The Green Bay Packers’ third running back role is up for grabs this summer, however, how each player performs as a ball carrier will not be the deciding factor. Rather special teams play, pass-catching, and blocking abilities will be potentially more important parts of the decision-making process.
“Particularly for that third running back,” said Brian Gutekunst on Friday, “not only does he have to run the ball, but almost more importantly, he has to catch it, be able to pass block, and be able to play a little bit of special teams because if he’s lacking in that area, if he can’t play special teams, if he can’t pass-block, it’s going to be hard to use him on the 48-man roster.”
