Alex Green Scouting Report Compendium

[RashanGary]

I liked the Sherrod and Cobb picks. I love this pick. Ted said after the draft that his tape was special. I'm no scout, but I'm pretty sure there's some adage that goes, "he is what his tape says" or something to that effect. Anyway, calling a guys tape special is short for calling a guys game special. I've listened to every public word TT has said in 6 years and I'm pretty sure he's only said that one other time, Clay Matthews. The other time he got close was with Josh Sitton, when he said, "he blocks his guy every time." It doesn't take a genius to figure out what that means.

But anyway, I like to listen to Ted and I think I'm getting to the point, 6 years later, that I feel pretty confident in actually understanding his cryptic pattners. Ted Thompson thinks this guy is special. I'm stoked about this guy. I think this is a rich keep getting richer pick. AR gets an OT, WR and a RB that Thompson seems to think is a special player. Oh, and he's the best RB athlete in the draft according to Waldo.

Yeah, I'm feelin good.

[King Friday]

Kid has to learn to hold on to the ball, but IMO Green will become the best pure runner on the roster the minute he signs his contract. Very good pick...our offense has the chance to become virtually unstoppable at this point. Add Grant and Finley back to the group...plus our top 3 draft picks. Rodgers has to be licking his chops waiting for this lockout to get over with.

[Freak Out]

Who hired TT? Harlan before he left right? Thanks Harlan and thanks Ted. I am very excited about the three picks so far.

[bobblehead]

So...goodbye to Grant and BJack from what I can gather. Starks and Green will be our new two headed monster by the sounds of it, with a cheap option at the third RB slot.

[Tarlam!]

Don't agree Bobble. Grant will play at least this season, there's absolutely no reason IMHO to cut him and I doubt TT would get value in a trade. Unless he doesn't perform in camp at all, of course. He still doesn't have a lot of wear on those legs, does he? He's been more than decent when he plays, just less so on short yardage.

As for B-Jack, it's a question of cash and how many RB's look like making the team. I don't much like Nance's chances....

[vince]

As with most TT picks, the deeper you look, the more you like. Thanks for that link Lurk, and THANKSTED.

[Bretsky]

I think it's a bye bye Grant after one more yr and bye bye J squared now

[packrulz]

Don't agree Bobble. Grant will play at least this season, there's absolutely no reason IMHO to cut him and I doubt TT would get value in a trade. Unless he doesn't perform in camp at all, of course. He still doesn't have a lot of wear on those legs, does he? He's been more than decent when he plays, just less so on short yardage.

As for B-Jack, it's a question of cash and how many RB's look like making the team. I don't much like Nance's chances....

I think Grant's contract is a reason to cut him. Grants contract is excessive if you ask me:
2011: $3.5 million, 2012: Free Agent. In addition to his $3.5 million base salary, Grant is slated to receive a $1.75 million roster bonus on the 15th day of the new league year, a $250,000 workout bonus, and another $250,000 roster bonus in the 2011 offseason.

[Tarlam!]

I repect your opinions guys, but I don't call that excessive. I think Grant is highly underrated by fans and around the league. OK, he doesn't have the best hands and, B-Jack is a better blocker. And he sure aint glamorous. All he does is get the job done, one cut and hits the hole - hard. He's good for a few rips a game and when he's on the field, he's a legit possibility so defenses have to honour the run (until M3 gets his deer in the headlights play-calling going).

I think Patler did a comparison of Grant versus All Day 2009/10 season and the stats were remarkably close. Whether or not he's around beyond this season, same as what I wrote obout B-Jack: Money needs and # of RBs.

[3irty1]

Green isn't going to replace Grant IMO. In fact the only think they seem to have in common is that they both are big.

Grant is a proven workhorse. Green had like 150 carries last year. Grant has a long second gear for hitting the home run. Green is very fast for his size but a clear notch below Grant in terms of long speed. Green has some 3rd down ability including blocking and receiving as we know Grant is nearly worthless on 3rd down. Green also seems to be a king at running the draw, which makes sense since Hawaii ran everything out of shotgun.

I don't think Ryan Grant is going anywhere. Instead expect him to pick up right where he left off and have a nice season on the ground.

[digitaldean]

Unless Grant shows ill effects from his injury, I think they'll keep him 1 more year.

I think JJ is gone and possibly only 2 FBs kept on roster this year.

Now we need to address the D

[3irty1]

I guess ESPN messed up on his fumble numbers. Looking into it further he fumbled 9 times in 2 years and lost 2 each year. Last year both were in the same game. Fontenot is already talking about fixing it.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/121008214.html

[Scott Campbell]

His open field cuts were surgical.

[Fritz]

I think TT is getting ready for Grant's departure after this year. I think maybe he'll try to re-sign Bjack. I now think Bjack's future in GB isn't necessarily over. But Quinn Johnson's or Hall's or Kuhn's might be!

[RashanGary]

His open field cuts were surgical.

I love his size, strength, burst and speed, but my favorite part of watching his film was that patented open field stutter move he has. I've seen other people do it, but I don't quite remember seeing anyone doing it as effectively as this guy. I saw a couple ankle breakers on film and this guy is over 220 lbs.