Both stayed in Green Bay for the winter, and I like House's attitude toward the NFL being a job. Maybe he pushes Shields for playing time.
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nothing but good news. I wouldn't count on Green starting Week 1 though.
Nice to have camp battles for starting spots. Geez, the MasTTermind has stocked the cupboard.
I was very disappointed House didn't see the field more than he did in 2011. He has the physical talent to be a starter, reminds me a little of Al Harris in terms of physical make up (tall, very lanky, cut), but his game in college was more akin to Rashean Mathis or Chris Gamble. I like his potential a lot and I'm glad he realized what it took to be in the NFL. I'm sure going from being a star at New Mexico to barely seeing the field in GB humbled him a lot. I'm glad he's not powting or being a baby, but rather changing his approach and working to prove himself. Shields could use some of that and hopefully House pushes him so we can see how Shields responds...if he acts like a baby and gives up then he's not worth the time or the money, but if he gets a chip on his shoulder then we could see some great football from him.
If Alex Green's knee is healed up, he's going to be money. He's a hell of an open field runner, and he is a great receiver out of the backfield. The screen is going to be in full swing. He could give us a threat we haven't had in the backfield since Ahman Green. And he knows how to pass protect!
To me, whether it's Green or Starks, pass protection has GOT TO BE IT! Grant was money in that area, and Kuhn is pretty reliable.
Agree on pass protection being job #1 for any RB on the roster. Keep AR12 standing upright and the Pack will score points. Training camp should include plenty of DJ Smith/AJ Hawk/Bishop blitzes up the middle that require a RB to step it up. Recognition of when the RB needs to stay for pass protection vs. going out for a pass pattern will also be key.