James Starks (RB) Set for NFL Debut

[Joemailman]

Impressive. Nice leg drive between the tackles. Wonder how he looks running to the outside.

He broke one outside. He got to the corner, but didn't look particularly fast. I don't think that will ever be his strong point.

[gbgary]

Nance = Edgar Bennett

not even close. edger>nance

[vince]

Can't wait to see him more in space in the passing game. He's going to break some before the year's out.

[Packers4Glory]

he looked fresh. Nice start. Lets see repeat performances.

[steve823]

Nance is garbage

Starks is the next Ryan Grant with better hands

Since you brought Grant up, if Starks turns out to be the real deal McCarthy will have a decision to make. Hard to keep them both sine they are both so similar.

[Joemailman]

Starks is the next Ryan Grant with better hands

I think this is about right. I really like the Packers RB situation in the future.

[vince]

I'd like to see Nance up instead of Quinn Johnson personally. I think his punishing style could be a good complement to Starks and Jackson.

[PA Pack Fan]

I think this is about right. I really like the Packers RB situation in the future.

What drugs are you on?

[Fred's Slacks]

With Starks starting to contribute, how big has this draft class been? Every single one of them has contributed to this season and they all look like quality (some star quality) nfl players.

[vince]

Except Newhouse.

[Joemailman]

What drugs are you on?

Thank you for your monthly post. Have a Happy New Year.

[Fred's Slacks]

Except Newhouse.

Oh yeah. I thought I was missing someone. Sheilds more than makes up for that though.

[Brandon494]

Since you brought Grant up, if Starks turns out to be the real deal McCarthy will have a decision to make. Hard to keep them both sine they are both so similar.

I think you have to keep both just for insurance. We already saw how much of a drop off our running game is without Grant. Also have to keep in mind that Grant has gotten a ton of carries since becoming the starter, nothing wrong with giving Starks some of those carries to keep Grant fresh. Starks also shows good ability on kick returns.

[pbmax]

I think you have to keep both just for insurance. We already saw how much of a drop off our running game is without Grant. Also have to keep in mind that Grant has gotten a ton of carries since becoming the starter, nothing wrong with giving Starks some of those carries to keep Grant fresh. Starks also shows good ability on kick returns.

Yes, you keep the three TBs and force a decision about two FBs. Unless TE numbers come down from four.

[pbmax]

I am stunned that McCarthy hasn't gone back to Kuhn recently. Even though Kuhn's best plays were getting blasted earlier this season, I am surprised M3 hasn't revisited him in short yardage, even with a different set of plays. Its not like him to give up an idea after one set of failures.

I am excited to see what Starks can do, but I would not predict he shows much against a stout 49er run D. I think Nance would seem to be the best natural short yardage back.

So much for my prognostication skills. One for two.