The Green Bay Packers’ Best Running Back Is Not Who You Think…

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Published: June 27, 2009

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... 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, former Packers executive Andrew Brandt was asked why Brandon Jackson did not get more of an opportunity to play last year, Brandt 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.

Packers beat writer Greg Bedard seconded that feeling when told of Brandt's comment. All indications are that it was not 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 t...

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