Starks, Quarless and Nelson

[pbmax]

Maybe it's just me, but I see that as reasonably likely.

An interesting question. He seems diligent and willing to work, but I suppose that doesn't mean he couldn't also be very impatient on the contract front especially given the injury.

I don't get an ego only vibe from Finley, I think he is engaged with the team. But getting paid after an injury might become job #1. I hope not. I actually like the confidence and he does seem to put an effort into being a decent teammate. In other words, if the team was to have an ego problem on the roster, I would be happy to have it be Finley's version than some other WRs.

[Zool]

I don't see Starks as being able to hold up over the long haul... he simply runs too upright, and will absorb an awful lot of punishment. He is a good complimentary back, and you can ride him for stretches, but I don't ever see him being a 250-300 carry/game guy.

Exact same thing was said about Grant. Sayers and Dickerson ran upright also. Now I'm not comparing talent, just running style.

[denverYooper]

(I suggest three hours a day on the JUGS machine)...

[prime311]

I could definitely see Finley on the trading block. I like him, but he's not doing himself any favors with his attitude. This could quickly become a Giants-Shockey situation. I actually like Crabtree more then Quarless right now, but over time Quarless could develop into an exceptional TE. Nelson runs great routes and has deceptive speed, he is a perfect compliment to Jennings just as Driver is and it's good to have such an easy succession. He's our Anquan Boldin, Steve Smith(NYG), Wes Welker, etc...

[vince]

I don't see Starks as being able to hold up over the long haul... he simply runs too upright, and will absorb an awful lot of punishment. He is a good complimentary back, and you can ride him for stretches, but I don't ever see him being a 250-300 carry/game guy.

Starke is 6'2" so he runs tall even when he's leaning. He runs high in space but when he's in traffic, it seems to me he does a good job of getting low more often than not. He regularly lowers the boom and knocks the tackler back rather than taking punishment. He doesn't have a lot of trouble getting his pads down, even with his height.

[channtheman]

Me too, and I think our Superbowl MVP as well. I do not think at all it's a coincidence that Arod kept mentioning the return of Finley and gave him high praise ("the best TE in football") in the post-Superbowl interviews. He also repeated that when sending a message to Finley via Twitter (to which Jermichael answered that he was extatic to have Arod throwing him the ball for the next 10 years). Why with Finley and not Grant?

It has been documented that nothing Arod does is without a plan; the funny staches in training camp, organizing parties at his place, remembering all the players' birthdays, the belt. It all served a certain purpose... This in combination with his Finley remarks made me think. I might be completely wrong here, but I think Arod wants to keep Finley close, also knowing that there's a possibility of things getting ugly in the future. To be a respected voice of reason for Finley should it be necessary. Going even further, it's has also been said in interviews that the Finleys and the Barnetts get along well. Maybe Arod wants to anticipate on a departure of Barnett and how this would piss Finley off. Or maybe Arod just want to spend some time an igloo.

Again, this is just my gut feeling. Although it's striking how many fans have a similar fear regarding Finley.

Very good point, and one I agree with. Well said.

[mraynrand]

An interesting question. He seems diligent and willing to work, but I suppose that doesn't mean he couldn't also be very impatient on the contract front especially given the injury.

I don't get an ego only vibe from Finley, I think he is engaged with the team. But getting paid after an injury might become job #1. I hope not. I actually like the confidence and he does seem to put an effort into being a decent teammate. In other words, if the team was to have an ego problem on the roster, I would be happy to have it be Finley's version than some other WRs.

I don't see him doing crunches in front of reporters either.

[mraynrand]

I don't ever see him being a 250-300 carry/game guy.

I don't either, but I'd like to see that happen - just to see it.

[wist43]

Well, Grant played 1 game in '10; Sayers and Dickerson were aberrations... can't really click off too long a list of tall, upright runners - there's a reason for that; and while there are always exceptions to the rule I don't see Starks being that exception.

I have no problem with Starks being part of a platoon.

[mraynrand]

Get a Few years out of Grant, a few years outta Stark, then move on to the next RB. That wouldn't be so bad would it? Especially since the price is right.

[swede]

I have no problem with Starks being part of a platoon.

In the Rocky Bleier way?

[Patler]

Well, Grant played 1 game in '10; Sayers and Dickerson were aberrations... can't really click off too long a list of tall, upright runners - there's a reason for that; and while there are always exceptions to the rule I don't see Starks being that exception.

I have no problem with Starks being part of a platoon.

Adrian Peterson 6'1"
Jim Brown 6'2"
Chuck Muncie 6'3"
George Rodgers 6'2"

All were tall, upright runners.

Everyone said Adrian Peterson would not last because of his upright running style, but so far he has. I don't think it matters so much how upright you run, but what you do as you are hit. The ones who last are the ones who deliver a blow as they are hit. The thing that impressed me the most about Starks was that he always moved forward on contact, often knock defenders over. The biggest hits against him ended up as stalemates. I'm not that worried about him.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Eddie George also. That's who Starks reminds me of the most.

[Patler]

Eddie George also. That's who Starks reminds me of the most.

I thought about him, and remembered him as being tall, but for the life of me can't remember what he looked like when he ran. If Starks can spend a few years running like Eddie George did, I'll be satisfied!

[Little Whiskey]

i think rodgers is looking off a defender. no way he misses the one on his left!

she even has her hand up calling for the ball! she's open!!!