OFFICIAL- AHMAN GREEN A FREE AGENT

[woodbuck27]

This whole thing sucks. What happened to the priority being "retaining our CORE players"??

When did Green loose the priveledge and become a player who does not fit the definition of "CORE"??

I have no problem with the running back by committee as we saw last year with Green and Morency anyway. The thing that Green brings is both experience at catching the pass out of the backfield, and more importantly - picking up the blitz for Favre. The blocking ability and experience he has is far superior to Morency and anyone else we may draft.

Who had a 1000 yd season again?

And I'll say it again - who does Brett Favre trust to pick up the blitz in passing situations? Green.

Sign him.

There was another thread last year where Ron Wolf was interviewed and asked about Greens injury and if the Pack should keep him - his answer was two words without hesitation:

"Sign Him".


geezus........

You can't sign a player that doesn't want to sign. If he truly wanted to remain a packer he'd have gotten it done already. He already has more money than he'll ever spend. If playing for the packers was a priority he'd be one right now.

Not if Ted Thompson offered him less than he believes he's worth.

Sometime this week:

Ahman's Agent : Hi Ted what's your offer for your long time loyal running back.

Ted Thompson: Well I don't, errrr, ahhhh, really know but ahhhhh maybe somethin' like last season and we'll negotiate on the bonus clauses. How's that uhhhh, pretty good, sound OK, uhhhhh?

Ahman's Agent : We'll no Ted as Ahman has specifically stated to me that he wants something very close to three seasons with $12 Million guranteed.

Ted Thompson: We'll ahhhhh, errrrrr, I see.So why don't I get back to you on that maybe around mid March. Tell Ahman I said hello.

Ahman's Agent : Flips Ted . . . ' the Bird '.

Just having some fun and of course it's really about this:

“We’re having conversations,” Thompson said of team negotiator Andrew Brandt and Green’s agent, “and again you never know when that last conversation takes place that you have a deal. But we’re trying, and we’ve made clear all along we’d like to have him back.”

[woodbuck27]

I'm sure that Ted Thompson is agonizing, at least somewhat, over Ahman Green's present position, and it's possible impact on OUR season.

Then he isnt as stupid as some claim.

Like some have said, maybe TT is letting Ahman set his price in the market and then TT will try to match it. Kinda like eBay, get the best deal you can. It is fair to Green and fair to the team.

Is it that or that?

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you gave tt way to much emotion in that story

here try this

Ahman's Agent : Hi Ted what's your offer for your long time loyal running back.

Ted Thompson: ..........blank stare

Ahman's Agent : We'll Ted Ahman has specifically stated to me that he wants something very close to three seasons with $12 Million guranteed.

Ted Thompson: ............i will not be forced to discuss these kinds of deals at this time the year. now get the hell out of here

Ahman's Agent : Flips Ted . . . ' the Bird '.

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You also must of missed his fumbles from someone arm tackling him as well last year hmm?

Green > Morency.

If Morency was this all great back no one would be talking Lynch in the draft or even care if Green was resigned or not.

He's not great, but he's servicable. Lets put it this way, I would rather have Morency for a year than have a 10 million dollar cap hit when Green gets an injury next year and is forced to retire.

[woodbuck27]

You also must of missed his fumbles from someone arm tackling him as well last year hmm?

Green > Morency.

If Morency was this all great back no one would be talking Lynch in the draft or even care if Green was resigned or not.

He's not great, but he's servicable.

Sounds like an advertisement for really cheap toilet tissue.

[retailguy]

http://www.benmaller.com/nfl_rumors_notes

The move for Dre Bly is just the first of several Denver will attempt to make as they continue trade talks, including a deal for Buffalo running back Willis McGahee. It could take around a third-round pick to get the former University of Miami star. In addition to McGahee, running backs who might be available in a trade include Chicago's Thomas Jones. The team also could look at Jamal Lewis, cut by the Ravens. Travis Henry could be another option if he is cut by Tennessee. One player who might visit is Green Bay's Ahman Green.

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http://www.benmaller.com/nfl_rumors_notes


The move for Dre Bly is just the first of several Denver will attempt to make as they continue trade talks, including a deal for Buffalo running back Willis McGahee. It could take around a third-round pick to get the former University of Miami star. In addition to McGahee, running backs who might be available in a trade include Chicago's Thomas Jones. The team also could look at Jamal Lewis, cut by the Ravens. Travis Henry could be another option if he is cut by Tennessee. One player who might visit is Green Bay's Ahman Green.

How is denver not over the cap? I feel like they make a slew of big moves every year.

[retailguy]

How is denver not over the cap? I feel like they make a slew of big moves every year.

A different philosophy of cap management, perhaps?

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the green bay press has said green is going to denver for a visit

according to pft

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How is denver not over the cap? I feel like they make a slew of big moves every year.

A different philosophy of cap management, perhaps?

You can have a philosophy of managing the cap well or whatever, but when you consistently add 5+ million a year players, it is going to catch up with you eventually.

[retailguy]

How is denver not over the cap? I feel like they make a slew of big moves every year.

A different philosophy of cap management, perhaps?

You can have a philosophy of managing the cap well or whatever, but when you consistently add 5+ million a year players, it is going to catch up with you eventually.

Really? Shanahan has been doing this for what 11 years? Maybe longer.

Partial, there is NOTHING wrong with being tight against the cap. It's just a different philosophy. Ole' Theo might be employing a better one, however, the other one works just fine too. Can it catch up with you? Sure, Tennessee is a perfect example....

Oh, and Green Bay's Sherman induced "cap hell" was resolved with the release of THREE players, Rivera, Wahle & Sharper. Big Crisis.... LOL

Tennessee's been fighting it for the past FOUR seasons, I believe and at last count released about 20 players....

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How is denver not over the cap? I feel like they make a slew of big moves every year.

A different philosophy of cap management, perhaps?

You can have a philosophy of managing the cap well or whatever, but when you consistently add 5+ million a year players, it is going to catch up with you eventually.

Really? Shanahan has been doing this for what 11 years? Maybe longer.

Partial, there is NOTHING wrong with being tight against the cap. It's just a different philosophy. Ole' Theo might be employing a better one, however, the other one works just fine too. Can it catch up with you? Sure, Tennessee is a perfect example....

Oh, and Green Bay's Sherman induced "cap hell" was resolved with the release of THREE players, Rivera, Wahle & Sharper. Big Crisis.... LOL

Tennessee's been fighting it for the past FOUR seasons, I believe and at last count released about 20 players....

I am not opposed to free agency because in two years the players look underpaid after two years or at least in line with what others are paid. I just question how the broncos can be tight against the cap year after year. Seems fishy.

[FritzDontBlitz]

I don't fault TT at all for not wanting to give an aging, injury prone running back more money than he is worth, regardless as how good he has been to the organization over the years. It is his job to take all emotion out of the equation and make smart business decisions. Do you think that if Ahman gets 5 mil per year whatever team that signs him isn't going to regret it?

ahman misses one season due to injury and now he's injury prone?