Where does Starks fit in?

There are three positions which are very difficult to judge before camp: O-line, D-line, and running backs. The reason why it’s tough to tell what you have a player before hand is the same for all three positions. Basically, you don’t know what you have in any one of these three positions until the pads come on and the hitting starts. When guys start hitting each other

As my wife’s grandfathers says in his jokes “To make a long story,” It’s impossible to tell what Starks role will be until he is actually tackled by the D, until he takes his shots and stays healthy. Once we see him catch that pass, gets hit, and holds on…then we can talk about his hands.

Say what you will about Jackson, but he is a solid 3rd down back. He is currently our best option there because he knows the blitz picks ups, has good hands, and is reliable. Trust me, you don’t to play musical chairs with this position. Ask a Vikings fan how important Chester Taylor was to the team last year. The third down back becomes a safety net for the QB and essential to keep the offense on the field. I don’t want to be too hasty to anoint a rookie in that role who hasn’t strapped on pads yet.

Sorry but with any heavy contact player there is never any guarantees that they will play a full season or two games in the pre-season. Unfortunately with running backs its a full gamble as to whether or not you will get a Barry Sanders (who played pretty much injury free his entire career) or a Ki – Jana Carter (who if my memory serves me right floated around the league like an injured puppy for a couple of seasons and racked up a whopping 100 yds in his career). So do I hope that Jackson can rebound from a couple of injury prone years and show some more flashes of what we had hoped for from him when we drafted him? Yes I do. As with Starks I really hope he develops into a great back that can produce many years of consistent play for us. I really feel that it is time GB went out and got a great Running Back instead of having a dozen average ones. Then again I would rather have a great QB and a solid all around good team to support him too.

I see Starks role as being the opening day kick returner, 2nd string RB and backup to Jackson as the 3rd down RB. Jackson is still to valuable for his blocking to let him go… Until Starks can prove his worth as a blocker he won’t take Jacksons role.

I think Starks has the ability to be the kick returned right NOW. Big enough to run thru arm tackles, fast enough to threaten the field…

As of now he is Grants backup. But I think Starks is far more elusive than Grant could ever hope to be. Watching the way he runs, he doesn’t run like a 6’2 RB. He is able to make breaks and cuts much quicker. Grant makes very rounded cuts and changes directions slowly, Starks makes cuts and changes of direction MUCH better!

If he stays healthy Starks takes Grants job next year and runs away w/ it for 7 yrs or so!!! He might be my next jersey… I’m am SOLD on him provided he’s can stay healthy!

But I agree…28 would fit on him or something like that…I don’t know if that number is taken or not just sayin

I’d guess he’ll at least see time as the 3rd down Rb, and probably some time as a returner too. How he performs will obviously effect what role he secures (or doesn’t). Seems like he’s the change of pace Rb that we’ve been in such desperate need of.

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that TT pulled a rabbit out of a hat and landed a super stud late in the draft. His cutups show a guy with power and speed, yet can be patient. One shoulder injury doesn’t necessarily concern me and suggest a long history of problems.

I think our RB situation is solid, if unspectacular. I’m not going to sneeze at 1200 yards, but what’s missing is the consistency of it. In Year 1 as a starter, Grant had a bunch of long runs. That spin move he put on his old team in his first action as a Packer made me a fan. I just want to see more of it.

Is Starks that guy? I hope so, but I’m not counting on it.

I stand behind Brandon Jackson but that doesnt mean i dont want starks to become a beast…I agree that we need the pass out of the backfield threat and Starks looks like that kind of player actually. But lets see what Jackson can do with the ball coming off looking pretty good last year.

He will be an explosive player for us. He was recruited by Buffalo to be their quarterback. Half back pass anyone?

Ok……. No Wynn and No Green….. so we get Starks,plus we need help on ST. I have zero complaints about Jackson. IMO he has had LIMITED opportunities. He weighs a whole whopping 2 lbs less than Starks so that puts the whole “bruising back” hypothesis out the window. Especially since the human body can fluctuate 3lbs in 48 hrs naturally.

 With the limited action I have seen Jackson in——— he blocks well, can actually catch a screen pass when it is called ( unlike Grant who I like but…..) and does OK running with the LIMITED holes the O line has opened for him. I hate to say it but I will———- We have had non-stop O line issues since he has been on the roster. I am anxious to see Starks get time on the field. I also like the fact that he is tall…. so ya could throw him out there in the WR slot.

I will say that I miss watching running backs that are capable of de-cleating a player out of their shoes though… :)