Packers to claim RB Dimitri Nance

[Tarlam!]

I don't imagine he'll be active until week 3.

I don't see why this would be. Of course he needs to learn the play book and language, but he could get instruction from A-Rod in the huddle on some basic plays. "Hit this gap, block this guy".

He could contribute this Sunday.

He could pick up the running plays real quick. But he won't hit the field until he is familiar with the pass pro, the hot reads and the blitz pick-ups. Those have unique terminology and no QB will trust him until he has all that stuff down cold.

It's too bad I never played the game. It makes it so difficult for me to understand the finer points.

[Fritz]

Translation: until the team is sure that Nance understands the blocking schemes so Aaron Rodgers doesn't get killed, he will not play.

[bobblehead]

Just realized that Ryan Torain, whom Dimitri Nance backed up in college is also available on the Redskins PS. Ted works in mysterious ways.

Not unprecedented. Many college backups have better careers than the guy they backed up.

Who did Edgar Bennet back up in college? If I recall, he wasn't a starter.

[Patler]

Just realized that Ryan Torain, whom Dimitri Nance backed up in college is also available on the Redskins PS. Ted works in mysterious ways.

Not unprecedented. Many college backups have better careers than the guy they backed up.

Who did Edgar Bennet back up in college? If I recall, he wasn't a starter.

You are probably thinking of Amp Lee, but Bennett didn't really back him up. Lee started at halfback and was their featured runner. Edgar Bennett started at fullback.

[Scott Campbell]

I liked the backup to Thurman Thomas at Oklahoma State.

[mission]

I liked the backup to Thurman Thomas at Oklahoma State.

Naw... I'd much prefer Tony Mandarich.

[hoosier]

Just realized that Ryan Torain, whom Dimitri Nance backed up in college is also available on the Redskins PS. Ted works in mysterious ways.

Not unprecedented. Many college backups have better careers than the guy they backed up.

Who did Edgar Bennet back up in college? If I recall, he wasn't a starter.

You are probably thinking of Amp Lee, but Bennett didn't really back him up. Lee started at halfback and was their featured runner. Edgar Bennett started at fullback.

Featured runners also included Dexter Carter and Sammie Smith.