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Ryan Grant: 2011 Green Bay Packers Evaluation and Report Card

Ryan Grant 1) Introduction: After back-to-back 1,200-yard rushing seasons, Grant came into the 2010 season as the Packers’ unquestioned No. 1 running back. Just halfway into the first game in Philadelphia, all that changed. An ankle injury cost him the entire season — although Grant said he could have came back in the postseason had he not been placed on IR — and he’s fought...
Via Jersey Al's Packers Blog  |  19 days ago

McCarthy Shouldn’t Alter Early-Season RB Strategy Against Giants

If healthy, James Starks should get an opportunity in the playoffs. With James Starks out, Ryan Grant has come to life late this season. There’s no question that Grant has the hot hand heading into the playoffs. He’s got plenty of momentum, if you believe in that sort of thing. But as great as Grant has been down the stretch, Packers coach Mike McCarthy should give both Grant...
Via Jersey Al's Packers Blog  |  January 12, 2012

Grant says secret to taking down Pack is 'us making mistakes'

Ryan Grant has heard the talk that the Packers were somehow made vulnerable in losing to the Chiefs on Sunday. The Packers running back says not to read into all that, insisting Green Bay's biggest threat is itself.
Via NFL.com  |  December 20, 2011

Ryan Grant Says Ndamukong Suh’s Two-Game Suspension is ‘Absurd’

As you have probably heard by now, Ndamukong Suh received a two-game suspension from the NFL for stomping on an opponent during the Lions-Packers game on Thanksgiving.  The suspension comes as no surprise, as Suh is a repeat offender who has been warned by the league on several occasions.  The fact that the Lions defensive [...]
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  December 02, 2011

Packers RB Grant: Suh's two-game suspension 'absurd'

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant believes that the current two-game suspension for Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is 'absurd.' Suh was suspended by the league Tuesday for shoving Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith’s head into the turf and stomping on him on Thanksgiving Day. Suh, who has an appeal pending, was punished without pay - costing...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  December 02, 2011

Packers not expecting RB Grant to play Sunday

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said he does not expect running back Ryan Grant to play this week. Grant, who suffered a bruised kidney in Sunday's win at Chicago, will be given the chance to practice Friday, McCarthy said. Grant had his best game of the season against the Bears, rushing for 92 yards on 17 carries. He has been splitting time with James Starks, who...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  September 28, 2011

Packers RB Grant dealing with bruised kidney

Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant suffered a bruised kidney in Sunday's win at Chicago. It is unclear whether Grant will be able to play in next week's game against Denver. Grant had his best game of the season against the Bears, rushing for 92 yards on 17 carries. He has been splitting time with James Starks. Grant played in only one game last season for the...
Via Pro Sports Daily  |  September 26, 2011

Ryan Grant thinks other running backs should take a pay cut

Packers running back Ryan Grant recently took a one million dollar pay cut in exchange for a guaranteed one year deal. Grant was set to make a base salary of $3.5 million in 2011, but will now make $2.5 million which is now fully guaranteed against skill and injury - which was not the case before the agreement.  It's still a nice haul for Grant, who is as average as they come...
Via It's Always Sunny in Detroit  |  August 30, 2011

Ryan Grant restructures contract; $2.5 million guaranteed

Bob McGinn, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s lead Packers beat writer, is reporting that Ryan Grant has agreed to a contract restructuring that will cut $1 million from his previous contract of $3.5 million in exchange for guaranteed money.That … [visit site to read more]
Via Lombardi Ave  |  August 24, 2011
JOINING THE PACK

Packers most likely will keep Grant

People forget that the Green Bay Packers' Super Bowl season started off pretty rough when running back Ryan Grant went down for the year in Week 1.  Despite his hefty salary and the fact that they won without him, signs point to the Packers welcoming Grant back in 2011.

Via Red Zone Talk  |  May 15, 2011
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