B. Jackson vs. Morencey - Jackson not doing that much with his chance (1 Viewer)

[Koya]

As Morency missed week after week of practice, it really seemed as if 2nd rounder Jackson would solidify the starting job. However, he hasnt exactly lit the world on fire.

Considering that, and considering that Morency looks good in the open field (ie when GB is behind, as usual and passing to the backs more than running) do GB homers think that Morency might get this job after all? Or just a RBBC, or have you seen things or heard things in/about Jackson that those of us on the outside might not know.

Any insight appreciated. TIA.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

I think it will be RBBC til the cows come home.

Neither player is very good at this point.

 

[MDSkinner]

I think it will be RBBC til the cows come home.Neither player is very good at this point.

This has RBBC written all over it.

 

[mggoilers]

I think Vernand has only started one game in 4 years, and was traded for by GB for an undrafted RB in Gado.

Jackson will play and get the majority of the carries, and get spelled from time to time by Herron and Morency.

McCarthy loves to run the ball, and likes running with one guy like in his NO days. But would occasionally spell Deuce with Stecker...Jackson has shown enough to get and keep the job.

They spent a 2nd rounder on him, and if he can hold up in pass protection he will play a lot.

Morency is nothing special, and Jackson appears to have good vision and instincts. He needs to be a tad bit more decisive, but I think it's expected working in TC and getting to know your blockers.

 

[spurs44]

I think it will be RBBC til the cows come home.Neither player is very good at this point.

I thought I read soewhere that one of the offensive linemen missed 3 blocking assingements which accounted for some of the trouble with the running game against Jacksonville. He turned a pass into a pretty good run to the one yard line and then scored on the next play. The game before I believe he was 11 for 51 and a score as well. At this point he will be the starter, at least for the begining of the year and will get his oppertunity to either solidify his position as starter or give way to Morency.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

According to the Packers blog (lots of interesting nuggets of info), Jackson got thumped pretty good today in practice..not much detail on the aftermath. It's also worth noting that DeShawn Wynn is finally back and practicing but Morency will not this week. Those selected quotes of interest are as follows:

http://blogs.jsonline.com/packers/default.aspx

"There was one moment of concern with RB Brandon Jackson. He took a handoff into the line during the two-minute drill and was thumped hard by Jason Hunter. Jackson went down hard and didn't move for about 5 seconds. Some of the defenders even called for the trainers. Jackson then bounced back up and rejoined his teammates. We'll have to check on that in the locker room."

"McCarthy didn't have much of an update on RB Brandon Jackson, who was hit hard during practice and stayed on the ground motionless for more than a few seconds. "I don't know the extent of it but, yeah, anytime a guy lays down like that, that's not a positive sign," McCarthy said. "Hopefully he'll be OK."

"McCarthy on the return of DeShawn Wynn: "Good to see him back. He's a talented young man. He has very quick feet. He had a full load so I'm really curious to watch the film. But it was good to see him back out there. The timing of it is important because we have one more preseason game left. This is a big week for him." Wynn said his legs felt "heavy."

 

[nathanbalboa]

I don't think Jackson has looked bad. I think it will be RBBC but Jackson will get most of the carries on 1st and 2nd downs.

 

[Duke1948]

I think Vernand has only started one game in 4 years, and was traded for by GB for an undrafted RB in Gado.

Jackson will play and get the majority of the carries, and get spelled from time to time by Herron and Morency.

McCarthy loves to run the ball, and likes running with one guy like in his NO days. But would occasionally spell Deuce with Stecker...Jackson has shown enough to get and keep the job.

They spent a 2nd rounder on him, and if he can hold up in pass protection he will play a lot.

Morency is nothing special, and Jackson appears to have good vision and instincts. He needs to be a tad bit more decisive, but I think it's expected working in TC and getting to know your blockers.

spoken like a jackson owner.....i think RBBC and i own neither, yet.

 

[Trap Play]

I think this will be RBBC initially. Once Green Bay is eliminated from playoff contention, which shouldn't take long , they'll want to see what they have in Jackson, no?

 

[Blackjacks]

I think Jackson has actually looked really good this preseason. I think he has looked alot better than M. Lynch and people are still high on him (Lynch). I think Jackson has the best chance out of any of the rookie rb's to hit 1,000 yards this year.

 

[packersfan]

I got some info from a very good NFL source this weekend. Feel free to dismiss it if you like. I'm just passing it along:

What he said was Jackson's rep at Nebraska is that he would fade after 15 carries a game. That's one of the reasons why a lot scouts were not that high on him coming out. The source then went on to say that he's watched Jackson quite a bit in camp and guess what he's seen? After 15 carries he starts wearing down. He said it's happening consistently and it's something that he believes will be a problem.

So given that, my assumption is that if Morency gets healthy he and Jackson will be in a RBBC situation. I like Morency but he looks to be a guy who's good for 10-15 carries a game (think Mewelde Moore in Minnesota). If Jackson is only good for 15 carries a game then you have two guys who can't be counted on to carry the ball 20 times a game but maybe (strong emphasis on the word maybe) you'll have two guys who can get you a combined 20+ carries a game of respectable or better production. Of course, Morency has to get healthy first to make that a reality.

Just my two cents.

 

[Traders2001]

I think Jackson has actually looked really good this preseason. I think he has looked alot better than M. Lynch and people are still high on him (Lynch). I think Jackson has the best chance out of any of the rookie rb's to hit 1,000 yards this year.

Lynch actually looked very bad i dont think he has a run of more then 3 yards in all pre season and Morency is nothing like a starter he is a carreer back at very best .

 

[Koya]

Some great information here - thanks all (and keep it coming).

pfan - really nice tidbits so thanks for sharing. Obviously I would prefer not to hear that and can hope that as he grows into his NFL career Jackson will be able to take 20-22 touches a game but this is very valuable for redrafts.

thanks again.

 

[underdogx3]

As Morency missed week after week of practice, it really seemed as if 2nd rounder Jackson would solidify the starting job. However, he hasnt exactly lit the world on fire.Considering that, and considering that Morency looks good in the open field (ie when GB is behind, as usual and passing to the backs more than running) do GB homers think that Morency might get this job after all? Or just a RBBC, or have you seen things or heard things in/about Jackson that those of us on the outside might not know.Any insight appreciated. TIA.

Morency has more experience in McCarthy's offense and showed some flashes last year. It probably will be RBBC but I think Morency gets the lion's share this year. Don't count the Packers out for FA yet either (not that there's much out there). Ted Thompson is known for late acquisitions.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

What he said was Jackson's rep at Nebraska is that he would fade after 15 carries a game. That's one of the reasons why a lot scouts were not that high on him coming out. The source then went on to say that he's watched Jackson quite a bit in camp and guess what he's seen? After 15 carries he starts wearing down. He said it's happening consistently and it's something that he believes will be a problem.

Opponent - Carries @ Yards/CarryLouisiana Tech - 3 @ 12.0Nicholls State: - 7 @ 4.1@USC - 2 @ 0.5Troy - 11 @ 5.5Kansas - 4 @ 7@Iowa State - 22 @ 5.3@Kansas State - 16 @ 5.8Texas - 7 @ 5.7@Oklahoma State - 21 @ 8.7Missouri - 32 @ 3.5@Texas A&M - 9 @ 4.9Colorado - 34 @ 4.2@Oklahoma - 13 @ 5.4Auburn - 7 @ 5.4Jackson only had five games in his college career where he had 15 or more carries, and he averaged 5.3, 5,8 and 8.7 YPC in three of those. The two games he went over THIRTY-FIVE touches his YPC suffered. But you know what? Any guys that totes it 35 and 40 times for me I'm willing to accept that maybe he's a bit run down at the end. Especially if, say, his team was winning and the other guy was stacking the box.

 

[redman]

He took a handoff into the line during the two-minute drill

Interesting two-minute drill play call.

 

[redman]

What he said was Jackson's rep at Nebraska is that he would fade after 15 carries a game. That's one of the reasons why a lot scouts were not that high on him coming out. The source then went on to say that he's watched Jackson quite a bit in camp and guess what he's seen? After 15 carries he starts wearing down. He said it's happening consistently and it's something that he believes will be a problem.

Opponent - Carries @ Yards/CarryLouisiana Tech - 3 @ 12.0Nicholls State: - 7 @ 4.1@USC - 2 @ 0.5Troy - 11 @ 5.5Kansas - 4 @ 7@Iowa State - 22 @ 5.3@Kansas State - 16 @ 5.8Texas - 7 @ 5.7@Oklahoma State - 21 @ 8.7Missouri - 32 @ 3.5@Texas A&M - 9 @ 4.9Colorado - 34 @ 4.2@Oklahoma - 13 @ 5.4Auburn - 7 @ 5.4Jackson only had five games in his college career where he had 15 or more carries, and he averaged 5.3, 5,8 and 8.7 YPC in three of those. The two games he went over THIRTY-FIVE touches his YPC suffered. But you know what? Any guys that totes it 35 and 40 times for me I'm willing to accept that maybe he's a bit run down at the end. Especially if, say, his team was winning and the other guy was stacking the box.

I don't suppose you have his ypc for carries # 16-??? in each of those games, do you? Regardless, I've got my doubts about comparing the Iowa State or Missouri defenses to those that Jackson will face in the NFL.

 

[mggoilers]

I do own Jackson in a league, and I've watched Morency since his days at OSU. I think Jackson will be the better back, and it starts this year. I'm still confused at the Morency love, what has he done in his 4 years to develop such a great following?

If Morency was so great, why was Green Bay willing to spend a 1st rounder on RB(missed out on Lynch), and then spend a 2nd on Jackson.

The team has told you how it feels about Morency, why isn't anyone listening?

 

[suchislife]

I think Vernand has only started one game in 4 years, and was traded for by GB for an undrafted RB in Gado.

Jackson will play and get the majority of the carries, and get spelled from time to time by Herron and Morency.

McCarthy loves to run the ball, and likes running with one guy like in his NO days. But would occasionally spell Deuce with Stecker...Jackson has shown enough to get and keep the job.

They spent a 2nd rounder on him, and if he can hold up in pass protection he will play a lot.

Morency is nothing special, and Jackson appears to have good vision and instincts. He needs to be a tad bit more decisive, but I think it's expected working in TC and getting to know your blockers.

Morency came into the league in '05. This is his 3rd NFL season. So he's started one game in 2 seasons.

 

[stevegamer]

What he said was Jackson's rep at Nebraska is that he would fade after 15 carries a game. That's one of the reasons why a lot scouts were not that high on him coming out. The source then went on to say that he's watched Jackson quite a bit in camp and guess what he's seen? After 15 carries he starts wearing down. He said it's happening consistently and it's something that he believes will be a problem.

Opponent - Carries @ Yards/CarryLouisiana Tech - 3 @ 12.0Nicholls State: - 7 @ 4.1@USC - 2 @ 0.5Troy - 11 @ 5.5Kansas - 4 @ 7@Iowa State - 22 @ 5.3@Kansas State - 16 @ 5.8Texas - 7 @ 5.7@Oklahoma State - 21 @ 8.7Missouri - 32 @ 3.5@Texas A&M - 9 @ 4.9Colorado - 34 @ 4.2@Oklahoma - 13 @ 5.4Auburn - 7 @ 5.4Jackson only had five games in his college career where he had 15 or more carries, and he averaged 5.3, 5,8 and 8.7 YPC in three of those. The two games he went over THIRTY-FIVE touches his YPC suffered. But you know what? Any guys that totes it 35 and 40 times for me I'm willing to accept that maybe he's a bit run down at the end. Especially if, say, his team was winning and the other guy was stacking the box.

I don't suppose you have his ypc for carries # 16-??? in each of those games, do you? Regardless, I've got my doubts about comparing the Iowa State or Missouri defenses to those that Jackson will face in the NFL.

I think the point is the sample size is 5 games where he got past 15 carries, and one one of those, he had only 16 carries, so that game gives a sample size of one carry to observe, which frankly is worthless.So you've got 4 games where he got more than 16 carries. Trying to prove he wears down after 15 is going to be pretty hard from 4 samples, especailly when he's got an 8.7 YPC average in one of those games.

 

[MSULions]

Serious question: Has there ever been a worse backfield on an NFL team in the modern era....say post-1990? Favre is going to be throwing it 40 times a game. If they finish above 30th in rushing this year i'll be SHOCKED. I can't imagine drafting any of them for more than a bye week filler....if that.

 

[Disco Stu]

What he said was Jackson's rep at Nebraska is that he would fade after 15 carries a game. That's one of the reasons why a lot scouts were not that high on him coming out. The source then went on to say that he's watched Jackson quite a bit in camp and guess what he's seen? After 15 carries he starts wearing down. He said it's happening consistently and it's something that he believes will be a problem.

Opponent - Carries @ Yards/Carry@Oklahoma State - 21 @ 8.7

I don't suppose you have his ypc for carries # 16-??? in each of those games, do you?

FWIW, Jackson averaged 6.8 ypc after hitting the 15 carry mark in the OSU game. Watching the game as an OSU fan I couldn't understand why Nebraska stopped feeding him the ball. They barely used him after the first drive of the second half. He was up to 17 carries at that point, so maybe the coaches believed he was going to start fading.

 

[Disco Stu]

As Morency missed week after week of practice, it really seemed as if 2nd rounder Jackson would solidify the starting job. However, he hasnt exactly lit the world on fire.

Considering that, and considering that Morency looks good in the open field (ie when GB is behind, as usual and passing to the backs more than running) do GB homers think that Morency might get this job after all? Or just a RBBC, or have you seen things or heard things in/about Jackson that those of us on the outside might not know.

Any insight appreciated. TIA.

Am I the only one expecting good things out of the Packer defense this year? I don't think they'll be forced to pass as much as they did last season.

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

I find it laughable that people think this backfield is so much worse than last season. Here's a newsflash. Ahman Green is about washed up. He was OK, better than most people expected, but he was nothing special last season. Morency and Jackson can at least duplicate his numbers.

As for the starter in Green Bay. Jackson has struggled in pass protetcion all preseason and in camp. It's well documented. He blew another assignment Thursday. He will not be counted on in obvious passing situation because of it.

You can rag on Morency all you want, but this is a very good all around athlete. You don't play professional baseball by being a so-so athlete. He got back to football late, and still looked pretty good in college. In many ways, he reminds me a lot of Dom Davis, which is probably what Houston saw too. Morency does a lot of things very good. He just doesn't do one thing outstanding.

Based on what I've seen of Jackson so far, I don't think it's out of line to expect Morency to start.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Serious question: Has there ever been a worse backfield on an NFL team in the modern era....say post-1990? Favre is going to be throwing it 40 times a game. If they finish above 30th in rushing this year i'll be SHOCKED. I can't imagine drafting any of them for more than a bye week filler....if that.

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

Serious question: Has there ever been a worse backfield on an NFL team in the modern era....say post-1990? Favre is going to be throwing it 40 times a game. If they finish above 30th in rushing this year i'll be SHOCKED. I can't imagine drafting any of them for more than a bye week filler....if that.

These posts make no sense. Based on what? Not having a 'name' back there? How about we let the season play out before we start throwing out these labels.

 

[packersfan]

I find it laughable that people think this backfield is so much worse than last season.

The only RB situation that I think is clearly worse than Green Bay's is Oakland. I'm not enamored with the Titans' RBs but I do think Chris Brown, when healthy, is a better RB than anybody the Packers have. Green Bay's RB situation is a glaring weakness in my opinion and could be the factor which keeps the team out of the playoffs.

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

I find it laughable that people think this backfield is so much worse than last season.

The only RB situation that I think is clearly worse than Green Bay's is Oakland. I'm not enamored with the Titans' RBs but I do think Chris Brown, when healthy, is a better RB than anybody the Packers have. Green Bay's RB situation is a glaring weakness in my opinion and could be the factor which keeps the team out of the playoffs.

I just don't see it that way, but then again I've liked Morency since he came into the league.

 

[packersfan]

I find it laughable that people think this backfield is so much worse than last season.

The only RB situation that I think is clearly worse than Green Bay's is Oakland. I'm not enamored with the Titans' RBs but I do think Chris Brown, when healthy, is a better RB than anybody the Packers have. Green Bay's RB situation is a glaring weakness in my opinion and could be the factor which keeps the team out of the playoffs.

I just don't see it that way, but then again I've liked Morency since he came into the league.

I like Morency too but I don't view him as a featured RB. I don't think he's a guy who can carry the ball 20-25 times a game for 16 games. I think he's a Mewelde Moore-type RB who can excel as a spot starter but isn't someone you can start for 16 games and is more ideally suited to be a third-down RB.

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

I find it laughable that people think this backfield is so much worse than last season.

The only RB situation that I think is clearly worse than Green Bay's is Oakland. I'm not enamored with the Titans' RBs but I do think Chris Brown, when healthy, is a better RB than anybody the Packers have. Green Bay's RB situation is a glaring weakness in my opinion and could be the factor which keeps the team out of the playoffs.

I just don't see it that way, but then again I've liked Morency since he came into the league.

I like Morency too but I don't view him as a featured RB. I don't think he's a guy who can carry the ball 20-25 times a game for 16 games. I think he's a Mewelde Moore-type RB who can excel as a spot starter but isn't someone you can start for 16 games and is more ideally suited to be a third-down RB.

Dom Davis and Moore are the guys who I think Morency's game is similar to. That being said, the reason Jackson's there it to take some of the pressure off of Morency. My feeling is this. If Morency is named the starter opening day, he does no worse than Green's numbers from last season.

 

[packersfan]

I don't think the Packers drafted Jackson to be Morency's caddy. I think they clearly want him to be the starter. I personally believe Morency is more talented but again I don't think he's a 20-25 carry a game RB. And the fact he isn't healthy and doesn't appear to be getting healthy isn't going to help him win the starting job anytime soon. His best hope is to get healthy and hope Jackson flops; the latter of which could certainly happen in my opinion.

 

[Brutis]

Has Morency even been on the field yet this preseason? Not sure how anyone can say its not Jacksons job. Morency has alot of ground to make up.

 

[packersfan]

Has Morency even been on the field yet this preseason? Not sure how anyone can say its not Jacksons job. Morency has alot of ground to make up.

It is Jackson's job. That isn't even in question any more. The only way Morency gets the starting job now is if Jackson flops or gets hurt.

 

[sho nuff]

I find it laughable that people think this backfield is so much worse than last season.

The only RB situation that I think is clearly worse than Green Bay's is Oakland. I'm not enamored with the Titans' RBs but I do think Chris Brown, when healthy, is a better RB than anybody the Packers have. Green Bay's RB situation is a glaring weakness in my opinion and could be the factor which keeps the team out of the playoffs.

Trust me...I like Brown and actually thought Green Bay should have signed him.But they had the chance, and with what they have seen of Brown, decided they were better off with Morency, Herron, Wynn, Jackson....While it is their biggest weakness (though, the other night the line was much weaker than the RBs IMO)...its not quite as bad as some want to think.And Id love to know why people keep thinking Green Bay will be playing from behind so much (not you, but other people have mentioned this)...they were not coming from behind too much last year and the defense should be even better this year.

 

[moleculo]

Brandon Jackson> way to be healthy, guy

 

[Koya]

Brandon Jackson> way to be healthy, guy

Please explain.

 

[moleculo]

Brandon Jackson> way to be healthy, guy

Please explain.

Has Jackson done anything significant other than be healthy all pre-season?

 

[Koya]

Brandon Jackson> way to be healthy, guy

Please explain.

Has Jackson done anything significant other than be healthy all pre-season?

Oh ok. Thought you meant that he was dinged or something.

 

[Billy1x]

Jackson injured in practice. Abdomen - Ribs??

Jackson Injured

The second-round draft pick stood up after a few seconds without assistance, but he did not participate in any other contact portions of practice. He rubbed his abdomen and grimaced on the sideline, then appeared to be in pain as he undressed in the locker room.

"I don't know the extent of it," McCarthy said. "But anytime a guy lays down like that, that's not a positive sign.

 

[moleculo]

Brandon Jackson> way to be healthy, guy

Please explain.

Has Jackson done anything significant other than be healthy all pre-season?

Oh ok. Thought you meant that he was dinged or something.

no - I have no insight, I just want to point out that he has done a pretty mediocre job so far, from what I've been able to tell. Most teams in the league could put 3-4 RB's out there this time of the year and expect 3.5 ypc. I'm not saying Jackson doesn't have skills that will eventually justify his 2nd round draft position, but as of this moment I don't think he has done enough to make himself a clear cut starter.

 

[Billy1x]

Brandon Jackson> way to be healthy, guy

Please explain.

Has Jackson done anything significant other than be healthy all pre-season?

Oh ok. Thought you meant that he was dinged or something.

no - I have no insight, I just want to point out that he has done a pretty mediocre job so far, from what I've been able to tell. Most teams in the league could put 3-4 RB's out there this time of the year and expect 3.5 ypc. I'm not saying Jackson doesn't have skills that will eventually justify his 2nd round draft position, but as of this moment I don't think he has done enough to make himself a clear cut starter.

He is dinged. See previous post.

 

[packersfan]

but as of this moment I don't think he has done enough to make himself a clear cut starter.

I agree. He hasn't shown much at all. He has the job because the other guy is hurt. Morency is WAY behind the curve and that's why he'll need an injury to Jackson or Jackson flopping to have any shot at the starting job.

 

[sho nuff]

but as of this moment I don't think he has done enough to make himself a clear cut starter.

I agree. He hasn't shown much at all. He has the job because the other guy is hurt. Morency is WAY behind the curve and that's why he'll need an injury to Jackson or Jackson flopping to have any shot at the starting job.

I disagree that Morency is behind any curve.The guy was with the team last year (and performed well) and all off-season. I think it was RBBC before his injury, and will likely remain that after the injury pretty much whoever has the hot hand will be getting the bulk of the carries.Jackson seems slow to hit the holes and commit to his cut.

 

[moleculo]

Brandon Jackson> way to be healthy, guy

Please explain.

Has Jackson done anything significant other than be healthy all pre-season?

Oh ok. Thought you meant that he was dinged or something.

no - I have no insight, I just want to point out that he has done a pretty mediocre job so far, from what I've been able to tell. Most teams in the league could put 3-4 RB's out there this time of the year and expect 3.5 ypc. I'm not saying Jackson doesn't have skills that will eventually justify his 2nd round draft position, but as of this moment I don't think he has done enough to make himself a clear cut starter.

He is dinged. See previous post.

Anyone wanna bet Morency suddenly becomes healthy? A good showing next week (>4.25 YPC) and he is back in the drivers seat, IMO.ETA: drivers seat is really a silly term - this has RBBC written all over it.

 

[packersfan]

but as of this moment I don't think he has done enough to make himself a clear cut starter.

I agree. He hasn't shown much at all. He has the job because the other guy is hurt. Morency is WAY behind the curve and that's why he'll need an injury to Jackson or Jackson flopping to have any shot at the starting job.

I disagree that Morency is behind any curve.The guy was with the team last year (and performed well) and all off-season. I think it was RBBC before his injury, and will likely remain that after the injury pretty much whoever has the hot hand will be getting the bulk of the carries.

This quote was from offensive coordinator Joe Philbin early last week: "(Jackson) is definitely way ahead because the other guy (Morency) unfortunately hasn't competed at all." So in the eyes of the coaching staff Morency is way behind in this battle.

Jackson seems slow to hit the holes and commit to his cut.

I agree. He hasn't shown the ability to make much on his own and he hasn't shown a consistent assertiveness in terms of running and cutting quickly. He's very tentative. But again, while there's no question in my mind Jackson is the clear starter to open the season I believe this will be a RBBC as the season unfolds for the reasons I've mentioned earlier.

 

[Billy1x]

Brandon Jackson> way to be healthy, guy

Please explain.

Has Jackson done anything significant other than be healthy all pre-season?

Oh ok. Thought you meant that he was dinged or something.

no - I have no insight, I just want to point out that he has done a pretty mediocre job so far, from what I've been able to tell. Most teams in the league could put 3-4 RB's out there this time of the year and expect 3.5 ypc. I'm not saying Jackson doesn't have skills that will eventually justify his 2nd round draft position, but as of this moment I don't think he has done enough to make himself a clear cut starter.

He is dinged. See previous post.

Anyone wanna bet Morency suddenly becomes healthy? A good showing next week (>4.25 YPC) and he is back in the drivers seat, IMO.ETA: drivers seat is really a silly term - this has RBBC written all over it.

Morency won't play this week either. They already said he can't practice and it looks like Jacksons also out now. Wynn may get his last chance to make the team. The Packers are really hurting at RB.

 

[smackdaddies]

With Jackson out, the only healthy running backs were veteran Noah Herron, rookie free agent Corey White and seventh-round pick DeShawn Wynn, who was making his first appearance in practice after missing 18 days with a strained right thigh muscle. Veteran Vernand Morency still hasn't practiced since hurting his knee the first day of camp and is a question mark for the start of the regular season.

Wynn's return is the best news the Packers have had with regard to their backfield in some time, but it's questionable whether he can make up enough ground in the next two weeks to be anything more than a complement come the start of the regular season. Though he looked heavier, the 5-foot-10 Wynn said he weighed in at 227 pounds, 6 pounds less than he weighed before he got injured.

"I felt pretty good," Wynn said. "It definitely felt good to get the runs in and get the football conditioning back in. Coach (Edgar) Bennett gave me a lot just to get prepared for the game Thursday. I think he's going to continue doing it the rest of the week, and I'm looking forward to getting those extra reps in against the defense in a game-time situation."

Wynn has better size and power than the 5-10, 212-pound Jackson, and yet moves almost as quickly. One thing he was able to do was stay on top of the offense while he was out, attending meetings daily and taking assignment quizzes before every game. He said he did not make many assignment errors in his first practice back.

The Packers need Wynn's help. In three exhibition games, they have averaged just 3.5 yards per carry and have only one rush of at least 20 yards. Jackson and White, the two leading rushers with 40 and 32 attempts, respectively, are both averaging 3.3 yards per carry.

http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=652348

 

[redman]

Serious question: Has there ever been a worse backfield on an NFL team in the modern era....say post-1990? Favre is going to be throwing it 40 times a game. If they finish above 30th in rushing this year i'll be SHOCKED. I can't imagine drafting any of them for more than a bye week filler....if that.

I'll take these guys over the Troy Hambrick-led backfield the Cowboys trotted out there in 2003.

 

[mr. furley]

Serious question: Has there ever been a worse backfield on an NFL team in the modern era....say post-1990? Favre is going to be throwing it 40 times a game. If they finish above 30th in rushing this year i'll be SHOCKED. I can't imagine drafting any of them for more than a bye week filler....if that.

you must not have watched the Pack much in the early 90s when they were trotting out this RB stable:1991Keith WoodsideVince WorkmanDarrell ThompsonChuck WebbAllen Rice Walter DeanSteve Avery

 

[Keys Myaths]

1991Steve Avery

Avery was a stud in 1991. He went 18-8 with a 3.31 ERA, and was one of the main cogs behind the emergence of the Braves.