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Posted on 9/18/19 at 2:42 pm to Huge Richard
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Is anyone else concerned that we have no run game? Gonna have to take a first round back next year.
I think this has to do with 2 things: (1) our offensive line is adjusting to another, new run scheme. I think it will take a few weeks to get this going. (2) Freeman has straight-line speed, but isn't as shifty as before. I love the guy, but he's getting paid wayyy to much to not be an elite back.
I wouldn't mind taking a back early if that RB is Etienne. That dude can literally do everything.
Posted on 9/18/19 at 2:53 pm to Huge Richard
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Is anyone else concerned that we have no run game? Gonna have to take a first round back next year.
yes, but not because of the running backs.
Posted on 9/18/19 at 3:46 pm to Huge Richard
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Is anyone else concerned that we have no run game? Gonna have to take a first round back next year.
Taking a RB in the first round is the dumbest thing an NFL team can do and it will not fix the lack of run game. The only thing that fixes the lack of run game is better blocking. As Lindstrom and McGary get more time, I think that'll help a ton.
Posted on 9/21/19 at 9:31 am to Huge Richard
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Is anyone else concerned that we have no run game? Gonna have to take a first round back next year.
Let's not forget that the first two games this season were at Minnesota and vs. Philadelphia. Those are two truly elite run defenses.
Minnesota was the best defense at home in 2018. They led in basically every major category. Philly's D line is stockpiled with talent despite facing a couple injuries. Philly funnels other teams towards passing because their secondary is so much worse than their line.
Am I concerned? Sure, but let's see how the rushing scheme looks against an opponent that is not absolutely stacked at stopping the run.
As for the first-round RB thoughts, one concept that has only been recently explored by the Patriots is using a late first on a RB. By getting a player in the first round, you get the fifth-year team option. That way, you could potentially sign a pretty dynamic back and have him under team control for five years, not four.
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