get the kind of production he would likely provide from what's already in house. Jennings was clearly on the way down before he left Green Bay. You can't use the excuse of different offense on that one. I'm not insulting the guy, I'm simply calling it as I see it. He got hurt toward the end of his tenure with the Packers and when he came back he still looked beat up, and STILL looks that way to me. If we sign him, I'm sure it won't be for much so I don't view it as a risk, per se, but I'm also not excited by it. Spiller is about 7-8 years younger, I believe. Not even a comparison there.
	If I had a nickel for every time I heard that, the NFL would fine and suspend me.

04-19-2015, 07:35 AM	#5
brees84 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,015	Re: WR Greg Jennings visiting Saints Originally Posted by burningmetal Spiller is about 7-8 years younger, I believe. Not even a comparison there. Spiller is 27, Jennings 31
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04-19-2015, 12:17 PM	#6
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 11,015 Blog Entries: 3	Re: WR Greg Jennings visiting Saints Originally Posted by burningmetal HE might get better results, but WE as a team can get the kind of production he would likely provide from what's already in house. Jennings was clearly on the way down before he left Green Bay. You can't use the excuse of different offense on that one. I'm not insulting the guy, I'm simply calling it as I see it. He got hurt toward the end of his tenure with the Packers and when he came back he still looked beat up, and STILL looks that way to me. If we sign him, I'm sure it won't be for much so I don't view it as a risk, per se, but I'm also not excited by it. Spiller is about 7-8 years younger, I believe. Not even a comparison there. 2014 (last season) Jennings had 59 catches for 742yds and 6 TD. Colston had 59 catches for 902yds and 5 TD. Name another WR or TE on our roster who came close to that.... If you call it like you see it, Jennings could arguably be our #1 WR in 2015. TwistedTiger likes this.

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