Packers RB James Starks is healing very slowly
By
Brian Murphy,
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9:16:55 PM CDT FFToolbox.com
Running back James Starks 
came down with a case of turf toe during the Packers' first preseason game. He has been sidelined since, watching as Cedric Benson has taken his spot in the starting lineup. According to head coach Mike McCarthy, Starks won't be coming back into the lineup soon.
"James Starks, just talking with the medical staff, is coming along slow," McCarthy said Tuesday. "We'll continue to treat him. He hasn't made a whole lot of progress here of late."
Fantasy Analysis:
In other words, James Starks hasn't made any progress. More good news for Cedric Benson and those who drafted him. Alex Green 's surgically repaired ACL appears to be close to 100 percent, so I presume he would take over as Benson's backup while maintaining his duties as the Packers' third-down back.
Benson has quickly become the Packers' unquestioned starter and a really good flex option in fantasy. Starks has become undraftable just as quickly. Turf toe isn't something that goes away in short order.
Source:
Green Bay Press Gazette
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
