Greg Jennings Controlling Jermichael Finley’s Situation With Green Bay Packers
By Mike Dyce
Jan 5, 2013; Green Bay, WI, USA;Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (88) reacts after catching a pass for a first down against the Minnesota Vikings during the 1st quarter of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Jennings wants to get paid…. a lot. Apparently more than $10 million a year. The Minnesota Vikings were reportedlty interested in Greg Jennings, but after hearing how much he wanted they decided he wasn’t worth it.
"“The Packers reportedly offered him $10 million annually for either 4 or 5 years. The Minnesota Vikings aren’t willing to match those numbers that the Packers are offering.”"
That leaves Jermichael Finley and his group waiting for the dust settles to see what their future holds. If they pay Greg Jennings the money that he wants it could mean Jermichael Finley will no longer be with the Green Bay Packers.
He’d have to either take a pay cut or be released.
So this reportedly has Finley and his management on “pins and needles” as free agency ticks by. Big money is being spent very quickly and resource and funs are drying up quickly. If Finley were cut late in the game it could mean that he’d have to take a significantly smaller deal than he’d like or is worth to play in 2o13. We’ve already seen tight ends Delanie Walker sign with the Titans, Jared Cook with the Rams, and Martellus Bennett with the Bears, so attractive options for a tight end are also disappearing.
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