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James Starks to get his shot


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Looks like he will see some action. Any homers have any insight into his upside the rest of the year?

 

It's the Mike McCarthy Packers. They just do not run.

 

I wouldn't expect much production. The guy hasn't played a game in two years. But, he is going to get a few carries, I think.

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More to the point about the first response:

 

Packers rushing NFL ranking the past two seasons under McCarthy:

 

2009 14th attempts 15th rushing yds

2008 14th attempts 17th rushing yds

 

So what that tells us is that while GB isn't an elite running team, that McCarthy certainly understands the need for the run and utilizes the running game. This year has been different for obvious reasons - after Grant got hurt there was no go-to RB. There hasn't been a healthy guy on the roster that could take over Grant's role. Despite that, GB still ranks 23rd in both attempts and rushing yds this year.

 

I've got a report on Starks in this thread: Link on post #65 that you could take a look at if you're looking for some more information on him.

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More to the point about the first response:

 

Packers rushing NFL ranking the past two seasons under McCarthy:

 

2009 14th attempts 15th rushing yds

2008 14th attempts 17th rushing yds

 

So what that tells us is that while GB isn't an elite running team, that McCarthy certainly understands the need for the run and utilizes the running game. This year has been different for obvious reasons - after Grant got hurt there was no go-to RB. There hasn't been a healthy guy on the roster that could take over Grant's role. Despite that, GB still ranks 23rd in both attempts and rushing yds this year.

 

I've got a report on Starks in this thread: Link on post #65 that you could take a look at if you're looking for some more information on him.

 

 

I agree with your analysis in your post. The Packers are "looking" for someone to take the job. IIf, and it's a big if, he shows something I think he could easily be the guy, the remainder of the year. at least. That's my hope.

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It's the Mike McCarthy Packers. They just do not run.

 

I wouldn't expect much production. The guy hasn't played a game in two years. But, he is going to get a few carries, I think.

BB already proved my point... But really? You're a packers fan, so I assume you watch the games... They have tried Jackson, Kuhn, and Nance to fill the void left by Grant to no avail. At a certain point McCarthy realized that spreading the offense out gave them the best chance to win.

IF Starks can provide a spark then MM will run the ball. A large part of McCarthy's offense is based off of play action. You have to have the running game to have a meaningful PA pass. McCarthy can and will run IF he has a runningback.

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More to the point about the first response:

 

Packers rushing NFL ranking the past two seasons under McCarthy:

 

2009 14th attempts 15th rushing yds

2008 14th attempts 17th rushing yds

 

So what that tells us is that while GB isn't an elite running team, that McCarthy certainly understands the need for the run and utilizes the running game. This year has been different for obvious reasons - after Grant got hurt there was no go-to RB. There hasn't been a healthy guy on the roster that could take over Grant's role. Despite that, GB still ranks 23rd in both attempts and rushing yds this year.

 

I've got a report on Starks in this thread: Link on post #65 that you could take a look at if you're looking for some more information on him.

 

 

Yes the perception is they don't run and Ryan Grant didn't many yards but isn't true.

 

These uniforms - the blue looks almost purple to me.... :wacko:

 

If Starks can stay healthy he could be good. Like Arian Foster he fell considerably before the draft.

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He's looking good so far. Hopefully GB can get a nice lead and give Starks some more reps. I'm optimistic to see what he can do.

 

 

Me too. He seems very quick in tight spaces and could be a needed addition down the road.

 

When he had a couple good runs it seemed to open up the offense and then Jackson had that long run too. I'd like to see more Quinn Johnson too. In college he could catch the ball out of the backfield and would like to see a few throws to him down the road.

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Me too. He seems very quick in tight spaces and could be a needed addition down the road.

 

When he had a couple good runs it seemed to open up the offense and then Jackson had that long run too. I'd like to see more Quinn Johnson too. In college he could catch the ball out of the backfield and would like to see a few throws to him down the road.

He doesn't dance in the backfield or hesitate like Jackson has done too much. He finds a hole and goes. He looks like he does what Jackson can't do, which will allow Jackson to be a good third down back.

 

For the packers he looks very good. Just what they need . But for fantasy I dont see alot of upside. Jackson is in on passing downs and they used Kuhn on short yardage and the goal line. limited fantasy points but still should be on a roster for backup purposes.

For fantasy purposes he'll help Rodgers and all of the WR. For fantasy purposes he's a dynasty guy for next year. This year he'll be part of a RBBC at best.

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For the packers he looks very good. Just what they need . But for fantasy I dont see alot of upside. Jackson is in on passing downs and they used Kuhn on short yardage and the goal line. limited fantasy points but still should be on a roster for backup purposes.

 

You don't think there's a possibility they kept his situations limited, given that it was his first game in 2 yrs? There's no potential upside from 18 carries for 73 yds? That was a very credible performance under the circumstances. But I'm guessing you probably didn't know a hell of a lot about Starks leading into this week, and probably found out only a bit more today.

 

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I know quite abit about starks. Hes a good Rb and showed that today. I said he was good. But hes not a fantasy starter. they used Kuhn at the GL for a while , thats not going to change and Jackson is a good reciever and thats not going to change. I mean would you risk starting a RB who dosnet get GL and Receptions in the fantasy playoffs. You would have to be desperate at RB to do something like that. We saw one week. Next week Jackson can have 10 carries and Starks 12 . its a RBBC with 3 backs doing different things. One in on 1-2 down ( Starks) one in on Passing Downs ( jackson) and one in on Short yardage and Goal Line. ( Kuhn) and Nance will be back next week. now you got 4 backs . not a good situation.

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You don't think there's a possibility they kept his situations limited, given that it was his first game in 2 yrs? There's no potential upside from 18 carries for 73 yds? That was a very credible performance under the circumstances. But I'm guessing you probably didn't know a hell of a lot about Starks leading into this week, and probably found out only a bit more today.

 

:wacko:

I assumed he was talking about for this year. If so, I don't know many that will play Starks in the Playoffs unless its an absolute desperation play. With Grant having a substantial cap hit for next year, and Jackson showing that he's not an every down back I do think Starks has substantial value going into next year.

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I know quite abit about starks. Hes a good Rb and showed that today. I said he was good. But hes not a fantasy starter. they used Kuhn at the GL for a while , thats not going to change and Jackson is a good reciever and thats not going to change. I mean would you risk starting a RB who dosnet get GL and Receptions in the fantasy playoffs. You would have to be desperate at RB to do something like that. We saw one week. Next week Jackson can have 10 carries and Starks 12 . its a RBBC with 3 backs doing different things. One in on 1-2 down ( Starks) one in on Passing Downs ( jackson) and one in on Short yardage and Goal Line. ( Kuhn) and Nance will be back next week. now you got 4 backs . not a good situation.

Nance is the non-factor of the four. Expect him to be shut down. And Jackson isn't the third down back because he can catch the ball. It's because he can pick up incoming defenders more than anything. For the remainder of the year I wouldnt roll with a GBP RB, but moving forward Starks has by far the most upside.

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We saw one week. Next week Jackson can have 10 carries and Starks 12 . its a RBBC with 3 backs doing different things. One in on 1-2 down ( Starks) one in on Passing Downs ( jackson) and one in on Short yardage and Goal Line. ( Kuhn) and Nance will be back next week. now you got 4 backs . not a good situation.

 

Well, apparently we can ask you for the score of the GB game next week, too.

 

You don't, I don't, and no one else doesn't know - except the GB staff - how GB intends to use Starks from this point forward. I'd say given the performance today that's there's just as good a chance they expand his role a bit as there is that he's caught in a full blown RBBC.

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Greenbay wins 28-10 .

 

Your right I was just giving an opinion. He did have a nice day and looks like the real deal. thats the most important thing to Packers fans.

 

Well, apparently we can ask you for the score of the GB game next week, too.

 

You don't, I don't, and no one else doesn't know - except the GB staff - how GB intends to use Starks from this point forward. I'd say given the performance today that's there's just as good a chance they expand his role a bit as there is that he's caught in a full blown RBBC.

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You don't, I don't, and no one else doesn't know - except the GB staff - how GB intends to use Starks from this point forward. I'd say given the performance today that's there's just as good a chance they expand his role a bit as there is that he's caught in a full blown RBBC.

At worst, or unless he proves not ready, he's going to be a big factor in the RBBC. In that, I think he'll get the majority of the touches, peppered in with some GL work as we go forward.

GB did not keep him away from IR all year long if they didn't have a plan for him. When they activated Starks, they cut Al Harris to make room. Obviously GB thinks a lot of him.

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