SHOULD THE PACK RESIGN GREEN??

[Charles Woodson]

I'm not sold on Morency as the top guy, but I like him as a backup. I'd rather sign Green, and then with Green and Morency in the fold, running back becomes a lower priority to be addressed perhaps late on the first day of the draft. Noah Herron definitely needs to be replaced.

If Green needs to be overpaid a little in order to stay, I'm okay with that. He's been very good to the Packers and circumstances have prevented him from making the kind of money that guys with his kind of career production have generally made.

personally, I would NOT overpay a 30 year old, lately injury prone RB. I wouldn't offer him anything more than a 1 year contract in fact.

But what would you consider over-paid. I mean if you really look at it since theres so much cap room i think we could spare a few pennies right?

[MJZiggy]

You don't overpay for someone else's castoffs. You pay to keep your own.

[BallHawk]

You don't overpay for someone else's castoffs. You pay to keep your own.

Well said.

[4and12to12and4]

I taped the Packer/Bear game, you know, the good one, the season finale, and have watched it 6 times since the end of the season, and I gotta tell you, even though Green only finished with 70some yards with 21 carries, I watched him over and over again, and he still looks fast as hell, and can dish out punishment. I mean, he is REALLY explosive. And remember, he gained over 100 yards against the Bears in the season opener also. The guy is much quicker and more explosive than I expected him to be after his surgery, and he still runs with a chip on his shoulder and no fear. I think he is a must sign and can rush for over 1500 yards this year. Also, I SO want him to get the opportunity to become GB's all-time rushing leader. he has worked his ass off on and off the field since putting on that green and gold helmet, and deserves the record. He's still one of my favorite players and we should keep him if for no other reason, he brings that mean, bullying, angry aggressive attitude that spreads in the locker room. It's important to have true "tough guys" on your squad for the confidence factor. Good luck Ahmad, I hope to see you for at least one more season here in Green Bay.

[Patler]

personally, I would NOT overpay a 30 year old, lately injury prone RB. I wouldn't offer him anything more than a 1 year contract in fact.

Injury prone? I disagree. For a featured runningback he has been pretty healthy over the years. His injury last year was the deterioration of a problem he has had since college, which finally gave out completely. His "injury" this year has been attributed to the recovery from his surgery. I don't consider him injury prone at all.

Can you use him like you did when he was 26? Probably not.
Can he be as good as he was then? Also, probably not.
But I think there is some mileage left in him yet. I wouldn't limit my interest to a one year contract only. In the NFL you don't have to because the contracts aren't guaranteed.

[ND72]

I'm not saying completely dont' sign him...BUT...on the local espnradio sports talk, they said Ahman told TT he's looking for a 4 year, $32 million dollar contract, or he'll see what he can get in free agency. If I was TT, I would open the door for him, and say good luck. If you can sign Ahman for $2 million...kind of like what he had this year, heck yes. But anything other than that, FU.

[Packnut]

Green

This one is simple. If your taking Lynch at 16 for sure, then let Green walk. If your going WR at 16, (Bowe), then TT had better sign Green now. Only someone in dream land wants to go into this season with Morency as our #1. He's nothing more than a back-up.

[ND72]

there's no way Green Bay will know if Lynch will be there at 16 if that is there plan, that's almost 2 full months from start of free agency to the draft...which is why you can't open up the pocket book with him, sign him to a insentive contract and let him earn the cash...but don't break the bank up front. Personally, I don't think Green will be the starting RB if we do get Lynch.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I seriously doubt Ahman is looking for that type of money. That's a bunch of your typical radio bull. How would they know what Ahman told TT? Thompson wouldn't tell his wife what Ahman was asking for--if he weren't gay.

[MJZiggy]

Tank??

[ND72]

I seriously doubt Ahman is looking for that type of money. That's a bunch of your typical radio bull. How would they know what Ahman told TT? Thompson wouldn't tell his wife what Ahman was asking for--if he weren't gay.

It was actually just on the local tv news as well that "green's price is way to steep for Thompson's liking".

[GrnBay007]

I would absolutely hate to see Green in a different uniform.

C'mon TT work some magic!!

[wist43]

2 year contract @ 4 mil per... I have no problem with that.

It's not like GB is going anywhere this year... they may have a chance to do something in '08 if Favre returns, if he doesn't, they're DOA again in '08 anyway.

Either way Green against the cap isn't prohibitive, and either way they're going to need a stud running back - which is what Green is... futhermore, he'd be off te books in '09 when Favre is sure to be retired, so to me, the cap really isn't even a consideration.

As for the short term, Green is still fast, tough, and reasonably durable... the thigh thing was a fluke, IMO. He catches the ball well, he finishes runs... very good player.

I'd make resigning him a priority.

As for Morency, I like him, but he's strictly a 3rd down back... don't see him being able to take the pounding that Green can.

[GrnBay007]

From Green's Official Website (Diary) ...granted it's Jan. 1st but still...

Monday, January 01, 2007

Strong Finish; My Intention Is To Stay In Green Bay

Finishing our season with four straight wins, including the one Sunday night in Chicago, was something that was much-needed and was something that will help this football team in the years to come. We had done this before, 2000, when we won the last five games of that season. We didn't get into the playoffs that year, but it was a good boost into the next season. That is how I see the way we finished in 2006.

We battled all the way. Our young players really grew up and stayed together. I think they learned what it takes to win in this league.

My contract is up in March, and that is something to be addressed in the coming weeks and months. I want to be here and the Packers want me to be here. It's a matter of getting our time together, talking, finishing and agreeing to things and getting a contract drawn up.

I think the Packers will approach my agent again and we'll talk. We've been talking back and forth all season long. To me, it's a matter of time. I believe I will be back with the Packers in 2007.

My season was fun. It was hard at times, coming back from the injury, but for the most part I achieved my goals -- I wanted to be as good as I could be to help this team win. I was productive and I worked well with the young players on our offensive line.

Being healthy for the most part all year, except for the hamstring injury, was a positive. I think this organization, this franchise, everything is moving forward. I saw the way these young guys worked, every day, and that will pay off.

For me, the next step is to rest and relax. I want to spend a lot of time with my family and really just sit around and do nothing. I want to watch TV, play video games, watch movies, things like that. I'm on my own time now.

My body felt pretty good all year. Coming back from the injury was a drain in some senses, but I knew that if I kept at it, I would be able to achieve what I wanted to achieve.

[Charles Woodson]

Re: Green

This one is simple. If your taking Lynch at 16 for sure, then let Green walk. If your going WR at 16, (Bowe), then TT had better sign Green now. Only someone in dream land wants to go into this season with Morency as our #1. He's nothing more than a back-up.

But even then i say if we end up wanting lynch i say we still sign green, i mean it would just be assurance so lynch can learn the ropes and not be thrust right into the starting line up with out much break.