Official Packers-queens game day thread 10-27-2013

[Guiness]

Seriously, if ONE analyst on TV would mention that its WHEN you get those yards and that the situation is very important, it would go a long way to restoring my faith in color commentary.

That said, there might be no better year than THIS year to suddenly be able to run the ball. With 20 plus runs a game making hay, Rodgers is exposed less.

Also, it amazing how different Starks and Lacy are as runners. Its a nice changeup.

I really noticed that too. Starks has much more of a second gear and it was obvious on his pair of 10 yard runs leading up to his TD.

[Bossman641]

Starks looked very very good. Really liking the combination of the 2 of them.

[Patler]

If you think back on it, has Starks ever really looked ineffective? Sure, he has had better and worse games; but he almost always looks the part of a capable NFL RB. If he can only stay on the field for more than 3 or 4 games without a significant injury.

[Cheesehead Craig]

If you think back on it, has Starks ever really looked ineffective? Sure, he has had better and worse games; but he almost always looks the part of a capable NFL RB. If he can only stay on the field for more than 3 or 4 games without a significant injury.

He's perfect as a backup role now. Comes in fresh throughout the game and greatly limits his exposure to injury. The Pack just needed someone like Lacy to take the pressure and need off of Starks.

[pbmax]

If you think back on it, has Starks ever really looked ineffective? Sure, he has had better and worse games; but he almost always looks the part of a capable NFL RB. If he can only stay on the field for more than 3 or 4 games without a significant injury.

Previously, when he has returned to action, either from backup role or injury in previous seasons, there was often a hesitation or bad steps while choosing a hole. And it doesn't seem like the good hesitation you see with Lacy's patience, it looked like indecision after he had blown his best chance. It always seemed to take him a couple of games to get fully in sync.

But we now have two different explanations for that. One is better run blocking tackles, and switched guards. The other is in season, padded half line drills. More work like that might solve his need to get up to speed with the O line.

[Patler]

He's perfect as a backup role now. Comes in fresh throughout the game and greatly limits his exposure to injury. The Pack just needed someone like Lacy to take the pressure and need off of Starks.

Maybe, so long as Lacy stays healthy. But as a backup, Starks is such a risk, because when you need him as opposed to when you simply choosing to use him, he gets injured.

[Patler]

But we now have two different explanations for that. One is better run blocking tackles, and switched guards. The other is in season, padded half line drills. More work like that might solve his need to get up to speed with the O line.

I think with Starks there is also a third reason. During TC he said he had a whole new attitude about not worrying about his injuries, and just going all out all of the time, because his future depended on it. I was impressed at his candor with himself about his situation as a fourth year player who had shown little so far.

[run pMc]

I really noticed that too. Starks has much more of a second gear and it was obvious on his pair of 10 yard runs leading up to his TD.

I thought there was a run or two where Starks tried to run with patience and it bit him; but mostly he was really impressive. He looked quicker and faster than Lacy, and really ran with some power.
Lacy had a lot of carries last night, I'm a little worried about him holding up. (Hitting the rookie wall, his injury history, etc.)
I hope they give Starks more carries -- if he can stay healthy.

Kind of crazy to see Lacy outgain Peterson, and Starks almost do it.