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Pack93z
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12 years ago

I guess I would rather bring in new blood.. you know so we can hear how someone else can't break a tackle and lacks ability.. a consistent theme heard surrounding Grant in some parts. [grin1]

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nerdmann
Premier Member

12 years ago

#32

RT @emersonpackfan what is the hold up with the Cedric Benson signing in Green Bay? >> Give it another 24-48 hours #packers

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Originally Posted by: gbguy20

Maybe the holdup is that they're just using the situation to send a message, but aren't actually interested.

PackerPedia: Why Don't the Packers Want Ryan Grant?

Given how strongly the key figures on the team feel about Ball, plus the fact that he is apparently heavily involved in the decision making process, is it possible that the ugly events that transpired four years ago between Russ Ball, Alan Herman, and Ryan Grant still have a lingering effect?

It is a point worth considering. There must be a reason the Packers chose Benson over Grant, and on the surface one can not help but wonder if it is more than just football related.

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dfosterf
Veteran Member

12 years ago

#33

Benson. Grant definitely used the Favre fiasco to his advantage... I remember I said so at the time. That really pissed me off. I don't exactly blame him, yet Grant can kma today. Benson, period, and I don't like that mo-fo-so-much, but he hasn't pissed me off yet, as Grant did then. I'm a big fan of payback is a mother-fucker, so this one is in my wheel-house-- This makes me biased, I admit.

wpr
Preferred Member

12 years ago

#34

Originally Posted by: dfosterf

i remember you said so.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

12 years ago

#35

Originally Posted by: dfosterf

Oh, my mistake. Since you said so at the time that means you know exactly how things went down. God forbid someone use common sense before blasting someone. [duh]

I think I'd like to see how Cedric Benson does. Does anyone know which one catches better out of the backfield?

zombieslayer
Registered

12 years ago

#36

I think I'd like to see how Cedric Benson does. Does anyone know which one catches better out of the backfield?

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Neither were good receivers.

I guess I would rather bring in new blood.. you know so we can hear how someone else can't break a tackle and lacks ability.. a consistent theme heard surrounding Grant in some parts. Big Grin

Pack93z wrote:

Yeah, folks bitched and moaned about Ryan Grant, yet he was a consistently better than average runner. Go figure. Just because WE can't tackle doesn't mean other teams can't either. 🤔

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nerdmann
Premier Member

12 years ago

#37

Yeah, folks bitched and moaned about Ryan Grant, yet he was a consistently better than average runner. Go figure. Just because WE can't tackle doesn't mean other teams can't either. 🤔

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer

Ced-Ben, however is much better in pass pro.

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shield4life
Veteran Member

12 years ago

#38

Cedric Benson is good to gain extra yards when you need to get the 1st downs on your second or third short, as well good on the goal line in the red zone.

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gbguy20
Veteran Member

12 years ago

#39

Interesting tweet from jason wilde:

Jason Wilde ‏@jasonjwilde

If Starks, Green, Saine are OK soon, they can cut Benson at end of camp if they want. I am told Thompson doesn't want to do that to Grant.

BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.

blueleopard
Member

12 years ago

#40

If it wasn't clear already, I don't like Cedric Benson. Thought he was a bust as soon as he was drafted. Proved it while with Chicago, but then he decided to drink better Kool-Aid while with the Bengals.

Only thing is, he's the most naturally talented back left in Free Agency. While he may not seem to be a fit in the Packers offense, that just might be the reason why he was picked up. While Grant hits the wrong hole and Starks is more of a confusedly finesse back, Benson just goes in there. The defense won't expect that, and it also helps that Benson can pass block. That's why he was brought in.

In regards to Ryan Grant, I think Thompson believes nobody wants him. And that just might be the case, because if somebody wanted him, they'd have him by now.

That being said, it might prompt Thompson to pick up Grant come Week 10 or later, when teams are going to have to start running the ball a lot more. By then he'd be cheap and dying to play for a team.

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