RaiderPride
14 years ago
Word is the Packers signed him to an extention.

Any one have details.....

The Packers are such a classy organization.
""People Will Probably Never Remember What You Said, And May Never Remember What You Did. However, People Will Always Remember How You Made Them Feel."
RajiRoar
14 years ago
he signed thru the 2012 season, so a 2 year extension.

it sounds as if the Pack is willing to extend him further if he stays in shape / is productive for the next 2 years.

im so happy, GOOD WORK TED! :thumbright:

MintBaconDrivel
Dec, 11, 2012 - FOREVER!
Cheesey
14 years ago
Yup! He's signed through his 38th birthday. He says he wants to play to 40.
He is sure he will play his whole career as a Packer!
This is GREAT news!!!
UserPostedImage
Greg C.
14 years ago

The Packers are such a classy organization.

"RaiderPride" wrote:



And Donald Driver is a classy player. In the past few years, he has moved into the realm of the all-time great Packer players, and he's also a fan favorite. As long as he stays healthy, he'll pass James Lofton for the franchise record in receiving yards this year.
blank
LambeauEast
14 years ago
DD a Packer for life...that's beautiful!
UserPostedImage
14 years ago
I love this.

I am reminded of a game last season against the Vikings when Driver was seemingly hurt on a play, and the whole of Lambeau cheered his name, willing him to get up. What more could you want as a veteran player? Being in a place you love with an organisation that rightly loves and respects you.

Driver is one of my favourite Packer players of all time.

I get most excited when Driver catches that first down pass and does the signature Driver booty shake dance. I don't know, it just does something to my morale, especially if we are behind.
UserPostedImage 
Zero2Cool is my captain.
TheEngineer
14 years ago
You know, sometimes I'm worried that Driver hurts his arm the way he thrusts it out for a fist pump after his little wiggle.
blank
Porforis
14 years ago

Word is the Packers signed him to an extention.

Any one have details.....

The Packers are such a classy organization.

"RaiderPride" wrote:



It is official.

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Training-Camp-Report-Driver-Signs-Two-Year-Extension-With-Packers/bb357daa-7f5c-456d-8e6d-a98615d57c93 
Porforis
14 years ago
http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-1/Training-Camp-Report-Driver-Signs-Two-Year-Extension-With-Packers/bb357daa-7f5c-456d-8e6d-a98615d57c93 

I know there's another topic here, but that was more in the "rumor" phase, thought something like this article deserved its own topic.

Veteran wide receiver Donald Driver has said many times that he wanted to retire as a Green Bay Packer, and he took a step toward achieving that goal on Friday.

Driver, who is entering the final year of his contract, agreed to an extension with the Packers that will run through the 2012 season. Talks with the team began after last season, according to Driver, and Friday it was made official when he signed the new contract with his wife, son and daughter at his side.

Now I am going to retire as a Packer, Driver said. That is something I have dreamed of for a long time, and its here now. My wife and kids, they love it. We went upstairs as a family and signed our extension, so we know that we are going to retire here.

When it is all said and done and I am done playing, Ill be wearing green and gold.

Last season, Driver became the all-time receptions leader in team history (currently has 647), surpassing Sterling Sharpes previous record of 595 catches. With 9,050 career yards, Driver enters the 2010 season ranked No. 2 in that category behind only Hall of Famer James Lofton (9,656).

A great guy wore the number before me, James Lofton, and Im hoping that I can stay here long enough that I can break his record and one day that jersey will never be worn again, and my name is going to be in the ring like all of the great players before me, Driver said.

Originally a seventh-round draft pick by the Packers in 1999 out of Alcorn State, Driver has shown no signs of slowing down, registering 1,061 yards and six touchdowns on 70 receptions last season. He has recorded a team-record seven 1,000-yard seasons during his 11-year career, including six straight (2004-09), also a franchise best. With that string of consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns, Driver stands with the Colts Reggie Wayne as the only NFL receivers to accomplish that feat the past six seasons.

My wife, she has always said she never wanted to leave Green Bay, Driver said. I have always said I never wanted to leave here. When I got the opportunity in 1999 it was just trying to make it year by year.

Now that I get to finish my career out here, its going to be remarkable. And to be able to one day, hoping that I am going to be in the Packers Hall of Fame, thats going to be a great thing.

Driver underwent clean-up surgery on both of his knees this offseason, a move he made to relieve some pain and extend his career.

I feel so much better, Driver said. The aches and pains, you are going to have those because it is training camp, but outside of that my knees feel good. I have been playing well, and thats what you want. You want to be able to continue to play at a high level.

When Drivers contract expires he will be 38 years old, and in the past he has talked about wanting to play until he was 40. While not ruling out the possibility of playing beyond 2012, still performing at a high level when he does retire seems to be just as much of a priority.

I have always said I wanted to play until I am 40, Driver said. If the Lord tells me at 38 when my contract is up to continue playing, I will. But if not, then I retire and I am happy about it.

You get to a point where it is more mentally than physical. If its mentally right now with me at 38, when it gets to that point I am willing to walk away. I am willing to walk away before they have to tell me to walk away. I think that is more respectful to the organization, myself, just to walk away from the game before I embarrass myself.

tonyagnese
14 years ago
You have to love a player that still has fun in this league.
blank
Fan Shout
Martha Careful (10h) : I hope it is colder than a well-diggers ass on Thanksgiving night.
Zero2Cool (18h) : doubt he wants to face the speedsters
beast (19h) : Dolphins offense can be explosive... I wonder if we'll have Alexander back
Zero2Cool (20h) : No Doubs could be issue Thursday
Mucky Tundra (25-Nov) : Bears. Santos. Blocked FG
Zero2Cool (24-Nov) : Bears. Vikings. OT
Mucky Tundra (24-Nov) : Thems the breaks I guess
Mucky Tundra (24-Nov) : Two players out and Williams had an injury designation this week but Oladapo is a healthy scratch
Zero2Cool (24-Nov) : Packers inactives vs 49ers: • CB Jaire Alexander • S Kitan Oladapo • LB Edgerrin Cooper • OL Jacob Monk
TheKanataThrilla (24-Nov) : Aaron Jones with a costly red zone fumble
Zero2Cool (24-Nov) : When we trade Malik for a 1st rounder, we'll need a new QB2.
packerfanoutwest (23-Nov) : Report: Aaron Rodgers wants to play in 2025, but not for the Jets
beast (23-Nov) : That's what I told the Police officer about my speed when he pulled me over
packerfanoutwest (23-Nov) : NFL told Bears that Packers’ blocked field goal was legal
packerfanoutwest (22-Nov) : 49ers are underdogs at Packers, ending streak of 36 straight games as favorites
Zero2Cool (22-Nov) : 49ers might be down their QB, DL, TE and LT?
packerfanoutwest (22-Nov) : Jaire Alexander says he has a torn PCL
Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : Even with the context it's ... what?
Mucky Tundra (20-Nov) : Matt LaFleur without context: “I don’t wanna pat you on the butt and you poop in my hand.”
beast (20-Nov) : We brought in a former Packers OL coach to help evaluate OL as a scout
beast (20-Nov) : Jets have been pretty good at picking DL
Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : He landed good players thanks to high draft slot. He isn't good.
Zero2Cool (20-Nov) : He can shove his knowledge up his ass. He knows nothing.
beast (20-Nov) : More knowledge, just like bring in the Jets head coach
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : What? Why? Huh?
beast (19-Nov) : I wonder if the Packers might to try to bring Douglas in through Milt Hendrickson/Ravens connections
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : The Jets fired Joe Douglas, per sources
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : Jets are a mess......
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Pretty sure Jets fired their scouting staff and just pluck former Packers.
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Jets sign Anders Carlson to their 53.
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : When you cycle the weeks, the total over remains for season. But you get your W/L for that selected week. Confusing.
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : the total and percentage are the same as the previous weeks
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : the total and percentage are the same as the previous weeks
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : the totals are accurate..nrvrtmind
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : I don't follow what you are saying. The totals are not the same as last week.
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : ok so then wht are the totals the same as last week?
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : NFL Pick'em is auto updated when NFL Scores tab is clicked
Martha Careful (19-Nov) : The offense was OK. Let's not forget the Bear defense is very very good.
packerfanoutwest (19-Nov) : Who updates the leaderboard on NFLPickem?
beast (19-Nov) : Has the Packers offense been worse since the former Jets coach joined the Packers?
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Offense gets his ass in gear, this could be good.
Zero2Cool (19-Nov) : Backup QB helped with three wins. Special Teams contributed to three wins.
bboystyle (18-Nov) : Lions played outside thats why. They scored 16 and 17 in the only 2 outside games this year
Zero2Cool (18-Nov) : The rest of the NFL is catching up to Packers ... kicking is an issue throughout league
packerfanoutwest (18-Nov) : Packers DL Kenny Clark: We knew 'we were going to block' Bears' game-winning field goal attempt
Zero2Cool (18-Nov) : Lions seem to be throttling everyone, but only (only) got 24 lol maybe the rain is why
Zero2Cool (18-Nov) : Packers vs Lions game doesn't seem so bad.
beast (18-Nov) : Dennis Green "They are what we thought they were, and we let them off the hook!"
Martha Careful (17-Nov) : comment of the day Z2Cool "Bears better than we want to admit. Packers worse than we think. It's facts."
Mucky Tundra (17-Nov) : my worst case scenario: Bears fix their oline and get a coach like Johnson from the Lions and his scheme
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2024 Packers Schedule
Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM
Eagles
Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM
COLTS
Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM
Titans
Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM
Rams
Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM
CARDINALS
Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM
TEXANS
Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM
Jaguars
Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM
Bears
Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM
49ERS
Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM
DOLPHINS
Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM
Seahawks
Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM
SAINTS
Sunday, Dec 29 @ 12:00 PM
Vikings
Saturday, Jan 4 @ 11:00 PM
BEARS
Recent Topics
10h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

10h / Green Bay Packers Talk / bboystyle

16h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

25-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / buckeyepackfan

24-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / buckeyepackfan

24-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

23-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / dfosterf

23-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

21-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / Martha Careful

21-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

21-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

20-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

20-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

20-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

19-Nov / Green Bay Packers Talk / dfosterf

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2024 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.