Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

Just like at tight end.....let's go with what we have for at least one more season. If it doesn't work out, then back to the drawing board on one or both of those positions.

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

Disagree. I think we need to address the TE position. Although Shockey had his baggage, he got us excited about upgrading that position. Another RB or two in camp would not hurt.

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

im kinda on the fence with u guys....i think that we could always bring in another RB cuz duece probly wont be back to his form...i like our TEs being able to block....they are much better blockers than shockey..but i think our spread offense that we run would utilize a recieving type better...shockey would step in and make pro bowl after pro bowl becoming drews favorite target

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

I think health concerns for the duration of the season are the biggest concern here. With Duece and Reggie spelling each other, we don't need Duece at 100%. As long as Duece can still pound the middle and fall forward on 2nd and 3rd down, we'll be ok - we'll use Reggie for big play potential. Of course, this will make our play calling more predicatble.

The problem is Reggie is a bit too small to be an every down back for a running team (he'll end up hurt), and Duece's durability is a serious question mark. I like Thomas, but he isn't a fanchise back.

If I had to guess, by week 8 we'll be wishing we'd got ourselves an every down type back. Though we could do worse than Reggie and Thomas as our starting pair.

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

I still think Reggie can be an every down back. He is no smaller or less ripped than Brian Westbrook. He just needs to learn HOW to run at this level. Last year when Reggie really commited to a hole he had a couple of decent games. When he started dancing the jitter bug and seeing holes that weren't there thats when he got in trouble. We should do the Broncos running plan and limit him to one cut per run.

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

I know you are joking about throwing it that much, but 5-10 more attempts a game would not bother me. Reggie is more explosive on a swing pass, and Drew used a ton of different receivers last year.

As for Deuce, no, he won't be the same, but neither was Bettis, and he was still effective. 26 is now a good player in a new role

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

Westbrook is a rarity (and maybe Reggie will be too), but I'd say the same thing about his size - too small for an every down back (on a running team). If we're going to pass primarily, maybe Reggie will be an every down guy - we're just going to have to emphasize the pass even a bit more.

I can't agree more with your idea of limiting cutbacks in our running schemes. However, forcing a player to change his style is no easy thing.

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

I say run with PT till he shows he can not handle it.

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

I am not sure if it was that he saw holes that were not there, to me it seemed like he would always outrun his blockers and wasn't patient enough to let the hole open up for him.

Re: Do we need to address the RB position
 

If you want to replace Deuce that is more of a long term problem we will have to fix. Alexander or Rhodes is a quick fix. At this point you go with Deuce. You wait and see what happens in camp and then you either go for the quick fix or not. You get anyone one of these players you'll be looking in the draft next year for a top RB to come in long term.