Sunday, June 22, 2014

Running Backs for Packers - Once a Weakness, Now a Strength!

Just a couple years ago, the Packers were signing guys off the street!  Now the Packers have developed some depth and talent!  First, a word on Jonathan Franklin.

From all I have read, the young man was a class act!  From Packers players to coach McCarthy, Franklin made a positive impact in just one year with the Packers!  My Packer Buddies and I were at the Bengal game, where Franklin ran for over 100 yards against a tough defense!  One of his final statements:

Class act!  It is a shame to see this found athlete not get a shot in the NFL, but in the game of life he is already a winner!

The remaining Packer running backs on the roster:
Eddie Lacy
James Starks
DuJuan Harris
Michael Hill
Rajion Neal
LaDarius Perkins

Eddie Lacy -Year 2  - 5'11" - 230 lbs. - Alabama
What a great rookie season!  1,178 yards! I will say that again 1,178 yards!  Again, a few years back we were begging for someone to run for 1000 yards! 4.1 yards a carry and 11 TD's!  If you were at any back games, Eddies ran TOUGH!  The defense does not like to tackle Eddie Lacy!  He is a downhill runner, but has a spurt to run to daylight!  And gives an awesome interview!  I see more great things to come for Eddie Lacy!

James Starks - Year 5 - 6'2" - 218 lbs. - Buffalo
Another running back that had a great season in 2013!  Coming off the bench giving Lacy a rest James had 493 yards & 3 TD's!  And a better average than Eddie - Starks averaged 5.5 yards per carry.  A taller runner at 6'2" & 218 pounds Starks also punishes people!  And he a his own unique running style that defenders must deal with each game!  Great 1-2 running back punch!

DuJuan Harris - Year 2 - 5'8" - 203 lbs. - Troy
At the start on 2013 the Packers starting running back!  BUT, that darn injury bug!  In the 2012 season Harris had a few great games!  The best thing about Harris' style of running is he runs ANGRY!  I LIKE THAT!  If he stays healthy, my humble prediction . . . . . . . . . . . . .  The Packers have the BEST 1-2-3 punch at running back in the league!!!

Michael Hill - Year 2 - 5'10" - 210 lbs - Missouri Western
Played a few games for Tampa & the Packers last year & contributed on special teams.  Check out his interview last year when he dressed for his first game!  If the three running backs above stay healthy I see Hill slated for the practice squad at best.

Rajion Neal - Rookie - 5'11" - 220 lbs - Tennessee
At Tennessee Neal rushed for over 1000 yards, 12 TD's and 5.2 yards per carry.  See him in a battle for the Packer practice squad.  By the way, he looks good in glasses!  Check out his Tennessee Bio!

LaDarius Perkins - Rookie - 5'7" - 195 lbs - Mississippi State
Another running back trying to stick.  Looks like more of break away threat & muti-purpose runner, runny, pass catching & returns!

Final roster - Lacy, Starks, & Harris!  But, pre-season game injuries, others may stick!

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