Koren Robinson sign'd with Green Bay

[PACKmanN]

Originally Posted by The Legend

by revenage i mean everyone love to beat there old team (look at sharper)

Sharper has not done anything to us yet.

[The Legend]

Originally Posted by PACKmanN

Sharper has not done anything to us yet.

im not saying that he did something im saying he went the to vs his old team

[Vince Lombardi]

Originally Posted by Romarville

I don't think that any locker room needs the headaches that Koren would bring.

Most of his teammates in Minny liked him alot and were pulling for him to recover, so it's not like he was disliked in the locker room.

Green Bay really has nothing to lose in this deal, as of now they only have 4 WR's on the roster and no kick returner and Koren can help with both. And anyone who thinks that they won't protect themselves in the contract incase Koren gets suspended or arrested again is foolish. It will be a minimal risk for GB and he won't probably won't get paid very much anyways. Koren is a good player when he's actually on the field.

[The Legend]

Originally Posted by Vince Lombardi

Most of his teammates in Minny liked him alot and were pulling for him to recover, so it's not like he was disliked in the locker room.

Green Bay really has nothing to lose in this deal, as of now they only have 4 WR's on the roster and no kick returner and Koren can help with both. And anyone who thinks that they won't protect themselves in the contract incase Koren gets suspended or arrested again is foolish. It will be a minimal risk for GB and he won't probably won't get paid very much anyways. Koren is a good player when he's actually on the field.

In the interim period between his release and re-signing the second time around on Sept. 20, the Packers tried to intercede. Green Bay, which had lost wide receiver Javon Walker for the season, attempted to entice Robinson to pass on the Vikings' offer for more money and a guaranteed starter's spot. He declined, citing the loyalty the Vikings

Almost a year a later, it looks like K-Rob and the Packers could be courting one another again. While it remains unclear when or if the league will suspend Robinson for his high-speed police chase and DWI arrest that led to his ouster from the Vikings, the Packers clearly have a need. After cutting their roster down to 53, the Packers have just four wide receivers on the roster -- as well as a glaring need for a kick returner. Robinson could be a helpful addition in both areas.

The Packers might wait until after the first game to attempt a signing of Robinson

No timetable has been set for when the new commissioner will hear the case

http://vikings.scout.com/2/564674.html

also Greg Jennings has been named Number 2

http://www.packers.com/team/depth_chart/

[Twiddler]

No big deal here. And who cares if you are complaining about him getting too many chances. It's not like he's coming in and being our main receiver, he's being our fifth, and maybe he can work his way up to the fourth slot with time. And he can return punts for us which is a vacancy on our team. Good signing, plus TT has experience with him so that's a plus also.

[Romarville]

If the Pack wants him, then by all means. I hope he plays great for the rest of his career and stays sober. The only reason I don't like him is because Holmgren really pulled for this guy and Koren let him down.

[njx9]

Originally Posted by Twiddler

No big deal here. And who cares if you are complaining about him getting too many chances. It's not like he's coming in and being our main receiver, he's being our fifth, and maybe he can work his way up to the fourth slot with time. And he can return punts for us which is a vacancy on our team. Good signing, plus TT has experience with him so that's a plus also.

if we're going to talk about a guy getting a fifty-seventh chance, it should make no difference whatsoever if he's getting it as a #1 or a practice squad guy.

on the other hand, i hope you and the rest of the second-chance guys have been completely supportive of guys like latrell sprewell, ron artest and terrell owens.

Originally Posted by njx9

if we're going to talk about a guy getting a fifty-seventh chance, it should make no difference whatsoever if he's getting it as a #1 or a practice squad guy.

on the other hand, i hope you and the rest of the second-chance guys have been completely supportive of guys like latrell sprewell, ron artest and terrell owens.

The only think that I don't like TO is that he is a media *****. And I'm sick of seeing his face every time I watch TV. If it's on sunday, its okay, but other than that, he needs to shut up

[njx9]

Originally Posted by KAWICGB

The only think that I don't like TO is that he is a media ***********. And I'm sick of seeing his face every time I watch TV. If it's on sunday, its okay, but other than that, he needs to shut up

sure, and i'm not trying to "out" anyone or anything, but it seems to be an NFLDC thing to think the guy deserves ample second chances if he's a member of Team X and you root for Team X, but that he should be strung up by his ballls if he's a member of Team Y.

[drowe]

Originally Posted by TitleTown088

just read on packers news that koren will not be prosicuted until after the 2006 season and this means that the nfl officials will not be able to punish him until after the season is over.... so i dunnno what to think?

nice...sign him...yeah, he's a charcter issue, but green bay is a relatively small and boring town...not a lot to do to get yourself in trouble...and packers haven't had a kick returner since desmond howard.

[Boston]

Originally Posted by drowe

nice...sign him...yeah, he's a charcter issue, but green bay is a relatively small and boring town...not a lot to do to get yourself in trouble...and packers haven't had a kick returner since desmond howard.

Allen Rossum.

While I would rather it be another team I wouldnt mind, in fact I would be happy to, see Koren get another chance, I just dont want to see someone throw their career away....agian.

[GB12]

Originally Posted by Twiddler

No big deal here. And who cares if you are complaining about him getting too many chances. It's not like he's coming in and being our main receiver, he's being our fifth, and maybe he can work his way up to the fourth slot with time. And he can return punts for us which is a vacancy on our team. Good signing, plus TT has experience with him so that's a plus also.

I would be very surprised for him to be fifth. Obviously it's Driver first, Jennings second. But after that it's up in the air. He should start out at at least 4th. I like martin but If he cant beat Martin out then do we really need him. and no one can say that he cant get ahead of Ferguson.

[TitleTown088]

i think it would go Diver jennings/ferguson Robinson, and martin. but ill be surprised if robinson gets signed.

[Twiddler]

Originally Posted by njx9

if we're going to talk about a guy getting a fifty-seventh chance, it should make no difference whatsoever if he's getting it as a #1 or a practice squad guy.

on the other hand, i hope you and the rest of the second-chance guys have been completely supportive of guys like latrell sprewell, ron artest and terrell owens.

Well I guess I'll just agree to disagree. Because in my mind, if he's going to get fifth receiver on the depth chart kind of money, than what's the difference between signing some other backup to play the role or taking him. I mean sure you could number the chances off like you said with your fifty seventh thing but I personally think that this "chance" is very minor compared to a team signing him to come in and be one of their top two or three receivers.

Originally Posted by Twiddler

Well I guess I'll just agree to disagree. Because in my mind, if he's going to get fifth receiver on the depth chart kind of money, than what's the difference between signing some other backup to play the role or taking him. I mean sure you could number the chances off like you said with your fifty seventh thing but I personally think that this "chance" is very minor compared to a team signing him to come in and be one of their top two or three receivers.

I think he's talking about how Robinson won't learn if somebody keeps giving him another chance, and it doesn't matter where he is on the depth chart, for him to learn his lesson, he has to hit absolutely rock bottom

[PACKmanN]

Can someone clear something if we sign him would be be able to play this year? If so how?

[dc22]

Originally Posted by PACKmanN

Can someone clear something if we sign him would be be able to play this year? If so how?

I read somewhere that if he is suspended by the league it will take place after this season

[DHVF]

Originally Posted by TitleTown088

i think it would go Diver jennings/ferguson Robinson, and martin. but ill be surprised if robinson gets signed.

If Robinson gets signed I believe he'll eventually work his way to #2 as he is a very good WR, just with some problems. I really don't view him as anywhat of a clubhouse problem and don't believe that this is a big enough issue to give up on him (either player wise or character wise).

[bearsfan_51]

Originally Posted by drowe

nice...sign him...yeah, he's a charcter issue, but green bay is a relatively small and boring town...not a lot to do to get yourself in trouble..

Do you have bars? Do you have roads? That's probably enough for him to get in trouble.

As for Vince saying that the team has nothing to lose. Here's something. Koren gets drunk, drives his car, and hits someone. Sound crazy? Not really. How's that for PR in a town completely obsessed with their football team and its image.

I'm not against giving the guy a second chance. What I am against, is rushing someone back that has a disease simply because he has the ability to play football when really he needs to check his ass into a rehabilitation center and focus on things that really matter, like living.

[johbur]

Originally Posted by KAWICGB

The way I see it, so he has a problem with alcohol.... yeah so does the whole state of wisconsin.

This last time he only blew a .11 BAC... a large number of people drive to work the next day and could still blow a .11! Sign him and let him assimilate into the Wisconsin population

It would be a good signing for the Packers. I have not seen a link, but I read on another forum that he doesn't go on trial until after the season. He could play for a year, make some decent cash and get another year on his pension, then he'd likely have to serve his year suspension for the 2007 season.

[TitleTown088]

Originally Posted by diehardvikingsfan

If Robinson gets signed I believe he'll eventually work his way to #2 as he is a very good WR, just with some problems. I really don't view him as anywhat of a clubhouse problem and don't believe that this is a big enough issue to give up on him (either player wise or character wise).

nope cause jennings is gonna be much better than koren, much much better.

[yourfavestoner]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Do you have bars? Do you have roads? That's probably enough for him to get in trouble.

As for Vince saying that the team has nothing to lose. Here's something. Koren gets drunk, drives his car, and hits someone. Sound crazy? Not really. How's that for PR in a town completely obsessed with their football team and its image.

I'm not against giving the guy a second chance. What I am against, is rushing someone back that has a disease simply because he has the ability to play football when really he needs to check his ass into a rehabilitation center and focus on things that really matter, like living.

I completely agree right now. Football should be the last thing on his mind, and I think that any team willing to sign him is being incredibly selfish, and is showing a complete disregard to Koren's safety and the safety of the people of Green Bay. He needs help before he needs football.

[Shiver]

[thule]

IDK if GB is the best place for him...but atleast he doesn't have to worry about traveling on alot of highways doing 100 he can be doing it in the city instead.