Batman To The Rescue?
By Aaron Nagler on Oct 21, 2009 with 78 Comments
By now you’ve heard that the Packers are close to signing Ahman Green, if they haven’t already.
We talked about this with Greg Bedard on last night’s show. Greg pointed out that while it seems like Green has been out of the game for quite awhile, in truth he was playing football at this time last year. Obviously, the hope is that the year or so he’s taken off after his last bout of injuries will have given him time to heal.
I won’t say I’m shocked at this move, but it is curious to say the least. The Packers obviously are concerned about Deshawn Wynn’s knee, and Tom Pelissero is hearing that he’ll be out a least a month if he’s not put on IR. They have also just got Brandon Jackson back from a bad ankle injury and he looked less than inspiring in the 15 snaps he took on Sunday. As Bedard pointed out last night, one kick to that ankle could send Jackson back to the bench for an extended period of time. So the Packers obviously need something at the position.
But Green?
Signing Ahman Green to get healthy at the running back position is the height of irony, since the guy has been nothing but a walking (limping?) injury for the last three years. He could certainly still play the position last year. He has soft hands and could be a nice compliment to Grant on third downs and even splitting carries. But for how long? Green hasn’t made it through a season since he left Green Bay. That should tell you something.
UPDATE: Per Bedard, Green has signed a one year deal.
Filed Under: Ahman Green
Oh, and the Queens had great QB`s through the years?
“Too Drunk Tommy” Kramer
“Wife Beater Warren” Moon
Wade Wilson
Gino Torreta
The list goes on and on. Dont even get me started on Fran Tarkenton the human interception throwing machine.
may be reading into this a bit much (not about wynn). If you’re name’s not Grant and ur an RB, you’re workload’s not going to be much. He’s a band-aid fix to a position with not much productivity. We always have Lumpkin on the PS to fill in too.
Even at No. 2 on the depth chart, Jackson hasn’t done much all year. Worrying about Green on the depth chart really only becomes an issue if Grant get’s hurt.
Hm. I liked Green a lot, but yes, he’s older and the injuries are a concern. However, I can see we had to do SOMETHING.
I hope you’re getting some ad revenue over here Aaron and Corey with all the Queen fans. Reesh.
hahahaha, indeed, these Viking fans on here must not have a life trolling along Packer forums looking to fulfill their pleasure. One blog post about Ahman Green and it is infiltrated by Viking fans, who are putting a 1 in front of their 6-0 record. I’ve noticed more bandwagon Adrian Peterson fans in my area than Viking fans. I guess when things are good you gotta jump out of your shell before it gets bad again. Just think about when the Lions start winning games.
Jenni
so you come to packer blogs and forums to do what? run your uneducated mouth about non football issues and to tell us what your going to wear. I seriously doubt any of us in here really care about you’re pathetic excuse of rethoric questioning. Go put your purple favre jersey on and get a tissue cause if you watch any football at all you would know he breaks down midseason and its about time for that to happen. I wouldnt talke smack in a packer forum either if my old memory serves me right the queens played the browns, st louis, and the lions too and youu so called great team played like dump. So remind me how many chamionships the queens won? Next time think before you write something and claim victory on a game that has yet to be played. Learn some facts maybe it will help you sound a little more intelligent instead of sounding like a overbearing reject
And time.
Wow, four hours. Honestly, I thought it would have only taken two, max. I see I struck a chord. “Overbearing reject.” Nice touch.
Maybe it’s time to stop being so serious and have a little fun. Good natured-ribbing between two teams that have been life-long rivals is part of the game. If you watch any football at all you’d know that it’s part of the fun, which apparently you are not.
Remove the corncob, PackerFan4Life.
jenni, fun is the occasional ribbing you give rival fans in PUBLIC and not hidden behind a computer. Fun is trash-talking in forums designated for such things. What you’re doing is posting on Packer-specific blogs, trying to fuel your need for attention by making outlandish statements. That, jenni, is the definition of a reject. Sorry if it hurts when people have you pegged.
Ok you had to go there you went too far Green Bay Packers.
Too Drunk Tommy” Kramer – I like a man who drinks.
“Wife Beater Warren” Moon – Come on its Warren
Wade Wilson – 87 seasons Washington sucks.
Gino Torreta – Cut
The list goes on and on. Don’t even get me started on Fran Tarkenton the human?????????????? — Hold on there You said whhhhhhattttt
Now I almost crapped on a cheese hat when I heard this. Don’t you even touch this Icon of a Man. Fran will still run circles around Ahman Green. The purple pride runs deep with this truly legendary Viking. Go Vikings.
good natured ribbing between two team that have been long time rivals is just part of the game…..when its amongst friends you are are absolutely correct…nothing is more fun than a little smack talking amongst friends….when you do it to complete strangers though its just purposely being an asshole (and most likely in real life will result in a physical altercation which is why most do it in a forum like this)…for 99.9 percent of posters there is no point to go on another teams board and talk smack and attempt to upset people other than to purposely be an asshole in an attempt to drag down others into the same sad, pathetic place those posters are trapped in… you can pretend that’s not the case if you want but its the cold hard truth
Packsmack, You’re absolutely right. You’ve got me pegged. I especially like the part about me needing attention.
It was all in fun, but the genuine mean-spiritedness exhibited here is something that, as a Packer fan (and simply a human being), you should be ashamed of.
I always looked at the Green Bay packers as a team that is lucky to have such great fans. Unfortunately, after this, those fans don’t look quite the same. It’s really too bad when a few bad eggs spoil the whole lot.
attempt to drag down others same sad, pathetic place those posters are trapped in??? Hey I don’t live in Wisconsin you do….lol…that one was too easy. Actually I love Wisconsin but live in Minnesota. Go Vikings.
Dear jenni,
Get a life or a boyfriend. It will help the trolling.
Love,
Asshalo
I love ahman and am so jacked hes back, best RB in packers history, 46 more yards….
Todd From Minn…
To sum up the history of choking by your beloved Queens.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK3CrCIV1XI
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
phenominal play to get the pack in the playoffs
The thing about Queens fans is that they HATE the Packers more than they LIKE their own team. They’re perverse.
They’re bandwagon jumpers too. A choking QB on a team famous for choking. Sounds like a match made in heaven to me.
As for Green, he’s had some durability issues with age, but his role here will be as a 3rd down guy. I think the Packers would have activated Lumpy from the PS, but they want someone who can catch the ball and get a first down on some screens.
Purple Pride runs deep in these veins. I come to this site to get charged up for the next game. I won’t trade anything for one of those Green Bay Packers titles. The longer I wait the better the incredible feeling will be. Go Vikings.
Don’t vikings fans have blogs about, maybe, their own team to chat in? Green back would be awesome. Hasn’t he had injury problems, though?
GREAT WORK, Aaron.
But Grammar Cop says:
It’s “complement”……not “compliment,” above.
When I heard Green was working out for the packers, I wasn’t thrilled.
I thought, my god, if Wynn is going to IR or cut, why wouldn’t they promote Lumpkin as opposed to signing a guy who’s produced 500 or so total yards since we let him go to FA before the ’07 season.
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Then they signed him, and I was baffled. Not upset, but definitely confused.
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Then I saw Green’s locker room interview, and I caught a warm smile crossing my face.
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It’s good to see him back in green and gold, whatever role he will play. And it seems as though he’s learned a life lesson through the “Journey” he’s taken from Green Bay to Houston and back again, and truly appreciates the opportunity to not only play football again, but to play football for the Packers.
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Welcome back, Ahman.
Oh, It’s also interesting to hear that Ryan Grant has apparently developed a sort of relationship with Ahman Green over the last two years, being connected to him through Edgar Bennett. It seems Grant has talked with Ahman on the phone about a dozen or so times, with Ahman giving Grant little tips or sharing insights on what he thinks may help improve his game from his observations. Pretty special, I think, and cool to boot.
Welcome back!
GBP 4 LIFE
Green will add depth to the rb position nicely, but his stats aren’t that good and he’s been hurt. I say it’s hit or miss with the results the packers will get out of green.
Da da da da da da da da Batman! Pow! Bam! Cape crusader with this offensive he won’t last.
First, Halley.
Second, don’t care about Hockey, or whatever.
Third, this wasn’t a post about anything vikings related. So spare me the lecture when you get your asses wooped and come bragging that it’s for fun when you were clearly attempting to troll.
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BTW, are you saying that you wouldn’t trade nothing for a Green Bay Packers title to sound like you’re not jealous? Or is it the truth, you vikings fans are just a bunch of masochists that just like to lose when it matters?
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It’s just like I said in another post, we’re the franchise in the North. The rivalries are between us and the rest of the division.
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And about the topic, Green is the 3rd down back/returner, for just the end of the year, by a low price. Anything else is a plus.
PackersRS well said! Jenni is a troll an nothing more then to go on opposing teams blogs forums and draw attention to herself for her lack of daddy issues. You dont see us going to queens forums blogs and talking smack like you. The Packers do have the greatest fan base in the world and you should be jealous of that. If you dont like how we treated you in here then I give you the suggestion of get the F*&^ out. by the way I have a corncob for you to stick in your arse, seems vikings fans are used to it
Teddy, Teddy,
Keep making those great decisions … it won’t be long that a lot of Packers fans can finally come home when you are finally gone.
It’s the OL that’s the problem. But hey, when you are clueless I guess you have to do “something…”
The only upsize is Green was only 46 yds from taking the franchise record and was a great guy to watch in his prime and gave a lot for the Packers… perhaps he gets a second chance if his injuries and ball carrying don’t hold him back (I hope he does well). But if Green wasn’t worthy 3 yrs. ago what has he done since then to show he has recovered? But no surprise in decisions like this …. we had a QB who had his BEST season traded the very next year because he had an opinion about what the team needed in order to get to the SB – cranky …
Maybe Teddy has gone nostalgic and sentimental? Sorry Teddy, White is long gone, Sharper is on a winning team, Moss found a nice home w/ Brady and Favre’s number is no longer in your cell phone contact list… lol
“e had a QB who had his BEST season traded the very next year because he had an opinion about what the team needed in order to get to the SB”
And that opinion was to be as lazy as possible until the start of the season… And then get “tired” at the end of the season, too!