James Starks (RB) Set for NFL Debut

[Patler]

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.

Mike Neal didn't do much. 2 games, 3 tackles.

[denverYooper]

From Packers.com

According to Elias, James Starks' 73 rushing yards were the most by a Packers rookie RB in his first game since Ralph Earhart (78, 9/17/48).

[Fritz]

Starks contributed - it was evident in contrast when Jackson got carries - the damn stuter-stepping in the backfield. Starks seemed to just go. He looks like he could be a consistent, Grant-type guy. Good game to get him started. I wonder what he'll do on the rug in Detroit.

[Patler]

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

I think the Packers were in a bit of a bind with 4 TEs. They liked both rookies, but may have felt the need to keep a vet, too; maybe in part because Finley was only a year removed from a pretty immature rookie season. Quarless and Crabtree have gotten a lot of playing time this year, Lee has disappeared. Probably no need for 4 next year.

[Brandon494]

Mike Neal didn't do much. 2 games, 3 tackles.

He didnt do much but when you have to admit he was showing a lot of promise before he got injuried.

Another great draft by TT

[Joemailman]

Neal would have been very valuable once Pickett was injured. He has a bright future if he stays healthy.

[Patler]

He didnt do much but when you have to admit he was showing a lot of promise before he got injuried.

Another great draft by TT

Ya, maybe. We saw him against Washington and Detroit after all!

Realistically, I'm not going to get too excited until he plays a bit more. The Packers got nothing more from him than they did from Justin Harrell as a rookie.

[pbmax]

Mike Neal didn't do much. 2 games, 3 tackles.

Which is its own small irony, as once it was clear Jolly would not be available, he looked like the most likely contributor behind Burnett.

[pbmax]

Ya, maybe. We saw him against Washington and Detroit after all!

Realistically, I'm not going to get too excited until he plays a bit more. The Packers got nothing more from him than they did from Justin Harrell as a rookie.

Less, actually.

[Patler]

Ya, maybe. We saw him against Washington and Detroit after all!

Realistically, I'm not going to get too excited until he plays a bit more. The Packers got nothing more from him than they did from Justin Harrell as a rookie.

Less, actually.

Ya, I almost said "less". They got more games and a few more tackles out of Harrell as a rookie; but Neal did give them a sack!

[packrulz]

From Packers.com

Ahhh, good ol' Ralph Earhart, he was a beast!

[Patler]

Anyone else find themselves wondering what might have been, if Starks had been active last week?

[mmmdk]

Anyone else find themselves wondering what might have been, if Starks had been active last week?

Are you a mind reader?; thought about it post game but was occupied getting cuffnit thing.

[denverYooper]

Anyone else find themselves wondering what might have been, if Starks had been active last week?

yes

[sheepshead]

Anyone else find themselves wondering what might have been, if Starks had been active last week?

Makes me crabby