Bradshaw had seven carries for 31 yards in Monday's loss at Carolina.
EDGE Analysis
He was targeted just once in the passing game as he was frequently kept in as a blocker in passing situations. He played 28 snaps to Frank Gore's 56 snaps and will likely keep a similar backup role unless Gore is hurt.
Honestly, I think the Colts should go run heavy while Luck heals his ribs. Like a 55-45 run-pass ratio. And they could totally pull it off using this guy right here.
Gore maybe can't take that much of a load at his age, but they could continue giving him his present workload and simply give Bradshaw 15 touches himself. I really think the Colts offense would do okay riding Gore/Bradshaw like this. Bradshaw is endlessly underrated.
Completely and totally agree, he could easily get 75-100 yards off of 15-20 touches (depending on how good a game he and Gore are having). Not bad for a secondary runningback.
Personally I think they could go to a 50-50 split between Gore and Bradshaw and be even better, let Bradshaw do the runs to start the drive and bring Gore in when you get close to the red-zone to pound it in. I know he'd be giving up a lot of touches but it'd be great for keeping him fresh in case they manage to get into the playoffs.
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cogwheelWed 11/4/15 9:52 AM
Honestly, I think the Colts should go run heavy while Luck heals his ribs. Like a 55-45 run-pass ratio. And they could totally pull it off using this guy right here.
Gore maybe can't take that much of a load at his age, but they could continue giving him his present workload and simply give Bradshaw 15 touches himself. I really think the Colts offense would do okay riding Gore/Bradshaw like this. Bradshaw is endlessly underrated.
Vicktorious93Wed 11/4/15 10:52 AM
Completely and totally agree, he could easily get 75-100 yards off of 15-20 touches (depending on how good a game he and Gore are having). Not bad for a secondary runningback.
Personally I think they could go to a 50-50 split between Gore and Bradshaw and be even better, let Bradshaw do the runs to start the drive and bring Gore in when you get close to the red-zone to pound it in. I know he'd be giving up a lot of touches but it'd be great for keeping him fresh in case they manage to get into the playoffs.
PigskinPlodderThu 11/5/15 8:32 PM
Bradshaw did pretty good blocking and picking up the blitz, too, which I am sure Luck appreciates and will reward.
Vicktorious93Fri 11/6/15 3:12 AM
That is an awesome point and largely left unmentioned in most RB discussions nowadays.