Running Back Rumors

[sheepshead]

I think 80 a game with this offense is good. Maybe we stand pat.

[sheepshead]

ok, im convinced, i just picked up Starks in my fantasy team.

[gbgary]

i think standing pat will be a mistake. we need to be able to take some pressure off the passing game. we need to have a running game we can count on a little more. at this point we need lynch more than we need hawk and/or a middle draft pick so do it.

[ThunderDan]

i think standing pat will be a mistake. we need to be able to take some pressure off the passing game. we need to have a running game we can count on a little more. at this point we need lynch more than we need hawk and/or a middle draft pick so do it.

We have 8 LBs on the roster of a 3-4 team that sometimes puts 5 LBs on the field at the same time. We cannot trade away a LB. We cannot afford to put Bishop on the field for any extended amount of time. We don't have LB depth to trade away.

We could afford to trade away a TE or a WR.

[pbmax]

So at first Lynch was available, but not for a measly 3rd round pick. Now its a 4th round pick. I hate locking in a mortgage interest rate for this exact reason.




Bretsky come back! Its a mortgage joke! You won't get that anywhere else.

[gbgary]

i think standing pat will be a mistake. we need to be able to take some pressure off the passing game. we need to have a running game we can count on a little more. at this point we need lynch more than we need hawk and/or a middle draft pick so do it.

We have 8 LBs on the roster of a 3-4 team that sometimes puts 5 LBs on the field at the same time. We cannot trade away a LB. We cannot afford to put Bishop on the field for any extended amount of time. We don't have LB depth to trade away.

We could afford to trade away a TE or a WR.

fine with me. let's do it!

[Patler]

i think standing pat will be a mistake. we need to be able to take some pressure off the passing game. we need to have a running game we can count on a little more. at this point we need lynch more than we need hawk and/or a middle draft pick so do it.

We have 8 LBs on the roster of a 3-4 team that sometimes puts 5 LBs on the field at the same time. We cannot trade away a LB. We cannot afford to put Bishop on the field for any extended amount of time. We don't have LB depth to trade away.

We could afford to trade away a TE or a WR.

fine with me. let's do it!

Dispassionately, it should be Driver that is traded. He has only a few years left anyway. Better to trade an old player a year too early than a year too late.

[mmmdk]

It'll be a stark reality for Starks & Nance when Packer tackles are driven like ice trucks into the backfield.

[ThunderDan]

i think standing pat will be a mistake. we need to be able to take some pressure off the passing game. we need to have a running game we can count on a little more. at this point we need lynch more than we need hawk and/or a middle draft pick so do it.

We have 8 LBs on the roster of a 3-4 team that sometimes puts 5 LBs on the field at the same time. We cannot trade away a LB. We cannot afford to put Bishop on the field for any extended amount of time. We don't have LB depth to trade away.

We could afford to trade away a TE or a WR.

fine with me. let's do it!

Dispassionately, it should be Driver that is traded. He has only a few years left anyway. Better to trade an old player a year too early than a year too late.

I knew you hated Driver all of these years. You were just waiting for a chance to throw him under the bus.

I would think Driver and Lee would be the prime suspects. Maybe Jones. He has a high potential it seems but has now put the ball on the turf in 2 staight games.

[wist43]

I have been saying this would make sense for the last two weeks. He is 27 and on the final year of his contract and Stewart is a beast. They will probably not be able to pay top dollar for two running backs with one about to turn 28. He WILL NOT cost a first round pick and if thats what they want I would not do the trade. I bet he could be had for a second. If they get a second round pick for him I think they win at the end of the day. Running backs don't have long careers and they are a bad team that should gather picks and rebuild.

Imagine next year with Williams and Grant, that would be sweet.
I would trade a second, this team is really good. Grants injury really set back the offense, but I think this would solve it.

I agree... TT will never come off of a 2nd rounder though.

[Brandon494]

i think standing pat will be a mistake. we need to be able to take some pressure off the passing game. we need to have a running game we can count on a little more. at this point we need lynch more than we need hawk and/or a middle draft pick so do it.

We have 8 LBs on the roster of a 3-4 team that sometimes puts 5 LBs on the field at the same time. We cannot trade away a LB. We cannot afford to put Bishop on the field for any extended amount of time. We don't have LB depth to trade away.

We could afford to trade away a TE or a WR.

fine with me. let's do it!

Dispassionately, it should be Driver that is traded. He has only a few years left anyway. Better to trade an old player a year too early than a year too late.

No way do you trade Driver, you need his leadership if we are serious about making a strong push in the playoffs this season.

[Brandon494]

I have been saying this would make sense for the last two weeks. He is 27 and on the final year of his contract and Stewart is a beast. They will probably not be able to pay top dollar for two running backs with one about to turn 28. He WILL NOT cost a first round pick and if thats what they want I would not do the trade. I bet he could be had for a second. If they get a second round pick for him I think they win at the end of the day. Running backs don't have long careers and they are a bad team that should gather picks and rebuild.

Imagine next year with Williams and Grant, that would be sweet.
I would trade a second, this team is really good. Grants injury really set back the offense, but I think this would solve it.

I agree... TT will never come off of a 2nd rounder though.

Kinda like when he traded up for select Clay Matthews. Never say Never but I agree he won't do it.

[ThunderDan]

i think standing pat will be a mistake. we need to be able to take some pressure off the passing game. we need to have a running game we can count on a little more. at this point we need lynch more than we need hawk and/or a middle draft pick so do it.

We have 8 LBs on the roster of a 3-4 team that sometimes puts 5 LBs on the field at the same time. We cannot trade away a LB. We cannot afford to put Bishop on the field for any extended amount of time. We don't have LB depth to trade away.

We could afford to trade away a TE or a WR.

fine with me. let's do it!

Dispassionately, it should be Driver that is traded. He has only a few years left anyway. Better to trade an old player a year too early than a year too late.

No way do you trade Driver, you need his leadership if we are serious about making a strong push in the playoffs this season.

Then who do you trade to get this RB we need? If you think Hawk is junk why would any other team in the NFL want to trade for him? Maybe draft choices is the only way to go? Be honest when looking at the Packers in who you could trade.

Here is how I see it:
QB: No Trades (No 3rd QB with potential to trade Flynn away)
RB: No, we need one
FB: Maybe but what value would they bring
WR: We have a lot of these guys
TE: We have a lot of these guys
OL: Worried about Clifton and Tauscher, can't trade away promising back ups
DL: Seem thin here, I don't think you can trade Pickett or Jenkins
LB: 8 LBs on the team, don't have a lot of depth (Hawk is only potential trade with value but I would hate to have Bishop play)
CB: Maybe when Harris get's back you can deal Underwood or Lee (what would any NFL GM give us for either of those 2)
S: 4 on the roster, 1 (Peprah) cut when Bigby gets back
ST: No one to trade, maybe Bush has value as a gunner

So to get a player of value you really are looking at draft picks, a WR or a TE.

[Brandon494]

Picks, not our 2nd best WR who just signed an extension. Jones would get traded before Driver anyway. Like I said we don't have to get someone flashy, just a solid RB.

[steve823]

We're lucky we run West Coast. A lot of the short passes act as a run game for us and help us pick up chunks of yards. Also add in Rodgers athleticism and we're fine.

With that being said, it would still be nice to get a solid RB ,but at a good price. No reason to give up too much.