The Packers have one of the NFL's most coveted weapons in Ty Montgomery—a running back who can churn out yards after contact and also line up as a wide receiver to create matchup nightmares for opposing defenses.
It's time to stop asking if Montgomery is capable of being a workhorse back for the Packers and start paying attention to the strides he continues to make at the position.
The Packers have been searching for their No. 1 running back all season after starter Eddie Lacy went on injured reserve, even going so far as to sign not one but two free agents in their pursuit of a balanced offense.
But the player who will prove to be the Packers' lead rusher has been on the roster since training camp. He was just playing a different position.
Approaching the 2013 NFL Draft General Manager Ted Thompson was faced with needs at the key positions of defensive line and running back and a philosophy of taking the best players available. Thompson seemed to accomplish both.
In a best-case scenario, Eddie Lacy rushes for more than 1,500 in his second season in the NFL. In our worst-case scenarios, veteran DuJuan Harris is a surprise training camp cut.
On today's show, Andy breaks down the tape of Michael Pratt and reviews why the Packers selected him as a developmental quarterback in round 7. Don't miss it!
If Christian Watson truly has a handle on his hamstring issues, you can bet the Packers will look to get back to stretching the field vertically with the talented wide out.
