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<blockquote data-quote="DevilDon" data-source="post: 315323" data-attributes="member: 2057"><p>Does anybody remember the Packers holding Barry Sanders to minus yardage in a game? I think the point is, even a superstar back has to get some openings to be effective.</p><p>Adrian Petersen doesn't get 5 yard per carry on every carry. He'll get 1 or 2 or nothing and then pull one for 18. Ryan Grant was as good as he was because he rarely had minus yardage. He was decisive and powerful. He is the type of running back our team needs.</p><p>BTW, I noticed some people referring to Starks as a 5th rounder and not expecting much. He would never have lasted that long had he played his final year at Buffalo. He's similar to Ryan Grant, one cut power and some quick and hips to him. At least that's what scouts have said. I expect he will begin to see some touches and we might all be okay from here on out.</p><p>I think the Packers haven't chased someone else's throwaways because they are high on this kid. Personally, I thought he and CJ Wilson were the Packers steals of the draft based on what scouts had to say about them. Also, Starks is a great receiver, a nice way to attack those aggressive defenses. A little flip to the flat and he's into the secondary. Also played high school QB so a possible Wild Cat play or two in the playoffs.</p><p>I'd be so crazy happy if the Packers get a chance to draft Gabe Carimi. Will probably rise up board too high for us, but one can hope.</p><p>Tough loss, but I believe we're obviously headed in the right direction.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DevilDon, post: 315323, member: 2057"] Does anybody remember the Packers holding Barry Sanders to minus yardage in a game? I think the point is, even a superstar back has to get some openings to be effective. Adrian Petersen doesn't get 5 yard per carry on every carry. He'll get 1 or 2 or nothing and then pull one for 18. Ryan Grant was as good as he was because he rarely had minus yardage. He was decisive and powerful. He is the type of running back our team needs. BTW, I noticed some people referring to Starks as a 5th rounder and not expecting much. He would never have lasted that long had he played his final year at Buffalo. He's similar to Ryan Grant, one cut power and some quick and hips to him. At least that's what scouts have said. I expect he will begin to see some touches and we might all be okay from here on out. I think the Packers haven't chased someone else's throwaways because they are high on this kid. Personally, I thought he and CJ Wilson were the Packers steals of the draft based on what scouts had to say about them. Also, Starks is a great receiver, a nice way to attack those aggressive defenses. A little flip to the flat and he's into the secondary. Also played high school QB so a possible Wild Cat play or two in the playoffs. I'd be so crazy happy if the Packers get a chance to draft Gabe Carimi. Will probably rise up board too high for us, but one can hope. Tough loss, but I believe we're obviously headed in the right direction. [/QUOTE]
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