Packers next receiver? KOREN ROBINSON???

[falco]

http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=2

Green Bay - Even though he is facing a possible one-year suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse program, the Green Bay Packers brought in wide receiver Koren Robinson for a visit late Sunday.

According to an NFL source, the Packers registered his visit with the NFL, which they are required to do so that all the other teams in the league are aware of it. The degree of interest the Packers have in Robinson is unknown, but because the former Seattle and Minnesota receiver has not been suspended yet he is free to talk to teams.

General manager Ted Thompson and personnel analyst John Schneider were both in Seattle when Robinson was scouted and eventually selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2001 draft. After Robinson was cut from the Seahawks and then the Vikings last year, the Packers made a push to get him signed.

He ended up re-signing with the Vikings and made the Pro Bowl last year as a kick returner.

The Packers have a need at both wide receiver and kick returner and might be interested in signing him now or in the future. However, they will have to consider his battles with alcohol, which landed him in the substance abuse program.

Robinson has had numerous alcohol-related problems and was suspended for four games in 2004 for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Seattle released him after the '04 season and after spending time in an alcohol treatment facility in North Carolina, the Vikings signed him.

He had a solid year for the Vikings and received a three-year, $12.7 million contract from the team in the off-season. However, on Aug. 15, he was caught driving 100 mph in a 55 mph zone on his way back to the team's training camp in Mankato, Minn.

Robinson refused to stop and was eventually arrested. His blood-alcohol content was measured by the police at 0.11 percent. The Vikings cut him Aug. 26.

Because his arrest might be a third violation of the league's policy, Robinson faces a one-year suspension. However, he will be able to appeal if the league chooses to do so and for the time being he is eligible to play.

[MJZiggy]

That's what we need. Let's bring an alcoholic player to the state with the most bars per capita in the country.

[Rastak]

Re: Packers next receiver? KOREN ROBINSON???

http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=2

Green Bay - Even though he is facing a possible one-year suspension for violating the NFL's substance abuse program, the Green Bay Packers brought in wide receiver Koren Robinson for a visit late Sunday.

According to an NFL source, the Packers registered his visit with the NFL, which they are required to do so that all the other teams in the league are aware of it. The degree of interest the Packers have in Robinson is unknown, but because the former Seattle and Minnesota receiver has not been suspended yet he is free to talk to teams.

General manager Ted Thompson and personnel analyst John Schneider were both in Seattle when Robinson was scouted and eventually selected with the No. 9 pick in the 2001 draft. After Robinson was cut from the Seahawks and then the Vikings last year, the Packers made a push to get him signed.

He ended up re-signing with the Vikings and made the Pro Bowl last year as a kick returner.

The Packers have a need at both wide receiver and kick returner and might be interested in signing him now or in the future. However, they will have to consider his battles with alcohol, which landed him in the substance abuse program.

Robinson has had numerous alcohol-related problems and was suspended for four games in 2004 for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Seattle released him after the '04 season and after spending time in an alcohol treatment facility in North Carolina, the Vikings signed him.

He had a solid year for the Vikings and received a three-year, $12.7 million contract from the team in the off-season. However, on Aug. 15, he was caught driving 100 mph in a 55 mph zone on his way back to the team's training camp in Mankato, Minn.

Robinson refused to stop and was eventually arrested. His blood-alcohol content was measured by the police at 0.11 percent. The Vikings cut him Aug. 26.

Because his arrest might be a third violation of the league's policy, Robinson faces a one-year suspension. However, he will be able to appeal if the league chooses to do so and for the time being he is eligible to play.

BWAHAHAHAHAHA


You gotta be kidding.....I rarely laugh at stuff on this forum but this dude is beyond reclamation. He had every reason to walk the straight line and failed.

[red]

oh great

our big pickup is going to be a guy that isn't allowed to play this year and will probably be in prison for a nice chunk of the future

what the hell is TT thinking? instead of bringing in someone that might possibly help us he's wasting his time talking to this piece of trash who isn't even an option

i just don't get it

[falco]

I'm actually okay with the move, if he's not going to be suspended for the year. Otherwise it really doesn't make any sense.

KR made some nice plays for MN last year; he would at least be a #3 for us, a lot better than Fergy.

[GBRulz]

I guess if I had to wear a purple uniform and play in the metrodump, it might drive me to alcoholism, too

[Rastak]

I guess if I had to wear a purple uniform and play in the metrodump, it might drive me to alcoholism, too

Extremely lame Michele.....this dude had extreme problems before and after.....

[BananaMan]

I guess if I had to wear a purple uniform and play in the metrodump, it might drive me to alcoholism, too

Actually, I have no problem with picking up Koren Robinson. We need a KR VERY BADLY, and he'd be a great 4th or 5th WR.

Of course, he wouldn't be much use if he's suspended.

[RashanGary]

metrodump...LOL..

[Rastak]

I guess if I had to wear a purple uniform and play in the metrodump, it might drive me to alcoholism, too

Actually, I have no problem with picking up Koren Robinson. We need a KR VERY BADLY, and he'd be a great 4th or 5th WR.

Of course, he wouldn't be much use if he's suspended.

Bannaman, you are in Michigan, you would be safe....this arsehole did 120 MPH while drunk. Some non football fan family would probably die as the result in the GB area.


Look, it wouldn't surprise me if somebody signs him but he got his chance
and man did he "f" it up.

This is a dangerous dude.

[Joemailman]

That's what we need. Let's bring an alcoholic player to the state with the most bars per capita in the country.

I was thinking the same thing. I wonder if they would have to stop running beer commercials during timeouts at Lambeau.

[BallHawk]

Lay off the guy a bit, I know somebody that used to an alcoholic and it was hell within their body for them. They know they shouldn't drink, but they can't stop. I can only imagine what is for him. I hope that he recovers from his problem, and this time, put it away for good, if that is even possible.

In regards to what TT is doing, maybe it's a deal in principle. Knowing that Koren will probably be suspended for the rest of the season, maybe TT comes to him like this: I'll gurantee you a contract in Green Bay next season, if you get through your rehab and get your problem sorted out.

[retailguy]

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHAHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!! !!!



NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.


I'm gonna stick my head in the oven.... Take care....

[GBRulz]

Awww Rastak, it was a freaken joke. yes, I know he started runing his career with alcoholism with Seattle. Maybe he didn't like the rain there?

I HATE the Vikings. So, I'm sorry that you come to a PACKER forum and read something against your team that you don't like.

[jconnor99]

Other Packer forums are saying that Robinson may not be suspended untill next year. If that is true, it would bring much needed help to the return game and the 3rd reciever spot.