Who Will Be Our #1 RB?

[PackerPro42]

I'm just going to throw this out here, Marshawn Lynch. I know a lot of you don't like him,but he fits our system extremly well and if he's there at 16 I can't see TT passing on him. I think that Lynch is TT number 1 priority in the draft if Green is in fact gone.

Hey man, I appologize for comparing you to Tank. Lynch looks better and better every time I watch him run. I know why you're so in to him.

No prob, I didn't take it to heart when you said it anyways, but I do believe that Lynch is the future RB of the Packers if we can get him in the draft. And as for Partials comment, I don't know what would lead you to believe that TT would never draft a RB in the first round. I believe he uses the BPA rule and in this draft that player might very well be Lynch.

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THERE IS NOTHING THAT SAYS HENRY IS EVEN COMING HERE FOR A VISIT

why does everyone keep saying, well henry will be better anyways

WTF, we don't have henry, and we probably aren't going to go after him

in fact, he's on his way to denver for a visit, because they love him. and they are willing to spend money

[PackerPro42]

THERE IS NOTHING THAT SAYS HENRY IS EVEN COMING HERE FOR A VISIT

why does everyone keep saying, well henry will be better anyways

WTF, we don't have henry, and we probably aren't going to go after him

in fact, he's on his way to denver for a visit, because they love him. and they are willing to spend money

I just saw on NFL network that Henry will indeed be visiting the Packers organization along with teams like the Broncos and possibly Texans. However the Texans thing probably isn't going to happen anymore with Green going there.

[Chevelle2]

THERE IS NOTHING THAT SAYS HENRY IS EVEN COMING HERE FOR A VISIT

why does everyone keep saying, well henry will be better anyways

WTF, we don't have henry, and we probably aren't going to go after him

in fact, he's on his way to denver for a visit, because they love him. and they are willing to spend money

Packers | Team has had discussions with T. Henry
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 19:36:47 -0800

Len Pasquarelli, of ESPN.com, reports the Green Bay Packers have had discussions with free agent RB Travis Henry (Titans).

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[RashanGary]

Denver doesn't have any money so we'll have a better shot at him than them.

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well, ok then

i still can't see TT signing him

and i'm still pretty sure i don't want him. but i guess he's better then whats left out there

if he gets out of denver

[gbpackfan]

If we get Henry, we should still draft a RB in the early rounds. Henry, Morency and a stud rookie could really do some damage.

[gureski]

Well, imagine you are a Texan fan.
You've just shelled out a lot of money for a 30 year old back with a lot of tread on the tires & one year removed from a major injury.
I loved Green, but living in the past is not the way to success in the here & now and future.
Tough decisions are, well, tough, but it's more beneficial in the long run to think with your head instead of your heart.
Favre will eventually go. Driver will, too. Henderson will go.
You have to keep moving forward.

AMEN BROTHER! Good to hear some good ol' fashioned logic. We all feel the emotion of losing a guy like Green but keep it in perspective.

My first thoughts are revolving around the possibility of McGahee but the more I think about it, the more I think Thomas Jones would work great for us. He would fit the Zone Blocking system. Unfortunately, I can't see the Bears dealing him to us.

[gureski]

May I also say that Morency could still turn out to be a starting calibur RB? Nobody is talking about him. He has the talent. Can he stay healthy, that's the question. At a minimum, he can help be one half of a two headed monster.

[The Shadow]

Morency does have nice qualities for this scheme.
If he & another good back (Lynch) could share the load, I think
things might work out quite well.

[Joemailman]

One thing people should remember about Morency is that TT traded for him after the season started. Therefore, he had not had the advantage of going through a training camp to learn the offense. He should be better this year. Whether or not he has the ability to be a #1 RB is an open question, but he at least should be able to be a key contributor.

[Partial]

I'm just going to throw this out here, Marshawn Lynch. I know a lot of you don't like him,but he fits our system extremly well and if he's there at 16 I can't see TT passing on him. I think that Lynch is TT number 1 priority in the draft if Green is in fact gone.

Hey man, I appologize for comparing you to Tank. Lynch looks better and better every time I watch him run. I know why you're so in to him.

No prob, I didn't take it to heart when you said it anyways, but I do believe that Lynch is the future RB of the Packers if we can get him in the draft. And as for Partials comment, I don't know what would lead you to believe that TT would never draft a RB in the first round. I believe he uses the BPA rule and in this draft that player might very well be Lynch.

I say this because I think TT is the type of guy who builds a strong line and will plug in whomever. 1000 yard rushers are a dime a dozen. Unless its a truly special game changer, its not worth fretting over. That's why i'm not too bummed about losing Green.

Denver has drafted two backs high in recent memory with Tatum Bell and Clinton Portis. I think TT will take advantage of good second round backs who fall and second day picks for the position so long as they commit to the ZBS.

Then again I could be totally off.

[HarveyWallbangers]

ESPN makes it sound like Denver is in the lead for Henry, the Giants are in the lead for Rhodes, and that the Ravens are in the lead to resign Jamal Lewis.

[jmbarnes101]

We can go one of three ways to get our next RB.

Free Agents
DOminic Rhodes
Travis Henry

Trade
Michael Turner
Willis McGahee
Clinton Portis = now way Betts take the deal he did without knowing he would be the starter.

Draft
Lynch
Plethera of other RB's

Not all is doom and gloom. I'd like to see us trade for Turner, McGahee, or Portis, keep Morency and draft a player to replace Herron. Also, bring in Grifftith. We have the cap room to get this done.

[imscott72]

We can go one of three ways to get our next RB.

Free Agents
DOminic Rhodes
Travis Henry

Trade
Michael Turner
Willis McGahee
Clinton Portis = now way Betts take the deal he did without knowing he would be the starter.

Draft
Lynch
Plethera of other RB's

Not all is doom and gloom. I'd like to see us trade for Turner, McGahee, or Portis, keep Morency and draft a player to replace Herron. Also, bring in Grifftith. We have the cap room to get this done.

Won't be Portis..Betts prob headed to Denver..

Dre' Bly reportedly wants to play for the Redskins, and could force a trade from Denver.

Bly and Washington were negotiating a contract when it looked like he might be traded to Washington. Denver coach Mike Shanahan reportedly likes Shawn Springs and Ladell Betts, so there is a chance trade talks will resume. Bly reportedly agreed to terms on a new deal with Denver, but nothing has been signed.
Source: Washington Post