Robinson signed to two year deal

[Rastak]

Purely from a football standpoint this is a big move for the team. Replacing Gado and Noah "Snail" Herron with KR makes our kick return game 1000 times better.

This certainly throws the whole "Packer People" bullshit out the window.

What they meant by Packer People:

I didn't think of that....so Packer People are guys facing one year suspensions, one year in jail for probabtion violation and a felony?


Jesus H.

[Badgepack]

I think the roster is only at 51

[BallHawk]

This certainly throws the whole "Packer People" bullshit out the window.

Not neccesairly. Last year he was the receipeint of the Ed Block Courage Award, upon vote from his teammates. Here's a snapshot of what the award is for,

"Each March in Baltimore, the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation honors one player from each team in the NFL who, in the eyes of their teammates, exemplifies a commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage."

I think what he did was wrong, but you have to look at the guy as a human being. He fucked up, no question, and he could of killed somebody doing what he did, but I can assure you he is a better person than that. He has a very serious problem, and hopefully he'll get that fixed.

From a football standpoint, I can't see how you can argue this move. He's a pro-bowl kick returner and is a huge improvement at WR, considering our #4 was Ruvell Martin, even though I love that kid. He'll either start as the #4 or #3 next week, I don't see him being the #2, until week 5 or 6, depending on how Jennings/Ferguson plays, and obviously K-Rob.

I think it is a great move, and I hope he contributes to the team.

[Noodle]

Ok, I'm going to say it -- what the heck ever happened to GB wanting only "Packer People"? It was stupid at the time and now looks even stupider.

Unless they had in mind Max and the Golden Boy.

In any event, I'm in favor of this move. As others have noted, this gives us a nice counterpart to Driver and, with some luck, a decent KR guy.

Besides, how much trouble can you get into in GB, assuming he stays out of Barnett's club.

[mission]

Purely from a football standpoint this is a big move for the team. Replacing Gado and Noah "Snail" Herron with KR makes our kick return game 1000 times better.

This certainly throws the whole "Packer People" bullshit out the window.

What they meant by Packer People:

I didn't think of that....so Packer People are guys facing one year suspensions, one year in jail for probabtion violation and a felony?


Jesus H.

if we only signed "packer people" we'd have a team of white i-cant-make-any-plays players named brady.

[motife]

[Brohm]

wtf is that?

[Rastak]

This certainly throws the whole "Packer People" bullshit out the window.

Not neccesairly. Last year he was the receipeint of the Ed Block Courage Award, upon vote from his teammates. Here's a snapshot of what the award is for,

"Each March in Baltimore, the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation honors one player from each team in the NFL who, in the eyes of their teammates, exemplifies a commitment to the principles of sportsmanship and courage."

I think what he did was wrong, but you have to look at the guy as a human being. He fucked up, no question, and he could of killed somebody doing what he did, but I can assure you he is a better person than that. He has a very serious problem, and hopefully he'll get that fixed.

From a football standpoint, I can't see how you can argue this move. He's a pro-bowl kick returner and is a huge improvement at WR, considering our #4 was Ruvell Martin, even though I love that kid. He'll either start as the #4 or #3 next week, I don't see him being the #2, until week 5 or 6, depending on how Jennings/Ferguson plays, and obviously K-Rob.

I think it is a great move, and I hope he contributes to the team.

Ballhawk, the guy lied to everybody, let everybody down. He could have killed people and he's a fucking turd of the highest order until he gets his shit straight. Nice guy but what he did can't be defended.

[MJZiggy]

I wonder if TT will circulate a picture of him to every bar and liquor store in the area and ask them not to serve him.

[Rastak]

wtf is that?

I can answer that...some really weird shit,,,,,

[falco]

Ballhawk, the guy lied to everybody, let everybody down. He could have killed people and he's a fucking turd of the highest order until he gets his shit straight. Nice guy but what he did can't be defended.

Looks like somebody is jealous of our awesome new receiver!!!

just kidding you Rastak.

[motife]

wtf is that?

More shots of Packer People.

Robert Blake as "the mystery man" in Lost Highway.

[Rastak]

Purely from a football standpoint this is a big move for the team. Replacing Gado and Noah "Snail" Herron with KR makes our kick return game 1000 times better.

This certainly throws the whole "Packer People" bullshit out the window.

What they meant by Packer People:

I didn't think of that....so Packer People are guys facing one year suspensions, one year in jail for probabtion violation and a felony?


Jesus H.

if we only signed "packer people" we'd have a team of white i-cant-make-any-plays players named brady.

Are you telling me only black players commit crimes and white players are all fine and dandy citizens?

[falco]

Packers add troubled WR Robinson
Pro Bowl player facing possible one-year suspension
By TOM SILVERSTEIN
tsilverstein@journalsentinel.com
Posted: Sept. 11, 2006

Just a day after suffering their first shutout loss since 1991, the Green Bay Packers made a bold but risky move to improve their offense, agreeing to terms with troubled wide receiver Koren Robinson.

The deal comes eight days after Robinson, a Pro Bowl kick returner last year, made a visit to Packers headquarters to meet with general manager Ted Thompson and head coach Mike McCarthy. Thompson and personnel analyst John Schneider were both in Seattle when the Seahawks drafted Robinson and have a strong, personal relationship with him.

"I think it's a great fit for Koren and I think he's a great fit for the Packers," agent Alvin Keels said Monday. "I think they have an offense he's comfortable playing in. He's familiar with a couple front office people and Green Bay is a warm town. I think they'll give him an opportunity."

The move is risky because Robinson, 26, has had numerous alcohol-related problems and was suspended for four games in 2004 for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. After spending time in a treatment facility following his release from Seattle, Robinson signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

He averaged an NFC-high 26 yards per kickoff return in 14 games last year with the Vikings, scoring once on a touchdown. In addition, the former No. 9 pick overall of the Seahawks in 2001 started five games at wide receiver, averaging 15.8 yards per catch on 22 receptions.

He also rushed the ball four times for 27 yards and a touchdown.

"Koren is in a position to help this team," Keels said. "I don't think this is a courtesy signing. I think it was something Ted and the organization did to help the ballclub."

Thompson, who was scheduled to address the move this evening, is putting his neck on the line with the deal because of Robinson's history. He was released from the Vikings Aug. 26, 11 days after he was caught driving 100 mph in a 55 mph zone on his way back to the Vikings' 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.

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.

Keels wouldn't comment on the possibility of suspension other than to say it was a matter that the NFL and the players association were handling. He also wouldn't say whether Robinson has sought further treatment for alcohol abuse.

The 6-foot-1, 205-pound Robinson has caught 235 passes for 2514 yards (15.0 average) for 13 touchdowns in five seasons in the NFL. His best year was 2002 when he caught 78 passes for 1,240 yards and five touchdowns.

The deal Robinson was signed to was believed to be two years in length and worth only the minimum base salary this season. The Packers won't be obligated to pay him the whole salary if they decide to release him anytime this season.

[BallHawk]

Rastak, no question what he did was irresponsible and completely disgraceful, but as a locker room guy I have no problem with. If there is any shit going on with K-Rob again, than TT should cut him. If he can get over his alcohol problem, than he could return to #1 form again, but once again, that is a BIG if.