Packers next receiver? KOREN ROBINSON???

[Terry]

What gbpackfan said! Absolutely!

[oregonpackfan]

First and foremost, I hope KR can get his life in order by successfully staying sober on a long-term basis.

Everyone deserves a second chance. The unfortunate thing about KR, is that he alreeady has had several "Second chances" and blown them all. Perhaps the best thing for him is to focus on getting and staying sober. Another chance at playing football might have to be delayed until 2007.

Yes, the Packers could use another WR. It is my belief that it would be a mistake to take KR for right now.

OPF

[ahaha]

I agree on both points, Red. And I do think he'll get some jail time. Jamal Lewis proved that NFL players are not immune.

Don't forget Rae Carruth...he's still there.

[falco]

PACK CHASING K-ROB

Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that the Green Bay Packers have visited with free-agent receiver Koren Robinson, who was cut by the Vikings last month after being arrested on multiple charges, including felony fleeing from police.

It has been widely presumed that Robinson will be suspended by the NFL for a year in the wake of the August incident, which resulted in a finding that Robinson's blood alcohol content was in excess of the legal limit for driving a motor vehicle. Robinson is in Stage Three of the NFL's substance abuse program, and another violation will result in a minimum banishment of one year.

As we see it, the more pressing concern isn't whether Robinson will be suspended, but whether he will be incarcerated. He was on probation resulting from a 2005 DUI guilty plea, and he could be facing up to 364 days in jail in Washington.

But the Packers are desperate for help, and they currently are carrying only four receivers on the roster. Robinson also could return kicks for the Packers; he was named to the 2005 Pro Bowl based on his performance in that capacity with the Vikings.

In Green Bay, Robinson would be reunited with three men who were instrumental in his selection by the Seahawks as a top-ten pick in the 2001 draft -- Ted Thompson, John Dorsey, and John Schneider. The Packers made a run at Robinson in 2005 when the Vikings released him prior to the first game of the regular season (in order to avoid owing his full salary for the season), but he decided to return to Minnesota because the Vikings had given him an opportunity when everyone else had turned their backs on him.

The biggest question in our view is whether quarterback Brett Favre would welcome Robinson with open arms. Though Favre would surely be interested in seeing the team get better, Robinson's squandering of his ability seems to be the kind of thing that Favre wouldn't approve of.

Our guess? The Pack will likely make a run at Robinson after the first game of the season, in order to avoid owing him his full salary for the entire season, due to his status as a vested veteran.

[the_idle_threat]

I agree on both points, Red. And I do think he'll get some jail time. Jamal Lewis proved that NFL players are not immune.

Don't forget Rae Carruth...he's still there.

True dat.

[Kiwon]

TT did not put him through a work out. I would be very interested to know what exactly they did talked about.

[FritzDontBlitz]

interesting that tt brought in koren instead of charles rogers. if you notice, tt stays away from players with a history of injuries. alcoholism is a totally different animal, let's hope koren can get the help he needs whether he resumes his nfl career or not....

[Rastak]

First of all, Koren Robinson is NOT going to jail! 99% of NFL players NEVER go to jail. I can't believe that you guys haven't learned that yet.

Your theory is already blown to hell....he already WENT to jail. Most of his sentence was suspended and he was put on probation. He violated that probation which results in his having to serve that time, or about a year in the can. Will he find a way to weasel out of it? Maybe, big dollar lawyers can do wonders although they didn't keep him out of jail last time.

Sometimes the home town justice can get these players off, but he'll be facing a judge in Washington on this one.

[mraynrand]

TT did not put him through a work out. I would be very interested to know what exactly they did talked about.

Maybe TT just wanted to score some jack before they locked KR up.

[mraynrand]

The biggest question in our view is whether quarterback Brett Favre would welcome Robinson with open arms. Though Favre would surely be interested in seeing the team get better, Robinson's squandering of his ability seems to be the kind of thing that Favre wouldn't approve of.

So when did Favre become the moral compass of the Green Bay Packers? Maybe Favre is more concerned with How KR (who can't catch a pass sober), is going to catch the ball when he's stoned, drunk and wearing cuffs.

[gbpackfan]

First of all, Koren Robinson is NOT going to jail! 99% of NFL players NEVER go to jail. I can't believe that you guys haven't learned that yet.

Your theory is already blown to hell....he already WENT to jail. Most of his sentence was suspended and he was put on probation. He violated that probation which results in his having to serve that time, or about a year in the can. Will he find a way to weasel out of it? Maybe, big dollar lawyers can do wonders although they didn't keep him out of jail last time.

Sometimes the home town justice can get these players off, but he'll be facing a judge in Washington on this one.

Wow, it was blown to hell! How exciting. Settle down man.

You left off the part where I said if he does go, it will be a couple months in the offseason. Alcoholism is a disease, he just needs help (wink wink). And I am sure he find a liberal judge who will sentence him to a nice treatment program.

[Rastak]

First of all, Koren Robinson is NOT going to jail! 99% of NFL players NEVER go to jail. I can't believe that you guys haven't learned that yet.

Your theory is already blown to hell....he already WENT to jail. Most of his sentence was suspended and he was put on probation. He violated that probation which results in his having to serve that time, or about a year in the can. Will he find a way to weasel out of it? Maybe, big dollar lawyers can do wonders although they didn't keep him out of jail last time.

Sometimes the home town justice can get these players off, but he'll be facing a judge in Washington on this one.

Wow, it was blown to hell! How exciting. Settle down man.

You left off the part where I said if he does go, it will be a couple months in the offseason. Alcoholism is a disease, he just needs help (wink wink). And I am sure he find a liberal judge who will sentence him to a nice treatment program.

First you say he won't go to jail then admit he might.....sheesh...anyway, I think he will be doing some time and he's gonna get the one year suspension. I'm really surprised TT is even to talking to the guy at this point. Plus, Koren himself would be a dumb ass to throw himself back into the NFL lifestyle with the kind of problems he's got. I would think he'd try and fix his problems first then try and get a job with GB.

[Scott Campbell]

Last week we scoured AA meetings for players. This week it's crack houses. No stone unturned.

WTF?

[run pMc]

I Would rather GB signed Charles Rogers or Peter Warrick for KR/PR/WR. KoRo is talented, but he's had his 2nd chance and blown it. I'm not a big fan of signing players who are one screw-up away from a 1-year suspension.
Besides, I'm not sure he's "Packer people".

[Scott Campbell]

I don't think we'll get him anyway. I hear the Bengals have offered him a huge bonus if he relapses.