Who will the Packers sign?

[MUBalla23]

Will the packers sign any big name vets besides the rookie from the falcons?

[radome]

I don't know but I bet they go after Marshawn Lynch with Grant out.

[MarkCharles]

No. Thats not how Ted Thompson operates. I stood by the guy through the Favre saga, but the way he left this team completely unprepared for any injuries is beyond frustrating. And in an uncapped year no less! Why is he so cheap? I am honestly furious with this right now. I wish he was only our gm for 1 day per year.

Just off the top of my head, we could have tried to go get...
Fred Jackson
Tashard Choice
Marion Barber
Marshawn Lynch
Lawrence Maroney (traded to the Broncos this afternoon)
Willie Parker

Nope, you're right Ted, an undrafted, practice squad rookie from an inferior team is exactly the guy to replace our workhorse.

[MUBurrow]

I don't know but I bet they go after Marshawn Lynch with Grant out.

hopeful +10000000000000000000000000000000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSO-kdWLFes

[copious1218]

Nope, you're right Ted, an undrafted, practice squad rookie from an inferior team is exactly the guy to replace our workhorse.

1.  He's not replacing your workhorse - that will fall on the shoulders of Brandon Jackson.

2.  "Inferior team"?

3.  Superbar! (edited to include this)

[Blackhat]

I don't know but i'm glad i picked up Brandon Jackson a couple weeks ago in FF.

Don't look for TT to make any moves(besides practice squad pick up)...it's not his style.

[willie warrior]

Likely the Pack will sign Favre

[ChicosBailBonds]

Forgive me, but Grant seems way overrated to me anyway.  Jackson will be only a slight step down.  Packers will be fine.  You have a coach that gets is, a QB that isn't a prima donna, and an offensive coordinator that has a desire to score points (what I wouldn't give to have even one of those three).  The question, as always, will come down to the defense.

I wouldn't sweat Grant one bit.

[GGGG]

I'm sorry, but Ryan Grant is not high on the list of "Irreplaceable Players."  Under this zone blocking scheme, the Packers have never really valued running backs all that much...and that's OK.  Marshawn Lynch does not really fit the scheme.  If they traded for anyone, I'd try to get Lumpkin back.

I think Thompson is to be commended for not panicking and wasting money on someone who doesn't give you much value.

[Blackhat]

I'm sorry, but Ryan Grant is not high on the list of "Irreplaceable Players."  Under this zone blocking scheme, the Packers have never really valued running backs all that much...and that's OK.  Marshawn Lynch does not really fit the scheme.  If they traded for anyone, I'd try to get Lumpkin back.

I think Thompson is to be commended for not panicking and wasting money on someone who doesn't give you much value.

Yet TT gave Ryan Grant a 4 yr $30 mil contract, a running back you feel is average or slightly above?

[GGGG]

I think that was a dumb contract...and I think he would agree.

[Blackhat]

glad to hear he is self aware on his dumb decisions.

[WhiteTron]

Who Cares.  Go G-Men

[Josey Wales]

Who Cares.  Go G-Men

gmen?

[Hards Alumni]

Ryan Grant is grossly over paid and over rated.

[Josey Wales]

Ryan Grant is grossly over paid and over rated.

He's not flashy or super explosive, but he fits the packers very well.

He is a very good pass blocker, he never fumbles, he hits the hole hard, and until now he had never missed a game.

Overpaid? Yes

Overrated? No

[ChicosBailBonds]

He's a 75 yards per game type of back.  Nothing great but not bad.  I'd suspect your backups will get about that with one or by committee.  Maybe a slight decline.  I can't comment on the blocking, which is certainly important.  If Jackson or others aren't good blockers, than that becomes more of an issue.

I still think the Pack goes where they go this year based on your defense and Rodgers ability on the road.  At least you Packers fans have competence in some areas of management.

[Hards Alumni]

Curtis he is a terrible pass blocking RB and cant catch.  Go watch the snaps from sunday where Rodgers gets hit.  Grant has a chance at the everytime and whiffs.  Also, he cant catch the football.  I totally agree with Chicos here. 

[wyoMUfan]

I heard they already signed Dimitri Nance from the falcons Practice Team.
Apparently TT really likes the guy, I already picked him up in my fantasy league....just in case.

[classof70]

What's this got to do with Marquette?  Who cares what the Packers do? 

[4everwarriors]

Forgive me, but Grant seems way overrated to me anyway.  Jackson will be only a slight step down.  Packers will be fine.  You have a coach that gets is, a QB that isn't a prima donna, and an offensive coordinator that has a desire to score points (what I wouldn't give to have even one of those three).  The question, as always, will come down to the defense.

I wouldn't sweat Grant one bit.

So, you're sayin' Grant is just middle of the road, nothing more, nothing less?

[Blackhat]

They wouldn't put Grant out there if he can't pass block at least adequately.

He's a decent to good NFL rb who will get you the yards you open up but nothing more.

He won't keep your team from winning but won't win a game due to his own skill, he needs a good o line.

[ChicosBailBonds]

So, you're sayin' Grant is just middle of the road, nothing more, nothing less?

Yes, middle of the road for a NFL player....but nevertheless an elite athlete and a NFL Player.  Only 32 teams....he's not playing for some semi-pro team.

Unlike those 1000's of schools that aren't even middle of the road and are barely institutions of higher learning which is where I think you were trying to go with your comparison.

[Hards Alumni]

Stone cold, I understand what you are saying.  Most people dont watch menial things like RBs blocking.  I happen to.

[🏀]

I don't expect TT to do anything in this situation. At worst, we're giving up a second round pick for some of those names. I could see him targeting a lesser name, maybe Kareem Huggins? Or a goalline back like LenDale White off of the scrap heap.