Packers acquired RB Ryan Grant from the Giants for an undisc

[Bretsky]

Why the trade?
The Giants and the Pack both had 8-8 record last seaon, but the Nats made the play-offs. Anyone they cut would only have to pass thru 1 or 2 teams before we could snake Ryan off the waiver wire.

TT might've burned a beloved draft pick for no reason on this one.

On the other hand, this is probably the difference between drafing 10 guys instead of 11 guys next year before you consider compensatory picks. Given the fact that we lost at least two guys through free agency this year (Ahman Green and David Martin are both starting, aren't they?) we may well get more compensatory picks than we have in the last couple years. The formula is closely guarded, but it's something to do with (FA production out) - (FA production in), and somehow I imagine AG and DM are going to have better years than Frank Walker.

Our roster is so made over with young guys we don't need 9-10 new players every year.

I'd hope we get at least and extra 4th round pick next year.

All of Packerland should be cheering for AG and DM to have big years this year. We could get an extra 3rd round draft pick

[Bretsky]

[quote="retailguy"]LOL; I'm still on the bus. But it's a good sign when I see a GM show he has stones. Even if it's a bad deal at least I know it's possible now.

There is ND to give us inside info on this guy ??

[MadtownPacker]

Nah, Walker is going to be a "pro-bowl" nickel corner... Just wait. You'll see. Green will be hurt in week 2 and David Martin took bubba's butter popcorn with him.

Walker is coming the same way Al Harris came in when Sherm brought him to GB for a #2 pick. How did that turn out?

[retailguy]

LOL; I'm still on the bus. But it's a good sign when I see a GM show he has stones. Even if it's a bad deal at least I know it's possible now.

There is ND to give us inside info on this guy ??

Here's the google cache of Giants.com

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:z72j6kmyX2EJ:www.giants.com/team/player.asp%3Fplayer_id%3D143+Ryan+Grant+running+back&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

Ryan Grant
Running Back
6-1, 218
Notre Dame

Originally signed as a rookie free agent on May 6, 2005…Finished his career ranked 11th in school history with 2,220 rushing yards. He was the 13th Notre Dame player to run for 2,000 yards…Averaged 3.9 yards a carry and scored 18 touchdowns…As a senior in 2005, started all nine games in which he played and rushed for 515 yards and scored five touchdowns…Rushed for 510 yards and three touchdowns as a junior…Had his best season as a sophomore in 2002, rushing for 1,085 yards with nine touchdowns. Became only the seventh player in Notre Dame history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season…Was named the New Jersey Player of the Year in 2000 by USA Today…Played at Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey, N.J, a short distance from Giants Stadium…Born Dec. 9, 1982.

[Lurker64]

Our roster is so made over with young guys we don't need 9-10 new players every year.

On the other hand, bringing in 9-10 hungry young guys every year means that you have an easier time cutting guys like Corey Rogers and C. Hunt. I mean, how long did we suffer with Torrance Marshall on the roster because we just didn't have anybody to replace him with?

[MadtownPacker]

Why the trade?
The Giants and the Pack both had 8-8 record last seaon, but the Nats made the play-offs. Anyone they cut would only have to pass thru 1 or 2 teams before we could snake Ryan off the waiver wire.

TT might've burned a beloved draft pick for no reason on this one.

Why not the trade is more like it. The last 2 drafts have had multiple late rounders so it's not like there aint enough to spare.

[Freak Out]

Thompson just gave up a draft choice.


Did you feel the earth shake? That's the first earthquake in GB since.... :P

The mesozoic.

[woodbuck27]

Thompson just gave up a draft choice.


Did you feel the earth shake? That's the first earthquake in GB since.... :P

I was just about to make an "earth shake" reference mesself, RG.

This guy must be superman reincarnated.

It's amazing TT didn't have his eye on another back that would be a "freebie".

Possibly this guy:

http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=00-0023064

Marquis Weeks | #30 | RB - Cut by the Seattle Seahawks
Height: 5-10 Weight: 216 Age: 26 Born: 10/2/1980 Fort Ord , CA
College: Virginia - Experience: 2nd season High School: Conestoga HS [Berwyn, PA]

GO PACKERS !

[Guiness]

Our roster is so made over with young guys we don't need 9-10 new players every year.

On the other hand, bringing in 9-10 hungry young guys every year means that you have an easier time cutting guys like Corey Rogers and C. Hunt. I mean, how long did we suffer with Torrance Marshall on the roster because we just didn't have anybody to replace him with?

Ouch. Tru dat.

anyone seem his friend (from JSO) around lately

[woodbuck27]

LOL; I'm still on the bus. But it's a good sign when I see a GM show he has stones. Even if it's a bad deal at least I know it's possible now.

There is ND to give us inside info on this guy ??

Here's the google cache of Giants.com

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:z72j6kmyX2EJ:www.giants.com/team/player.asp%3Fplayer_id%3D143+Ryan+Grant+running+back&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=1&gl=us

Ryan Grant
Running Back
6-1, 218
Notre Dame

Originally signed as a rookie free agent on May 6, 2005…Finished his career ranked 11th in school history with 2,220 rushing yards. He was the 13th Notre Dame player to run for 2,000 yards…Averaged 3.9 yards a carry and scored 18 touchdowns…As a senior in 2005, started all nine games in which he played and rushed for 515 yards and scored five touchdowns…Rushed for 510 yards and three touchdowns as a junior…Had his best season as a sophomore in 2002, rushing for 1,085 yards with nine touchdowns. Became only the seventh player in Notre Dame history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season…Was named the New Jersey Player of the Year in 2000 by USA Today…Played at Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey, N.J, a short distance from Giants Stadium…Born Dec. 9, 1982.

and:

http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=00-0022984

[Fritz]

When TT drafted some guy named James Jones in the third round, lot of us here wondered what the hell he was doing. Now that pick looks as if it may pan out. So I'm willing to give TT the benefit of the doubt. Besides, if it doesn't work out, not much is lost. Clearly TT and the scouts like this guy.

[Packers4Ever]

Re: Packers acquired RB Ryan Grant from the Giants for an un

[quote="pack4to84"]a trade

http://blog.nj.com/ledgergiants/2007/09/giants_trade_rb_grant_to_packe.html

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Nice job, 4 to 84 ! I know that feeling trying to hurry too, lol !
I think I might have scooped the entire rest of our family
this time and what better news could we get? Thanks again!

[HarveyWallbangers]

Kind of interesting.

Grant had been told by the Giants he was going to make the team.

[RashanGary]

I saw that too HW. I wonder if they were trying to raise his value. Either they really knew he was good and they were going to keep him or they knew he had value and they wanted to raise it. Either way, NY knew they had something of value.

[Bretsky]

Kind of interesting.

Grant had been told by the Giants he was going to make the team.

I found this interesting too; clearly he was their #5 back, but they sounded confident enough that they would get a draft pick back to keep him on the roster.

TT might actually be trying to do the same with the DL now.