Update to the Starting Running Back Situation

From Danny O'Neil:

Julius Jones will start at halfback in the team's second exhibition game, which will be Saturday against Chicago... Coach Mike Holmgren has said he will be using Morris and Jones as a tandem, considering them co-starters so to speak. "We're going to play both of them," Holmgren said.

A quote like this comes about in one of two ways:

1. Holmgren sensed some discontent coming from Julius Jones and wanted to make a public statement to assuage that sentiment. I'd be surprised if Holmgren bowed to internal pressure, so more than likely it's the other case:
2. Reporters at practice, like me, are curious about the running back situation and want some look-ahead for the near future.

Here's to hoping this doesn't spiral into a soap opera.