James Starks (RB) Set for NFL Debut

[Tony Oday]

F it we have him now!

[RashanGary]

Well, we found our runner. Go STARKS!

[MJZiggy]

Keeping in mind that Samkon had some good games for us, we MAY HAVE found our runner...

[Tony Oday]

He reminds me of Grant a little bit in the fact that I cant remember a negative carry...2 I think 0 yard gains but no losses...I like that

[MJZiggy]

He reminds me of Grant a little bit in the fact that I cant remember a negative carry...2 I think 0 yard gains but no losses...I like that

That's what happens when you get the ball and immediately run toward the LOS (that means you, Mr. Jackson!)

[denverYooper]

James Starks just might save GBs running game and ST!

[Fred's Slacks]

I was sure I remember Neal getting a sack in one of the few games he played in.

Yes, his contribution has been minimal but he was the number 4 DL when the season started, and the coaches seemed prepared to put him in a role where he was going to play a lot. He showed up with plays from time to time which is difficult for rookie DL.

[Lurker64]

As much as we may wish to rip Brandon Jackson, he'll stick with this team as he is an awfully good third down back in terms of his ability to pickup blitzes and catch the ball (and he's reasonably nifty in the open field). We just need a 1st and 2nd down back who is good for consistent yardage and will occasionally break one. That was Grant, maybe that will be Starks.

[Fred's Slacks]

I was sure I remember Neal getting a sack in one of the few games he played in.

Yes, his contribution has been minimal but he was the number 4 DL when the season started, and the coaches seemed prepared to put him in a role where he was going to play a lot. He showed up with plays from time to time which is difficult for rookie DL.

In fact, he had a sack and a forced fumble according to JSO stats.

[pbmax]

As much as we may wish to rip Brandon Jackson, he'll stick with this team as he is an awfully good third down back in terms of his ability to pickup blitzes and catch the ball (and he's reasonably nifty in the open field). We just need a 1st and 2nd down back who is good for consistent yardage and will occasionally break one. That was Grant, maybe that will be Starks.

No complaints about Brandon in his usual role. But I don't think you can count on him as TB #2 anymore. Start for a game or two? OK. But not a long term starter. You need a more viable long term TB option at #2 to start the season.

[Patler]

I was sure I remember Neal getting a sack in one of the few games he played in.

Yes, his contribution has been minimal but he was the number 4 DL when the season started, and the coaches seemed prepared to put him in a role where he was going to play a lot. He showed up with plays from time to time which is difficult for rookie DL.

No, he wasn't the 4th lineman when the season started because he was inactive the first three weeks due to an injury at the end of camp. He finally made it to be active on game day for two weeks, then was lost for the season. He played just two games.

[Joemailman]

No complaints about Brandon in his usual role. But I don't think you can count on him as TB #2 anymore. Start for a game or two? OK. But not a long term starter. You need a more viable long term TB option at #2 to start the season.

Agree. Jackson is what he is. A very good 3rd down back. He had 4 receptions for 63 yards today. It will be interesting next year with Grant, Starks, Jackson and Nance all here.

[digitaldean]

As much as we may wish to rip Brandon Jackson, he'll stick with this team as he is an awfully good third down back in terms of his ability to pickup blitzes and catch the ball (and he's reasonably nifty in the open field). We just need a 1st and 2nd down back who is good for consistent yardage and will occasionally break one. That was Grant, maybe that will be Starks.

I have felt all along that BJack is like Rodney Harmon for the Chargers back in the 90s. A good 3rd down back for either change of pace or screen passes, but THAT'S IT. He tends to revert back to the overjuking crap that is absolutely useless. If Starks can continue to progress, what a complement can he be to Grant in 2011 (barring any labor BS).

[Guiness]

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.

Holy jinx the guy! I'm not the superstitious type, but would still never lay a label like that on someone!

[swede]

I was sure I remember Neal getting a sack in one of the few games he played in.

Yes, his contribution has been minimal but he was the number 4 DL when the season started, and the coaches seemed prepared to put him in a role where he was going to play a lot. He showed up with plays from time to time which is difficult for rookie DL.

I agree with you, but impressions such as these hurt us five years from now when we argue that Neal looked great as a rookie and Patler slaps a post that says "2 games, 3 tackles!" onto our foreheads.