James Starks News

This Monday morning I have the privilege of joining Brian Carriveau on CheeseheadTV's Railbird Central podcast where we'll talk about everything and anything Packers that can be squeezed into a 10-minute time slot.

James Starks during the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field last Dec.

The last time we saw the Green Bay Packers in action, the San Francisco 49ers had a field day at Candlestick Park as they cruised to a 45-31 victory.

Yes, we all know about the running back battle that's being hyped between rookies Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Frankly who fight it out with in-house backs DuJuan Harris, Alex Green and James Starks; and yes, we know about the offensive line battles that are going to shape up, especially at the right tackle position that will feature Don Barclay, ... (more)

Lacy and Johnathan Franklin . The reason? The Green Bay Packers haven't had a 1,000 yard rusher since 2009 when Ryan Grant rushed for 1,253 yards and 11 touchdowns.

In the second round, the Packers took Eddie Lacy . In the fourth round, they traded up for Johnathan Franklin .

Green Bay - One of the greatest myths clouding the Green Bay Packers' 2012 season was that Mike McCarthy refused to run the football.

Eddie Lacy and Johnathan Franklin say they're already friends. The two Green Bay Packers rookie running backs are also roommates, teammates and competitors.

After making 11 selections in April, general manager Ted Thompson has filled many of the holes on the Green Bay roster.

There were some positive reports about the state of running back Eddie Lacy 's toe recently, but the team hasn't yet reached a deal with their second-round pick.

The NFC North running game has almost become a competition the last couple years, a competition that the Packers have always come last in since the Dorsey Levens era, or debatably the Ahman Green prime era.

It last had a regular season, 100-yard rusher when running back Brandon Jackson gained 115 yards on Oct.

It has been widely reported that Alabama running back Eddie Lacy , at one point considered a first-round NFL Draft lock, fell to the Green Bay Packers because a toe condition scared off interested teams.

Eddie Lacy as he appeared in an Alabama Crimson Tide uniform. See below for a look at what Lacy might look like in a Packers uniform.

Lacy could face competition: If the draft is any indication, the Green Bay Packers are serious about shoring up their weak run game after selecting Eddie Lacy and Jonathan Franklin .

For the majority of his first eight drafts, Green Bay Packer general manager Ted Thompson has strolled right past the running backs aisle during his annual shopping sprees.

With the draft now in the rear view mirror, the offseason moves of the Green Bay Packers provide a peek into the offices at 1265 Lombardi avenue .

There are a few new faces in the Packers' backfield, but what kind of an impact will they make early on? In the second installment of our Post-Draft Roster Breakdown series, we have decided to assess where the Green Bay Packers stand at running back.

Cedric Benson started last season as the Packers running back before being injured.

These are terms with which we here in Titletown have become all too familiar. Ted Thompson's draft philosophy has proven itself worthy in the past.