Cut Grant, Keep Jackson?

nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

Micheal Rodney of PackerUpdate has a new article saying that $6mil is too much for Grant. He says he likes Grant, but he's not worth THAT much. We won a SB without him, and in addition to that, we've got two younger guys who can get it done. He's saying open that money for cap room and sign Jackson to be your ace in the hole on third downs.
I've often been accused of being a Grant hater, but I do like Grant. He can get it done between the tackles, especially when he actually sees the hole open in front of him. This is radical thinking, but I suspect it might happen. Remember how Grant got that $6mil contract, by piling on the Favre fiasco.

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bozz_2006
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14 years ago

Well, we did win a SB without him. God I'm glad we're back to real football again!

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

14 years ago

What did Jackson show last season that would induce management to take a step like this? If the only thing he is good for is blocking blitzes and catching out of the backfield, Starks proved he can do both. I saw him blow up a few blitzes in the Super Bowl, though admittedly he whiffed on a couple too.

nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel

Third down passpro and receiving was Green's specialization in college. I think he was drafted for that role. Also, Jackson has Rosenhaus for an agent...

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Pack93z
Select Member

14 years ago

I swear the Jackson is the annual off season all pro, but then the whipping boy during the season.

Jackson is what he is, a steady back with above average blocking skills.

Grant, if healthy, is a better runner and back with average to below average blocking skills.

I figured the Packers might restructure Grants deal this offseason to account for his increased injury risk and to make it a more palatable deal for both sides.

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nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

Originally Posted by: Pack93z

That's probably the best scenario for both sides. The PackerUpdate article noted that he's a great leader for the younger players to be around.

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DakotaT
Select Member

14 years ago

I've said it before and again here - I don't understand the Jackson love by Packer fans, and never will. He has been given EVERY opportunity to show something and has failed miserably. Let us move on. We use up Grant over the next 2 years - pass the torch to Starks (who gets plenty of action behind Grant); and teach our rookie how to block and run a screen play. You've just upraded the RB position from last year by about 60% production.

Laser Gunns
Senior Member

14 years ago

:-& Jackson was really, really bad.. no way could i go through another season of him

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nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

14 years ago

:-& Jackson was really, really bad.. no way could i go through another season of him

Originally Posted by: RajiRoar

Imo, the running game should be ALOT more fun to watch this year.

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zombieslayer
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14 years ago

#10

Third down passpro and receiving was Green's specialization in college. I think he was drafted for that role. Also, Jackson has Rosenhaus for an agent...

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Jackson has R*s**h*** for an agent? OK, I'm no longer in his corner.

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