Article:Packers Make Jennings Second Highest Paid Wide Receiver Ever

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The Green Bay Packers and playmaking receiver Greg Jennings have agreed in principle on a 4 year contract keeping Jennings a Packer through 2012. Reportedly, the deal is worth $9 million a year but some have said that it is only seven per year because it also replaces the final year of his current contract. Regardless, it is a huge increase from the $535000 he was set to make in 2009, the final year of his rookie deal.

The resolution of Jennings contract situation saves the Packer from a potential huge distraction heading into training camp. Jennings is a team leader and a mjor asset to the Packers offense

"I don't want to be a distraction to the team," Jennings told the Journal Sentinel. "When you're looked upon as a leader on the team - not that I'm a main leader, but I'm looked upon as one of the leaders - your leader can't be a main distraction."

In addition to being the second highest paid receiver in the NFL, Jennings is currently the second highest paid Packer behind quarterback Aaron Rodgers ($10.83 million per season).

Jennings led the Packers in 2008 with 80/1292/9. He led the NFL with eight receptions of >40yards. That statistic along with the fact that he was tied for second with 12 catches of >20yards is a good indication of what he means to the Packers. He is their only offensive player who is a threat to break away for the endzone any time he touches the ball.

The author has mixed feelings on this one. As most of you know, I am a huge fan of the little guy. The guy who has worked hard and done things the right way. In addition to being the Packers’ only playmaker, Jennings is the little guy who has worked hard and done the right things to be successful. He deserves to be rewarded. At the same time, it is a lot of money top pay for a player who has never made a pro-bowl.

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Sources:  J-S Online, Pro-football-reference