running backs

[Freak Out]

No reason he can't be a combo RB/WR like Sproles.

If he can block a lick, its the perfect job. Stick him where you get instant mismatch.

I like Monty coming out of the backfield. He can run, run screens, shift out to a WR position...tons of options. Can he throw?

[Rutnstrut]

Hope I am wrong, but that kid has been all hype and no production so far. Seahawks replaced him with Thomas Rawls as soon as they could.

Really what can it hurt at this point? If he flops, they are no worse off.

[gbgary]

I like Monty coming out of the backfield. He can run, run screens, shift out to a WR position...tons of options. Can he throw?

cobb can but I don't think we've seen it. mm is saving it for the perfect time.

[pbmax]

Really what can it hurt at this point? If he flops, they are no worse off.

Lots of injuries, someone's backup gets released. Michael is the 3rd RB, one more than previous.

[Tony Oday]

We did good the last time we got a Sea RB, Ahman Green

[gbgary]

Really what can it hurt at this point? If he flops, they are no worse off.

Packers have to get lucky sometime with a situation like this. maybe this is that time. our o-line is much better than sea's.

[gbgary]

Jackson put on ir after knee injury today.

[red]

Lol

[Pugger]

Hope I am wrong, but that kid has been all hype and no production so far. Seahawks replaced him with Thomas Rawls as soon as they could.

But at this point, what do we have to lose?? If he doesn't work out big freaking deal. If he does, good for us.

[beveaux1]

But at this point, what do we have to lose?? If he doesn't work out big freaking deal. If he does, good for us.

Very true.

[KYPack]

Things you hear that you didn't know, Dept..

Christine Michael was selected the next pick (61) after Eddy Lacy in the 2013 draft.

Something else I didn't realize until I saw it today. why are we carrying two fullbacks on the roster when we really don't play one of em? Joe Kerridge is the same size as the Ripper, but neither of 'em see the field. Couldn't we use that spot for another RB, WR, or CB or something?

Man, this is a weird year.

[pbmax]

Things you hear that you didn't know, Dept..

Christine Michael was selected the next pick (61) after Eddy Lacy in the 2013 draft.

Something else I didn't realize until I saw it today. why are we carrying two fullbacks on the roster when we really don't play one of em? Joe Kerridge is the same size as the Ripper, but neither of 'em see the field. Couldn't we use that spot for another RB, WR, or CB or something?

Man, this is a weird year.

Kerridge was brought up to help the hemorrhaging special teams. He took that WR's place.

[Freak Out]

What a cluster.

[Patler]

A little more background on the Packers new running back:

According to a scout familiar with Michael, talent isn't an issue. But Michael "needs to learn how to be a pro," the scout said.

Michael is 5-10, 215 pounds. He ran a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, posted a 43-inch vertical jump, benched 225 pounds 27 times and had a broad jump of 10-feet, 5-inches at the 2013 NFL combine. His vertical leap and broad jump led all running backs that year.

[yetisnowman]

Packers are the only team in the nfl without a TD from a running back.