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so wait u dropped a back who is starting in a depleted backfield for a rookie on PUP who has 2.5 rbs (BJ, nance and kuhn) ahead of him onthe depth chart in a REDRAFT. 
As I mentioned, I'm stocked at RB on that team. I would never start Benjarvus, so I'd rather have the "lotto ticket" that could be someone I'd want to start ahead of my other studs down the road. Trust me, I tried hard to trade Benjarvus. Zero trade value in that league.It's easy for others to be ahead of you on the depth chart when you're on PUP. I'm not saying the guy is going to pan out for me, but given the sad state of GB's rushing offense, he's likely going to get a shot.so wait u dropped a back who is starting in a depleted backfield for a rookie on PUP who has 2.5 rbs (BJ, nance and kuhn) ahead of him onthe depth chart in a REDRAFT.
A benjarvus in the hand is worth two starks in the bush.so wait u dropped a back who is starting in a depleted backfield for a rookie on PUP who has 2.5 rbs (BJ, nance and kuhn) ahead of him onthe depth chart in a REDRAFT.
This is the 2nd thread were you through in a BJGE reference. It's off topic but you are highly undervaluing this guy. Even if Starks plays he will not be any more valuble than BJGE is right now and for the past couple of weeks. He has had 7 carreer game with 9 carries or more and has scored a TD in all but 1. I'm starting him today as a flex against the Ravens and expecting 12-15 touches and a short TD
Have to totally agree here . Starks is a lottery ticket nothing more- ideally on injured reserve on a 15 man roster or the last player on a 20. Has to COME OFF the PUP list first! To compare him to any starting RB in the NFL in my humble opinion is totally unfair- the GB coaching staff HAS NOT SEEN HIM IN PADS YET! Sorry for the caps wanted to emphasize that, needless to say he is my 20th man. Nothing to lose but to drop him for a BJGE or Torrain
is crazy.
And your point is???
He tried to trade for Lynch. Just didn't think he was worth a 3rd round pick.
Or Thompson simply lacks the ability to pull the trigger on this type of major move and the inability to close the deal on the Lynch trade has nothing whatsoever to do with Starks. Given Thompson's history that seems to be the more likely reason. Mort reported last week that the coaches and scouts were upset that Thompson didn't trade for Lynch. If there was the belief internally that Starks was the answer why would they be upset?I doubt Starks is a lotto ticket. He hasn't played since 2008, will have to amass a significant amount of information in a short period of time just to get on the field and even then there are no guarantees he'll be able to pass the three RBs currently ahead of him on the depth chart. Look at Nance, for example. He's been on the practice field learning the system and he still can't get on the field despite the fact Jackson (prior to last week) has been putrid and Kuhn is a fullback being forced to play halfback.If you have the roster room, stashing Starks away can't hurt. But I would keep the expectations extremely minimal and I would not be releasing current starting RBs who are producing for him. Even if Starks can make an impact, Jackson will remain the third-down RB since that is the one thing he does well.
And I would only add there is no way in hell they trust him to be able to block for the franchise qb at this early stage of his nfl career.
IMO Thompson would not take on his contract/salary...Homers?
I can't see it either. He couldn't close the deal on Lynch, who's younger, cheaper and arguably more talented. I don't see him taking on Barber's contract.
Sounds logical to me, I just passed along the tweet that Mort just left but I'll add one thing that makes this more doable than acquiring Lynch. Compensation to acquire Barber. I think Dallas will pretty much give him away were Lynch was going to require a higher draft pick. I know TT's MO is not to give up draft picks but is his MO cheap? Non capped year so if Dallas would let GB have him for a 7th rounder I think it just becomes more about money. No doubt Lynch is better but Barber is a good fit with his power running/pass blocking.
I agree the cost will be less in terms of compensation and I also would like to see Barber from a team perspective if for no other reason than it would get Jackson and Kuhn out of that role. However, given his contract I can't see Thompson doing it. That's the sticking point when it comes to trading for Barber. He's getting $8 million this year and has another $24 million or so left on a deal that runs through 2014. Even if the cost was a sixth- or seventh-round pick I can't see Thompson taking on that contract.
Per Rotoworld his contract this year is $3.86 million. He got a $4 million roster bonus in March. If a team picked up Barber they would only be responsible for a prorated portion of the $3.86 this season.I would imagine any team that acquired Barber would either redo his contract or more likely release him after the season. No matter which NFL team Barber plays on next season it's almost certainly going to be on a new contract because no one is paying him on the one he's on now.
yes, off topic, but you're probably right that I'm undervaluing him a bit. That tends to happen when every other team in the league slams the door in your face on trade offers for the guy. I traded for and used Maroney last year and his production with 12-15 touches helped me big time. I've got 4 other rock solid RBs in this particular league though (less competitive than my main league), so I felt like I could gamble on Starks without losing too much - I wouldn't start BJGE unless he starts to blow up or if I get multiple injuries in a week.
Classic.The guy who cut BJGE for Starks... I cannot possibly understand this. You say you are stocked at RB, and BJGE would never start. As injury prone as the RB position is, you don't think an insurance policy like BJGE is better to own than a long shot... a really really long shot? I can't get this at all. 1 week could turn your RB core upside down, and a guy like BJGE at rb4 could become the key to bridging the gap to players getting healthy again.Starks is getting a lot of play around here for running around well in shorts.
It's a start 2 RBs in a 10 team league. You're either starting absolute studs or you're not competitive. My other RBs are AP, A. Bradshaw, A. Foster, and Moreno. I also have M. Bush, but I'm not counting him because he's packaged in a pending trade for after this week. Guys like Caddy, Hightower, and McGahee are sitting on the waivers. I can afford to gamble. Yes, Starks will likely amount to nothing, but I need potential studs, not depth.My other main league is a totally different story. 12 teams with 3 RBs starting.I know no one cares....but I'm just responding to the criticism.
