Will the Packers re-sign Ryan Grant?

[pbmax]

I was listening to Jason Wilde on Mark Chumura's talk show this morning. He seems pretty certain that Packers are making a mistake in not resigning Grant, and that the Lions will make good use of him. Thinking is that Grant is relatively reliable. Both the PAckers and Lions have had trouble keeping running backs on the field.

Grant issue aside, maybe a team needs to keep 4 running backs on the roster, since they get hurt so much.

I simply don't see how another team could possibly value Ryan Grant higher than the Packers. Starks is just as effective but hasn't shown the ability to carry the load at any level. Grant fits exactly what we like to do: run it 20 times a game for 90 yards without fumbling ever.

T2 has to serve penance somehow for all the draft pick trading up.

I just think its a case where he doesn't want to commit to paying any more money to the position than he already has. Writing this makes me think Driver is in worse position than I previously thought. Thompson may be drawing a line at WR and RB to save space for a resigning. Of course, to be an advantage, someone has to actually be resigned in season.

[pittstang5]

Looks like Grant may not have met with the Lions

http://host.madison.com/sports/footb...a4bcf887a.html

[Joemailman]

This is starting to look a little like the James Jones situation of last year.

[Harlan Huckleby]

yes. But given the positions they play, I'd say James Jones had more tread on the tire. Teams like guys under 26 for RB depth, they are cheaper, often more explosive, less beat up.

[woodbuck27]

Looks like Grant may not have met with the Lions

http://host.madison.com/sports/footb...a4bcf887a.html

Alot of people for some reason don't want to go to Detroit.

Seriously he wants a legit shot at being the starter and compensation commisurate with his personal evaluation of his value. That adds up to 'no fit in the Motor City'.

Ryan Grant just needs to bide his time and stay fit. He'll get a call as RB's fall.

[Lurker64]

More highly graded by whom?

Ted doesn't give a crap about your draft board Woody. He has his own.

Personally, the only RB on the board I had a higher grade on that Coleman at the point we took Coleman was Chris Polk, who apparently had a medical DND grade for 32 teams.

[BobDobbs]

I simply don't see how another team could possibly value Ryan Grant higher than the Packers. Starks is just as effective but hasn't shown the ability to carry the load at any level. Grant fits exactly what we like to do: run it 20 times a game for 90 yards without fumbling ever.

Except that last game he played. That one hurt.

They must be feeling good about Alex Green's rehab, otherwise Grant would probably sign for the veteran's minimum. I think he's ok at this point, but if Green is alright there's no reason to keep him. Starks is a runner, Saine looks like he could have the same skill set as Grant, and Green has got speed and hands. I'd be disappointed if we bring him back. He's been a tough runner who is tailing down. His top end speed is less than what it was and that was about the only thing that really set him apart from JAGs. I wish him well and I'm not afraid of the Packers seeing him in another uniform.

[Lurker64]

Saine looks like he could have the same skill set as Grant

Actually, Saine and Grant are guys with similar physical ability, and diametrically opposed skillsets. Saine has terrible vision and won't run between the tackles, but he can block and catch. Grant has great vision and can break one running in between the tackles, but can neither block nor catch. I think we need to resign Grant and splice him together with Saine to get 23 year old RB with good speed, toughness, hands, and vision who is a willing blocker. That would work right?

[BobDobbs]

Actually, Saine and Grant are guys with similar physical ability, and diametrically opposed skillsets. Saine has terrible vision and won't run between the tackles, but he can block and catch. Grant has great vision and can break one running in between the tackles, but can neither block nor catch. I think we need to resign Grant and splice him together with Saine to get 23 year old RB with good speed, toughness, hands, and vision who is a willing blocker. That would work right?

Yeah Rydan Graine would be a great back. I guess I haven't watched Saine run enough I didn't realize his vision was that bad. I did notice his size and speed. You hit it on the head though its more their physical attributes that are similar. I've liked him as a back so far, he just hasn't looked like he knows what's going on yet. I assume that will come, but some people just can't see the hole.

[Smidgeon]

Except that last game he played. That one hurt.

They must be feeling good about Alex Green's rehab, otherwise Grant would probably sign for the veteran's minimum. I think he's ok at this point, but if Green is alright there's no reason to keep him. Starks is a runner, Saine looks like he could have the same skill set as Grant, and Green has got speed and hands. I'd be disappointed if we bring him back. He's been a tough runner who is tailing down. His top end speed is less than what it was and that was about the only thing that really set him apart from JAGs. I wish him well and I'm not afraid of the Packers seeing him in another uniform.

Part of the report as to why Grant didn't go visit the Lions is that he's still looking for an opportunity to start. If that's the case, why would he sign for the veteran minimum to back up Starks again?

[pbmax]

Part of the report as to why Grant didn't go visit the Lions is that he's still looking for an opportunity to start. If that's the case, why would he sign for the veteran minimum to back up Starks again?

Good point. Even at less money, Grant might stand a chance to start on 1st and 2nd down on the Packers.

[hoosier]

Grant's agent is using (trying to use) the media as a tool for druming up interest in his client. TT doesn't bite. The difference between James Jones last year and Grant this year is that there was real interest in Jones, the only question was how much he was worth. Didn't Jones re-sign with GB at the end of July? In light of the Detroit rumor, I would bet that Grant doesn't sign with a team until someone needs a replacement RB in August.

[Pugger]

Part of the report as to why Grant didn't go visit the Lions is that he's still looking for an opportunity to start. If that's the case, why would he sign for the veteran minimum to back up Starks again?

He still might if no other team is gonna offer him the opportunity to start.

[woodbuck27]

Actually, Saine and Grant are guys with similar physical ability, and diametrically opposed skillsets. Saine has terrible vision and won't run between the tackles, but he can block and catch. Grant has great vision and can break one running in between the tackles, but can neither block nor catch. I think we need to resign Grant and splice him together with Saine to get 23 year old RB with good speed, toughness, hands, and vision who is a willing blocker. That would work right?

Damn! Isn't Technology wonderful !!

THE GREEN BAY PACKERS !

[woodbuck27]

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/rb

Looking at the above and knowing that Ryan Grant loves/loved being a Packer. Considering his contribution since coming to us; plucked from the NY GIANTS roster by Ted Thompson.

Imagine if you were Ted Thompson:

a) Would you bring him back? Why?

b) If NOT why not?

GREEN BAY PACKERS !