McCarthy Shouldn’t Alter Early-Season RB Strategy Against Giants

If healthy, James Starks should get an opportunity in the playoffs. With James Starks out, Ryan Grant has come to life late this season. There’s no question that Grant has the hot hand heading into the playoffs. He’s got plenty of momentum, if you believe in that sort of thing. But as great as Grant has been down the stretch, Packers coach Mike McCarthy should give both Grant and Starks an opportunity in the playoffs. Before Starks became hobbled by various injuries, McCarthy gave both Starks and Grant carries early in games. With the exception of the Bears game, Starks usually performed better and ended up getting the majority of the work. Assuming Starks returns to 100 percent, there’s no reason to alter that strategy in the playoffs. Give each RB some opportunities early and go with the hot hand later in the game. I know it’s easy to write-off guys that seem injury prone or don’t live up to high early-season expectations. But lets not forget that Sta...