Do we need to address the RB position

D_it_up · 04-28-2008, 05:27 PM

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.

andersen · 04-28-2008, 05:36 PM

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.

CantonLegend · 04-28-2008, 05:41 PM

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

JKool · 04-28-2008, 05:46 PM

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.

stockman311 · 04-28-2008, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by JKool

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.

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.

ScottF · 04-28-2008, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by WhoDat205;16454 1

I don't expect Deuce to ever be 100% again. If he does, that will be a monumental blessing for us.

That said, I have no problems with us passing 50-60 times a game.

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

JKool · 04-28-2008, 06:00 PM

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.

hagan714 · 04-28-2008, 06:03 PM

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

Taedoc · 04-28-2008, 06:06 PM

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.

Euphoria · 04-28-2008, 06:08 PM

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.

04-28-2008, 05:27 PM	#11
D_it_up Faqda Falcons Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 3,465 Blog Entries: 3	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.

04-28-2008, 05:36 PM	#12
andersen With an "E" Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Madisonville, LA Posts: 429	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.

04-28-2008, 05:41 PM	#13
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	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

04-28-2008, 05:46 PM	#14
JKool 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,423	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.
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04-28-2008, 05:54 PM	#15
stockman311 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,137	Re: Do we need to address the RB position Originally Posted by JKool 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. 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.

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04-28-2008, 05:56 PM	#16
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Re: Do we need to address the RB position Originally Posted by WhoDat205;16454 1 I don't expect Deuce to ever be 100% again. If he does, that will be a monumental blessing for us. That said, I have no problems with us passing 50-60 times a game. 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

04-28-2008, 06:00 PM	#17
JKool 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,423	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.

04-28-2008, 06:03 PM	#18
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Do we need to address the RB position I say run with PT till he shows he can not handle it.

04-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#19
Taedoc Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 5	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.
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04-28-2008, 06:08 PM	#20
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	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.