Do you think that Arthur Smith will want to keep any of our running backs?

[Falcons Fan MVP 4,151]

Gurley, Itto, Hill and ollison. Do you think that any of our current running backs would be successful in Arthur Smith's scheme? I know we will draft a running back or two. Maybe we will find out what Ollison can do. 

[A Dog Named Brian 3,921]

To your point, we might finally get to see what we have in Ollison. However, they’re all expendable.

[octoslash 18,728]

I hope not.  Maybe Ito for back up

 

[Beast-N-Da-Sheetz 4,257]

He should at least be intrigued with Ollison but I'm sure finding a #1 back is the main goal.

[ATLskinjob 1,245]

Gurley is as good as gone (I hope), but I wouldn't be surprised if he kicks the tires on the other guys in camp. Heck, Freeman was behind Jackson and didn't do a thing until we got rid of Koetter (lol) and hired a young up-and-coming WCO coordinator.

I bet we grab a guy in the second or third. After all, Fotenot apparently basically forced the Saints to draft Kamara.

[Dr Long Shot 4,271]

I think we keep Ito and Olison and draft RB to start. 

[NorthGaBoy 1,753]

I think they let Gurley walk.  Smith, Ollison, Hill, and our RB draftee compete for 3 positions.

[Herr Doktor 11,649]

I'm sure he will look at every player and make a decision.  Gurley isn't under contract so he's gone.  Ito and Ollison might be the only RBs on contract as of right now.

[⚡Slumerican⚡ 5,885]

Absolutely not, matter of fact.. I seriously doubt Smith wants any of our skill players other than Ridley.. And unfortunately by the time Smith can do something with this team, Ridley will command a premium contract.. So imo, Smith shouldn't even be planning a team around Ridley at this point.. Get the good out of him while we have him and plan for the future.. FACTS

[⚡Slumerican⚡ 5,885]

1 hour ago, Beast-N-Da-Sheetz said:

He should at least be intrigued with Ollison but I'm sure finding a #1 back is the main goal.

Ollison hasn't done much for himself to command many second looks.. He hasn't been giving alot of opportunities either, but imo thats on him and possibly a lack of work ethic 

[NorthGaBoy 1,753]

12 minutes ago, ⚡Slumerican⚡ said:

Absolutely not, matter of fact.. I seriously doubt Smith wants any of our skill players other than Ridley.. And unfortunately by the time Smith can do something with this team, Ridley will command a premium contract.. So imo, Smith shouldn't even be planning a team around Ridley at this point.. Get the good out of him while we have him and plan for the future.. FACTS

Sounds like Arthur Blank should remove the team from the NFL.  There is no hope.  All is lost.  The sky is falling.

[⚡Slumerican⚡ 5,885]

1 minute ago, NorthGaBoy said:

Sounds like Arthur Blank should remove the team from the NFL.  There is no hope.  All is lost.  The sky is falling.

Its just a broken team that absolutely needs a total rebuild.. It can be done, but itll take time.. If you have another point of view, im definitely game to hear you out?? Im always down to learn from another point of view 

[NorthGaBoy 1,753]

8 minutes ago, ⚡Slumerican⚡ said:

Its just a broken team that absolutely needs a total rebuild.. It can be done, but itll take time.. If you have another point of view, im definitely game to hear you out?? Im always down to learn from another point of view 

This is a reasonably talented team that has suffered poor coaching, poor game planning, poor adjustments, and poor management.  If you watched the games and saw the predictability, saw routes taking 6 seconds to clear, saw the lack of a running game, and watched as Koetter, with his poor offensive planning ran the defense into the ground, you have to believe we do have some pieces to build on. 

Ryan and Jones are probably good for another 2 years. The OL probably needs only LG upgraded.  Hurst looks like a player.  Ridley is not as close to done as you implied.  He has quite a few seasons in him and we can hopefully get a deal when that time comes.  We may have 1 or 2 decent runners and if we draft a stud, we can actually have a run game.  I think this OL can do it with one upgrade.

Half of the defensive players are good enough to return.  This is where we have the most holes.  We need to bring in several defenders to become competitive.  But, the defense will do much better without Koetter orchestrating 3 and outs. 

The thing that broke this team in 2019 and 2020 is being replaced.  There is no need to burn it to the ground.

[⚡Slumerican⚡ 5,885]

6 minutes ago, NorthGaBoy said:

This is a reasonably talented team that has suffered poor coaching, poor game planning, poor adjustments, and poor management.  If you watched the games and saw the predictability, saw routes taking 6 seconds to clear, saw the lack of a running game, and watched as Koetter, with his poor offensive planning ran the defense into the ground, you have to believe we do have some pieces to build on. 

Ryan and Jones are probably good for another 2 years. The OL probably needs only LG upgraded.  Hurst looks like a player.  Ridley is not as close to done as you implied.  He has quite a few seasons in him and we can hopefully get a deal when that time comes.  We may have 1 or 2 decent runners and if we draft a stud, we can actually have a run game.  I think this OL can do it with one upgrade.

Half of the defensive players are good enough to return.  This is where we have the most holes.  We need to bring in several defenders to become competitive.  But, the defense will do much better without Koetter orchestrating 3 and outs. 

The thing that broke this team in 2019 and 2020 is being replaced.  There is no need to burn it to the ground.

Ill definitely respect your opinion and leave the door open for that.. But i definitely didn't say Ridley is close to being done, im saying by the time Smith can turn this team around Ridley will be looking for a big money contract we wont be able to afford.. Im a huge Ridley fan man, with the right team.. Ridley can be a absolute beast. Jmo

[papachaz 19,462]

42 minutes ago, ⚡Slumerican⚡ said:

Ollison hasn't done much for himself to command many second looks.. He hasn't been giving alot of opportunities either, but imo thats on him and possibly a lack of work ethic 

and when DK was here the first time, the same things were said about Freeman....

 

just sayin

[Killing Floor 1,168]

I heard Smith already told Gurley to get lost and they found him a couple hours later in the end zone. 

[Draftnut57 4,478]

3 hours ago, ⚡Slumerican⚡ said:

Ollison hasn't done much for himself to command many second looks.. He hasn't been giving alot of opportunities either, but imo thats on him and possibly a lack of work ethic 

That's what I was headed down to say , I mean.. Yeah,, Ollison should be given an oppertunity like everybody else.. But I'd say he'll be the first one cut out of all the Backs. And yes , we need to draft the best Back we can.

[PriMeTiiMe 9,129]

Cap is limited with what we have to work with.

Olli and Ito are under contract for cheap you keep them. Hill and Gurley are FAs, let em walk.

Draft your starter

[Sidecar Falcon 8,436]

God I hope not. 

[Smiler11 6,493]

He may not want them but I can't see us having a having a 100% turnover at the running back position.

[1989Fan 16,793]

I sure wouldn’t be re-signing any of them that are about to be UFA...

[Faithful Falcon 8,287]

7 hours ago, ⚡Slumerican⚡ said:

Ollison hasn't done much for himself to command many second looks.. He hasn't been giving alot of opportunities either, but imo thats on him and possibly a lack of work ethic 

I doubt it's a lack of work ethic. They're probably just being foolish. There's a team waiting to pick him up. 

[dodge_birds_fan 2,249]

7 hours ago, NorthGaBoy said:

This is a reasonably talented team that has suffered poor coaching, poor game planning, poor adjustments, and poor management.  If you watched the games and saw the predictability, saw routes taking 6 seconds to clear, saw the lack of a running game, and watched as Koetter, with his poor offensive planning ran the defense into the ground, you have to believe we do have some pieces to build on. 

Ryan and Jones are probably good for another 2 years. The OL probably needs only LG upgraded.  Hurst looks like a player.  Ridley is not as close to done as you implied.  He has quite a few seasons in him and we can hopefully get a deal when that time comes.  We may have 1 or 2 decent runners and if we draft a stud, we can actually have a run game.  I think this OL can do it with one upgrade.

Half of the defensive players are good enough to return.  This is where we have the most holes.  We need to bring in several defenders to become competitive.  But, the defense will do much better without Koetter orchestrating 3 and outs. 

The thing that broke this team in 2019 and 2020 is being replaced.  There is no need to burn it to the ground.

I mean we weren't really getting blown out except for a few games. The team had some talent. 

[Refried Beans 1,510]

Ito was only back I saw last year that ran with a sense of urgency. Gurley to me looked lazy, he needs to go. Didnt see enough of Ollison.  Hill looked like a 3rd stringer to me. It's tough to evaluate running backs that were running behind such a poor o-line. 

Edited January 16 by Refried Beans

[Bunchy Carter 3,410]

Smith ran with urgency. Hill doesn't get enough credit. Ollison has looked serviceable. Gurley should refund Blank. 

Edited January 16 by Bunchy Carter