Kuhn Signs RFA Tender
Packers fullback John Kuhn has reportedly signed his restricted free agent tender.
By PackerAaron
Per Adam Caplan of Scout.com:
Packers FB John Kuhn signed his RFA tender.
Kuhn had already joined offseason workouts prior to signing.
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Comments (45)
PackerAaron
April 17, 2010 at 03:21 pm
Should be fixed now - thanks for pointing it out!
April 16, 2010 at 04:57 pm
who else is left to sign?
PackerAaron
April 16, 2010 at 05:03 pm
Jolly, Bigby, Colledge, T Williams
April 16, 2010 at 05:31 pm
Is Kuhn on the roster when the regular season begins?
PackerAaron
April 16, 2010 at 06:12 pm
I had him gone in camp last year, so what do I know...
April 17, 2010 at 01:50 am
I think they like him over Hall.
April 16, 2010 at 06:21 pm
isn't today the deadline to sign or the Packers can reoffer them at only 110 percent of last years pay? I could be wrong but I thought that was the deal. That would mean a possible big cut in the money offered for those still unsigned.
PackerAaron
April 16, 2010 at 06:23 pm
No, yesterday was the deadline for another team to sign them to an offer sheet. The deadline you're thinking of is June 15th.
April 16, 2010 at 06:38 pm
thanks for clearing that up for me. I was wondering why there wasn't a flurry of activity yesterday.
In a related topic, I don't pay too much attention to the rest of the NFL in the offseason. Does that mean ZERO players tendered with a pick were signed away? Bell is the only player I can recall signing with someone else but he was just a first refusal tender.
April 16, 2010 at 06:56 pm
Yea, a lot of RFA players and agents must have over estimated the market for them...I wonder how many of them are going to be pissed at the player's union for letting this deal expire...especially those RFA players who are in their prime now.
April 16, 2010 at 07:09 pm
Like he had any other choice? Astually, I like him, but if there are 3 FB's left before the last cut one of them has to go. They can't waste that spot on a position they could use for other needs.
April 16, 2010 at 09:02 pm
Aaron, I have a question that I know that you can answer. How does the time stamp work on the posts? It's obviously not Central time.
PackerAaron
April 16, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Never even noticed, but it's clearly not Eastern either! Will get that fixed.
April 17, 2010 at 05:08 pm
Glad i wasn't the only one viewing odd times on posts, i know i spent about a total of 10 mins checking for any site configuration options!
Anyway i'm glad its fixed now.
April 17, 2010 at 05:11 pm
"getting" fixed now is what i meant
April 16, 2010 at 09:38 pm
Jolly yes...bigby, i d k i think im getting to be done w him, T williams...too many injuires...colledge, sure why not, we need him!
April 16, 2010 at 11:39 pm
How has tramon williams had to many injuries? I think your thinking of will blackmon.
April 16, 2010 at 11:40 pm
And will blackmon already signed his tender.
April 17, 2010 at 01:52 am
Tramon is probably adequate, but I'd like to see him take another step.
April 17, 2010 at 01:18 am
I think you confused them all!
"Jolly yes, colledge, i d k i think im getting to be done w him, bigby... too many injuries, T williams, sure why not, we need him!"
There ya go!
April 17, 2010 at 05:08 pm
LOL, totally agree with it.
April 17, 2010 at 12:58 am
He doesn't make the team. I think Hall beats him out, don't see Quinn getting cut. Anybody hear anything new on the Westbrook front?
GBP 4 LIFE
April 17, 2010 at 07:46 am
AUSSIEPACKER ur right i got them confused, and PACKERSRS that just made my day LMAO!!
April 17, 2010 at 01:42 pm
I kinda wish he would have refused to sign and sat out the season....
April 17, 2010 at 02:38 pm
Coach Rhodes? Awesome.
Is that for the sake of obscurity, nostalgia, or did you lose a bet?
April 17, 2010 at 02:53 pm
Ah, Fitzcore said he had the Lombardi pic first, so I decided to switch from the best coach ever to the worst one ever.
April 17, 2010 at 03:41 pm
Dude I changed to Woodson, don't know why Vince is still showing on here? I had no idea that's why you were rocking Ray. I'll go in and try to change it again. Nobody should have to rock Ray.
April 17, 2010 at 03:44 pm
YES! I guess I needed to clear my cache.
Vince and I had a good run, time to change it up for a while, Vince is yours Smack. Me and Chuck got some 'bitniss' to handle.
GBP 4 LIFE
April 17, 2010 at 04:04 pm
Haha, well now I actually like being the only one to have Coach Rhodes. It's good to always have a reminder that it could be worse...
April 17, 2010 at 04:27 pm
And now the agents and Ball go at it. Let's get Jolly and Williams signed up ASAP. Get Bigby to sign an irrevocable contract that declares he doesn't play any games with his thumb up his arse (i.e. Pitt, Minn (2) and Cards).
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Colledge should be allowed to hold out until he returns some of last years' money.
April 17, 2010 at 04:28 pm
I know at least 2 people are with me on the Hughes front, RS and Mike. Jerry, Jerry, Jerry...
http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20100417/PKR07/100417022/105...
GBP 4 LIFE
April 17, 2010 at 04:29 pm
Oh, but Mike, TCU had him standing up quite a bit actually.
April 17, 2010 at 04:28 pm
Of course, I'm betting JJ beats the rap on his felony charge.
April 17, 2010 at 08:11 pm
Can't we use Kuhn for a trade? Maybe during the draft? Would anybody go for that you think?
PackerAaron
April 17, 2010 at 08:25 pm
Highly doubtful. Most of the NFL has gone away from using fullbacks at all. That's what made it all the more shocking when Thompson kept 3 last year.
April 17, 2010 at 08:57 pm
"Most of the NFL has gone away from using fullbacks at all."
Not really true. Couldn't find anything from last year, but this is from 2008
Bucky Brooks:
"A team can produce a formidable rushing attack without a fullback, but having a quality lead blocker enhances its chances. It isn't a coincidence that the NFL's top 10 rushing offenses last season each featured a fullback."
"Fullbacks have been regarded as an endangered species for years, but history continues to show that they are relevant in today's NFL. With the running game back in vogue, fullbacks should continue to fight off extinction for the next few years."
NFL's top 10 rushing teams in 2008
Rk Team Yds/G TDs Primary fullback
1. Giants 157.4 19 Madison Hedgecock
2. Falcons 152.7 23 Ovie Mughelli
3. Panthers 152.3 30 Brad Hoover
4. Ravens 148.5 20 Lorenzo Neal
5. Vikings 146.1 15 Naufahu Tahi
6. Patriots 142.4 21 Heath Evans
7. Titans 137.4 24 Ahmard Hall
8. Redskins 130.9 12 Mike Sellers
9. Jets 125.2 20 Tony Richardson
10. Raiders 124.2 9 Luke Lawton
» 2008 NFL team rushing leaders
ALL had FB's that played a prominent role in the rushing game.
"SOLID" fullbacks (which Kuhn is)still have a place in the league, don't know if that will be the case in a decade though.
GBP 4 LIFE
April 17, 2010 at 09:01 pm
Link: http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810a12b7&template=without-v...
PackerAaron
April 17, 2010 at 11:06 pm
...and look at how old most of those guys are...
April 18, 2010 at 01:55 am
"and look at how old most of those guys are"
OK?
Not sure what your point is there?
Are you implying that these teams aren't going to draft/sign replacements for these "older" FB's?
Are you implying, they're just being "nice" and waiting 'till these guys "decide" to retire to switch their offensive philosophy (awww what a sweet proposition)?
I doubt it... there's always "the next guy".
WOOT!
April 17, 2010 at 08:47 pm
Maybe a 6th or a 7th. Maybe.
April 18, 2010 at 03:30 am
Kuhn is a goalline package guy, Johnson is still (maybe) the power blocker. I wouldn't get too hung up on them both being tagged FBs. I don't know if Hall still has a place on the team but they like flexible players like him.
April 18, 2010 at 10:35 am
Is it said I want Kuhn on the team just to hear the fans cheer "KHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN" whenever he does anything?
PackerAaron
April 18, 2010 at 02:05 pm
Have to admit - I love that as well.
April 26, 2010 at 05:50 pm
i think the thing all you cheese heads seem to forget is that ever since kory has came to green bay he has yet to play a full season. you constaltly see people on these boards banging on kuhn saying he wont make the roster an he's no good but he proved it last year that he belongs an he will do the same in 2010. so if buy chance he does get traded or cut i really hope he goes to a place where the fan base knows a little about football...
PackerAaron
April 26, 2010 at 07:11 pm
I disagree somewhat Dan about people "banging on Kuhn" - I do think fans were a bit confused with the keeping of 3 fullbacks. Kuhn is a fine player, but he's one of three fullbacks on a team that probably only needs one.