Assuming he's looking to be in good shape, Eddie Lacy. I don't want Monty back there as a full time back, that takes a way a lot of his utility. I also like the idea of two back sets and either motioning out of them or bringing him in from a 4 man set forcing the defense to have an extra corner on the field/start playing a safety on him regularly. And obviously running the ball sometimes.

Lacy #1, with Montgomery #2.
Michael showed some bursts, but wasn't consistant. Maybe an off season to get into the playbook will make him a better prospect for us.

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That wasn't so much the case when Lacy was healthy and effective and I think its a mistake to think we don't need a running game. I'm not saying we need to become a run first team but we need to have a running game that the opponents respect at least a little bit. I mean what is there to worry about as an opposing defensive coordinator even if we have a guy who is popping of 5 yards a carry if he only gets the ball 6 times a game.

This team will live by the pass but it will continue to come back an bit them in the ass if they can't run the ball effectively when they need to. Some fans say "we have Rodgers why do we need to run the ball?" Well, Rodgers is only 1 half of the passing game and even if he is on all it takes is a timely drop top stop the clock and give the other team a chance.

The thing is, when you have a great QB and you are a pass first team you really need a RB who can be effective in the passing game as well otherwise the position is wasted like you said.

I really want Montgomery to be a part of our backfield next season. I don't know if he could be the #1 guy but he needs to be a big part of it whether its running or catching passes out of the backfield. I like Lacy but I think he is too much of a 1 yard, 2 yard, 3 yard type of guy who will occasionally break a long one to make his average look better. I just don't think Michael will ever get it but I wouldn't mind a cheap deal with no guarantees to let him compete and then draft someone in the 3rd round.

I wouldn't care so much if our RB only gets 12-15 carries as long as he gets another 6-8 catches, or at least targets.

I'd start Lacy...until further notice.

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With all the typical caveats- players must be healthy, not over weight and not cost a fortune to re-sign, I would like to see Lacy and Michael as a 1, 2 combination in the backfield. Signing Michael first would help keep Lacy from asking for the moon.

Ty could be the 3rd down/ change of pace back. He will be more effective against some teams.

Picking up another RB in the draft would be nice. With all the injuries I wouldn't mind having 4 solid options.

It's a pretty small sample size but I find it rather interesting that Ty is not getting more love. I guess fans realize that he really was a WR trying to help out by lining up in the backfield.

Letting Lacy get 18-20 carries, Michael around 8 and Montgomery 5 with 3-5 receptions would help keep the pass rush honest and give Rodgers more time. It would keep GB from looking too one dimensional and the defensive from looking pass first. It will help the WRs get open more often too since the safeties would have to cheat toward the line looking for the running play.

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You forgot the Ripper😁

Yes I did. Didn't think anyone would expect him to be the lead RB.

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If the RB gets 5 yards a carry, doesn't fumble and doesn't get our QB killed, I couldn't care less about his hairstyle, weight, conditioning or anything else. I'm not someone who worries about that trivial stuff. I'm about production.

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Monty showed he can get it done, but there's only one thing Mike hates more than a sub 4.8 RB, and that's Roger Craig type screens and traps that complement a traditional WCO offense.

The real question is, will they get rid of Ripkowski? He's got a little bit of a burst.

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