Greg Jennings is the last remaining big wide receiver on the free agent market. With receivers like Wes Welker and Danny Amendola all signing contracts on Wednesday, Jennings is generating a lot of interest from team's starved in the position. While it looked like a possibility that Jennings would end up back with the Green Bay Packers, he is now meeting with the Minnesota Vikings about a possible contract.
The Minnesota Vikings no longer have a big deep threat receiver. The team traded away troubled wide receiver Percy Harvin and now has a large void to fill on the roster. This would not be the first time that Minnesota has attempted to steal away members of the Green Bay Packers, the two teams have a growing Midwest rivalry.
At 30-years old, the Packers have been unwilling to shell out big money for Jennings. The receiver missed eight games last season due to various injuries. He ended up catching 36 passes for 366 yards and four touchdowns. He played 13 games in 2011 before being sidelined with an MCL sprain. However, when Jennings is healthy, he is one of the best deep-threat catchers in the league. Jennings will be paying close attention to a team's postseason chances before he makes a decision on where to sign.
Minnesota is in need on a consistent catcher. They do not have that true No.1 receiver since getting rid of Harvin. However, besides Adrian Peterson, the Vikings chances at a Super Bowl are that great. Quarterback Christian Ponder completed 62.1 percent of his passes last season for 2,935 yards and 18 touchdowns, but he also threw 12 interceptions. Compare those numbers to Aaron Rodgers, who threw for 4,295 yards and 39 touchdowns with only eight interceptions. Jennings would be joining a better situation if he decided to remain in Green Bay.
Jennings would have a bigger role in the Vikings offense since he would start as their top target. In Green Bay, he would share the receiving load with Jordy Nelson and Randall Cobb, but would have MVP Rodgers throwing to him. However, Jennings would get a better deal in Minnesota since the team is in a better financial situation and is desperate for a receiver.
Jennings decision will come down to the team that is better set up for success. There has not been a large amount of interest in Jennings besides these two teams and he will probably have to accept a smaller contract than he originally wanted.