Quick. Think of a more anticipated Packers training-camp battle in recent years than this summer’s competition at running back. Good luck. In 2012, the running back position saw a great deal of turnover. Desperate for a true feature back, the Packers opted to sign veteran Cedric Benson during the preseason. But Benson went down with […]
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Surviving Sunday: Packers News, Notes and Links for the Football Deprived
If I was creating my own perfect media universe to feed me information on the Green Bay Packers, here’s what it would look like: Play-by-play announcer: Wayne Larrivee. No explanation needed. I could listen to Wayne all day — even if the Packers were losing by seven touchdowns — and still get enjoyment out of the […]
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 […]
Packers RB DuJuan Harris: Real Deal or Flavor of the Month?
Packers running back DuJuan Harris has been getting a lot of attention lately. Here’s what Packers coach Mike McCarthy recently said about him: “Oh, he’s going to play for us next season. That’s his responsibility if wants to be the starter….I wish we would have had DuJuan earlier. He was a young man that 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 […]