[vincesanity82]

During the 2007 NFL season, Ryan Grant went from an anonymous running back just hoping to make a roster to one of the biggest reasons the Packers got to the NFC Championship.

Unfortunately for Grant, he's still paid like an anonymous running back just hoping to make a roster. So Grant and his agent are angling for a long-term deal, with his agent saying, "The process has started. Are we getting anywhere? Probably a better question at the end of the week."

As an exclusive-rights free agent with only one year of accrued NFL experience, the Packers owe him nothing more than the $370,000 league minimum salary. If he doesn't agree to that and the Packers won't give him more, his only option is not to play at all.

Green Bay Packers' Ryan Grant Wants More Money, Has No Leverage - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[Lefty Noob]

Is there anyone who thinks Green Bay shouldn't do what they need to do to lock this kid up long-term? I mean... I guess it was just one year, and anything could happen. But he played like an elite back, and I would think you'd want to make sure you kept him around for a few more years.

[Bleedin Purple]

I think they should give it one more season and if he proves he can be consistent then they should increase his pay.

[Bryan88]

I wouldn't commit long term guaranteed money right now if I were the Packers, I would want him to prove last year wasn't a fluke. Of course if they don't lock him up now and he has a pro-bowl type year, then his price would increase from what he is seeking right now.

[Seahawker 562]

Originally Posted by Bryan88

I wouldn't commit long term guaranteed money right now if I were the Packers, I would want him to prove last year wasn't a fluke. Of course if they don't lock him up now and he has a pro-bowl type year, then his price would increase from what he is seeking right now.

Yes but then he would probably complain again for an even higher price

[bears9]

He deserves a raise, top back money, of course not, more than league minimum yes he does.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by bears9

He deserves a raise, top back money, of course not, more than league minimum yes he does.

yeah...pay him a bit more now...or come contract time down the road he will have some sour grapes about how he was handled..

[azrael492]

Why not give him a little raise, but put a lot of incentives in it. If he produces like last season, he can make elite back money.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by azrael492

Why not give him a little raise, but put a lot of incentives in it. If he produces like last season, he can make elite back money.

Not a bad idea...and it will make Grant appreciate Green Bay.

[bears9]

Here is the thing people aren't realizing with this, Grant is being paid league minimum, is isn't like he is being paid like Julius Jones and wants to be paid like LT, there is a big difference between a race and big money for Grant.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bears9

Here is the thing people aren't realizing with this, Grant is being paid league minimum, is isn't like he is being paid like Julius Jones and wants to be paid like LT, there is a big difference between a race and big money for Grant.

Exactly. At the very least they have to make him the highest paid RB on his own team, right?

[azrael492]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Exactly. At the very least they have to make him the highest paid RB on his own team, right?

I think he has earned at least that. Make that his base salary.