Ryan Grant thinks he’ll be the starter

[RashanGary]

Either way, just about every team has a 3rd down back. RB's don't usually play every down. Fisher came in for Ahman Green and Green could do it all.

[Patler]

Either way, just about every team has a 3rd down back. RB's don't usually play every down. Fisher came in for Ahman Green and Green could do it all.

What does that have to do with the relative competancies of Grant and Jackson?. Some teams rotate backs by series, rather than 1 & 2 vs 3rd down. Depends on their abilities. Grant is not a very good receiver. He struggles catching the ball. Jackson catches easily and well. Grant has never been that good of a blocker. Jackson wasn't either, but became very good at it to the point that he often played in passing situations even on early downs. He is simply better all-around in the passing game than Grant is.

Green was as good or better than Fisher, and DID play on 3rd downs until Fisher came along. Since Fisher was decent at it, they used him because Green had to take frequent breaks anyway due to his asthma.

[MJZiggy]

Not sure how this is really even that worthy of a conversation. Is there anyone here that honestly thought, heading into this season, that Grant wouldn't be the guy? Jackson had his time to prove himself and, really, he failed. Starks had a nice post season, but he's still unproven and you don't know if he can handle a full load over the course of a season. He may best be served in a reserve role taking about a third of the carries at this point.

It's a really, really LONG offseason this year. That's how. If they don't get this resolved the guys are going to break into conversations about foot fungus and jock itch. Get the damn agreement signed, people! (this is what happens when you leave men in charge of things.)

[smuggler]

Unless Grant gets hurt, it's hard to see him losing out to Starks. Speed is very important in the NFL, and Grant is faster than Starks. With that said, this is a great dilemma to face, as a fan!

[Lurker64]

I think Grant starts, Starks is the third down back (he's got great hands), and Green is the change of pace/bruiser. If we have other running backs than those guys, I'm not sure where exactly they fit in.

[Tarlam!]

If we have other running backs than those guys, I'm not sure where exactly they fit in.

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[bobblehead]

I think Grant starts, Starks is the third down back (he's got great hands), and Green is the change of pace/bruiser. If we have other running backs than those guys, I'm not sure where exactly they fit in.

I think Green and Starks mix up the roles and someone we aren't even aware of is the 3rd guy...jmo.

[sharpe1027]

I think Grant starts, Starks is the third down back (he's got great hands), and Green is the change of pace/bruiser. If we have other running backs than those guys, I'm not sure where exactly they fit in.

That might not happen until Starks improves his pass blocking. I think he can get there, but with less practice time for him to work on it with the lockout, it may not be right away. It should be interesting to see how it shakes out since they can't keep everyone.