Running game

The Dude · 07-24-2019, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by CHA_CHING

I must be the only one here who thinks Ingram was a disappointment here.

Consider this; where was he in our last two playoff trips? He did nothing in the 2017 playoffs. It was Kamara having all the big plays against Carolina and Minnesota. Then this year, he had his chance to step up and be the man, and could not do it.

Ingram was an inconsistent running back all his time here. He didn't start really breaking out until he had competition - Tim Hightower in 2016, then Kamara the last two years. And even then, Kamara beat him out as a playmaker.

Go back to 2015. Before that year, we thought he was a disappointment cause he had yet to really have a breakout season. When he finally does have his breakout season, he was still inconsistent. Ingram would run all over bad teams, then the next week completely disappear. Remember when he ran all over the 49ers that year? The next week, he was no where to be found vs Denver.

Kamara completely stole the spotlight last year when Ingram was suspended, proving he could be our #1 back. Kamara has done things that we used to wish Reggie Bush and Ingram could do.

RBs are inter-changeable and I don't think we'll really miss Ingram. I'm feeling confident about Murray and think he's an upgrade to be honest.

I think the Ingram suspension showed that Kamara isn’t our #1 back. Number 1 on the depth chart sure but I don’t think he would hold up later in the season and playoffs without another legitimate threat to share carries with. By game 4 last year he was getting winded and just didn’t look like he was having fun anymore. He also tweaked his ankle a bit if I’m not mistaken.
It’s no knock on Kamara, he’s a rare talent in this league but there needs to be another back on the team that defenses are forced to respect.

As for MaCoy I’m sure he will be fine and will be legit from day 1 but to say he is going to step in and take the place of a Pro Bowl center without a drop off is a bit much. He will have his struggles. Struggle could lead to Qb injury. That cannot happen.

07-24-2019, 04:11 PM	#23
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Running game Originally Posted by CHA_CHING I must be the only one here who thinks Ingram was a disappointment here. Consider this; where was he in our last two playoff trips? He did nothing in the 2017 playoffs. It was Kamara having all the big plays against Carolina and Minnesota. Then this year, he had his chance to step up and be the man, and could not do it. Ingram was an inconsistent running back all his time here. He didn't start really breaking out until he had competition - Tim Hightower in 2016, then Kamara the last two years. And even then, Kamara beat him out as a playmaker. Go back to 2015. Before that year, we thought he was a disappointment cause he had yet to really have a breakout season. When he finally does have his breakout season, he was still inconsistent. Ingram would run all over bad teams, then the next week completely disappear. Remember when he ran all over the 49ers that year? The next week, he was no where to be found vs Denver. Kamara completely stole the spotlight last year when Ingram was suspended, proving he could be our #1 back. Kamara has done things that we used to wish Reggie Bush and Ingram could do. RBs are inter-changeable and I don't think we'll really miss Ingram. I'm feeling confident about Murray and think he's an upgrade to be honest. I think the Ingram suspension showed that Kamara isn’t our #1 back. Number 1 on the depth chart sure but I don’t think he would hold up later in the season and playoffs without another legitimate threat to share carries with. By game 4 last year he was getting winded and just didn’t look like he was having fun anymore. He also tweaked his ankle a bit if I’m not mistaken. It’s no knock on Kamara, he’s a rare talent in this league but there needs to be another back on the team that defenses are forced to respect. As for MaCoy I’m sure he will be fine and will be legit from day 1 but to say he is going to step in and take the place of a Pro Bowl center without a drop off is a bit much. He will have his struggles. Struggle could lead to Qb injury. That cannot happen. jnormand likes this.
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