10 Reasons Ryan Grant Has Played His Last Game with Packers

[Freak Out]

That has to put him top.....12 in salary maybe?

[Cheesehead Craig]

If Grant is healthy he's back as the number one guy....unless of course Starks just flat out beats him out in camp. I would have to think BJ is the odd man out next season. But....as Bobble pointed out $$ could come into play...how much is he set to make next season?

BJ is a FA. It all comes down to if he'll be an UFA or RFA depending on the CBA. If RFA, he'll be pretty cheap.

[Freak Out]

Sorry for the confusion Nutcracker....I was speaking to Grants salary not Bjacks.

[RashanGary]

How much? We can exchange emails :P

I really think Grant is done unless he is extremely cheap next year and very healthy...just my opinion.

Him being cut after a major training camp injury would have to void it for me, but other than that, I'd bet anything from $50-$300.

[Smidgeon]

Him being cut after a major training camp injury would have to void it for me, but other than that, I'd bet anything from $50-$300.

Can you cut an injured player or would there have to be an injury settlement first? (I know, not related to the topic at hand.)

[Guiness]

Agree with some of the earlier posters that said this was a garbage article. Some of the bleacher report stuff is not bad, but this article, like some others, is pretty pictures generally only slightly related to the topic at hand.

Grant's been a solid starter for us, and doesn't break the bank. Before last season's injury, he was available 37 of 39 or 40 games (looking back to the halfway mark of the 2007 season). He'll be around next season.

[steve823]

I really think B-Jack is under-appreciated by Packer fans. We have one of, if not the top QB in the league, but he sustained 2 concussions this season. With our pass happy offense we definitely want to bring back Jackson. His blitz pickup skills and blocking are GREAT, and he's above average in space if thrown to for a screen or dump off. In my opinion he's an ideal 3rd down back, nothing more as proved by his starting duties this year, but still a very good 3rd down back.

If Starks can get better at picking up blitzes and blocking then Jackson might be expendable in the future, but for now Bjack is the best option to keep A-Rod safe.

[bobblehead]

Him being cut after a major training camp injury would have to void it for me, but other than that, I'd bet anything from $50-$300.

I was more joking around JH, I have no interest in taking a friends money (even an efriend). I bet $500-$1000 on NFL games, but I never make bets with people I know for more than one signed dollar bill. I had to hand one over to a Patriots fan the year they went 16-0. That one hurt. If you are interested in such a bet we can make that wager (signed with our screen names.) Just send me a PM and we will have a friendly wager.

Terms would be:

Any NEW significant injury to any body part other than the same ankle would void all bets. Nagging injuries and any injury to the ankle would stand.

My opinion is that he will likely be "off" and have a sore hamstring relating to favoring the ankle. Maybe a sore knee. I'm not talking blown ACL, that would void the bet. TT will likely waive him similar to Al Harris. We could also stipulate that PuP voids the bet as too many factors would affect the outcome of him making the roster after 6 weeks, plus 3 weeks exemptions. PM me if we have a $1 bet (signed of course).

[bobblehead]

I really think B-Jack is under-appreciated by Packer fans. We have one of, if not the top QB in the league, but he sustained 2 concussions this season. With our pass happy offense we definitely want to bring back Jackson. His blitz pickup skills and blocking are GREAT, and he's above average in space if thrown to for a screen or dump off. In my opinion he's an ideal 3rd down back, nothing more as proved by his starting duties this year, but still a very good 3rd down back.

If Starks can get better at picking up blitzes and blocking then Jackson might be expendable in the future, but for now Bjack is the best option to keep A-Rod safe.

This is exactly how I feel steve. If BJack hadn't made comments about thinking he is starting material I would say 100% he is back.....BUT, I fear he overrates himself and his role in the NFL.

[Smidgeon]

I really think B-Jack is under-appreciated by Packer fans. We have one of, if not the top QB in the league, but he sustained 2 concussions this season. With our pass happy offense we definitely want to bring back Jackson. His blitz pickup skills and blocking are GREAT, and he's above average in space if thrown to for a screen or dump off. In my opinion he's an ideal 3rd down back, nothing more as proved by his starting duties this year, but still a very good 3rd down back.

If Starks can get better at picking up blitzes and blocking then Jackson might be expendable in the future, but for now Bjack is the best option to keep A-Rod safe.

Remember how horrible he was at blitz pickup his first year? I think Bennett can teach Starks to be good.

[steve823]

This is exactly how I feel steve. If BJack hadn't made comments about thinking he is starting material I would say 100% he is back.....BUT, I fear he overrates himself and his role in the NFL.

Good point. If B-Jack had another year left it would be great because by then I think Starks would be better, but it kind of puts us in an awkward position. If they can work out a short contract it would be great, but I can see Jackson going to another teaming thinking he is starting material.

[steve823]

Remember how horrible he was at blitz pickup his first year? I think Bennett can teach Starks to be good.

I hope you're right. Some people just can't do it, ask Adrian Peterson...though his running ability obviously makes up for his other weaknesses without question. If Starks can become good at pass blocking and picking up blitzes I think he can become an every down player for us.

[get louder at lambeau]

I really think B-Jack is under-appreciated by Packer fans. We have one of, if not the top QB in the league, but he sustained 2 concussions this season. With our pass happy offense we definitely want to bring back Jackson. His blitz pickup skills and blocking are GREAT, and he's above average in space if thrown to for a screen or dump off. In my opinion he's an ideal 3rd down back, nothing more as proved by his starting duties this year, but still a very good 3rd down back.

If Starks can get better at picking up blitzes and blocking then Jackson might be expendable in the future, but for now Bjack is the best option to keep A-Rod safe.

I'm with you, Steve. Well said.

[KYPack]

Remember how horrible he was at blitz pickup his first year? I think Bennett can teach Starks to be good.

Starks is awful at blitz pick-up, but he's a rook. BJack is great at blitz pick-up and really uses that ability to run the shit out of a slip screen. He's as good as it gets on that middle slip screen MM loves to run.

If Edgar can school Starks in a simialr fashion, that kid will be illegal.

[3irty1]

The only legit reason Grant could be gone is his cap number. He probably is a little pricey for his services. I don't think he's worth nearly as much to other NFL teams as he is to us, and he's every bit the talent that his numbers have shown over the last few seasons. I'm also confident he'll fully recover from the surgery. By all accounts he is already fully at full speed.