Posts tagged James Starks
Welcome To The Phasing Out Of Ryan Grant
Nov 18th
Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy wants to work rookie running back Brandon Saine into the offense more. At whose expense? Well, looking at the trends, it’s looks like Ryan Grant is on the way out.
Packers: Class Of The NFL?
Nov 8th
The Green Bay Packers are the class of the NFL right now. We know this because the “experts” told us so. That doesn’t mean they’re not beatable, though. The only question right now is when that will happen.
Rodgers Puts On Clinic, Trounces Broncos
Oct 2nd
Just when you thought Aaron Rodgers couldn’t get any better, he puts on a performance like he did Sunday that just blows your mind. Two rushing touchdowns. Four TD passes. More than 400 yards passing and, yes, one interception but that was more bad luck on his part than a bad decision. In short, [...]
James Starks Is (Unofficially) Packers No. 1 Back
Sep 21st
The Green Bay Packers may not openly admit it, but James Starks has overtaken Ryan Grant as the team’s No. 1 running back. Starks is playing around three times as much as Grant.
Final Impressions: Packers vs. Saints
Sep 9th
A final look at the Green Bay Packers 42-36 win over the New Orleans Saints — what worked, what didn’t, who impressed and who’s to blame.
Grant, Starks Will Split Carries
Sep 6th
The Green Bay Packers plan to split carries between Ryan Grant and James Starks. Here’s what it means for each back and how it’s likely to play out.
Final Training Camp and Roster Observations
Aug 30th
Here’s a look at the Green Bay Packers final practice of training camp and our projected final roster. Here’s a look at who will make it and who won’t.
It Doesn’t Look Like James Starks Will Open Season As Starter
Aug 30th
The Green Bay Packers have been looking at James Starks as their third-down back. It’s a good sign the team will open the season with Ryan Grant as their starter, even though his performance has been lackluster.
Tale of the Tape: Preseason, Game Two
Aug 25th
Shawn Neuser breaks down the tape from the Green Bay Packers preseason win over the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s what it said about the Derek Sherrod’s failings, Jermichael Finley’s return and who might be earning a roster spot.
Packers May Consider Cutting Grant
Aug 24th
The Green Bay Packers will likely have to choose between keeping Ryan Grant and Dmitri Nance. You might consider Grant a lock, but the Packers may not.
Training Camp Observations 8-22, Full Pads
Aug 23rd
We’re back at Green Bay Packers training camp, where Jermichael Finley and Jordy Nelson are killing it, several injured players have returned to action and Vic So’oto has made a move up the depth chart.
Tale of the Tape: Preseason, Game One
Aug 19th
Shawn Neuser breaks down the tape from the Green Bay Packers preseason loss to the Cleveland Browns. Here’s what it said about the left guard competition, Morgan Burnett and the defensive line, among other things.
Training Camp Observations 8-16, Full Pads
Aug 16th
The Green Bay Packers may have a quandary at tight end, where six guys are legitimate players. That, and the team experiments with Randall Cobb, Desmond Bishop’s father makes an appearance and injuries are affecting several players.
Training Camp Observations 8-11, Full Pads
Aug 12th
It’s the last night practice of training camp. The Green Bay Packers decided to throw all the tourists off and change the schedule for the rest of the practices. They’ll now start at 11:15 a.m. Under pressure I know some of this could be attributed to [intlink id="305" type="category"]Dom Capers[/intlink]‘ defense, but the offense was [...]
Packers Bike Rides: Here’s What They Tell Us [Photos]
Aug 2nd
Green Bay Packers players riding local kids bikes to and from practice is one of the coolest things about training camp. Getting up close with these Packers has taught us things about Nick Collins appetite, Jermichael Finley’s chances of injuring himself and Josh Sitton’s hair, among other things. Check out the gallery and see what you think.
Ryan Grant Still No. 1 On Depth Chart
Jul 12th
The Green Bay Packers will go into training camp with Ryan Grant as their No. 1 running back. What that means exactly, remains to be seen.
Veteran Packers Who Should Be Worried
May 10th
The NFL Draft changes the face of every team’s roster and the Green Bay Packers are no exception, even though they’re the reigning Super Bowl champs. Several veterans will go into training camp to fight for a roster spot, while others will simply be let go during free agency. Here’s a look at which players [...]
Jerry Angelo Makes Chicago Bears A Joke On Draft Day Again
May 3rd
It’s taken me a while to get to this, but now it’s time to lay into the joke in the NFC North not named the Minnesota Vikings — the Chicago Bears. Actually, it’s not the Bears whole organization that’s a joke, it’s general manager Jerry Angelo, which should come as a surprise to no one. If you watched the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, you saw Angelo’s ineptitude in action, although you probably couldn’t tell what was really going on.
Kuhn Expects To Be Back With Packers
Mar 22nd
John Kuhn isn’t doing himself any favors. Over the weekend, the pending free agent said he expects to return to the Green Bay Packers next season. Either Kuhn doesn’t expect they’ll be much of a market for his services or he doesn’t want to play anywhere else, which severely diminishes his chance of signing a big-money contract in free agency.
Ryan Grant’s Future Unclear After 2011
Mar 16th
Green Bay Packers running back Ryan Grant is coming off a season ended in week one by a broken ankle. He’s also entering the final year of his contract. Grant will make $5.25 million in 2011, if everything goes according to plan. That comes courtesy of a $3.5 million base salary, a $750,000 roster bonus if he plays all 16 games, and a $1 million roster bonus due on the 15th day of the league year, whenever that turns out to be.