Speaking of flamboyant WR's... two 49ers fans here are tired of him already ... him being of course Michael "the awesome one" Crabtree.

I don't know why the Packers would draft a RB in a weak draft class in the 2nd round. Unless he can play DE or OLB lol

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

Not to mention, McCarthy just doesn't seem committed to running the football. We could have Eric Dickerson in his prime back there and he would still be calling pass plays. (?) Get a Ferrari to drive to the supermarket and back once a week...

I would love for them to change this MO. Please. I am a firm believer in running the football to win. Chew up clock. Wear the opponent down. Keep the DL honest. Run block with aggression and purpose. I question why we don't get more running plays in a game. Is it McCarthy not calling them, or is it Rodgers checking out of them at the line?

I bring this up because I recall thinking Sherman was to blame all these years for not running more to control games, only to find out years later, Favre was checking out of them. That I can see. What a dumb ass stat padder.

Grant has been a good Packers football player. Last year, he looked like he was running in waist deep mud with the exception of some early season games. Just don't think he has the speed a rookie might bring.

Really, all we need is a pass rush and we are in. Get a RB rounds 1-3 and maybe we miss out on a key component. Get that awesome RB, and who knows if he'll get enough touches to make a significant contribution? Our OL needs a better commitment to balls-to-the-wall run blocking, and having more running plays called IMO. It might help to save Rodgers by making Ds play more honest.

Originally Posted by: play2win 

walter football 2nd round

Green Bay Packers: LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
It's scary to think how much more potent Green Bay's offense would be with someone like LaMichel James as an option.

Originally Posted by: dhazer 

If Grant does sign elsewhere before the draft, do people here that will significantly increase the probability of the Packers going after a running back in the first three rounds, maybe even trying to get the Boise State guy in round 1?

Personally, I will be a bit bummed if Grant goes -- I'd rather have him starting or platooning with Starks than rely on Starks full time. OTOH, even if he does go, I don't want anything above a 4th going to a RB. (The only exception might be Martin if he falls to the late second, but that isn't going to happen.)

Originally Posted by: Wade 

28 PACKERS

WILL PICK

Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

SHOULD PICK

Doug Martin, RB, Boise State

Worthy would be the long-term replacement for Cullen Jenkins, though I could see G.M. Ted Thompson going for a big-potential outside threat like Nick Perry or Shea McClellin as a bookend pass rusher for Clay Matthews. Martin is the kind of versatile cold-weather back who would fit the Pack perfectly. "He's this draft's Ray Rice," one personnel man told me.

dont know if starks could handle the load alone !!

Originally Posted by: nyrpack