Fine. Intensity aside, he gave up more yardage in 2009, which may be why Ted Thompson drafted a replacement. He was a solid player last year, but had little impact on defense other than filling the position.

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I'm glad we can get to see Starks I've heard nothing but good things hopes he can back it up

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I know! Although with all the talk, we have been setting ourselves up for more disappointment.

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How so?

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All the Sparks excitement and desperation for a running game, IMO, has raised our expectations for him way too high. He could have a great rookie season, while simultaneously not living up to all the hype created by fans and coaching staff.

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Not really i haven't seen much excitement for him other than people wanting to see what he's got as well as I do.I don't think he'll come in right away and contribute but he has some POT.Problem is he could be the next Justin Harrell Knocking on wood for that one.

Edit:Another thing could lie a problem for him is he will be the 4th String RB unless we get rid of nance for him.He won't be active on gameday unless they give him a couple carries and see what he has and if he doesn't take those opportunitys on those carries he won't see the field at all and i hope he sees the field i see a lot in this kid.All the draft picks have POT the only guy I don't see working out is maybe Newhouse but idk.

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I doubt we're going to see much of sparks. He missed all his sr. year at buffalo, and now half of this season. I'm guessing the team will use the next 3 weeks to assess him and then put him back on IR.