The Green Bay Packers’ Best Running Back is not Who You Think…

In any discussion I’ve seen of the current Green Bay Packers running
backs, the theme is the same; Can Ryan Grant return to the form of his
rookie year and if not, will they finally give Brandon Jackson a chance
to start?

In a recent interview, Packers beat writer Greg Bedard was asked why
Brandon Jackson did not get more of an opportunity to play last year,
Bedard stated without hesitation that there were people in the Packer
organization that wanted Ryan Grant to be the starter last year, even
as he was struggling on the field and battling a hamstring injury.

All indications are that it wasn’t the coaches, but the Packers
front office pushing Grant as the starter to justify the new contract
he was given.

So as Packer fans continue arguing Grant vs Jackson, I am here to throw
a monkey wrench into the debate. Neither one of them is the best
running back on the Packers. Lurking in the wings and waiting for his
chance could very well be the best running back on the Green Bay
Packers roster—Kregg Lumpkin.

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