Twitter: Here’s what everyone is saying about Greg Jennings

Dec 30, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings (85) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) in the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at the Metrodome. The Vikings win 37-34. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

The Green Bay Packers today decided not slap the franchise tag on Greg Jennings, thus clearing the way for the longtime Packer to pursue the free agency market. Jennings put his home up for sale last month in preparation for this day, despite the rumors that got started a couple of weeks ago that Packers brass were still considering using the franchise tag on Jennings.

Needless to say, when the news broke about Jennings not being franchised, Twitter came alive with comments about Jennings, the Packers and both the team’s and Jennings’ futures.

I took a few minutes to compile some of those tweets from among my Twitter friends.

These will give you a flavor of the fans’ reactions to today’s news …

@bronisboss 52 days ‘til 2013 #NFL Draft. And # pk #Packers ’06 Draft WR Greg Jennings; 425 rec, 53 TD rec 7 seasons w/GB, 2-tm #ProBowler

— Russell S. Baxter (@BaxFootballGuru) March 4, 2013

As I predicted a week ago (lombardiave.com/2013/02/26/gre…), Packers bypass franchise tag for Greg Jennings lombardiave.com/2013/03/04/gre… via @lombardiave

— Jason Hirschhorn (@JBHirschhorn) March 4, 2013

I don’t really think Jarred Cook or Greg Jennings will be that coveted in free agency. Especially Cook.

— Kyle Casey (@kylecasey094) March 4, 2013

I don’t think, there is a team, that will pay Greg Jennings 12 millions per year. Sorry Greg

— Daniel (@danpack6) March 4, 2013

The rumor going around NFL circles is that Greg Jennings will want $12 million per year. If it’s true, the… fb.me/1G4WYiYcE

— ThePackMentality (@PackMental) March 1, 2013

Great piece by my guy Jason “Greg Jennings, the Green Bay Packers, and the Franchise Tag lombardiave.com/2013/02/26/gre… via @fansided @lombardiave

— Dan Turczynski (@D_Turcz) February 28, 2013

@thestickmen The same thing comes to my mind as the Greg Jennings situation: how much $$ for @aaronrodgers12 & @claymatthews52 re-signings?

— Jay Sorgi (@jsorgi) February 28, 2013

New from JS: Ted Thompson just says no to franchising Greg Jennings bit.ly/ZYyq4Z

— tom silverstein (@TomSilverstein) March 5, 2013

With the last news, Mike #Wallace and Greg #Jennings will be the two WR more coveted on free agency market #NFL

— Mathieu Boulay (@MatBoulay) March 5, 2013

@gregjennings Chase #greatness, not dollars! The Lord will provide your needs. There’s only 1#packers and the fans want you to stay!

— Jeremy Hermann (@JDHermann) March 5, 2013

Packers decide not to put franchise tag on Greg Jennings. Damn, now I have to tear down that Jennings Fat Head in my son’s bedroom.

— Greg Ambrosius (@GregAmbrosius) March 5, 2013

#Packers GM Ted Thompson made prudent $ move not franchising #Greg Jennings, but #85 played well & gave back; best in future to a class act.

— Tom Pipines (@pipspicks) March 5, 2013