Dude was the next big deal, and now he is a footnote?

Reminds me of Jeremy Johnson, who went from Heisman contender to national joke in 2 games.

I haven't followed him closely. But dude went for over a K last year, and now he is a situational sub?

Was it injuries?

Did he pull a Jamarcus Russell and decide to eat his way out of the game?

Any insight?

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Posted by Prometheus

Member since May 2012

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:14 am to Roaad

Attitude and injury.

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Posted by Pavoloco83

Acworth Ga. too many damn dawgs

Member since Nov 2013

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:14 am to Roaad

Plantar Fascitis. Very very difficult to get well from. he may be done. I was surprised Gus played him.

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Posted by SummerOfGeorge

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:15 am to Roaad

He's hurt and has been for every big game his entire career, but he's also just not that good a running back and never has been. His entire 2016 season was built off of stats against teams that couldn't tackle and finished ranked in the bottom 1/3 nationally in run defense.

He's a fine change up, fullback type player, but against good defenses who can tackle and fill a gap he's never going to be more than a guy who averages 3.0 YPC.

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Posted by StringedInstruments

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Posted on 10/16/17 at 9:16 am to Roaad

He’s nothing like Johnson. Pettway dominated the line of scrimmage for most of last season. Johnson never did shite.

I think Pettway’s been injured, got a big head from last season, and hasn’t had good opportunities to get back into rhythm.

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