Improved James Starks · PACKERSHOME

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

12 years ago

I read an article that had a little blurb about James Starks. Apparently he's weighing in at 218 with 7% and is faster than he has ever been in his life. If he is indeed faster and can stay healthy, that's going to be one helluva rushing threat for the Packers in 2012.

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earthquake
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12 years ago

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Maybe this explains the lack of interest in resigning Grant, with the poor market for RB's I figured they would at-least bring him in for depth.

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Rockmolder
Honored Member

12 years ago

Maybe this explains the lack of interest in resigning Grant, with the poor market for RB's I figured they would at-least bring him in for depth.

Originally Posted by: earthquake

I figure they like what they have in a combination of Starks, Saine and Green. Add to that that they have Marc Tyler on their roster (Not very impressive at USC, but a former 5-star recruit, nr. 2 running back in the nation out of HS) and there's no real reason to sign back Grant.

And most teams agree, I guess, since he's still unsigned.

I don't know about Starks. According to Nerdmann and half of Packers nation he's been a mix of Barry Sanders and John Riggins, just waiting to finally get that chance and show that potential.

I'm more in the mindset of us having four mediocre runnings backs who all seem to be underperforming if you look just at their skillset.

No real reason to make that five by signing back Grant. Especially at his age.

Dexter_Sinister
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12 years ago

I am fine with Starks getting 4.3 per carry for the next 8 years.

If he wasn't splitting time with Grant, he probably puts up over 1200 yards last year.

I don't see it as underperforming. That is as good at the 49ers running backs.

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shield4life
Veteran Member

12 years ago

Originally Posted by: Dexter_Sinister

Agreed any other team Starks would of racked up 1000 yards at least. Let's not forget we are a passing first team.

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wpr
Preferred Member

12 years ago

I am comfortable with the RB group they have. I would feel a little better about them if I knew that the OL was going to consistently open holes for them to run through. It doesn't matter have fast a player is if he is slamming into the back of his OG.

play2win
Senior Member

12 years ago

I am super, super excited to see Starks play up to his potential this year. I hope it happens. Green is going to be fun to watch as well. Both players have something to prove, and I can't wait to see it. I am really pulling to Mike to call more running plays, and call some of the dogs off of Rodgers' back. I temper that by knowing fully he won't. ;-)

Wade
Veteran Member

12 years ago

Two questions:

1. Has Grant signed with anyone yet?
2. Is Green expected to be ready/100% when the season opens?

I really hope someone else on the roster steps up and is dependable if/when Starks gets hurt. I just have a feeling he's going to miss some games before the season is done. I'm not particularly worried if Starks is in the game, but I am a bit worried about who his primary backup/3rd down back pans out.

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wpr
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12 years ago

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DoddPower
Veteran Member

12 years ago

#10

IF Green is truly healthy, I'm not that worried at all. I think he has the ability to be a perfect RB in the Packer's offense. He just needs some time and health. If that happens, I see him being on the field a lot more than Starks.

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