Didn't see this anywhere

http://www.sportsradio1250.com/

lol Holy crap.

That's awesome.

The best hope is that some time off has freshened his legs a bit. I wonder who we cut or of someone went on IR.

um, wow. really? that's crazyhorse.

I am not sure how I feel about this lol....

At this point, I don't even care. I'm happy Batman is back!! Reminds me of the good ol' days

The timing is interesting. I think Thompson was hoping to swing a trade for somebody, but wasn't able to seal the deal, so Green was the backup plan.

I am not that old school, but there always seemed like there was some justice in him not passing Jim Taylor's career rushing total. 45 yards to tie him. I am not sure he will get 45 yards.

Can't say I'm overly excited about this news. I heard they were working him out along with Rhodes. Of course, I'm not overly excited about seeing Grant or Jackson run again either, so what can it hurt? It sure was fun watching this guy run when he was in his prime. Perhaps if he can stay healthy he can contribute more than most think. He was injured most of his time in Texas.

I would just like to see him run smack over Jared Allen a couple times on Nov. 1. That would be worth the signing right there!

how old green now?

I guess i need to be optimistic about it, atleast he can cutback.

Ill reserve judgment till I see Rodgers throw him a screen pass and he rumbled for 30 yards.

Hmm not sure what to think of this either. Although he is a little old and has lost a step, have any of our RB's shown they are far better than him? I guess we will wait and see.

Wynn goes on IR

Weird that there aren't any details on this anyplace, not even a mention.

This is the 21st century! I shouldn't have to wait! I demand the internets get their due!

Are we trying to turn back the clock or something?

This makes no sense to me.

seriously?

There is nothing on the Packers' website about this. Are we sure it's a done deal?

green is 32

Excuse me this is speculation by Greg Bedard. My bad...

This is the most recent from twitter.

@Greg_A_Bedard All I'm reporting is the report at this time. RT @Dakota_Schmidt: you sure the Packers have signed Green, Adam Schefter is saying no.

@Greg_A_Bedard Of course, his "actual signing" probably wouldn't happen until the morning. Packers always announce them right b4 practice.

I dont know what is really going on

tompelissero Two sources have told the Press-Gazette the #Packers have not yet made a final decision on RB Ahman Green. So, stay tuned.

RobDemovsky Source says the #Packers haven't signed RB Ahman Green and are still deciding.

DarkKnight1634 is Green's Twitter

He says "I'm Back"

IR wouldn't be far enough...why not just waive him injured with a $ settlement?

Hope Ahman can contribute...we'll see.

At the least he can catch the ball, and hopefully run over some DBs. And we know he can pick up the blitz.Or used to be able to. Sounds like Wynn is the odd man out to me.

The area I think Green can help immensely is on 3rd downs. We just don't have a guy who can both catch the ball and pick up blitzes. Jackson is a good receiver and can make some plays with the ball in his hands but he completely wiffs on blitzes sometimes. I was hoping Wynn could fulfill that role but he just can't stay healthy. We need an experienced RB that can pick up the blitz. We need more RBs period so this isn't too bad of a signing. Who knows if its for real though. I think Green can fulfill a role similar to Edgerrin James with Arizona last year.

Interesting, I'm surprised. If Ahman is healthy and still has some instincts what can it hurt? I hope he holds onto the ball better these days.

Here is the link to Ahman's Twitter page:

http://twitter.com/DarkKnight1634

I don't even know what to say. How bad has it gotten when you pick up a player that hasn't played in a year?

I really liked Green but it's sad to think he is our best available option. I remember just 2 months ago people were talking about how deep we were at running back and who would be cut. Our number 1 is at best a 3 on most teams and our backups are nearly unplayable. Why can't they cut Jackson and Wynn and at least save on the tape and trainer time?

I would rather they tried working with Lumpkin.

Hopefully the year off helped him figure out how to hold onto the ball!

Bad thing is Green has two bad knees. I will be shocked if he makes it through the rest of the season. I am shocked they did this at his age and injury and fumbling problems. Like the guy but there was no one better out there?

Is there any player on the Packer's roster you like?

For some reason the Packers are always lazy in making their player signing annoucenments. Remember McCarthy talked like Tauscher was already back, but the team didn't announce the move for a few days.

I remember reading somewhere that Bennett really liked Wynn for some reason. Not sure if this has anything to do with that or not. Not sure what Wynn has showed to get that kind of faith from any of the coaches not that Green would be much better either.

I'm surprised some people don't like this move.

Sure he may be 32 years old, but who knows? He may be able to provide some sort of spark. Wynn sure as hell wasn't providing that spark. What makes Green any worse?

Another thing is that Green based part of his career on catching the ball. NONE of our RB's can do that. Yes, he probably can't even sniff his former career. But, considering that they gave him a try-out, they must of seen something.

So I'm going to remain optimistic here and hope Green can come in as a decent #2 RB.

He probably isn't as fast. And he probably doesn't have the brute strength he had in his prime.

BUT, that excellent vision he showed, I think is something that will never leave you. He will bring something.

I really believe he'll be able to contribute something to this team.

And hopefully, Green can get those last few yards he needs to break the record. Always wanted to see him do it!

His agent is denying it.

Don't know what to say about this.

Pluses: A veteran who won' t make mistakes, can catch the ball, and pick up blitzes

Minuses: What I saw of Green in Houston was not anywhere near what he was in GB in his prime. And in fact, in his last year in GB, he was not what he was. Yet he endured two more injuries down there.

The worst of it though is this: It reveals TT's same overestimation of his personnel that the OT dilemma did. TT thought that Colledge could play LT and then slide everyone down. Wrongo.

Now he thought that 1.) Grant was an every down and versatile back, and 2.) Jackson and Wynn would suffice as reliable depth. Wrong again!

Isn't over four years enough for on the job training?

While I'm not going to say that signing Green will solve the team's problem running the ball or converting 3rd downs, there's a number of players who've gone on to play just fine after spending a year out of football. I'm mostly concerned about how his knees check out. I know that he can run and catch and be a team leader. I don't know if he can stay healthy for the rest of the season. If anything, maybe he can teach Ryan Grant a thing or two about running people over and breaking tackles. I won't complain if they bring Batman back to the team. It will make my wife happy. He was one of her favorite players when he was with the Packers.

Sorry for questioning the signing of a guy who is well past his prime esp a RB that has bad knees.

I would let the trainers decide if his knees are bad or not. Im almost positive they know what they are doing.


Besides that we arent looking to make him the #1 back. Its not like we have to rely on him for 25 carries a game.

Who do you go by? His agent saying no, or Green saying yes on his twitter?

Beats me. WSP has pulled the story and all other media outlets are reporting no deal.

Greg Badard said that might not be him on twitter.

If the Packers are waiting to break the news and the thing on twitter gets pulled, then you know that it's true.

I for one would love this move

With his power and his speed he is the last running back we had that was any good In the last 10 years ( with speed )


I am sure they tested the knees If close to 90 percent

He is better than anything we got now


We don't have a rb who can hit a hole and take it the distance at least outrun anyone


Who know


Remember Driver is 2 years older And look at the year he is having



What do you have to lose ?????

#12 alittle bit What could it hurt for the vets minimum I assume.

Driver maybe 2 years older but he isnt getting hit by 300 lbs ever time he touches the ball.

Green will be our 3rd down back that will catch and protect. Like he probably should of been for the last couple of years.

Hopefully he can help the protection and screen game.

Exactly. We aren't counting on this guy to be our #1 back. He will simply provide depth and maybe be used to catch some passes and pick up blitzes. Ryan Grant can be decent at picking up blitzes but can't catch the ball. Jackson is a very good receiver but just can't pick up a blitz and usually lets Rodgers get creamed by a LB or DB. Wynn just can't stay healthy. This signing certainly can't hurt.

If Ahman does return to the Packers it's interesting to note that he is currently 45 yards behind Jimmy Taylor for the All Time Rushing record !! Taylor racked up 8,207 yards during his career as a GBP and Ahman currently is second with 8,162 yards . Maybe a second " All Time " Record will fall this Season !!!

Yes. Ed West pointed that out in this thread. Kinda have mixed feelings about that record falling. Driver replacing Sharpe who threatened to hold out before a season opener was great. I loved Green, but Jim Taylor he was the man.

Even if Ahman still has his two bad knees, but retains much of his vision and ability to block and execute screen passes, he'll be an improvement over Wynn.

That's the scary part of this deal! Wow!

A player on the scrap heap that hasn't played in a year is better than anyone we have behind Grant! What does that say for this team?! LMFAO! Yikes.

Get Santana, Winters and the other guys on the phone. We're bringing back the the retro team.