Efforts to find a replacement for Grant

[Patler]

Read some dead tree versions of newspapers the last couple days, so I don't have links to provide, but some of the tidbits I found were:

TT has tried to get Lynch from Buffalo since before the draft this year, and has been in contact with them repeatedly since. Buffalo has not been willing to even discuss it and won't even accept offers. Inside sources confirmed that Lynch was the top guy on TT's draft board when Buffalo took him, and TT would have drafted him if he had been available.

Sources from several NFL teams have confirmed that Buffalo is completely unwilling to discuss trades for Lynch. Won't even consider it right now. Several teams have tried, and can make no headway at all.

The Packers expected Lumpkin to pass through waivers because of his injury history. They were surprised when four teams put in claims for him this year.

Dimitri Nance was at or near the top of the list as the best back available to be signed in an emergency for numerous teams. Many feel Nance could become a legitimate player. Just not real fast, and perhaps not the quickest learner, so might never be trusted in pass protection, but is real good on initial reads, balance, quickness and power in the running game. There is a concern about fumbles.

Some think Starks could be one of the real steals in this years draft and might give the running game a boost when he becomes available.

No one has much good to say about the veteran FA backs. The general consensus seems to be they are over the hill.

There are actually quite a few teams looking for RBs and there just are not many available that would be clear upgrades and worth even a 3rd or 4th pick. As a player, some personnel guys said Lynch is worth a 3rd, but since he has been suspended already and could be looking at a much longer suspension if he screws up again, most wouldn't give more than a 4th for him.

[pbmax]

I have not seen the Packers listed as one of the teams interested in Lynch elsewhere. Do you remember which paper you saw it in?

[Patler]

I have not seen the Packers listed as one of the teams interested in Lynch elsewhere. Do you remember which paper you saw it in?

I think it was the Milwaukee Journal, but not sure. I read a whole bunch of state newspaper sports sections, so it could have been one of the Madison papers.

[Sparkey]

I have not seen the Packers listed as one of the teams interested in Lynch elsewhere. Do you remember which paper you saw it in?

I think it was the Milwaukee Journal, but not sure. I read a whole bunch of state newspaper sports sections, so it could have been one of the Madison papers.

Be careful what you believe when you're looking at the Urinal.

[Patler]

I have not seen the Packers listed as one of the teams interested in Lynch elsewhere. Do you remember which paper you saw it in?

I think it was the Milwaukee Journal, but not sure. I read a whole bunch of state newspaper sports sections, so it could have been one of the Madison papers.

Come to think of it, I also read some articles from the Buffalo newspaper on line over the weekend, so I might have picked it up there.

[Joemailman]

I have not seen the Packers listed as one of the teams interested in Lynch elsewhere. Do you remember which paper you saw it in?

I think it was the Milwaukee Journal, but not sure. I read a whole bunch of state newspaper sports sections, so it could have been one of the Madison papers.

Come to think of it, I also read some articles from the Buffalo newspaper on line over the weekend, so I might have picked it up there.

The problem is that news travels so fast now due to that darn internet. The Buffalo newspapers may have been relaying "information" they got from JSO.

[Patler]

I have not seen the Packers listed as one of the teams interested in Lynch elsewhere. Do you remember which paper you saw it in?

I think it was the Milwaukee Journal, but not sure. I read a whole bunch of state newspaper sports sections, so it could have been one of the Madison papers.

Come to think of it, I also read some articles from the Buffalo newspaper on line over the weekend, so I might have picked it up there.

The problem is that news travels so fast now due to that darn internet. The Buffalo newspapers may have been relaying "information" they got from JSO.

..or vice versa. Or, maybe they both picked it up from Packerrats!

[red]

i'm thinking that our future at running back is starks (if he can stay healthy), and nance (if he can hold onto the ball)

i'd be a little shocked if the bills weren't trying to trade lynch to someone. he's a waste in buffalo, jackson and spiller are the future there.

[swede]

I have not seen the Packers listed as one of the teams interested in Lynch elsewhere. Do you remember which paper you saw it in?

I think it was the Milwaukee Journal, but not sure. I read a whole bunch of state newspaper sports sections, so it could have been one of the Madison papers.

Come to think of it, I also read some articles from the Buffalo newspaper on line over the weekend, so I might have picked it up there.

The problem is that news travels so fast now due to that darn internet. The Buffalo newspapers may have been relaying "information" they got from JSO.

I'm waiting for the day an article in the sports section of USA Today begins: "Joe Arrigo, a reputable online source, has been monitoring the situation and is now reporting that..."

[mraynrand]

I have not seen the Packers listed as one of the teams interested in Lynch elsewhere. Do you remember which paper you saw it in?

I think it was the Milwaukee Journal, but not sure. I read a whole bunch of state newspaper sports sections, so it could have been one of the Madison papers.

Come to think of it, I also read some articles from the Buffalo newspaper on line over the weekend, so I might have picked it up there.

The problem is that news travels so fast now due to that darn internet. The Buffalo newspapers may have been relaying "information" they got from JSO.

I'm waiting for the day an article in the sports section of USA Today begins: "Joe Arrigo, a reputable online source, has been monitoring the situation and is now reporting that..."

I'm waiting for the day they say "According to Patler at Packerrats..." (Or Cleft Crusty - that would be a hoot). Of course they would need to be able to find the website....

[mmmdk]

Wolf Heard of PewterReport.com expects RBs Kregg Lumpkin and LeGarrette Blount to be more involved in the offense after the team's Week 4 bye.

Packers kept Kregg Lumpkin around for some seasons and now it bites our ass! I thought Lumpkin looked good in preseason vs the Kansas City scrubs. But maybe this is no biggie as we snatched Nancy...eh that Nance from Atlanta.

[retailguy]

Re: Efforts to find a replacement for Grant

Read some dead tree versions of newspapers the last couple days, so I don't have links to provide, but some of the tidbits I found were:

TT has tried to get Lynch from Buffalo since before the draft this year, and has been in contact with them repeatedly since. Buffalo has not been willing to even discuss it and won't even accept offers. Inside sources confirmed that Lynch was the top guy on TT's draft board when Buffalo took him, and TT would have drafted him if he had been available.

Sources from several NFL teams have confirmed that Buffalo is completely unwilling to discuss trades for Lynch. Won't even consider it right now. Several teams have tried, and can make no headway at all.

The Packers expected Lumpkin to pass through waivers because of his injury history. They were surprised when four teams put in claims for him this year.

Dimitri Nance was at or near the top of the list as the best back available to be signed in an emergency for numerous teams. Many feel Nance could become a legitimate player. Just not real fast, and perhaps not the quickest learner, so might never be trusted in pass protection, but is real good on initial reads, balance, quickness and power in the running game. There is a concern about fumbles.

Some think Starks could be one of the real steals in this years draft and might give the running game a boost when he becomes available.

No one has much good to say about the veteran FA backs. The general consensus seems to be they are over the hill.

There are actually quite a few teams looking for RBs and there just are not many available that would be clear upgrades and worth even a 3rd or 4th pick. As a player, some personnel guys said Lynch is worth a 3rd, but since he has been suspended already and could be looking at a much longer suspension if he screws up again, most wouldn't give more than a 4th for him.

This stuff is really interesting. Thanks for sharing it.

[swede]

Re: Efforts to find a replacement for Grant

Read some dead tree versions of newspapers the last couple days, so I don't have links to provide, but some of the tidbits I found were:

TT has tried to get Lynch from Buffalo since before the draft this year, and has been in contact with them repeatedly since. Buffalo has not been willing to even discuss it and won't even accept offers. Inside sources confirmed that Lynch was the top guy on TT's draft board when Buffalo took him, and TT would have drafted him if he had been available.

Sources from several NFL teams have confirmed that Buffalo is completely unwilling to discuss trades for Lynch. Won't even consider it right now. Several teams have tried, and can make no headway at all.

The Packers expected Lumpkin to pass through waivers because of his injury history. They were surprised when four teams put in claims for him this year.

Dimitri Nance was at or near the top of the list as the best back available to be signed in an emergency for numerous teams. Many feel Nance could become a legitimate player. Just not real fast, and perhaps not the quickest learner, so might never be trusted in pass protection, but is real good on initial reads, balance, quickness and power in the running game. There is a concern about fumbles.

Some think Starks could be one of the real steals in this years draft and might give the running game a boost when he becomes available.

No one has much good to say about the veteran FA backs. The general consensus seems to be they are over the hill.

There are actually quite a few teams looking for RBs and there just are not many available that would be clear upgrades and worth even a 3rd or 4th pick. As a player, some personnel guys said Lynch is worth a 3rd, but since he has been suspended already and could be looking at a much longer suspension if he screws up again, most wouldn't give more than a 4th for him.

This stuff is really interesting. Thanks for sharing it.

It is interesting, but I refuse to believe it. It would be like the newspaper reporting that my father was really interested in that 2010 Lincoln Town Car, but he wouldn't give up his 2004 for less than the retail value in trade. In other words, he WASN'T REALLY INTERESTED.

[Patler]

Re: Efforts to find a replacement for Grant

Read some dead tree versions of newspapers the last couple days, so I don't have links to provide, but some of the tidbits I found were:

TT has tried to get Lynch from Buffalo since before the draft this year, and has been in contact with them repeatedly since. Buffalo has not been willing to even discuss it and won't even accept offers. Inside sources confirmed that Lynch was the top guy on TT's draft board when Buffalo took him, and TT would have drafted him if he had been available.

Sources from several NFL teams have confirmed that Buffalo is completely unwilling to discuss trades for Lynch. Won't even consider it right now. Several teams have tried, and can make no headway at all.

The Packers expected Lumpkin to pass through waivers because of his injury history. They were surprised when four teams put in claims for him this year.

Dimitri Nance was at or near the top of the list as the best back available to be signed in an emergency for numerous teams. Many feel Nance could become a legitimate player. Just not real fast, and perhaps not the quickest learner, so might never be trusted in pass protection, but is real good on initial reads, balance, quickness and power in the running game. There is a concern about fumbles.

Some think Starks could be one of the real steals in this years draft and might give the running game a boost when he becomes available.

No one has much good to say about the veteran FA backs. The general consensus seems to be they are over the hill.

There are actually quite a few teams looking for RBs and there just are not many available that would be clear upgrades and worth even a 3rd or 4th pick. As a player, some personnel guys said Lynch is worth a 3rd, but since he has been suspended already and could be looking at a much longer suspension if he screws up again, most wouldn't give more than a 4th for him.

This stuff is really interesting. Thanks for sharing it.

It is interesting, but I refuse to believe it. It would be like the newspaper reporting that my father was really interested in that 2010 Lincoln Town Car, but he wouldn't give up his 2004 for less than the retail value in trade. In other words, he WASN'T REALLY INTERESTED.

No, its more like the dealer told your father that it wasn't for sale when he came in to look at it.

[swede]

Re: Efforts to find a replacement for Grant

Read some dead tree versions of newspapers the last couple days, so I don't have links to provide, but some of the tidbits I found were:

TT has tried to get Lynch from Buffalo since before the draft this year, and has been in contact with them repeatedly since. Buffalo has not been willing to even discuss it and won't even accept offers. Inside sources confirmed that Lynch was the top guy on TT's draft board when Buffalo took him, and TT would have drafted him if he had been available.

Sources from several NFL teams have confirmed that Buffalo is completely unwilling to discuss trades for Lynch. Won't even consider it right now. Several teams have tried, and can make no headway at all.

The Packers expected Lumpkin to pass through waivers because of his injury history. They were surprised when four teams put in claims for him this year.

Dimitri Nance was at or near the top of the list as the best back available to be signed in an emergency for numerous teams. Many feel Nance could become a legitimate player. Just not real fast, and perhaps not the quickest learner, so might never be trusted in pass protection, but is real good on initial reads, balance, quickness and power in the running game. There is a concern about fumbles.

Some think Starks could be one of the real steals in this years draft and might give the running game a boost when he becomes available.

No one has much good to say about the veteran FA backs. The general consensus seems to be they are over the hill.

There are actually quite a few teams looking for RBs and there just are not many available that would be clear upgrades and worth even a 3rd or 4th pick. As a player, some personnel guys said Lynch is worth a 3rd, but since he has been suspended already and could be looking at a much longer suspension if he screws up again, most wouldn't give more than a 4th for him.

This stuff is really interesting. Thanks for sharing it.

It is interesting, but I refuse to believe it. It would be like the newspaper reporting that my father was really interested in that 2010 Lincoln Town Car, but he wouldn't give up his 2004 for less than the retail value in trade. In other words, he WASN'T REALLY INTERESTED.

No, its more like the dealer told your father that it wasn't for sale when he came in to look at it.

So if I had to spin out a tortured analogy the story is that the dealer (Buffalo) doesn't want to move this car (Lynch) at all, but in the salesmen's lounge my dad (TT) is reported to be pitching all kinds of angles in a desperate attempt to procure the car.

I will buy that Buffalo doesn't want to move Lynch...maybe.

I don't buy that TT would make more than one phone call looking to pick up Lynch. Sorry Buffalo, he's just not that into you.