The Runningback Situation

[Zool]

Once Pooper gets steam, he's hard to stop.

I cant be the only one that thought this sounded funny.

[woodbuck27]

If Davenport plays extensively at the beginning of the season, he might not be around at the end because injuries. Samkon filled in well last year when we played revolving RB. So I think Gado is a lock and well as Green. Trade Davenport. Keep one of the other two RBs. Also, is there a TE who can catch on the team who could backfill as fullaback when needed behind Leach. Just a thought!

BooHoo:

There is talk that TE Zac Alcorn is that TE, but I havn't had time to research his background thourougly. He is very athletic I understand, and if he can be decent as a blocker and is a dedicated sort (good work ethic) with hard work he'll grow there. The nice thing about that move is that if he's showing promise at TE then he's a backup to two or three TE's there and then David martin can be dispatched as an option and Ted thompson goes with Bubba and Donald lee at TE and Zac Alcorn FB backup and FB on passing downs and reserve TE.

Vonta Leach is a solid blocker but he'll not likely suddenly start to be a good receiver. Man he can't find the handle on pass's from Favre that you wouldn't drop BooHoo. Well maybe you would? Haha.

GO PACKERS ! FAITH FOR 2006 !!

[woodbuck27]

Once Pooper gets steam, he's hard to stop.

I cant be the only one that thought this sounded funny.

Davenport is "a Tank for sure" but that punishes himself.

GO PACKERS ! FAITH in 2006 !!

[woodbuck27]

the difference is that Davenport holds on to the football.

That's conventional wisdom, but also false.

Davenport has 6 fumbles in 234 career touches (1 fumble every 39 touches)
Green has 31 fumbles in 1909 career touches (1 fumble every 62 touches)

Green always fumbles early in the year before going 9-10 games in a row at the end without fumble. Da Poop has been very fumble prone considering his limited touches.

Yes! That has to be considered Harvey.

GO - GO PACKERS in 2006 !!

[BooHoo]

If Davenport plays extensively at the beginning of the season, he might not be around at the end because injuries. Samkon filled in well last year when we played revolving RB. So I think Gado is a lock and well as Green. Trade Davenport. Keep one of the other two RBs. Also, is there a TE who can catch on the team who could backfill as fullaback when needed behind Leach. Just a thought!

BooHoo:

There is talk that TE Zac Alcorn is that TE, but I havn't had time to research his background thourougly. He is very athletic I understand, and if he can be decent as a blocker and is a dedicated sort (good work ethic) with hard work he'll grow there. The nice thing about that move is that if he's showing promise at TE then he's a backup to two or three TE's there and then David martin can be dispatched as an option and Ted thompson goes with Bubba and Donald lee at TE and Zac Alcorn FB backup and FB on passing downs and reserve TE.

Vonta Leach is a solid blocker but he'll not likely suddenly start to be a good receiver. Man he can't find the handle on pass's from Favre that you wouldn't drop BooHoo. Well maybe you would? Haha.

GO PACKERS ! FAITH FOR 2006 !!

With TT wanting to take the pressure off Favre by having a good running game, they will go with Leach as starting FB. They will have to id someone with "hands" to play backup FB. Maybe Alcorn is the guy.

Afer 28+ years in the Army I think I could handle a pass from Brett. And then make it about one foot before being dropped and carried off the field.

[woodbuck27]

MuttnJeff Welcome to your Packer Home!! Come here often - post alot.

That's good advice.

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[Deputy Nutz]

Well the injury to Hendo opens some things up a bit. Hendo will be placed either on the PUP list or the IR for the first part of the season. Most likely Herron will be kept on the active roster with Davenport, Green, and Gado. Herron will either learn to play a little fullback and back up Leach, especially on 2nd and long, and third downs.

Or Davenport could easily revert back to Fullback for the time being and Herron can be the 2nd or third running back.

[woodbuck27]

If Davenport plays extensively at the beginning of the season, he might not be around at the end because injuries. Samkon filled in well last year when we played revolving RB. So I think Gado is a lock and well as Green. Trade Davenport. Keep one of the other two RBs. Also, is there a TE who can catch on the team who could backfill as fullaback when needed behind Leach. Just a thought!

BooHoo:

There is talk that TE Zac Alcorn is that TE, but I havn't had time to research his background thourougly. He is very athletic I understand, and if he can be decent as a blocker and is a dedicated sort (good work ethic) with hard work he'll grow there. The nice thing about that move is that if he's showing promise at TE then he's a backup to two or three TE's there and then David martin can be dispatched as an option and Ted thompson goes with Bubba and Donald lee at TE and Zac Alcorn FB backup and FB on passing downs and reserve TE.

Vonta Leach is a solid blocker but he'll not likely suddenly start to be a good receiver. Man he can't find the handle on pass's from Favre that you wouldn't drop BooHoo. Well maybe you would? Haha.

GO PACKERS ! FAITH FOR 2006 !!

With TT wanting to take the pressure off Favre by having a good running game, they will go with Leach as starting FB. They will have to id someone with "hands" to play backup FB. Maybe Alcorn is the guy.

Afer 28+ years in the Army I think I could handle a pass from Brett. And then make it about one foot before being dropped and carried off the field.

I like your toughness . . now, add confidence. First secure the ball and bash em, run over em and move upfield.

Fight ! - Fight !! - Fight !!!

GO PACKERS ! - FAN FAITH !!!

[Guiness]

Everyone here seems to think we can just stash a player on the PS, and he'll stay there for the year, to have another go-around next fall.

I think that's a dangerous game to play - if anyone who's shown promise is put there, they can quickly be snapped up. The PS is a place to audition players, not 'hide' them.

[vince]

The PS is a place to audition players, not 'hide' them.

But if they're not good enough to occupy a roster spot, this IS the next best thing... At least they get to practice with the team... Yeah, they're exposed to being claimed, but perhaps it's better than cutting them outright.

As far as the backfield, I'm down with...

Henderson - PUP
Leach
Alcorn - TE/FB

Green
Davenport
Beach
Gado

I would think this requires that Martin or Lee get cut...

[Scott Campbell]

Everyone here seems to think we can just stash a player on the PS, and he'll stay there for the year, to have another go-around next fall.

I think that's a dangerous game to play - if anyone who's shown promise is put there, they can quickly be snapped up. The PS is a place to audition players, not 'hide' them.

KC had Gado on their practice squad when we plucked him away.

[woodbuck27]

Everyone here seems to think we can just stash a player on the PS, and he'll stay there for the year, to have another go-around next fall.

I think that's a dangerous game to play - if anyone who's shown promise is put there, they can quickly be snapped up. The PS is a place to audition players, not 'hide' them.

KC had Gado on their practice squad when we plucked him away.

Dangerous indeed, Guiness.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Funny! Alcorn is a TE who caught a gift one-yard TD and people are ready to put him on the 53-man roster as a FB.

[Cobra Kai]

I think the Henderson injury does change things a bit. The only 2 locks for both FB and RB on this team are Henderson and Green, the two hurt guys. The others don't have the talent or don't fit the ZB scheme too well. It honestly looks like a real crapshoot for the other spots because they all have knocks against them...

RB
Davenport - lacks vision, balance, and intial burst
Gado - hesitent and lacks vision
Beach - lacks experience
Herron - lacks speed

FB
Leach - lacks hands
Cooper - lacks experience
Brown - lacks experience

Who knows what we'll see this season if Green and Henderson can't return to form? We could end up with a Leach and Beach backfield...

[woodbuck27]

Funny! Alcorn is a TE who caught a gift one-yard TD and people are ready to put him on the 53-man roster as a FB.

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