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Panthers Visit With Free Agent Receiver Greg Jennings

March 21, 2015 Bill Voth News Alan Ball, Carolina Panthers, Dave Gettleman, Greg Jennings, Vikings

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As the Carolina Panthers wait on an answer from cornerback Alan Ball, they’re also considering adding a more well-known name.Two-time Pro Bowl receiver Greg Jennings was in Charlotte on Saturday for a meeting with Panthers officials, according to league sources. Jennings, who was released by the Vikings earlier this month, has received interest from multiple teams, and he’s expected to take time to weigh his options.The 31-year-old put up solid numbers in Minnesota – 127 receptions, 1,546 yards and 10 touchdowns in two seasons – but his production didn’t match the hefty five-year, $45 million contract he signed in 2013. The Vikings, who added receiver Mike Wallace a day before cutting ties with Jennings, would have owed the nine-year veteran $8.9 million this year with a salary cap hit of $11 million.Jennings spent his first seven seasons in Green Bay and helped the Packers win the 2010 Super Bowl. He also earned his first of two consecutive Pro Bowl trips that season.At 6-feet, 195 pounds, Jennings doesn’t have blazing speed, but he has great hands and runs pinpoint routes. He’s played both outside and in the slot during his career, and he could be a solid mentor for the Panthers’ young receiving corps. Plus, now that two waves of free agency have come and gone, general manager Dave Gettleman could likely land Jennings at a good value.

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Chris

I would really like that pickup. Would be a perfect #2 with KB.
- Panthers/Truth
  
  He doesn’t fit the Panthers needs, and would just be a waste of a lot of money.
  - Jason Barber
    
    what do you mean he does not fit the panthers needs…the lack of a playmaking wide receiver to pair opposite kelvin benjamin was all the media talked about last year,and if the truth were told was one of the biggest reasons the panthers did not get past seattle in the divisional playoff round…….anyone who thinks the lack of a true number 2 wide receiver(which Greg Jennings) definitely has both the capability and ability to play did not hurt the panthers in their playoff push last year is both an idiotic non football following moronic imbecile and an asanine jackalope in my opinion…..we all know that the need for a true number 2 wide receiver is one of the biggest and most glaring holes in the whole team and surely one the panthers will look to address during the draft …..
Chris

I would really like that pickup. Would be a perfect #2 with KB.
- Panthers/Truth
  
  He doesn’t fit the Panthers needs, and would just be a waste of a lot of money.
  - Jason Barber
    
    what do you mean he does not fit the panthers needs…the lack of a playmaking wide receiver to pair opposite kelvin benjamin was all the media talked about last year,and if the truth were told was one of the biggest reasons the panthers did not get past seattle in the divisional playoff round…….anyone who thinks the lack of a true number 2 wide receiver(which Greg Jennings) definitely has both the capability and ability to play did not hurt the panthers in their playoff push last year is both an idiotic non football following moronic imbecile and an asanine jackalope in my opinion…..we all know that the need for a true number 2 wide receiver is one of the biggest and most glaring holes in the whole team and surely one the panthers will look to address during the draft …..
josh g.

Jennings, KB, jerricho, philly, and Ginn would be solid. Draft another receiver early if it’s BPA and you’ve got some weapons for cam. That doesn’t even count Olsen and dickson.
- DEMARIO MILLER
  
  Who is BPA?
  - Sean Wirt
    
    Best Player Available
josh g.

Jennings, KB, jerricho, philly, and Ginn would be solid. Draft another receiver early if it’s BPA and you’ve got some weapons for cam. That doesn’t even count Olsen and dickson.
- DEMARIO MILLER
  
  Who is BPA?
  - Sean Wirt
    
    Best Player Available
Zach Barker

I really hope we can sign both Jennings and Ball so that they can afford BPA in the draft. The more I hear about possibly drafting Gurley, the more I like it. We won’t need him to be the lead back next year, but he’s our RB of the future. We can afford to draft a solid OT in the second and look at OLB or DE in the 3rd. I like what Gettleman is doing….
Zach Barker

I really hope we can sign both Jennings and Ball so that they can afford BPA in the draft. The more I hear about possibly drafting Gurley, the more I like it. We won’t need him to be the lead back next year, but he’s our RB of the future. We can afford to draft a solid OT in the second and look at OLB or DE in the 3rd. I like what Gettleman is doing….
koda57

IDK, this is a hard call for me. We already have enough mediocre receivers and I’m not sure Jennings can be any better. I understand he has potential and most likely would be pretty good for us if him and Cam have good chemistry.
My biggest thing is once they sign him I’m afraid Rivera and Shula will commit to playing him like they did Cotchery and Avant. They don’t know when it’s time to try another receiver and if not for injuries I’m not sure Philly would’ve ever had a chance. Rivera tends to stick with failing players to long and there’s no guarantee Jennings will return to glory.
At some point ya gotta start getting rid of mediocre receivers like Cot, Bersin & Ginn and stop adding to the list.
I’d say sign Jennings up and keep 2 out of Cot, Bersin,Ginn & Jennings. I understand Ginn can be a pretty good punt returner but he’s not worth a roster spot just for that. Fans have gotten excited about his return but when you look at his KO returning it’s pitiful and his best year was like 35 receptions with us but we gave the guy lots of play time, 35 receptions is grade school level with all the play time we gave him. We had no receivers that year except Smitty so Ginn was on the field a lot. He had like 14 receptions last year,, this is his 9th year and if ya ask me he’s regressing.

Cotchery & Bersin are possession receivers. We need to draft a receiver for the future. With Jennings, Bersin Cotchery, Ginn, Philly, KB, a draftee WR , maybe a UDFA receiver and what we have on the practice squad somebody isn’t gonna get much of a chance to showcase.
Rivera and Shula need to start evaluating receiver talent better, find the ones in this list worth keeping, get rid of the rest and keep looking for those diamonds in the rough.
I’m not against bringing Jennings in but I don’t trust Rivera and Shula.
- Shane Israel
  
  That’s a lot of talking to say nothing
- Jason Barber
  
  excellenty written,well thought out eloquent post…I For one would rather see the panthers try to get a younger speedster like devin smith out of ohio state or someone like that than to spend millions upon millions on an aging veteran like greg jennings
koda57

IDK, this is a hard call for me. We already have enough mediocre receivers and I’m not sure Jennings can be any better. I understand he has potential and most likely would be pretty good for us if him and Cam have good chemistry.
My biggest thing is once they sign him I’m afraid Rivera and Shula will commit to playing him like they did Cotchery and Avant. They don’t know when it’s time to try another receiver and if not for injuries I’m not sure Philly would’ve ever had a chance. Rivera tends to stick with failing players to long and there’s no guarantee Jennings will return to glory.
At some point ya gotta start getting rid of mediocre receivers like Cot, Bersin & Ginn and stop adding to the list.
I’d say sign Jennings up and keep 2 out of Cot, Bersin,Ginn & Jennings. I understand Ginn can be a pretty good punt returner but he’s not worth a roster spot just for that. Fans have gotten excited about his return but when you look at his KO returning it’s pitiful and his best year was like 35 receptions with us but we gave the guy lots of play time, 35 receptions is grade school level with all the play time we gave him. We had no receivers that year except Smitty so Ginn was on the field a lot. He had like 14 receptions last year,, this is his 9th year and if ya ask me he’s regressing.

Cotchery & Bersin are possession receivers. We need to draft a receiver for the future. With Jennings, Bersin Cotchery, Ginn, Philly, KB, a draftee WR , maybe a UDFA receiver and what we have on the practice squad somebody isn’t gonna get much of a chance to showcase.
Rivera and Shula need to start evaluating receiver talent better, find the ones in this list worth keeping, get rid of the rest and keep looking for those diamonds in the rough.
I’m not against bringing Jennings in but I don’t trust Rivera and Shula.
- Shane Israel
  
  That’s a lot of talking to say nothing
- Jason Barber
  
  excellenty written,well thought out eloquent post…I For one would rather see the panthers try to get a younger speedster like devin smith out of ohio state or someone like that than to spend millions upon millions on an aging veteran like greg jennings
Panthers/Truth

Jennings is over the hill, with only a year or 2 left in the NFL, who will be greatly overpaid. He doesn’t fit the Panthers need for either size or speed. With either Jennings or Cotchery as the #2 WR, defenses will be able to crowed the LOS.

The only answer for the Panthers at the #2 WR is through the draft.
Panthers/Truth

Jennings is over the hill, with only a year or 2 left in the NFL, who will be greatly overpaid. He doesn’t fit the Panthers need for either size or speed. With either Jennings or Cotchery as the #2 WR, defenses will be able to crowed the LOS.

The only answer for the Panthers at the #2 WR is through the draft.
josh g.

Pretty sure he signed a 2 yr deal last yr. I could be wrong about that but I think he’s under contract.
josh g.

Pretty sure he signed a 2 yr deal last yr. I could be wrong about that but I think he’s under contract.
Panthers/Truth

Why, Cothchery is already under contract for the next few years.
Panthers/Truth

Why, Cothchery is already under contract for the next few years.

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