Packers Release RB Brandon Saine and LB DJ Smith

According to the Green Bay Packers team website, the team has released running back Brandon Saine and linebacker DJ Smith. The transactions were announced by Packers GM Ted Thompson. Both were lost to season-ending knee injuries last season and even more ironically, during the same week six game against the Houston Texans.  Both players reportedly failed a physical […]

Packers Running Backs: James Starks or Brandon Saine?

I just recorded a podcast on the Packers running backs with my colleagues Jason Perone and Marques Eversoll. One of them, I can’t remember which, asked an interesting question: Will Brandon Saine make the Packers roster over James Starks? Saine missed most of the 2012 season after blowing out his knee. He has 18 carries […]

2013 Packers Position Group Analysis: Running Backs

As far as personnel, the Packers underwent more changes at running back than any other position. James Starks was the starter through training camp before the team signed Cedric Benson after the first preseason game. Injuries added up, allowing DuJuan Harris–a former used car salesman–to take over as the team’s feature back. Where are we […]

2013 NFL Draft Preview: Ranking Packers Running Back Prospects

Running back can be a tough position to evaluate headed into the NFL Draft. Take last year for example. Trent Richardson was considered a “can’t-miss” guy at the top of the draft, but Alfred Morris, the 173rd overall pick, had the best season of all rookie running backs last year. This year’s draft doesn’t have […]

Packers News: Saine, Smith done for season, RB White claimed

The Packers dominated the Houston Texans in every facet of the game Sunday night, but the injuries continued to pile up. Running back Brandon Saine and linebacker D.J. Smith both suffered knee injuries in the Packers’ 42-20 victory. Both players have been placed on injured reserve, and thus, ending their seasons after just six games. […]