After the Texans overpaying of running back Ahman Green, the Packers are left with a major hole in the running game. Plenty of backs are still left on the FA market, including names, like Dominic Rhodes, Jamal Lewis, and Michael Turner, but GM Ted Thompson philosophy is simple: build through the draft and don’t overpay. The exact reason why the Packers won’t try to match the Texans 4 year/23 million dollar deal billed out to Green. So the most likely scenario is for the Pack to look to the NFL Draft for their back in 2007. With the 16th overall pick, a few names jump out but their is one in particular that jumps out: Marshawn Lynch. Lynch is a Cal product that played with Packer Aaron Rodgers. Lynch has zone blocking scheme experience, as Cal’s system is just that. More importantly, Lynch had great success in that scheme, racking up over 3,000 yards on the ground in his 3-year career with 27 TDs. Even more intriguing is Lynch’s ability to catch out of the backfield, gaining 600 yards receiving with 6 TD’s at Cal. Lynch had a decent combine, participating in all drills and running a 4.46 seconds 40 yard dash. The only knock on Lynch is his character issues that he has seemingly gotten over. If Thompson can take a hard look at Lynch and be convinced that he is the right guy to take over the starting job, the running back situation could be sured up for the long haul.