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James Starks: what's the latest? (1 Viewer)
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acjohnson83
Footballguy
looks like starks will be getting his share of 2nd back duties....
Friday injury report: Starks getting his shot?
Dec 03, 2010 -- 2:10pm
GREEN BAY – It appears those Green Bay Packers fans clamoring to see rookie sixth-round pick James Starks are about to get their wish.
While coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that he and his staff “need to talk about” whether to have Starks or Dimitri Nance active at running back for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, the players involved are under the impression that it’ll be Starks backing up starter Brandon Jackson.
“I should be playing, from what I know, special teams and everything. I should be good to go,” Starks said after practice Friday. “I’m excited. I can’t wait.”
Nance practiced in full for the second consecutive day after sustaining a concussion against Atlanta last Sunday on a third-and-1 run. Although he’s been cleared medically, Nance said he’s under the impression that the coaches want to give him a week off and go with Starks instead against the Niners after working only scout-team plays and not being on the top special teams units in practice.
“I might (be inactive). There’s a good possibility,” Nance said. “I think it’s just a safety issue. I am fine, but I guess they just want to make sure I’m 100 percent safe. I can understand that. I’m just going to continue to play my role.”
If Starks is in fact active and plays, it would be his first game action since the International Bowl for the University of Buffalo on Jan. 3, 2009. Starks missed all of his senior season with a shoulder injury and missed all of training camp and the preseason with a torn hamstring, suffered in the pre-camp conditioning test in July. McCarthy acknowledged earlier in the week that there’s some uncertainty about Starks until he absorbs an in-game hit for the first time, but he’s got to get the chance sooner or later.
“I get hit by my teammates (in practice) so I’ve been getting used to that,” Starks said. “I’m used to contract. I’ve prepared well for it to simulate getting hit. Every day in practice, that’s what we train for, with strips and the defense constantly trying to get the ball from me and I’ve been doing a good job. I’m going to be conscious of it. Just hold the ball high and tight and just play. I’m a running back. You’re going to get hit.”
Friday injury report: Starks getting his shot?
Dec 03, 2010 -- 2:10pm
GREEN BAY – It appears those Green Bay Packers fans clamoring to see rookie sixth-round pick James Starks are about to get their wish.
While coach Mike McCarthy said Friday that he and his staff “need to talk about” whether to have Starks or Dimitri Nance active at running back for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers, the players involved are under the impression that it’ll be Starks backing up starter Brandon Jackson.
“I should be playing, from what I know, special teams and everything. I should be good to go,” Starks said after practice Friday. “I’m excited. I can’t wait.”
Nance practiced in full for the second consecutive day after sustaining a concussion against Atlanta last Sunday on a third-and-1 run. Although he’s been cleared medically, Nance said he’s under the impression that the coaches want to give him a week off and go with Starks instead against the Niners after working only scout-team plays and not being on the top special teams units in practice.
“I might (be inactive). There’s a good possibility,” Nance said. “I think it’s just a safety issue. I am fine, but I guess they just want to make sure I’m 100 percent safe. I can understand that. I’m just going to continue to play my role.”
If Starks is in fact active and plays, it would be his first game action since the International Bowl for the University of Buffalo on Jan. 3, 2009. Starks missed all of his senior season with a shoulder injury and missed all of training camp and the preseason with a torn hamstring, suffered in the pre-camp conditioning test in July. McCarthy acknowledged earlier in the week that there’s some uncertainty about Starks until he absorbs an in-game hit for the first time, but he’s got to get the chance sooner or later.
“I get hit by my teammates (in practice) so I’ve been getting used to that,” Starks said. “I’m used to contract. I’ve prepared well for it to simulate getting hit. Every day in practice, that’s what we train for, with strips and the defense constantly trying to get the ball from me and I’ve been doing a good job. I’m going to be conscious of it. Just hold the ball high and tight and just play. I’m a running back. You’re going to get hit.”
faulkfan
Footballguy
Why do I get the sick feeling that he gets injured on the opening kick off as he blocks on the kick off return....
That said, I hope he gets some touches so those of us who bought can see a little bit of him rather than working solely off hopes and dreams.
That said, I hope he gets some touches so those of us who bought can see a little bit of him rather than working solely off hopes and dreams.
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JoeyJoeJoeJrShabadoo
Footballguy
I'm gonna guess 3 carries for 8 yards.
Donsmith753
Footballguy
Anyone confident enough to start him, just to rub it in to your opponent?
Gopher State
Footballguy
He do as well as V jackson did last weekOne carry, and he is hurt
ThePhillyPhanatic
Footballguy
6 carries for 28 yards in compared to Jackson's 1 for 8.
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Carolina Hustler
Footballguy
4+ yards per carry.. not horrible...I'm still watching with mild interest..
Steve Tasker
Footballguy
hope he keeps up with the success.
Stinger Ray
Footballguy
bleedgreen
Footballguy
I picked up Starks yesterday as a long shot.
Wow, I didn't expect Jackson to lose his job that quickly.
Wow, I didn't expect Jackson to lose his job that quickly.
Nice game for Starks. He can definatly help the Packers and He is worth a add for depth in fantasy but hes a little limted for fantasy puposes. Jackson gets some carries and all the receptions and Kuhn gets some carries and all the short yardage and goal line. today line 18-73 is probally what a typical game for Starks will be. And you have no clue if next week they give Starks 10 carries and Jackson 10. I may add him for depth but hard to start him in the fantasy playoffs. Again he looked really good with 4 YPC and worth a Add but again cant recomend starting him in the fantasy playoffs unless your really hurting at RB.
Donsmith753
Footballguy
Just nice to see the guy get on the field, bit more excited for next year now.
zamboni
Footballguy
Agreed. Anything he does this year is gravy - if he can do reasonably well the rest of the year, it could possibly earn him a bigger role in the future.
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Ookie Pringle
Footballguy
Starks will lead the Packers in rushing next season.
Fullback Fro
yesno
Starks is looking like a pretty good player.
