Grant might be cut and took a pay cut
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Bensalama21
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If Grant had a good chance of getting cut then why is he even on the first string offense. No offense, but I think Dimitri Nance is the odd man out.
Would the Packers really cut Ryan Grant? - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
Kevin seems to agree.. No matter how good Nance has looked in the offseason, sometimes you go by what you have and not what you hope to have.
Would the Packers really cut Ryan Grant? - NFL Nation Blog - ESPN
Kevin seems to agree.. No matter how good Nance has looked in the offseason, sometimes you go by what you have and not what you hope to have.
TCHickman24
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Are the writers bored these days?? Grant is a no brainer.. I hate when I see junk like this
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Someone here a few weeks back said that Grant would be cap casualty...I said no because he wasnt cut yet and probably wouldnt be cut..
Maybe he knew something we didnt?
Anyways, I think it would depend on how those other backs pass block...I think I read that holding onto the ball is #1 priority, and #2 is pass blocking
Maybe he knew something we didnt?
Anyways, I think it would depend on how those other backs pass block...I think I read that holding onto the ball is #1 priority, and #2 is pass blocking
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I'm confused...
There are 3 names as certainties, two possibles and Ted keeps three?
Was that a misprint?
Do they mean that Ted keeps four halfbacks?
Because it looks like that would be the total number.
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Kuhn is considered a full back
I think it was an error on his part...Maybe shouldnt have listed Kuhn
I think it was an error on his part...Maybe shouldnt have listed Kuhn
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I heard on the radio this morning that there is a rumor of a surprise cut. Grant would qualify as a surprise but would it make any sense to waive Grant after paying him a bonus of $1.75M about a month ago? Not to me, and particularly not in order to play Nance, who showed little to nothing IMO last season.
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It would be stupid to cut grant this year. He ran for a 1200 yards back to back while not fumbling the ball a lot. As soon as he misses a year because of injury he would be cut. If the packers did this it would hurt the team. I love James Starks but we wouldn't know how he would take the full load considering he is not that big of a running back.
The Drew
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If it is about pass blocking we should have gotten rid of B Jack... If they cut Grant that would really disappoint me.
Silverstein should be writing for The Onion. He also doesn't have DD as a lock to make the team.
I highly doubt the Packers would cut Grant. Sure he may of gotten injured but as someone mentioned he doesn't drop the ball. Though I don't think our RB's had more than 3 fumbles last year, and that is an impressive stat. Let Nance and Starks develop another year before cutting Grant.
Kitten
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I wouldn't take anything this writer says as serious. Grant getting the ax? Is he mad?
The logic is valid. Would it surprise if TT cut or traded Grant? No. They could do several things with that kind of added cap room. I think unless nance shows something above and beyond what he showed last year, reguardless of how close it is, you go with grant.
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Ben
I heard since the Packers were deep at quarterback, instead of cutting a future hall of gamer in Graham Harrell, they will cut Rodgers. It makes sense since he costs more money per year and Matt Flynn looked good in camp and the preseason.
Kitten
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Bloody freakin hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :box:
Silverstein is one of the most respected beat writers in the country. Not really sure where all the hate is coming from. Do people read the article? because its well writen with a logic behind the statement. Just because he says something that doesnt flow with the common approach doesnt make it wrong. Its not "hey they might cut grant", its we only have room for so many RBs and the numbers dont add up, with one guy playing great in the preseason and several million cheaper than Grant who has been average in the preseason.
FrankRizzo
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DITTO !
Thank goodness Grant is one of Teddy's "finds" so I would think & hope he's more inclined to keep him.
Grant is very underrated. He's perfect for our offense.
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This is great...
Last year people demanded Ted to get a better running back now people dont want Grant cut..
Not saying people in this thread felt that way, but it an odd twist
Last year people demanded Ted to get a better running back now people dont want Grant cut..
Not saying people in this thread felt that way, but it an odd twist
Bogart
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I agree with you.
I think the idea is to utilize both Grant and Starks to make a double running threat. Once the pressure's off Rodgers with a running game for the season, things will be easier on our offense.
BTW I love your signature!
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Bensalama21
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Ya.. I can't speak for anybody else, but personally, I have always loved Grant ever since he took over as starter. I believe he still has a couple 1000 yard seasons left in him.
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realcaliforniacheese
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Ted always has four or five backs on the roster. Unless they are seeing something in practice that makes them think he is not what he was before the injury why would you cut him. He is a proven 1200 yard a season back. Starks has shown alot of promise but I wouldn't bet the farm on him.
Last I heard the Pack didn't have an Salary cap issues.
Last I heard the Pack didn't have an Salary cap issues.
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So with taking a million $ pay cut, does that guarantee he isn't cut?
He has been my favorite Packer since he took over. This would be very disappointing to see. I think Starks is going to be a better back than Grant but he needs some more time to develop. I would give Grant the chance to prove himself this year and probably let him go next year. I think he is going to be 30 this year or 31?
I think what is going on here is we missed training camp and the other backs are getting more time to get work in. I don't think there is a chance Grant gets cut or is #2 on the depth chart but I think they want to see what they have in the other guys because one is the odd man out. They will not go in with 4 rb's. I like the direction our depth at running back is going though. Green looks like he lacks explosion after the hand off but he looked amazing on that screen pass. Starks is a beast and is going to be talked about amongst the best in the league when he finally takes over, make my words.
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