PACKER RUMINATIONS

The picture on this post is one of a young man who will undoubtedly draw a lot of attention at the Packer training camp as well as during the entire season. He is James Jones of San Jose State. Jones was drafted with the Packer's pick in the third round of the NFL draft. The Packers lost the Randy Moss derby when they refused to give up a fourth round pick to the Oakland Raiders. Thus, Ted Thompson, the Packer's general manager rates Jones as being of higher value than Moss. Brilliant move or Blunder? We should find out fairly soon.

In other notes ..... John Stocco, former University of Wisconsin quarterback, and MVP of the Capitol One bowl, is currently trying out with the Packers. Mark Zalewski, former University of Wisconsin middle linebacker and Wausau East graduate, has signed a free-agent contract with the New York Jets.

GREEN IS GONE

The Associated Press reported at 8PM Sunday evening that Ahman Green had signed a contract with the Houston Texans. He will be joining his former coach, Mike Sherman, along with former Packer teammates Samkon Gado and Mike Flannagan.

Since 2000 he put the Green in Green Bay as far as the running attack was concerned. He will always be remembered in Titletown because of his position at the top of several catagories in the Packer record books. Green's absence may well put Favre in more "Third and Long" situations, as it did many times when Green was injured. Ahman's departure would surely lend itself to Green Bay trading up in next month's NFL draft in order to obtain a quality running back. One strong possibility would be Adrian Peterson of Oklahoma.

Good luck, Ahman. When you hung on to the ball, you were among the best we ever had.

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