James Starks is not going anywhere· Page 2

PackFanWithTwins
Veteran Member

8 years ago

Good signing. Lacy cannot be depended on, not only for weight, but for other ailments also. Starks is a better back than given credit for, he is not a 3rd down specialist, he can play any down and distance. He is a good threat out of the backfield. He has some power, and he has more speed. But like most running backs, if the Oline isn't blocking he will not be as productive.

The world needs ditch diggers too Danny!!!

nerdmann
Premier Member

8 years ago

#12

I think it is more of a statement on the staff's feeling on our current backups on the roster at this position. A healthy Lacy and a better coach should help pay dividends this year. The fumbles were concerning but everyone was pressing on offense last year. 30 is not too old, so 2 years still makes sense to me.

Originally Posted by: DarkaneRules

It's not like they're bringing back Vernand Morency or Noah Herron. Starks actually belongs in the league.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

Wade
Veteran Member

8 years ago

#13

Starks is not a bad RB. But RB's at his skill level are pretty common.

It's hard getting excited when our annual free agent signings are nothing much beyond ensuring the team has 53 players on the field.

I'd love it if Ted Thompson gave the FA attention to the top 2/3 of the roster that he gives to the bottom 1/3.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

isocleas2
Member

8 years ago

#14

I think the signing is fine, maybe for a little more money than I would have wanted but when we learn the details the contract may be more incentive laden than we think, similar to Perry's 5 million price tag.

I would have liked to see an upgrade in FA or the draft but I also wouldn't be excited seeing some rookie bonehead mistakes next year while we get said player used to our offense.

PackFanWithTwins
Veteran Member

8 years ago

#15

Another thing to look at. If we didn't have Starks, the bargaining power that Lacy would hold over the team would increase as he heads into his contract year. He is probably looking in the 7mil/yr or higher range and I'm not sure he has shown enough consistently to justify paying him that. Starks give them a little room to be able to say, no we don't need to be forced into overpaying because we dont' have any other options.

The world needs ditch diggers too Danny!!!

DoddPower
Veteran Member

8 years ago

#16

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins

I don't think I want Lacy back regardless. Especially if he has a good season this year. That will just drive his price up even higher. I don't trust the guy and I doubt he will be effective for many more years even if he does stay in shape due to his punishing running style. Let Lacy go, hope for a decent compensatory pick for him, and find another running back. There is no way I would pay Lacy $7 million+/year.

DakotaT
Select Member

8 years ago

#17

(In case anyone doesn't get it, I'm being sarcastic and agree with wpr.)

[assho]

Originally Posted by: Wade

Glad you cleared that up, cause I really have my doubts that everyone "gets it"!

DakotaT
Select Member

8 years ago

#18

Forte would have been an upgrade over Starks.

yooperfan
Veteran Member

8 years ago

#19

Forte would have been an upgrade over Starks.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT

But but but the money!
The Packers would spend years digging themselves out of the hole!😴

Rockmolder
Honored Member

8 years ago

#20

Forte would have been an upgrade over Starks.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT

Forte also got a $12 million, 3 year contract of which $9 million is guaranteed. For a 30 year old running back with a lot of wear and tear that's still quite a bit of money. They can cut him pretty safely in year 3, but I like us not handing that kind of money to a player his age, with his wear and tear at a position with little positional value and which isn't a big need for us.

You can only spend that money once. I'd prefer we spend it on a good NT, for instance.

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