Bird970 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Why would you want 1 running back to carry the ball 370 times for 4.5 yards a carry, when you could get 3 backs for the same amount of money who can split 370 and average 5+ yards per carry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird970 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 wouldn't it be better to have Ahmad Bradshaw, Norwood, and Tim Hightower. thats just an example. you would need abig back like hightower or Duckett for goal line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 We need another power back to take some of the carries.When you bring in Norwood the defense usually knows it's either a swing route or a pass play. When Turner is in they usually prepare to stop a run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird970 Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 We need another power back to take some of the carries.When you bring in Norwood the defense usually knows it's either a swing route or a pass play. When Turner is in they usually prepare to stop a run.good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiruz Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 umm none of those guys you named are successful feature backs, also we have snelling, hes a solid backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-and-Black Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 You are missing one key point: finding three backs that average 4+ YPC each is not an easy task. In most cases, running backs that are talented enough to put up those types of numbers do not come cheap.If you are trying to compare a third down or change of pace backs yards per carry to a starters numbers, its faulty data. Extrapolating that if, say, Norwood could maintain a ridiculous YPC when you hand the ball to him 100 more times per season is just faulty logic. Its a dynamic that works because of how defenses adjust to each back based on what situations they usually come into the game.It would be fantastic to have three cheap running backs who could all put up 4+ YPC but its just not a realistic option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxatlanta Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 We have 3 good rbs- Turner, Norwood, and Snelling. Also, Norwood has looked good running between the tackles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Falcon4Ever- Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 not to mention 3 roster spots opposed to 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 The combination of Turner, Norwood + Snelling is one of the best running back trio in the league. At the top of my head, maybe only the Cowboys are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Norwood can't even hold up for 100 carries. Hightower is no running threat andBradshaw is Derrick Ward again, average away from the Giants offense. You wanta dominant back because he makes the players around him more effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insight Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 We have a nice stable of backs. Teams are stacking the box and taking away the run plain and simple. Football is a numbers game and anytime you have more defenders than blockers your going to struggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GATECHfan Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 The combination of Turner, Norwood + Snelling is one of the best running back trio in the league. At the top of my head, maybe only the Cowboys are better.the cowboys are STACKED at running back. if only barber and jones could stay healthy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuwaneeFalcFan1 Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 While plenty of backs are good, you can't just pick up a bunch that average 5 YPC. You don't take the ball out of your the hands of your most talented back if he's not tired. You don't take the ball out of the hands of a guy as talented as Adrian Peterson and give it to another guy, unless he has carried a full load. Why sign Turner and keep him on the bench 1/3rd of the time?Also, past just running, plenty of backs are better at catching or blocking than others. When you have the full package guy the offense is not as one dimensional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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