The Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading receiver is launching a…
Green Bay Packers' Donald Driver dances after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
The Green Bay Packers’ all-time leading receiver is launching a…
Updated: Thursday, 31 Jan 2013, 5:18 PM CST
Published : Thursday, 31 Jan 2013, 12:00 PM CST
GREEN BAY - Packers wide receiver Donald Driver is retiring and his teammates are reacting to the news on Twitter.
Here’s what they have to say about #80:
Aaron Rodgers – QB ( @AaronRodgers12 ): Quote of the day from #80....."Someone is always going to be able to tell my kids that their dad was a great football player......
..but no one will be able to tell my kids that their dad was a great dad and a great husband, so I have to be able to show them that."
Thanks for the memories quickie, you will be missed #Packer4Life
Jermichael Finley – TE ( @JermichaelF8 ): " @NickBarnett : Can't believe Donald Driver is retiring." Gonna miss my Guy.
Tom Crabtree – TE ( @TCrabtree83 ): @Donald_Driver80 Who else will i have deep philosophical discussions with before practice now?? Gonna miss you Drive! Definition of a pro!
Alex Green – RB ( AGreen_20 ): Big S/O to @Donald_Driver80 for the memories and knowledge...thanks for everything quickie.
Bryan Bulaga – T ( @BBulaga ): It's been an honor to play with @Donald_Driver80 for the last three years. Donald wasn't only a great player but is a great person as well
I wish he and his family the best and #80 will surely be missed!
T.J. Lang – G/T ( @TJLang70 ): @Donald_Driver80 it was a pleasure to share the field with you for 4 years! Great player, tremendous person. #retire80
Desmond Bishop – LB ( @Desbishop55 ): I pray I can have a fraction of the impact @Donald_Driver80 has had on Green Bay & the NFL..& commercials (lol) great player & man #retire80
Jerel Worthy – DE ( @I_AM_Worthy99 ): Honored to even say I spent at least one season with @Donald_Driver80 great mentor great teammate. And inspiration! You will be missed!
Morgan Burnett – S ( @MoBetta_42 ): Big Salute to @Donald_Driver80 a Great WR, Great Teammate, and Positive Role model
Mason Crosby – K ( @crosbykicks2 ): What a privilege it has been playing with @Donald_Driver80 for these last six years. Great teammate and man. Gonna miss ya Drive. #retire80
Many fans have also taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on Driver's retirement.
Scroll down to find out what the rest of the Twitterverse is saying about Driver:
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Photos from the Packers organized team activities on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
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