Anything out of GB regarding the Grant/Starks split

[thesitedoc 5]

Grant dropped in the draft in my league so I got him as an RB3. Just wondering if any coach speak out of GB indicates whether he will get the lions share of the workload or will it be more of a 50/50 split.

[montana 89]

Rumor is GB was ready to cut Grant last week unless he took the league vet minimum. I think that about says it all about what the Pack thinks of Grant/Starks split.

Good Luck.

[MDC 5,226]

I got Grant in the 9th of a 14-teamer and couldn't believe it - here's hoping Grant breaks a leg.

[krizay 0]

I got Grant in the 9th of a 14-teamer and couldn't believe it - here's hoping Grant breaks a leg.

 

 

I got Starks in the 10th of a 14-teamer- I'll with you on Grant's leg.

[Huh? 7]

I took him in the 9th. Get lost Grant!!

[el_duderino 0]

From my point of view Ryan Grant is being avoided and falling in drafts for a reason. We all know about the negative publicity lately but more importantly he's just not very good and doesn't show any flashes when he's out there. Starks looks like a very good upside back and I'd rather own him.

[Buttmonkey 8]

My take is different - first off Grant did not take the "league VET minimum" - he did however take a 1 million pay cut. Secondly, excertp from last night's game "Ryan Grant continued to dominate the carries with the first-team offense, toting the ball four times for a solid 31 yards." Interesting factoid was when Rodgers came out of the game, so did Grant. And C, this was taken from Green Bay beat writer "We can expect to see RB Ryan Grant not only at this year’s season opener against the New Orleans’s Saints, but continuing as the starting running back for the Pack. After last year’s opener closed his season with a serious ankle injury, coach Mike McCarthy is ready to put him back into the mix after slowly reintroducing him during preseason—a far cry from what he is used to after his previous streak of 51 consecutive games played.

 

According to Grant, it wasn't nearly as bad as the media made it out to be; if it wasn't for injured reserve rules, he would have been back sooner.

 

With his rushing and receiving average increasing with each passing year since joining up with the Bay Boys, we can expect Grant to be a big contributor in the upcoming season despite trade rumors."

 

IMHO Starks is basically the third-down back here. Barring injury, Grant will be much more involved than most posters here anticipate.

[MTSkiBum 1,569]

Rumor is GB was ready to cut Grant last week unless he took the league vet minimum. I think that about says it all about what the Pack thinks of Grant/Starks split.

Good Luck.

 

Wrong and wrong. This didn't happen last week, it was reported last week that he took a pay cut, but it happened at the beginning of training camp. Since then he has been taking all first team reps in practice.

 

The other thing you were wrong about is his salary, definently not vet min.

 

 

 

Grant is going to be a stud and flirt with to 6 numbers.

[fatguylittlecoat 13]

Wrong and wrong. This didn't happen last week, it was reported last week that he took a pay cut, but it happened at the beginning of training camp. Since then he has been taking all first team reps in practice.

 

The other thing you were wrong about is his salary, definently not vet min.

 

 

 

Grant is going to be a stud and flirt with to 6 numbers.

 

 

MTSKIBum is a Grant Owner, get your points while you can and DUMP his soon to be past-tense arse.

[MTSkiBum 1,569]

MTSKIBum is a Grant Owner, get your points while you can and DUMP his soon to be past-tense arse.

You would think so, same goes for addai, I have been pimping them both pretty heavily, but I only own each of them in 1 league(out of 7 or so).

 

Most of my leagues are early bird drafts and dynasty leagues, and I did not formulate my opinion on these players until fairly recently.

[dreadlocks34 0]

Throw fantasy aside, did anyone watch Starks during the playoff run? Why is this even being debated? But being Grants contract is now guaranteed it really hurt Starks values in redrafts until Grant has his usual ailment and goes out.

[MTSkiBum 1,569]

Throw fantasy aside, did anyone watch Starks during the playoff run? Why is this even being debated? But being Grants contract is now guaranteed it really hurt Starks values in redrafts until Grant has his usual ailment and goes out.

 

I did watch james starks and his pitiful 3.5 ypc last season. Which is why you are correct and this should not be a debate. Ryan grants career ypc is a yard higher.

 

Also grant has been fairly durable in his career.

[dreadlocks34 0]

I did watch james starks and his pitiful 3.5 ypc last season. Which is why you are correct and this should not be a debate. Ryan grants career ypc is a yard higher.

 

Also grant has been fairly durable in his career.

If you want to judge him and that 3.5 in 3 games, of which the one game he was featured was 18/73, thats fine. I look at a guy stepping in for 4 road playoff games against very good teams and 81 carries for 315 yards after getting those 29 regular season carries.

Realistically neither guy with Rodgers throwing and the potential sharing of running the ball are going to be worthwhile every week starters anyway.

[jgcrawfish 232]

Wrong and wrong. This didn't happen last week, it was reported last week that he took a pay cut, but it happened at the beginning of training camp. Since then he has been taking all first team reps in practice.

 

The other thing you were wrong about is his salary, definently not vet min.

 

Grant is going to be a stud and flirt with to 6 numbers.

 

All reports out of camp say Starks was the much more explosive back. He's clearly been saved this preseason by the team and spared the contact. And actually, for the entire season, he gained 3.8 ypc (including playoffs). He only appeared in 7 of 17 games last year because he was coming off an injury. He logged 110 carries and his YPC was actually better against playoff teams. If Grant struggles at all you're going to see Starks get more and more carries. Grant won't finish in the top 20, and may not end up with better #'s than Starks.

[wildbluefan 0]

I got Grant in the 9th of a 14-teamer and couldn't believe it - here's hoping Grant breaks a leg.

 

 

 

I got Starks in the 12 th round, so here is another who hopes Grant breaks a leg !

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

Everyone is searching for that Aaron Foster pick (mid to late rounder) that will take you to the championship.

 

It might all be right under our nose.

 

Last night, James Starks looked pretty darn good in that pretty darn good offense. He is a R. Grant injury away from being a top 5 fantasy RB.

 

I did not start him, but last night convinced me that i need to consider playing him when the match up makes sense.

[Jarvis Basnight 119]

Everyone is searching for that Aaron Foster pick (mid to late rounder) that will take you to the championship.

 

It might all be right under our nose.

 

Last night, James Starks looked pretty darn good in that pretty darn good offense. He is a R. Grant injury away from being a top 5 fantasy RB.

 

I did not start him, but last night convinced me that i need to consider playing him when the match up makes sense.

I like Starks too but he's not going to become a dominant RB this year. He's not explosive enough to do that.

[KSB2424 2,807]

I like Starks too but he's not going to become a dominant RB this year. He's not explosive enough to do that.

Yeah even if Grant had an injury Starks is not the type of runner to be dominant. Don't get me wrong, if he got 20 carries a game he'd put up good numbers in that offense. However some people are getting a tad bit carried away over a RB that had 50 yards and a TD.

[roroco 75]

Green Bay's offense spreads the ball to everyone, including the backs. They had a crowded receivers core and they add Cobb who is instantly productive. They had a talented couple of TEs, and they add three more to spread out the talent and add depth with specialty abilities (i.e., run blocking with Crabtree). There is no reason to think they won't do the same with their backs. Grant is a proven, now veteran back. Starks has explosive moments and is getting better at pass blocking. Kuhn is meat with ups.

 

Unless there is an injury, there is no reason to believe that one of these guys will be guaranteed to get more TDs than the other. It will be a carousel all year, but I do think Starks will end up with more fantasy points by the end of the year.

[jgcrawfish 232]

Green Bay's offense spreads the ball to everyone, including the backs. They had a crowded receivers core and they add Cobb who is instantly productive. They had a talented couple of TEs, and they add three more to spread out the talent and add depth with specialty abilities (i.e., run blocking with Crabtree). There is no reason to think they won't do the same with their backs. Grant is a proven, now veteran back. Sparks has explosive moments and is getting better at pass blocking. Kuhn is meat with ups.

 

Unless there is an injury, there is no reason to believe that one of these guys will be guaranteed to get more TDs than the other. It will be a carousel all year, but I do think Sparks will end up with more fantasy points by the end of the year.

 

that was a good analysis, right up to the part where you misspelled STARKS...twice.

[Axe Elf 0]

He is a R. Grant injury away from being a top 5 fantasy RB.

 

 

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

[kutulu 1,473]

I didn't even know they were dating.

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

Mike Clay of ProFootballFocus.com just posted this on Twitter:

 

"James Starks played 47 snaps to 17 for Ryan Grant. Not as much of a committee as expected."

[Huh? 7]

I just offered Starks and Colston to the Ryan Grant owner in exchange for Roddy White. We'll see how desperate he is. Grant is his RB2 with Fred Jackson as his RB1.

[roroco 75]

that was a good analysis, right up to the part where you misspelled STARKS...twice.

My bad... It is early and auto-correct was twitchy. I missed it. Edited.

[roroco 75]

I just offered Starks and Colston to the Ryan Grant owner in exchange for Roddy White. We'll see how desperate he is. Grant is his RB2 with Fred Jackson as his RB1.

 

The other owner would not benefit from that trade. Roddy White is worth more than all those guys combined at this point.

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

 

Why not?

Prior to Grant's injury, from 2007 (did not start until week 7) to 2009 Grant totaled 3412 rushing yards and 23 TD. That production averages about 1,137 rushing yards and 7.6 TD rushing a season. This production was also during a span when the offense simply wasn't clicking the way it is now. The thing that kept Grant from being an elite fantasy RB was his receiving numbers. During this same period, he only averaged 150 yards receiving and was replaced by Brandon Jackson in a lot of 3rd down situations.

 

If Starks would be the bell-cow averaging 1,200 rushing yards and also be part of the passing game (400-500 rec yards), that would put him in the 1,600-1700 total yards and 10-14 TD total for the season. Based on these numbers, he would had finished in the top 5 RB last season. We can all agree that the packers are currently one of the top scoring offense in the league and his scoring opportunity will increase.

 

So before you start laughing, maybe you need to look between the numbers.

 

It probably is too late to try to get him if you haven't already after last night.

That 18 yard TD run will be shown over and over again until Sunday. If you are a Grant owner, you might consider unloading it if there are any value left. Maybe to the Starks owner?

[Axe Elf 0]

If Starks would be the bell-cow averaging 1,200 rushing yards and also be part of the passing game (400-500 rec yards), that would put him in the 1,600-1700 total yards and 10-14 TD total for the season. Based on these numbers, he would had finished in the top 5 RB last season.

 

 

As long as we're going iffing, if he had 1800 yards and 25 TDs he'd be the #1 RB in the league, and if he had 4800 yards and 250 TDs he would set the all time record for RBs!

 

And now, back to reality...

[cbfalcon 821]

Why not?

Prior to Grant's injury, from 2007 (did not start until week 7) to 2009 Grant totaled 3412 rushing yards and 23 TD. That production averages about 1,137 rushing yards and 7.6 TD rushing a season. This production was also during a span when the offense simply wasn't clicking the way it is now. The thing that kept Grant from being an elite fantasy RB was his receiving numbers. During this same period, he only averaged 150 yards receiving and was replaced by Brandon Jackson in a lot of 3rd down situations.

 

If Starks would be the bell-cow averaging 1,200 rushing yards and also be part of the passing game (400-500 rec yards), that would put him in the 1,600-1700 total yards and 10-14 TD total for the season. Based on these numbers, he would had finished in the top 5 RB last season. We can all agree that the packers are currently one of the top scoring offense in the league and his scoring opportunity will increase.

 

So before you start laughing, maybe you need to look between the numbers.

 

It probably is too late to try to get him if you haven't already after last night.

That 18 yard TD run will be shown over and over again until Sunday. If you are a Grant owner, you might consider unloading it if there are any value left. Maybe to the Starks owner?

 

If you think Starks will end up with 1700 yards and 14 TDs, maybe you should consider keeping him.

 

HTH

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

As long as we're going iffing, if he had 1800 yards and 25 TDs he'd be the #1 RB in the league, and if he had 4800 yards and 250 TDs he would set the all time record for RBs!

 

And now, back to reality...

 

How's that iffy? It's very possible as long as he continues to be part of the passing game and 3rd down duties. In 2009 Grant finished 8th overall. He missed finishing in the top 5 by 21 points (150 yards and 1 TD).

Are you the same moron that thinks Grant would still be the starter and holding on to him?

[Axe Elf 0]

I have Grant in zero leagues. I'm just an agent of reality to wishful thinkers everywhere.

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

If you think Starks will end up with 1700 yards and 14 TDs, maybe you should consider keeping him.

 

HTH

 

No way i'm trading him.

Going to ride him to the championship game.

[Axe Elf 0]

Going to ride him to the championship game.

 

 

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

 

Stop it, you're making my sides hurt.

[Skinny_Bastard 154]

BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

 

Stop it, you're making my sides hurt.

 

Why does it sound so crazy?

Last year PEYTON HILLIS finished 4th overall.

 

YES! PEYTON HILLIS from the Cleveland BROWNS finished with:

1654 Total Yards

13 total TD

 

If a FULLBACK playing in a halfback position can do it in a below average offense finished 4th overall, why can't a cowbell RB in the top Ranked offense???? How is this even far fetch?????

 

You haven't provided chit beside laughing. Absolute NO value what so ever.

[SameSongNDance 0]

Why does it sound so crazy?

Last year PEYTON HILLIS finished 4th overall.

 

YES! PEYTON HILLIS from the Cleveland BROWNS finished with:

1654 Total Yards

13 total TD

 

If a FULLBACK playing in a halfback position can do it in a below average offense finished 4th overall, why can't a cowbell RB in the top Ranked offense???? How is this even far fetch?????

 

You haven't provided chit beside laughing. Absolute NO value what so ever.

 

It isn't out of the realm of possibility, Axe Elf just seems to be a troll. The only problem with the bellcow RB of a GB offense is the no love at the GL. I think Starks could possibly finish in the top 15 if he continues to separate himself from Grant though.

[Domenic 0]

I have both in one league I'm crossing my fingers hoping grant is out soon so I can start Starks I don't see myself ever starting Grant I think Starks is a much better RB

[gimethedamnball 2]

Until Starks can pass protect, he will be in a share and NOT an every down back. This is something that coaches consider essential for any back so until he "figures it out" temper all expectations regardless of performance.

[SameSongNDance 0]

Until Starks can pass protect, he will be in a share and NOT an every down back. This is something that coaches consider essential for any back so until he "figures it out" temper all expectations regardless of performance.

 

He's the 3rd down/change of pace back. He's in there because he CAN pick up blitz's..

[KSB2424 2,807]

Last year, Starks did get a chance to be a featured RB for GB. Here were his stats:

 

Regular Season: 29 rushes for 101 yards 0 TD's. 2 receptions for 15 yards and 0 TD's.

 

Playoffs: 81 rushes for 315 Yards 1TD. 1 recetions for 3 yards and 0 TD's.

 

And that was with Starks starting. He had a whopping 3.6 yards per carry average and doesn't catch the ball out of the backfield (ppr?).

 

Even IF Grant gets hurt, it's not like he's a monster waiting to be unleasahed. You people are funny.

[skinsrule05 30]

Why does it sound so crazy?

Last year PEYTON HILLIS finished 4th overall.

 

YES! PEYTON HILLIS from the Cleveland BROWNS finished with:

1654 Total Yards

13 total TD

 

If a FULLBACK playing in a halfback position can do it in a below average offense finished 4th overall, why can't a cowbell RB in the top Ranked offense???? How is this even far fetch?????

 

You haven't provided chit beside laughing. Absolute NO value what so ever.

 

Ok, I am not following. I agree that Starks played well last night but there are still issues:

 

1. He only got a slight majority in carries (12 vs Grants 9)

2. He didn't catch any passes & Grant only got 1

3. The offense obviously will spread the ball around a lot

4. He only had 57 yards.

 

Yet now you are comparing him to a back who had 1600 yds, 13TDs and was the only real offensive threat on his team last year.

 

You have a reason to be encouraged but at this point I am encouraged to the extent that I can start him as a 3rd RB in some weeks.