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Bama's RB depth explained
Posted on 2/6/13 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 2/6/13 at 4:59 pm
Current roster:
Yeldon - Starter. 15-18 carries per game (gone in 2 years)
Drake - likely first off bench. 5-8 carries per game.
Fowler - not an RB in 2013. He's an H-back.
Calloway - not an RB in 2013. H-Back or TE.
Hart - not gonna get many carries at RB. He will play PR/KR. Wouldn't shock me to see him tried on D in the Javy Arenas role if FR pass him on the depth chart (which they will).
That's 2 RBs currently on the roster.
New commits:
Henry - very likely to get run at RB. He's solid and capable. Could slide to TE in a Vernon Davis type role down the road (not calling him V Davis, calm down).
T Jones - possible RS. Will play role in 2014.
Tenpenny - could play role that Drake played in 2012.
Kamara - will have a hybrid role of RB and slot WR. Will be used in passing game if he doesn't take RS this year. Give him time in weight room under Cochran and he could be special.
RB depth is solid, but there is a role and plan for each player. Should be fun to watch. Look forward to seeing certain fans proven wrong about guys who will "never see the field".
Yeldon - Starter. 15-18 carries per game (gone in 2 years)
Drake - likely first off bench. 5-8 carries per game.
Fowler - not an RB in 2013. He's an H-back.
Calloway - not an RB in 2013. H-Back or TE.
Hart - not gonna get many carries at RB. He will play PR/KR. Wouldn't shock me to see him tried on D in the Javy Arenas role if FR pass him on the depth chart (which they will).
That's 2 RBs currently on the roster.
New commits:
Henry - very likely to get run at RB. He's solid and capable. Could slide to TE in a Vernon Davis type role down the road (not calling him V Davis, calm down).
T Jones - possible RS. Will play role in 2014.
Tenpenny - could play role that Drake played in 2012.
Kamara - will have a hybrid role of RB and slot WR. Will be used in passing game if he doesn't take RS this year. Give him time in weight room under Cochran and he could be special.
RB depth is solid, but there is a role and plan for each player. Should be fun to watch. Look forward to seeing certain fans proven wrong about guys who will "never see the field".
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Posted on 2/6/13 at 5:00 pm to bamasgot13
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Posted on 2/6/13 at 5:01 pm to bamasgot13
quote:Sure, but some of those roles suck compared to what they were hoping for when they signed on.
but there is a role and plan for each player.
This post was edited on 2/6/13 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 2/6/13 at 5:06 pm to bamasgot13
quote:I am not sure about this because Drake is a different kind of back. He is a speed guy while our primary backs have always been bruisers. I think it will be Henry as the primary backup.
Drake - likely first off bench. 5-8 carries per game.
quote:Are we sure he is going to be back? Saban said in his press conference today it was possible he wouldn't return from his injuries.
Fowler - not an RB in 2013. He's an H-back.
quote:Hart will stay at RB, transfer, or medical. I don't think he has ever even played DB.
Hart - not gonna get many carries at RB. He will play PR/KR. Wouldn't shock me to see him tried on D in the Javy Arenas role if FR pass him on the depth chart (which they will).
This post was edited on 2/6/13 at 5:08 pm
Posted on 2/6/13 at 5:55 pm to bamasgot13
Hate that for Hart. I never expected him to return with that injury.
Posted on 2/6/13 at 6:21 pm to bamasgot13
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Hart - He will play PR/KR. Wouldn't shock me to see him tried on D
Agree about returnman but I would be very surprised if he was moved to D
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Kamara - will have a hybrid role of RB and slot WR
RB all the way IMO. This hybrid RB/WR role was discussed for Blake Sims, Chris Jones, Corey Grant, and Dee Hart but I've never seen it play out
This post was edited on 2/6/13 at 6:25 pm
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