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RB Green seeks return to NFL, says he has 'five years left in me'

Found May 17, 2012 on Pro Sports Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Ahman Green,  Aaron Rodgers
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers
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Ahman Green hasn’t played in the NFL since the 2009 season, but the former Green Bay Packers running back wants to make a comeback. The 35-year-old Green has kicked around in the UFL and CFL the past two seasons but apparently feels rejuvenated. “I've got at least five years left in me to play football,” Green told FoxSportsWisconsin.com. Green remains the Packers’ career rushing leader with 8,322 yards, but his last 1,000-yard season came in 2006. In the NFL, that’s an eternity for running backs. He said he’s willing to do anything to put on an NFL uniform again. “I came into the league in special teams and I'd have no problem doing that again,” Green said. “Playing special teams in kickoff coverage, punt coverage. Just put me anywhere. I'm a football player first. That's something my dad always reminded me. 'You're a football player, not just a running back.’ “If a team wants to call me and show serious interest, I'll be ready.” Green left t
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