greenbaypressgazette.com - 7/31/2008
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The Green Bay Packers are no closer to a deal with running back Ryan Grant than they were last weekend, when his agent Alan Herman disclosed just how far apart the two sides are on financial terms. However, Herman said on Thursday the Packers have called him a couple of times this week to try to initiate talks. I've had a few conversations since then one very unproductive conversation and ...
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STILL NO PROGRESS BETWEEN GRANT AND PACKERS
ProFootballTalk.com —
... ,” there has been no substantial talks aimed at bringing the two sides closer together. “I’ve had a few conversations since then – one very unproductive conversation and one that we would talk again,” Herman said. “We’ll see how that goes. Hopefully, there’s a change in their position. If there is, we’ll have an opportunity to make a deal. If there’s not, then we won’t . Things can change, but we’re not anywhere near a deal.” That’s tough talk, and it’s understandable why the Packers offer would be insulting compared to the contracts of Grant’s peers, but his side needs to ...
Black and Blue all over: Kevin Smith makes some noise
ESPN.com - NFL Nation Blog —
... The Packers, who resume practice Friday morning after a day away from the field, haven't made much progress in signing running back Ryan Grant, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette. ...
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Bleacher Report - NFL 7/30/2008
Ryan Grant needs to be paid. Pay him.
But he's under contract.
That's right, to be a backup. Guess what? He got promoted.
But he should be loyal to the team.
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