Comments on: The Packers should trade for Steve Slaton

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:02:09 +0000

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp10/news/story?id=5476849

Looks like Percy Harvin is having more trouble with Migraines. Even as a Packer fan, I couldn’t help but like watching him play. I’d hate to see someone go out like that.

that being said, Steve Slaton would be a good changeup back from Grant and Jackson – but I really worry about his fumbling. He fumbled again in his last preseason game and the last thing we need is someone derailing the offense. Especially if the D doesnt pull through.

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By: mark

mark — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 05:38:21 +0000

i have to admit – i didnt read your whole letter- too long -sorry- but i know of slaton from WV and im not into him- the Pack need a bigger DOMINATE runner kind of like Jim Brown -(yeah i know not possible -but thats the ideal- ironically a Brown) -not sure how to get one – i think luck- or in a trade – or draft next year- i stand by my statement last year that Grant is from notre dame! (boo)

By: DaveK

DaveK — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:28:53 +0000

Just saw a report on NFL network about the offensive line woes of the Cowboys.

RT – The ancient Colombo just had a knee scope and is expected to be out all pre-season. They hope to have him back by week one. Alex Barron, a mediocre player from the Rams is expected to fill in for him until Colombo is healthy.

RG – set with Leonard Davis.

C – good starter Andre Gurode. But, they don’t have another true center on the roster. Their back-up centers are both guards. One of those guards, Kyle Kosier, is injured and the other is replacing Kosier at RG.

LG – Kyle Kosier just sprained his MCL and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. Kosier’s replacement Montrae Holland isn’t exactly getting great reviews from the fans or media. Reading about him he appears to be a less then adequate replacement at G or C.

LT – Flozell Adams was injured last year and is no longer with the team. They are moving Doug Free from RT to LT this year.

So, they have a new LT, a LG missing at least 3 games with a bad back-up, and ancient RT who might make it back for the season opener. No depth at Center. In other words, this is a team that could use some depth on the offensive line. Enter Jason Spitz or Daryn Colledge. Spitz could play all three interior spots for them. Colledge would be an upgrade over Holland at LG.

The Cowboys are deep at OLB. Their two starters are set in Ware and Spencer. From what I read they have four pretty good OLB’s fighting for the two back-up spots. They might be willing to deal their 3rd best OLB (Victor Butler or Brandon Williams) for Colledge or Spitz.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/nfl/2010/08/depth-at-linebacker-has-philli.html

By: Aaron Nagler

Aaron Nagler — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:29:43 +0000

Read this for why they won’t be trading him: http://www.houstontexans.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=6285

And read this for why I don’t want him anywhere near the Packers: http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/08/18/texans-running-back-steve-slaton-continues-to-struggle-with-fumb/

By: DaveK

DaveK — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:22:26 +0000

Can’t disagree with you on any of what you wrote. I think a quality 3rd down back with some speed would improve this offense and could push Grant or replace Grant if needed.

Love this play though last December. Perfectly blocked and nice burst from Grant:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d814ebe5d/Ryan-Grant-TD

By: mike

mike — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:17:17 +0000

Really? I mean come on man. All the talk about Slaton taking over for Grant in the #1 spot is ridiculous! I happen to think that Slaton is still going to be good in the NFL, but to say that we should aquire him and that he could out do Grant is way too far! If my memory serves me right Grant has only fumbled the ball 2 maybe 3 times over the last two yrs. Slaton on the other hand has fumbled like 30….. But really that is beside the point. Grant’s only real weakness is that he has had trouble breaking tackles (something that drives me NUTS) over the last couple seasons. He has been VERY durable and has been a VERY important (if overlooked) part of the Packer’s Team Dynamics. He knows the offense and has great ability to run the offense and come through when his number is called. Could he be better? Sure he could, AROD could be better………that’s a mute arguement. Slaton on the other hand has had only one good season and then one horrible season. His ability might put him in position to challange a guy like Brandon Jackson for the number two spot, but NEVER a guy like Grant’s…… We know Slaton can catch the ball and has some speed, and even though I’m not sure what I think of Jackson overall yet, all that does is put him in the same postion as Jackson. They both have potential….. They both have a TON to prove in order to be a featured back in the NFL…..I wouldn’t be so quick to give up on BJax for Slaton either. In my opinion, if it aint broke, dont fix it, and if Jackson can make a contribution to the offense and special teams this yr and make strides as a RB, then that’s all we need! If anything, we should have brought in Brian Westbrook as a 3rd down guy to mentor Jackson and teach him while Grant does his thing!