Falcons Fan MVP Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I would like to look at all of our running backs NOT NAMED Devonta Freeman going into 2020. Itto Smith- my main concern with Itto is injuries. He's had quite a bit for only 2 years. If healthy he could probably replace Freeman. Ollison- could be the power back we need. Time will tell. Brian Hill- looked very good at times. Not sure if he is a starting caliber back. Barner- excellent on returns. Could be a nice back up if we need one. How do you guys feel about the backs we have besides Devonta Freeman? Do you feel these guys can carry the load? Do you trust any of these guys to block for Matt Ryan when needed? Do you feel like our number one back for the next 3-5 years is on this list? Or do you feel like we must draft someone? Chitown2ATL_Falcon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLSlobberKnockers Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I would much rather add a second or third Rd rookie to that list but it could be worse. Ergo Proxy, Francis York Morgan, papachaz and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I'd feel a bit better if we had gotten to see what Ollison is capable of doing. Francis York Morgan, Ergo Proxy, FalconJim and 8 others 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Good with it. Not freaking out like the panic squad falconsd56, Drew4719, BleedBlack&Red and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWFALCON Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I’d like to see Hill get a good bit of carries. He’s 6’1 almost 220 pounds and has improved his catching ability. if we can sign him up for cheap, I’m all for it. If not then let’s grab Najee Harris and just pound people and use Ito as a change of pace guy. Ergo Proxy, Wade C, Draftnut57 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redswingline2 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 We will draft a RB in the first 3 rounds this year. I really feel that we could see one in the 2nd round. Falcons Fan MVP, mtldirtybird, jas82487 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boise Falcon Fan Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) No. I don't want any of these guys being the go to guy. Wouldn't mind Ollison as a short yardage guy, but you can have all the rest of them. Edited January 10, 2020 by Boise Falcon Fan ⚡Slumerican⚡, RING OF HONOR, UnrealfalcoN and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethal Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Not great. Ito next up to go. We need to draft one. Our last 2nd or 3rd imo. MSalmon, MoFalconsFan56, blkbigdog35 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caponine Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Dobbins please Marcotu6, ZoneOne01, Falcons Fan MVP and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcons_Frenzy Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Not good. Falcons Fan MVP and mtldirtybird 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-train Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I feel like Hill has developed nicely into a solid backup. Don't think he would do anything special w/ the lion's share of the carries, but as a reserve he brings some nice things to the party. Could be like a faster Jason Snelling for us. I'm hopeful for Ollison, but am far from convinced he's "the power back we need." I feel like too many folks here are giving him a pass just because of his size. Everyone got so wrapped up in the idea of getting a bigger back that they seemed to not care whether that big back was actually any good or not. So far, his vision looks absolutely terrible. I fully understand that it's hard to gauge anything from his numbers since he was mostly getting goal line carries, but still... that 2.3 YPC isn't pretty. To my eyes, he never really looked particularly punishing or powerful, but like I said, I'm hopeful he'll improve in year two. Ito Smith never did enough when he has been healthy to make me think he's ever gonna be anything more that a backup. Sure, I suppose he could a offer similar skillset & serve as a poor man's Freeman to an extent... but is that even the kind of back Koetter wants/needs for his scheme? I think if we cut Free there's probably more to it than just financial ramifications. It'd likely also have to do with wanting to feature a different style of RB moving forward. So I would think there'd be very little reason to keep Ito around if you're getting rid of Freeman, as neither would really be a fit for what the team would be doing. Barner is maybe worth keeping due to return abilities (which means he'd be active every week & thus can be an emergency backup). That said, what he offers outside of return duties is minimal & for the big plays he made as a return specialist, he also made plenty of head scratching decisions... some of which were nearly disastrous, and not things a guy with his experience should be doing at this point. I don't think he outright should be awarded a spot, and should have to again beat out competition to earn that spot on the roster. Draftnut57, Ergo Proxy and Falcons Fan MVP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthGaBoy Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 (edited) Ito Smith - Shows potential as evasive runner with decent power, but needs more consistency (could be the OL) Brian Hill - Good runner, but a tweener. Not really a power back. Not an evasive back. His combination of speed, quickness, and power may allow him to develop into a consistent runner. Qadree Ollison - Is he a power back? I have not seen enough to decide. Kenjon Barner - Is he evasive enough to be a regular runner, if not an every down runner? Can he protect the ball? I know he has, but can he do that consistently against DLs and LBs? Keith Smith - Is he the guy who can open lanes? I will not judge him until we correct our OL issues. Edited January 10, 2020 by NaGaBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-train Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Why did you make this thread twice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoomGoesTheDynamite Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Would have liked to have seen Ollison a little more. Hill was decent at times but not starter material imo. The rest? Meh. Biggest problem is, no matter who we run with or even if we draft another, we need better blocking and hole creation from the Oline above all else. NorthGaBoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold4425 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I. HARRIS from Alabama. Falcons Fan MVP and Refried Beans 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Need to draft a starter....can get one in the second...let the competition for 2nd and 3rd begin... Ollison is safe Falcons Fan MVP and ⚡Slumerican⚡ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonU Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Best post in a long time - Terrific idea and the way it should go. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneOne01 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Just a bunch of guys. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 They all suck and we're screwed. SCREWED I say! FalconJim and Falcons Fan MVP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 I’d cut Free and Ito, re-sign Hill and Barner, then draft a real speed demon like McFarland. Kutty ain’t gonna run the ball much though. papachaz, MoFalconsFan56 and Falcons Fan MVP 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me4falcons Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Very excited about Qadree Ollison and would keep Ito. There is no way I would spend early round picks on RB. Run 'n' Shoot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Better than keeping Freeman. Cutting him is addition by subtraction. Id like Ollison and Ito to pick up Freeman's Reps. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrthoPTSD Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Only 2 of those whom are reliable are Hill and Ollison. Both young, hungry, and injury free with upside(some) at this time. Shant be concerned with either of those, unless by tier on depth chart? Id say both are 3/4 with either a slight ability to make it to a 2. I'm all for Freeman gone and either of these 2 having his carries, guy stumbled over his own feet way to much this year. Ito is not in their plans. FalconFan1st 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 hours ago, ATLSlobberKnockers said: I would much rather add a second or third Rd rookie to that list but it could be worse. do this and let Ito and Free help each other carry their bags out Falcons Fan MVP and ⚡Slumerican⚡ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 2 hours ago, k-train said: Why did you make this thread twice? wait, can you ask a question to a guy who only asks questions?? will he answer your question WITH a question? enquiring minds want to know k-train 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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