The Facts:
Green began straight-line running for the first time this week, and soon he plans to add cones, cutting and all the rest. He hasn’t been told if he’ll be able to take any snaps when OTAs begin next month, but he expects to be ready for training camp come late July. He said his reps might still be limited at first this summer, but, hopefully, not for long. “My personal goal is to go now. I want to go right now; I want to play,” Green said. “But realistically, by camp I think I should be pretty good."
Reported by Packers.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Green’s promising rookie season ended in Week 7 when he injured his knee while blocking on a kickoff return. Once healthy, Green’s focus will turn to what he can do for the Packers in 2012. The RB situation remains in flux, with the known returnees being James Starks, Green and Brandon Saine, who had 18 carries and 10 receptions last season after being signed from the practice squad following Green’s injury. Veteran Ryan Grant remains an unrestricted free agent and isn't expected back. Where Green fits this season may not be known for some time. On offense, he might back up Starks and/or handle third downs. On special teams, he could be an option alongside Randall Cobb to return kickoffs (Green worked as a kick returner during training camp and the preseason last year), or he could resume other duties on the return and coverage units that he was learning on the fly as a rookie.
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