Branch back by week 1? Thats much more optimistic than earlier projections.

"Green was with the Seahawks for two years. He suffered a season-ending foot injury in an exhibition game in 2006 and played as a backup fullback last season."

Fullback?

If Branch is back by game one what a boost if true.

Awesome news! I'm assuming he takes awhile to get back to playing at an elite level though. Regardless I hope its true and hes out there against the Bills, I just dont want the staff to push him back to early.

This is like 05 when Spencer signed before Lofa... is that a good sign..

That being said.. I can't figure out how or why a 2nd round pick is more difficult to sign than a 1st rounder--

wasn't mike green backup safety?

also, i dont like the fact that carlson needs the most time on the practice field and he is the last of the draft picks to be signed. it seems they need to sort out their priorities a little better

green is/was a safety. I'm sad to hear he won't be with us.

If I recall correctly he was drafted as mr. insignificant a few years back and made quiet an impression.

sad...

Branch and "elite level" have not co-existed since...um, really never...

Typical Notre Dame attitude, thinks he is gods gift to football. well, punk, u play a game for millions. take what they offer and LIKE IT.

anyone know how far apart Carlson and the Hawks are from getting him signed?

Hey Carlson you're not that good...Sign what they are giving you....

if i was the hawks i would take the spit in the face that carlson just gave them and offer him the rookie minimum and NO signing bonus or say sorry pal, u are out of the NFL for as long we have his rights. Learned his egotistical, me-first, attittude from WEIS.

Branch back would be great. He can play but I hope the still use NAT on every down he plays his but off.

Uh, why is the second rounder not signed? Carlson is going to be counted on this year. Seems like it would be best to have him in practicing as much as possible. I am hoping he will get signed today. Any word on this Danny?

Can someone explain to me what is up with Carlson, and why the nimrod won't sign??? He's acting like a top 5 pick - he got pulled in the 2nd round! #33! This isn't rocket science, man - pay him the middle point between 32 and 34 (both of whom are most assuredly in camp by now, as is every second rounder).

I hate to say it, but this is a bad sign - if you read Danny's earlier posts, he shows the picks historically who held out and you know what? they all went bust. Chris McIntosh? Barely ever played. Stevens? Don't get me started. Chris Spencer could be the exception but it isn't looking hopeful.... this kid is just hurting himself and I have a feeling he's missed too much already to be a factor this year. I think we're going to have another year with an empty TE slot on the field.....