Sharing: Are Grant & Starks really about the same?

[Pugger]

Good grief. Grant had a nice catch on a screen from Rodgers so I don't know why you say he can't catch the ball. Plus Grant picked up blitzers better than Starks last night. What is wrong with having these 2 platoon anyway? They are both good and will stay fresher all season by sharing the load.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Starks blocks better than Grant and catches much better.

Nobody is calling for a single back to get all the carries

edit: I have zero idea who blocks better between the two, but saying something sorta makes it true because it is written

[Pugger]

Starks blocks better than Grant and catches much better.

Nobody is calling for a single back to get all the carries

edit: I have zero idea who blocks better between the two, but saying something is true sorta makes it so because it is written

If you are near a TV the game is being replayed right now on the NFL Network. Starks missed picking up blitzers twice. I do hope that part of his game improves.

[mraynrand]

If you are near a TV the game is being replayed right now on the NFL Network. Starks missed picking up blitzers twice. I do hope that part of his game improves.

One of those has to be on Finley. He was totally in the wrong place on one sack.

[mraynrand]

Good grief. Grant had a nice catch on a screen from Rodgers so I don't know why you say he can't catch the ball. Plus Grant picked up blitzers better than Starks last night. What is wrong with having these 2 platoon anyway? They are both good and will stay fresher all season by sharing the load.

Grant did a poor job following his blockers on one screen. His vision is so-so. How does that compared to the Stark-plug? I don't know yet. Need more info.

[Harlan Huckleby]

They usually have Starks flairing-out into the flat on pass plays.

Honestly, I've seen Starks doing a good job of pass blocking when he is called on to do so. But its possible that he has some flubs, like the one I mentioned.

[mraynrand]

edit: I have zero idea who blocks better between the two, but saying something sorta makes it true because it is written

We always knew this is how you operate.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Grant did a poor job following his blockers on one screen. His vision is so-so. How does that compared to the Stark-plug?

I think Starks' vision is EXCELLENT, he is an instinctive runner and Grant is limited to one cut. I see this as Stark's big edge between the two.

[Packers4Glory]

I think Starks' vision is EXCELLENT, he is an instinctive runner and Grant is limited to one cut. I see this as Stark's big edge between the two.

Grant has good vision. He's steady. More likely to break a big play, and not lose yards on blocking break downs...oh and he's much better blocker and picking up the blitz. I think Grant is clearly the better and more reliable back....I think it will show more in the coming weeks as he gets back into the swing of things coming off the injury.

Buuuuuut...I love me some Starks!

[Harlan Huckleby]

It will be fun to see how it plays out. nothing wrong with a little competition

[Pugger]

We should be thrilled to have these 2 great backs to call on. This might end up being Levens and Bennett revisited.

[red]

even if starks does turn out to be the main back or the starter, grant is still a damn good second back to have on your team

split the carries up, keep them both fresh, and we can pound our way through the playoffs if we have to

[pbmax]

even if starks does turn out to be the main back or the starter, grant is still a damn good second back to have on your team

split the carries up, keep them both fresh, and we can pound our way through the playoffs if we have to

Yes. Listen to this man.

Plus feel free to throw them screens occasionally as well.

[red]

Yes. Listen to this man.

Plus feel free to throw them screens occasionally as well.

you people should listen to this guy

he's wise beyond all our years

[Bossman641]

Was green active last night?