Ahman Green Makes It Official: He's Retired

by Brandon on Aug 12, 2011 2:24 AM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

The Green Bay Packers all-time leading rusher, RB Ahman Green, officially announced his retirement at a press conference. Here's the story from SB Nation.

Green retires as the Packers' all-time leader in rushing attempts (1,851) and rushing yards (8,322), ranks second in rushing touchdowns (54), third in total touchdowns (68), and is seventh in receptions with 350.

He came to Green Bay after finding himself in Mike Holmgren's dog house in Seattle. In one of the more lopsided trades ever, the Seahawks traded Green to the Packers in exchange for oft-injured CB Fred Vinson, who never played a game for them due to a torn ACL.

Green came at a perfect time, just as RB Dorsey Levens had worn out, and they needed a new feature back. He was a great runner, and a solid receiver, who also had the fortune to work behind a great offensive line in the early 2000s. Here's what Mike McCarthy had to say about Green:

The thing I always appreciated was his running style. Just the forward lean and explosion he had as an in-line runner. He also had the unique ability and speed to finish long runs.

The only criticism during his best seasons was that he was prone to fumbles, but those were overshadowed by his overall performance.

He left the Packers after the 2006 season, and I thought it was time. His 2005 season was largely wiped out due to a knee injury, and he wasn't the same player anymore. The Texans signed him to a four-year contract, and he only played in 14 games for them over two seasons.

His surprising return in 2009 was a nice lift for the team, and it gave him enough yards that season to overtake Jim Taylor for the franchise best mark. That might seem a little cheap, but he earned most of those yards while he was running to four straight Pro Bowls in 2001 through 2004.

One of the all-time Packer greats, and I know I was fortunate to watch him play.

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Green was awesome in his prime even with his fumbles. His jersey is the only non-QB one that I have. Even have an actual autographed picture too. Hope to see him in the pack hof soon!

by Packers-Braves fan on Aug 12, 2011 6:58 AM CDT via mobile reply actions

Someone whom I was always excited to see take the field.

Even when his best years were behind him, I still pulled for Ahman and regret that he was never able to fully recover from his injuies. An exciting runner.

"Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Vince Lombardi

by AdamA on Aug 12, 2011 10:27 AM CDT reply actions

Ahman

Green was my favorite Packer ever. Absolutely a joy to watch carry the rock! Could have been a candidate for Canton had Holmgren not wasted him for 2 years in Seattle. Had he started his career in GB coming right out of Nebraska, he would like have totaled close to 12,000 career rushing yards and be a candidate. Unfortunately he never did lead the league in rushing in any single year. His 1883 rushing yards in ’03 coming the year Jamal Lewis put up over 2000. Urlacher attested to his power saying Green was the least favorite RB he faced, or something to that effect. His speed and elusiveness attested to by being one of only 2 RB in NFL history to record 2 90+ yd TD runs!

Just a Great RB, Great Player and Great Packer! It was a privilege of watch him play.

You've been Stroh'd™!!!

by Strohman on Aug 12, 2011 10:31 AM CDT reply actions

It was always surprising how hard he hit the hole. Even when I’d seen it a thousand times already, it was still like “woah, he lit that dude up!” He ran angry.

That U-71 package was just unstoppable. The best part about it was how they had to report Barry eligible over the loudspeaker every time, so that everybody in the stadium knew what was coming. …and everybody in the stadium knew that the defense couldn’t stop it. …including the defense. All game long: Ahman sweep left, Ahman sweep right, Ahman sweep left. I’ll bet opposting defenses really got tired of hearing “#71 reports eligible,” because they knew “ah shit here comes Green again.”

I’m glad he got paid in Houston, and then it was nice to see him come back to GB, become the all-time rushing leader, and help out the Pack that final year. I hope he’s proud of what he accomplished as he calls it a career, and I hope he does well from here on out.

by Curly Lambeau on Aug 12, 2011 11:50 AM CDT reply actions

thank you Mr. Green

by fn_cold_ak on Aug 12, 2011 6:49 PM CDT reply actions

Ditto

from a Packers and Cornhuskers fan!

"It's a great day to be great, baby!"

"Here I am, brain the size of a planet,
and they ask me to pick up a piece of paper.
You call that job satisfaction?
'Cause, I don't."

The MUNSTERS of the Midway still suck!

by NorthStarr on Aug 12, 2011 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Rec

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by Omaha Sun on Aug 13, 2011 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Where's cheeseandcorn to rec this for me

abd make it Green, haha?

"It's a great day to be great, baby!"

"Here I am, brain the size of a planet,
and they ask me to pick up a piece of paper.
You call that job satisfaction?
'Cause, I don't."

The MUNSTERS of the Midway still suck!

by NorthStarr on Aug 14, 2011 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Really.

Or HailVarsity. Let’s go Nebraska peeps. We need to represent!

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by Omaha Sun on Aug 14, 2011 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions

I'll enjoy seeing him cover the Huskers for the BTN this year.

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by Omaha Sun on Aug 13, 2011 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions

May your health be solid in retirement, Ahman, and thanks for the memories!

by NYCPac on Aug 13, 2011 12:28 AM CDT reply actions

He said he hopes to sign a one-day contract with the Packers soon so he can retire as a member of the franchise.

http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6850033/ahman-green-big-ten-network-sideline-analyst

Let’s make this happen TT!

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by Omaha Sun on Aug 13, 2011 3:22 PM CDT reply actions

Ted Thompson does not sign free agents!!

13.

Grossman: Sup, you insulin needing bitch! The sex cannon has arrived! Now get the hell out of my locker room, you chinless mother fucker!

by Wiedmann on Aug 16, 2011 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Does he sign sideline reporters?

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by Omaha Sun on Aug 18, 2011 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions

The only game I got to see him play live was with the NIghthawks last year. The OL sucked, and he was clearly not the same guy, but it was still a great experience for me.

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by Omaha Sun on Aug 13, 2011 3:23 PM CDT reply actions

I got to see the Denver game.

Last game of ’03 season, he rushed for 200+ yds and busted off the 98 yd TD run. Unforgettable… I had a perfect view of the play, albeit from long distance. Saw the hole open up between Tauscher and Rivera, and Ahman just BURST thru the hole and put it in overdrive! Knew he was gone soon as he broke the LOS! Just a thing of beauty!

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by Strohman on Aug 13, 2011 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions