James Starks, RB, Packers

Position/Rank	NFL Team	Status	Experience	Age	Height	Weight	Twitter
RB - #62	GB	Active	3 years	27	6'2	218	@James44Starks

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2012 Outlook: Quality Backup

Last updated on Aug-27-2012 by Matt De Lima

The running back position in Green Bay is bit of a formality. They do run the ball about 20 times per game, but this is a pass-first offense. James Starks had 133 carries last year compared to Ryan Grant's 134. Grant is out of the picture (which is great for Starks), but it's not as though Starks will see 250-plus carries. Starks is a low-end RB2 with some bonus value in PPR leagues. Starks is a nice option as long as he isn't a reach.

Update (8/12): The Packers have signed running back Cedric Benson because of Starks' turf toe injury which is considered "week-to-week."

Update (08/27): Benson will begin the season as Green Bay's starting running back. Starks will likely be used as a change-of-pace second option when fully healthy.

FFToolbox NFL News & Rumors

5/2 - Packers rookie RB Eddie Lacy says he's playing Week 1
4/27 - Packers stop RB Eddie Lacy's draft slide

Average Draft Position

James Starks was drafted in 4% of MyFantasyLeague.com leagues with an average drafting position of 626.50

2012 Mock Draft Results

Month	Position	Franchise/Comments
MyFantasyLeague Expert Draft May 2, 2012	10.07	Footballguys
2012 Experts Mock Draft (June) June 6, 2012 - June 25, 2012	7.07	FFToolbox.com (Ben) - Last year I had zippy interest in Starks, especially when his ADP was on the rise. Considering the high-scoring Pack brought in scant help/competition this offseason, he almost has to fall into half-dozen strong fantasy games at least. If he's actually playa, could be a lot more.
2012 Experts Mock Draft (July) July 16 - 27	8.02	FFToolbox.com (Ben) - Yeah, the Packers are hardly a run-heavy team, but there is still pretty much only one RB option worth considering. If Starks can get even just a little more goal line love and avoids injury, could be major surprise in this offense.
2012 Experts Mock Draft (August) Aug 14 - 24	13.12	FantasySharks.com - Shy on running backs, I need to grab when I can. I'm not a big fan of this selection but this late, I'll take the turf-toed, mediocre James Starks who is on a pass first team and is facing real competition from Cedric Benson. Sigh.

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