2011 Starks v Grant: week 1· Page 5

Pack93z
Select Member

13 years ago

Who's better.. yada yada yada.. rabble rabble rabble..

They both provided spark and tough yards last night.. color me not interested in needing to prop one up over the other.

I would rather have both and Green to utilize during the game in situations and let the both provide the team with some much needed yards on the ground.

This is a hell of a lot better situation than our options last season.. lol.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

Stevetarded
Registered

13 years ago

#42

The only thing that really bothered me about Grant last night was that beautifully set up screen pass. Instead of cutting it straight upfield he angled like 4 or 5 yards outside toward the only defender that was even close.

blank

gbguy20
Veteran Member

13 years ago

#43

Not sure if this has been posted yet, didn't read through the entire thread. But I feel this may be the most telling stat regarding this topic, even if it is just one game.

Ryan Grant played 17 snaps.
James Starks played 47.

BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.

Pack93z
Select Member

13 years ago

#44

Originally Posted by: gbguy20

Since we ran that ball 23 times with the backs and threw it 35 times.. Grant having a catch vs Starks not.. I would draw a conclusion in a single game vacuum set that MM and company think Starks is a better blocking back option at this point than Grant.

That is if you are going to try an draw a conclusion from a single game and game plan.

12 carries to 47 snaps verse 9 carries to 17 snaps would suggest that Grant is the preferred rushing back.. under the same subset.

Of course that would probably hold be inconclusive over the course of the season.. but..

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

zombieslayer
Registered

13 years ago

#45

Too bad hitting a tapeworm with a hammer wouldn't actually kill it. :-"

Originally Posted by: Nonstopdrivel

Tapeworms also don't request cookies. They just bite your intestines when they don't like the food.

Pack93z wrote:

I said this before you did. 😝

My man Donald Driver

(thanks to Pack93z for the pic)
2010 will be seen as the beginning of the new Packers dynasty. 🇹🇹 🇲🇲 🇦🇷

gbguy20
Veteran Member

13 years ago

#46

tapeworms scare me

BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.

Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

13 years ago

#47

You have personal experience with them, I take it?[puke]

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

13 years ago

#48

Tapeworms also don't request cookies. They just bite your intestines when they don't like the food.

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer

is this somehow suggesting tapeworms are better than me? hey, i was offered, i accepted!!

The game against the Saints ... I thought James Starks looked more like a professional running back than Ryan Grant. Starks looked like he belonged and Grant looked like he fighting to achieve legitimacy.

Greg C.
Registered

13 years ago

#49

I really hate the "vs." in this thread title.

They both looked good, but Starks looked better running the ball. He's just so strong.

Nerdmann is convinced that Ryan Grant is bad in pass protection because he hasn't been awarded the third down RB job, but here's the real reason he hasn't won the third down RB job: He is the #1 RB. To move to third down RB would be a demotion for him. He is pretty good in pass protection--always has been. And he looks way better at it than Starks at this point.

However, Starks is younger and has more upside and is in the process of passing Grant up right now as an overall RB, if he hasn't done it already. It would be great to have both of them healthy all season for a nice 1-2 punch.

blank

Pack93z
Select Member

13 years ago

#50

I said this before you did. 😝

Originally Posted by: zombieslayer

You actually think I read your posts. 😝 😂

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

Important Information:

The PACKERSHOME uses cookies. By continuing to browse this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. More Details Close

Fan Shout

wpr (6h) : yay

Zero2Cool (8h) : Mark Murphy says Steelers likely to protect Packers game. Meaning, no Ireland

Zero2Cool (11h) : Struggling to figure out what text editor options are needed and which are 'nice to have'

Mucky Tundra (12h) : *CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP*

Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : WR who said he'd break Xavier Worthy 40 time...and ran slower than you

Mucky Tundra (2-Apr) : Who?

Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : Texas’ WR Isaiah Bond is scheduled to visit the Bills, Browns, Chiefs, Falcons, Packers and Titans starting next week.

Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : Spotting ball isn't changing, only measuring distance is, Which wasn't the issue.

Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : The spotting of the ball IS the issue. Not the chain gang.

Mucky Tundra (2-Apr) : Will there be a tracker on the ball or something?

Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : uh oh

Martha Careful (1-Apr) : Too bad camera's can't spot the ball as well.

Mucky Tundra (1-Apr) : So will the chain gang be gone completely or will they still be around as a backup or whatever?

Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced.

Martha Careful (1-Apr) : A big step in the right direction. Just put in the college system is very very good.

Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : NFL has passed a rule that allows both teams to possess the ball in OT during the regular season

Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : Touchbacks on kickoffs will now bring the ball to the 35-yard line.

beast (31-Mar) : It might of gotten more popular recently, but braiding hair (even men) in certain cultures goes back for centuries.

Martha Careful (30-Mar) : Is men braiding their hair a new style thing? Watching the NCAA men's tournament many players have done

Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Ha. Well, it'd be nice for folks to reset their own password. Via validated email 😏

beast (29-Mar) : Monopoly was supposed to be an educational game, that show how evil capitalism was and how we should avoid it

beast (29-Mar) : Lol, I was thinking username would be better, as then I wouldn't have to keep an email up to date lol 😂

beast (29-Mar) : Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol

wpr (29-Mar) : sure is

Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Monopoly is a rip off of The Landlord's Game

wpr (27-Mar) : 28 days until the draft

earthquake (27-Mar) : Which seemed strange to my 9 year old self, that you could be a fan for a team other than the one you play for

earthquake (27-Mar) : Nothing eventful happened, other than it being clear that he was a bengals fan

earthquake (27-Mar) : And we went and hung out with him one afternoon, I must have been 9 or so

earthquake (27-Mar) : That’s wild, when I was a kid my friend lived in the same apartment complex in De Pere

Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : Only career highspot was a 200 yard rushing game while playing for the Cardinals

Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : He is a former Packer. Drafted out of Northern Illinois. Didn't do much in GB.

dfosterf (26-Mar) : Despicable

Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : Former NFL. I think Packers too

Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : NFL RB Leshon Johnson has been charged in a massive dog fighting operation, with the FBI seizing over 190 Pit Bulls

Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Some real irony of a QB as short as Wilson playing for the Giants

Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Giants country, let's be the tall beings of lore!

Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Russell Wilson signs with the Giants.

Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol

wpr (25-Mar) : I don't think there is a significant difference. I use a user name for many. Others email.

Martha Careful (25-Mar) : email

Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : would it be better to use EMAIL or USERNAME to log into a site?

wpr (25-Mar) : Thanks Zero

Zero2Cool (24-Mar) : New forum has the ability to Thank a post now.

beast (24-Mar) : And the only time they have won the Championship in an even year, was the first time they did, in 2006.

beast (24-Mar) : Since 2007, there have been 10 odd numbered years, Wisconsin Women have won the Championship in 7 of those 10 odd numbered years.

buckeyepackfan (24-Mar) : Congratulations Lady Badger Hockey Team. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!

Zero2Cool (23-Mar) : I don't think it's completed yet. it was just announced last month, right?

dhazer (23-Mar) : did netflix ever release the Packers documentary

Zero2Cool (21-Mar) : And it is glorious!

Please sign in to use Fan Shout

2024 Packers Schedule

Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM

Eagles

29 - 34

Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM

COLTS

16 - 10

Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM

Titans

30 - 14

Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM

VIKINGS

29 - 31

Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM

Rams

24 - 19

Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM

CARDINALS

34 - 13

Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM

TEXANS

24 - 22

Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM

Jaguars

30 - 27

Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM

LIONS

14 - 24

Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM

Bears

20 - 19

Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM

49ERS

38 - 10

Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM

DOLPHINS

30 - 17

Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM

Lions

31 - 34

Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM

Seahawks

30 - 13

Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM

SAINTS

34 - 0

Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM

Vikings

25 - 27

Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM

BEARS

22 - 24

Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 PM

Eagles

10 - 22