Packer Running Backs
Eddie Lacy
James Starks
John Crockett
Eddie Lacy - WOW! Explain last year! As Forrest Gump would say, "Stupid is, as Stupid does!" Exhibit A - Eddie Lacy, one of the top running backs in the NFL! First two years, each year over 1000 yards, earned the respect of the entire league! A nice young man. Always quick to smile. Very positive is all his interviews! Comes to camp overweight! Missed a curfew before Detroit game!
The 2016 season will be a make or break. The NFL is a league that always has someone ready to take your place! Especially at running back. The "new" NFL is not running back friendly! Just look at the past 5-10 years! 2-3 years and bye bye! Pass first league! So, we all hope Eddie will be back looking a little slimmer! And, running a little "pissed off"! My guess - YES!
James Starks, at age 30, at a pivotal in career! Because he was not over run, has a lot left in the tank!
As a free agent, is in a dangerous place! Would love to have him, and would sign him, but, as free agency begins, ........... There is another 30 year old out there.......... and the Bears will not sign.....
Mat Forte, as we said age 30. Would I take Matt Forte, sorry James! This weapon for Rodgers would add a new dimension to the offense! Compare this:
Matt Forte - 8 years - 45 rushing TD's 19 passing - 8602 rushing yards, 4116 passing
James Starks - 6 years - 9 rushing TD's 4 passing - 2361 rushing yards, 883 passing
No comparison, only concern, more mileage on Forte tires!
Other interesting free agents: Arian Foster, Doug Martin, Lamar Miller, and Ronnie Hillman.
John Crockett? No idea! Needs to get a good luck in summer camp!
As far as the NFL Draft in April, some interesting names: Elliot-Ohio St, Henry-Alabama, Booker-Utah, Collins-Arkansas, & Dixon-Louis Tech. Still think back needs a pass catching-break away threat at running back! Dark horse for round 3-4 TCU's - Aaron Green? Has the speed, only needs to play 10-12 downs, but the word is,"He has field-flipping ability and if you’re not careful, he’ll take it to the house in the blink of an eye!"
So, you see where I am looking - Lacy, Forte, & Crockett(or a surprise).
This is coming a little late. Some reasons for not responding earlier. My "heart" (literally) needed to be in it. QB & FB analysis comprehensive &, from my perspective, right on. RB, agree about Lacy.. Starks vs Forte, I'd have to go along with Forte. But, Starks can be a force as well, I think, if he's shown to be replaceable and must improve himself. Crockett, I think, can be that dynamic juke & run, and catch & juke & run guy that San Fran had about 2-3 yrs ago and last year played for NO I think, I can't think of his name. i think, if given the chance & "right" play calling Crockett could be electric.
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