The Second Coming of Dorsey Levens

[HarveyWallbangers]

I don't think Grant is a fluke. Now, our run blocking is poor enough that he'll have poor games, but he's looked better to me than any of our RBs. Wynn dances around too much and can't catch. He's not somebody you can count on to be there, game in and game out. Jackson can catch a bit and has shown some cutting ability in the open field, but he looks horribly indecisive. Morency has some nice qualities, but Grant looks a lot stronger and it appears that he can hold up better as a featured RB. That's not saying much, but I like the kid.

Grant was traded for at the end of preseason. More than anything else, I'm guessing that's why the other RBs were ahead of him. The fumble at Minnesota might have put him in the doghouse for awhile also.

The team is 6-1, and people still complain that every position on the team isn't stoked with studs. I'd say the rebuilding project is coming along rather nicely, and ahead of schedule.

[woodbuck27]

The 6th round pick Ted gave up doesn't look to bad at the moment.

Lets give that some more time but it sure appears that TT pulled one out of the hat in Ryan Grant. He had an impressive Pre-Season as well but was set in as the Giants #4 RB.

The Pack !

[woodbuck27]

I got a question for the growing Grant Gang:

If Grant is such an instinctive runner, why was Wynn ahead of Grant on the depth chart? McCArthy came out of the blue just a few days ago and said Wynn is the man.

Grant at least was in the NFL last year, when Wynn was a part time player in college. Wynn has been very unreliable, in a couple different ways, hardly a safety blanket guy for the coaches.

I'm NOT arguing that Wynn should be ahead of Grant on the depth chart. Just suggesting a little caution. Wynn had moments when he looked like a tiger. If you think Grant is significantly better than Wynn, keep in mind that the coaches saw something different. Why? Last night may not have been a good test.

I still like the Blue Collar guy Wynn but Grant came to us late and had to pick up a lot.

Maybe MM will ride him out there a lot more now so he will get some timing down.

Also, I felt at times our OL looked very solid but that was against a team that is sinking before it swims. Favre got good protection last night for a change. Was it the OL or a weak pass rush.

The loss of Henry,Walker and last night Lynch really helped us to that win.

[The Leaper]

If Grant is such an instinctive runner, why was Wynn ahead of Grant on the depth chart?

Grant did not go through training camp with the team, so he was behind the rest of the guys in terms of knowing the offense. Even if some of the other guys were hurt in camp, they still sat on the sidelines and watched the plays run. Grant came in with no knowledge whatsoever, and had little league experience to fall back on.

[FritzDontBlitz]

I wonder if Grant were wearing #42, would people be labeling him the next LeShon Johnson, instead of the next Dorsey Levens.

I think the reason they gave him #25 is because he reminded them so much of Dorsey. They were saying that after his first practice in a Packer uniform.

Wait a friggin minute.

Did I actually start a real live thread today?

heh.

[Bretsky]

I think I was the first on the Ryan Grant bandwagon. It's been a roller-coaster, but the kid has a future in the NFL. He has size, some speed, he's decisive, and he looks like he has good hands.

We just may have to fight for the patent on this one;


I detested our RB's so much I was on his wagon the day TT made the trade.

I even praised TT.

And I did see a couple moves in his first game and jumped on right then

[FritzDontBlitz]

Just heard in another thread that Wynn was placed on IR today to make room for K-Rob.

I like the news, and Wynn was my sleeper pick of the 2007 draft....

[Harlan Huckleby]

Just heard in another thread that Wynn was placed on IR today to make room for K-Rob.

I like the news, and Wynn was my sleeper pick of the 2007 draft....

well, he'll have plenty of time for sleep now.

[BallHawk]

I think I was the first on the Ryan Grant bandwagon. It's been a roller-coaster, but the kid has a future in the NFL. He has size, some speed, he's decisive, and he looks like he has good hands.

We just may have to fight for the patent on this one;


I detested our RB's so much I was on his wagon the day TT made the trade.

I even praised TT.

And I did see a couple moves in his first game and jumped on right then

Looking back at the threads, you, Harv, and ND72 look to of been the first to jump on the bandwagon.

[4and12to12and4]

I don't think Grant is a fluke. Now, our run blocking is poor enough that he'll have poor games, but he's looked better to me than any of our RBs. Wynn dances around too much and can't catch. He's not somebody you can count on to be there, game in and game out. Jackson can catch a bit and has shown some cutting ability in the open field, but he looks horribly indecisive. Morency has some nice qualities, but Grant looks a lot stronger and it appears that he can hold up better as a featured RB. That's not saying much, but I like the kid.

Grant was traded for at the end of preseason. More than anything else, I'm guessing that's why the other RBs were ahead of him. The fumble at Minnesota might have put him in the doghouse for awhile also.

The team is 6-1, and people still complain that every position on the team isn't stoked with studs. I'd say the rebuilding project is coming along rather nicely, and ahead of schedule.

OK, Jackson has shown some indecision, I'll give you that. EVERY rookie shows indecision. Is he Adrian Peterson? Doubtful. But, if given a chance, I think he will prove that his strength and cutting ability will make him the best back for us. Morency is a freakin' joke. If you breathe on him, he falls down. I don't even want him in the game unless he's blocking. Brandon, once he gets the feel for this offensive line scheme, will shine if he stays healthy. Grant just had a day in the sun like Herron did a couple times last year, that's all. Jackson's our man.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Grant just had a day in the sun like Herron did a couple times last year, that's all. Jackson's our man.

I agree that Grant proved no more yesterday than Herron did on occasion last year.

Its going to take a few more games.

[Bretsky]

I think I was the first on the Ryan Grant bandwagon. It's been a roller-coaster, but the kid has a future in the NFL. He has size, some speed, he's decisive, and he looks like he has good hands.

We just may have to fight for the patent on this one;


I detested our RB's so much I was on his wagon the day TT made the trade.

I even praised TT.

And I did see a couple moves in his first game and jumped on right then

Looking back at the threads, you, Harv, and ND72 look to of been the first to jump on the bandwagon.

ND; who in the heck added ND into the party ? Harv and I are in the process of a marketing partnership focusing solely on Gang Grant. ND, well, we're greedy ones so he's not invited

[esoxx]

I think I was the first on the Ryan Grant bandwagon. It's been a roller-coaster, but the kid has a future in the NFL. He has size, some speed, he's decisive, and he looks like he has good hands.

We just may have to fight for the patent on this one;


I detested our RB's so much I was on his wagon the day TT made the trade.

I even praised TT.

And I did see a couple moves in his first game and jumped on right then

You did praise the move but both you guys thought Jackson was the answer, then Grant. It's all in the "RB poll question" thread.

Meanwhile, I wrote:

"I have a gut feeling that Ryan Grant turns out to be the saving grace of the Packers run game this year.

Get ready to be pleasantly surprised."

Still, it's only one game and against the worst rated run defense in the league at that. Consistency is the key in this league. Wynn even looked good for a quarter against the Bears until he bruised his vagina.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2007 2:44 pm Post subject:

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I'm going out on a limb...of the four mentioned I'm gonna say Grant, even though I've never seen him play.

Morency is a good back, but can't stay healthy.

Jackson is next best, but way, way too green.

Wynn has promise but he's got to prove he has heart and the right attitude.

Grant (according to everything I've heard and read) is smart, fast, big and a hardworking, solid character. Plus, if Edgar sees Dorsey in him, that's good enough for me.

I think this proves I was the first to have a good reason to jump on the Grant bandwagon.

[esoxx]

Yeah, so there. Me and Maxi are the real front runners here. We also are one of the few with an "x" in our name so we have to stick together.