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timschochet

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It's only been one drive in the 1st half, but I swear this guy has just won the Packer RB derby. He looks strong and fast, he can get the tough yards between the tackles, and he's used on goal line as well. He's the answer to the Packer's prayers. Get him. Now.

 
he looks quicker to the hole than Wynn, runs hard and gets low.

might not matter anyway as Wynn can't come out of a series w/o a new injury.

 
my god he was a workhorse tonight and he looked SO MUCH better than any other GB Back I have seen all season.

im snagging this dude off waivers. he is the guy. morency is horrible, so are wynn and jackson.

ryan grant at least looks serviceable and runs without a sense of entitlement. he is good at picking up the blitz-(tivo back and watch the two long passes).. the packers are having a dream season and he is worth a flyer at this point if you have a roster spot filled by a turd...

i honestly dont think teams employ a true RBBC unless they have two talented backs with significantly different skillsets. everyone in green bay sucks. if he can play the rest of the season like he did tonight, he would be a sick RB3/Flex with upside any given week.

 
my god he was a workhorse tonight and he looked SO MUCH better than any other GB Back I have seen all season.im snagging this dude off waivers. he is the guy. morency is horrible, so are wynn and jackson.ryan grant at least looks serviceable and runs without a sense of entitlement. he is good at picking up the blitz-(tivo back and watch the two long passes).. the packers are having a dream season and he is worth a flyer at this point if you have a roster spot filled by a turd...i honestly dont think teams employ a true RBBC unless they have two talented backs with significantly different skillsets. everyone in green bay sucks. if he can play the rest of the season like he did tonight, he would be a sick RB3/Flex with upside any given week.
Wynn's hold on the job was tenuous at best. GB coaches don't necessarily believe in the RBBC and have building up Grant up to this point.Grant = GB starter
 
25 Ryan Grant, RB

Height/Weight: 6-1/224

Birthdate: 12/09/1982

Birthplace: Suffern, NY, USA

Team: Green Bay

College: Notre Dame

NFL Experience: 1

Veteran running back with uncommon talent who aims to regain his starting role this season ... has earned three monograms with the Irish and was the starting running back in 2002 ... became only the seventh player in Notre Dame history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season (1,085 yards) in 2002 ... needs 295 yards rushing to become the 13th player in Notre Dame history to rush for 2,000 yards in a career ... has rushed for 1,705 yards and 13 touchdowns in his career ... has rushed for 100+ yards four times in his Irish career ... a straight-line runner who is hard to tackle because of his size ... has explosive speed through the line ... possesses a great work ethic and is willing to play through injuries ... a student of the game who always seeks to learn as much as he can.

 
Grant looked OK, but he has no moves. Just rolls through the hole like bowling ball. He will get hurt soon.
he was lacking a bit in the elusiveness
Yup. He runs hard and he did a very nice job of moving the pile. He doesn't go down on initial contact. I think Wynn has a little more "wiggle" but Grant really showed me a lot tonight with how hard he ran. Granted, it was against a putrid run defense but he took some punishment and kept driving his legs. That was impressive.
 
Grant looked OK, but he has no moves. Just rolls through the hole like bowling ball. He will get hurt soon.
he was lacking a bit in the elusiveness
Yeah, I agree. ARE YOU LISTENING, THOSE WHO ARE IN FRONT OF ME IN MY LEAGUE FOR THE WAIVER WIRE? He's just another guy; they're bound to go back to Wynn and rbbc...Justin Fargas is worth a whole lot more!(God, I hope they believe it...)
 
25 Ryan Grant, RB

Height/Weight: 6-1/224

Birthdate: 12/09/1982

Birthplace: Suffern, NY, USA

Team: Green Bay

College: Notre Dame

NFL Experience: 1

Veteran running back with uncommon talent who aims to regain his starting role this season ... has earned three monograms with the Irish and was the starting running back in 2002 ... became only the seventh player in Notre Dame history to rush for 1,000 yards in a season (1,085 yards) in 2002 ... needs 295 yards rushing to become the 13th player in Notre Dame history to rush for 2,000 yards in a career ... has rushed for 1,705 yards and 13 touchdowns in his career ... has rushed for 100+ yards four times in his Irish career ... a straight-line runner who is hard to tackle because of his size ... has explosive speed through the line ... possesses a great work ethic and is willing to play through injuries ... a student of the game who always seeks to learn as much as he can.
There it is...
 
Grant looked OK, but he has no moves. Just rolls through the hole like bowling ball. He will get hurt soon.
he was lacking a bit in the elusiveness
Yup. He runs hard and he did a very nice job of moving the pile. He doesn't go down on initial contact. I think Wynn has a little more "wiggle" but Grant really showed me a lot tonight with how hard he ran. Granted, it was against a putrid run defense but he took some punishment and kept driving his legs. That was impressive.
:lmao:
 
Grant looked OK, but he has no moves. Just rolls through the hole like bowling ball. He will get hurt soon.
he was lacking a bit in the elusiveness
Yup. He runs hard and he did a very nice job of moving the pile. He doesn't go down on initial contact. I think Wynn has a little more "wiggle" but Grant really showed me a lot tonight with how hard he ran. Granted, it was against a putrid run defense but he took some punishment and kept driving his legs. That was impressive.
A bit Droughns-esque (when he had the breakout year in Denver).
 
Grant looked OK, but he has no moves. Just rolls through the hole like bowling ball. He will get hurt soon.
he was lacking a bit in the elusiveness
Yup. He runs hard and he did a very nice job of moving the pile. He doesn't go down on initial contact. I think Wynn has a little more "wiggle" but Grant really showed me a lot tonight with how hard he ran. Granted, it was against a putrid run defense but he took some punishment and kept driving his legs. That was impressive.
A bit Droughns-esque (when he had the breakout year in Denver).
He reminded me a bit of a young Dorsey Levens though he isn't the receiver Levens was. And it's not just because he's wearing Levens' old number. :)
 
Grant looked OK, but he has no moves. Just rolls through the hole like bowling ball. He will get hurt soon.
he was lacking a bit in the elusiveness
Yup. He runs hard and he did a very nice job of moving the pile. He doesn't go down on initial contact. I think Wynn has a little more "wiggle" but Grant really showed me a lot tonight with how hard he ran. Granted, it was against a putrid run defense but he took some punishment and kept driving his legs. That was impressive.
A bit Droughns-esque (when he had the breakout year in Denver).
He reminded me a bit of a young Dorsey Levens though he isn't the receiver Levens was. And it's not just because he's wearing Levens' old number. :)
Is because there have been numerous reports from Green Bay's organization that Grant reminds them a lot of Levens, ever since they picked him up?
 
Grant looked OK, but he has no moves. Just rolls through the hole like bowling ball. He will get hurt soon.
he was lacking a bit in the elusiveness
Yup. He runs hard and he did a very nice job of moving the pile. He doesn't go down on initial contact. I think Wynn has a little more "wiggle" but Grant really showed me a lot tonight with how hard he ran. Granted, it was against a putrid run defense but he took some punishment and kept driving his legs. That was impressive.
A bit Droughns-esque (when he had the breakout year in Denver).
He reminded me a bit of a young Dorsey Levens though he isn't the receiver Levens was. And it's not just because he's wearing Levens' old number. :)
Is because there have been numerous reports from Green Bay's organization that Grant reminds them a lot of Levens, ever since they picked him up?
No, it's because when I watched him run tonight that's who he reminded me of. I'm aware of the reports but this was the first extensive action he's gotten so I hadn't really had the opportunity to judge for myself. But that's the comparison I made and so did several of my friends watching the game with me.
 
I would hestitate to pick up any RB based on how they looked like running against Denver..
I wouldn't. Especially when it seems as though Green Bay's org has been highly impressed and excited about Grant since they picked him up. Now, giving GB their first 100 yd game since Ahman Green... AS WELL as the fact that Wynn simply isn't durable enough to play at this level and carry the load... ect... I think that Grant is the obvious choice, and if Green Bay commits to running the ball like they are talking about, Grant may be a serious FF player from here on out. Let's not forget how it gets up in Green Bay during the winter months, when passing the ball is all but impossible.
 
This just picked up on Yahoo.

Oct 29 Grant rushed for 104 yards on 22 carries during Monday's win over the Broncos and was named the starter for next Sunday's game against Kansas City after the game.

Recommendation: While Grant became the first Green Bay player to rush for more than 100 yards this season, it was against the worst rush defense in the league. Don't go nuts trying to get Grant because he'll still share carries with DeShawn Wynn and possibly Brandon Jackson.

Did anyone see the press conference after the game? Did they really name Grant the starter already?

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I just saw where McCarthy said emphatically that it's safe to say that Grant is their starter for next week in his post game conference.

 
I wouldn't worry about him sharing carries either, as they had Morency in there as well tonight, and Grant got 22 carries, and 3 receptions to Morency's 2 carries, and 2 receptions.

Green Bay is looking for consistency right now, and I think that they have found it.

 
i dont see why you wouldnt want to pick this guy up. unless of course youre a ff matermind and your team has too many starting runningbacks. which im sure is the case...

 
i dont see why you wouldnt want to pick this guy up. unless of course youre a ff matermind and your team has too many starting runningbacks. which im sure is the case...
Well at the moment I have Parker, SJax, Gore, Drew, Chatman and Watson, he might make a good RB7 though.
 
mdog1967 said:
the_Truth said:
boom king said:
i dont see why you wouldnt want to pick this guy up. unless of course youre a ff matermind and your team has too many starting runningbacks. which im sure is the case...
Well at the moment I have Parker, SJax, Gore, Drew, Chatman and Watson, he might make a good RB7 though.
Wow in a three team league I see. Unless its a dynasty then I see how it could happen.
That is pretty ridiculous. If its not a dynasty, dude must have jerry rice as his #1 WR.That said, I like his potential but Im not dropping anyone to get him. Chatman would be the closest guy, and I think he's better trade bait than Grant.But, if I had to chose a GB RB, Itd be him. Doubt he'll be big down the FF stretch (for teams still playing 4 obvious reasons), but he could be for the GB homefield adv. stretch.
 
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screw grant....i'm banking on Darius Walker surfacing in GB for the full on Irish - Packer alliance of awesomeness.

 
timschochet said:
It's only been one drive in the 1st half, but I swear this guy has just won the Packer RB derby. He looks strong and fast, he can get the tough yards between the tackles, and he's used on goal line as well. He's the answer to the Packer's prayers. Get him. Now.
I doubt it.
 
timschochet said:
It's only been one drive in the 1st half, but I swear this guy has just won the Packer RB derby. He looks strong and fast, he can get the tough yards between the tackles, and he's used on goal line as well. He's the answer to the Packer's prayers. Get him. Now.
I doubt it.
To be sure, Wynn looked really good in a few earlier games, and was a hot commodity. So we need to see how Grant does in the following week(s).But with the running game very much up for grabs, there's no reason to pick up Grant if it costs virtually nothing. Worst case is that he goes back to the scrap heap in a few weeks, best case is that you have a starting RB for the remainder of the year (and maybe even beyond).
 
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Gordon Keith said:
This just picked up on Yahoo.

Oct 29 Grant rushed for 104 yards on 22 carries during Monday's win over the Broncos and was named the starter for next Sunday's game against Kansas City after the game.

Recommendation: While Grant became the first Green Bay player to rush for more than 100 yards this season, it was against the worst rush defense in the league. Don't go nuts trying to get Grant because he'll still share carries with DeShawn Wynn and possibly Brandon Jackson.

Did anyone see the press conference after the game? Did they really name Grant the starter already?
They've just got to stop this. Is it just me,. or is this the worst year in media made up reports? Total speculation put out there as news.
 
mdog1967 said:
the_Truth said:
boom king said:
i dont see why you wouldnt want to pick this guy up. unless of course youre a ff matermind and your team has too many starting runningbacks. which im sure is the case...
Well at the moment I have Parker, SJax, Gore, Drew, Chatman and Watson, he might make a good RB7 though.
Wow in a three team league I see. Unless its a dynasty then I see how it could happen.
I know it has been listed a pet peeve by some if you throw out the "___ team league" line, but when someone posts that they have 4 of the top 12-15 RB's according to ADP then it is definitely warranted.
 
Gordon Keith said:
This just picked up on Yahoo.

Oct 29 Grant rushed for 104 yards on 22 carries during Monday's win over the Broncos and was named the starter for next Sunday's game against Kansas City after the game.

Recommendation: While Grant became the first Green Bay player to rush for more than 100 yards this season, it was against the worst rush defense in the league. Don't go nuts trying to get Grant because he'll still share carries with DeShawn Wynn and possibly Brandon Jackson.

Did anyone see the press conference after the game? Did they really name Grant the starter already?
They've just got to stop this. Is it just me,. or is this the worst year in media made up reports? Total speculation put out there as news.
I think McCarthy keeps naming starters to see how they respond. Wynn could be hurt but he's taken himself out repeatedly since PS with minor injuries and this could be another one. I don't know that it is but it could be.
 
mdog1967 said:
the_Truth said:
boom king said:
i dont see why you wouldnt want to pick this guy up. unless of course youre a ff matermind and your team has too many starting runningbacks. which im sure is the case...
Well at the moment I have Parker, SJax, Gore, Drew, Chatman and Watson, he might make a good RB7 though.
Wow in a three team league I see. Unless its a dynasty then I see how it could happen.
I know it has been listed a pet peeve by some if you throw out the "___ team league" line, but when someone posts that they have 4 of the top 12-15 RB's according to ADP then it is definitely warranted.
no, it really isn't. it's probably a dynasty league. get over it.
 
timschochet said:
It's only been one drive in the 1st half, but I swear this guy has just won the Packer RB derby. He looks strong and fast, he can get the tough yards between the tackles, and he's used on goal line as well. He's the answer to the Packer's prayers. Get him. Now.
I doubt it.
To be sure, Wynn looked really good in a few earlier games, and was a hot commodity. So we need to see how Grant does in the following week(s).But with the running game very much up for grabs, there's no reason to pick up Grant if it costs virtually nothing. Worst case is that he goes back to the scrap heap in a few weeks, best case is that you have a starting RB for the remainder of the year (and maybe even beyond).
I was responding to him being the answer to prayers. If it costs nothing go for it but remember next week it could be Morency or Jackson or even Wynn.
 
WW gem.

Named the starter already? This guy is a savior for those of us hurting at RB right now.
http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a.../710300624/1947
DENVER — If nothing else, it looks like the Green Bay Packers found their workhorse running back.

The caveat is that it came against the NFL's worst rushing defense.

After rookie starter DeShawn Wynn left the game with a shoulder injury early in the second quarter on the Packers' first running play of the game, the Ryan Grant show began.

The running back the Packers acquired in a trade from the New York Giants on the day of the final cuts in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick won himself the starting job with his 22-carry, 104-yard performance in Monday's 19-13 overtime win over the Denver Broncos at Invesco Field at Mile High.

In what easily was the most complete showing by a Packers' running back this season, Grant became the team's first back to put together a 100-yard rushing game since Ahman Green ran for 102 yards against the New York Jets on Dec. 3, 2006.

"We always believed that he was a strong, one-cut runner, and I think he proved that (Monday)," Packers personnel analyst John Schneider said. "He ran the ball hard, and he's a tough guy who's been waiting for an opportunity. He got his opportunity."

It looks as though it may be the first of many chances for Grant. Coach Mike McCarthy, who is usually coy about lineup changes, pronounced Grant the starter.

"I think it's safe to say Ryan Grant will be the starter when we go to Kansas City (on Sunday)," McCarthy said.
 
the_Truth said:
boom king said:
i dont see why you wouldnt want to pick this guy up. unless of course youre a ff matermind and your team has too many starting runningbacks. which im sure is the case...
Well at the moment I have Parker, SJax, Gore, Drew, Chatman and Watson, he might make a good RB7 though.
7 RB's? :thumbdown: :homer: :bag:

 
the_Truth said:
boom king said:
i dont see why you wouldnt want to pick this guy up. unless of course youre a ff matermind and your team has too many starting runningbacks. which im sure is the case...
Well at the moment I have Parker, SJax, Gore, Drew, Chatman and Watson, he might make a good RB7 though.
Yes in a two team league like yours I agree
 
My prediction is a mix of Grant and Morency for the rest of the year. Yes, Grant looked good but it was Denver. I question how much the Packers will commit to the run all year. Wynn is done.

 
BustedKnuckles said:
25 Ryan Grant, RBHeight/Weight: 6-1/224Birthdate: 12/09/1982Birthplace: Suffern, NY, USATeam: Green BayCollege: Notre DameNFL Experience: 1Veteran running back with uncommon talent who aims to regain his starting role this season ... has earned three monograms with the Irish and was the starting running back in 2002
Whoa, I had to read that again --- thought it said "three mammograms".Need more coffee.
 
better go get him now since Wynn is now on IR

What do you expect out of Ryan Grant now that he's the unquestioned starter by default? I realize the Packers haven't ran the ball well until last night, but Mike McCarthy himself has stated he made a mistake by using a RBBC approach, and in the pre-game show last night when they're not talking about Favre, they were talking about the Packers new commitment to the running game. I think Grant's outlook is very good.

 

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