These running backs by committee are losing their effect. No momentum, misuse of skillsets in random substitutions, and we've seen what "rest" can do to an NFL running back. Injuries and mistakes. Common sense used to dictate that you stick with whoever's most productive. Now coaches are hopping onto stupid novelty offenses because they're too scared to stick with what usually works. This guy had 147 yards against an extremely tough Giants run defense, and they're seriously going to consider trading handoffs between all three of their RBs? Stupid. Plain stupid.
Maybe because Dwyer has a 5.2 YPC against Redmans 3.2 YPC ratio? Or maybe it is because Redman looked not good the whole year, with "just" one good game against the Giants?!
Not exactly where you got the idea they are going "running back by committee". The last three weeks the healthy back has started and produced. If dwyer hadn't gotten hurt then redman wouldn't have even played in this game other than 3rd downs because he can catch the ball better. And my guess is dwyer would have gotten even more yardage than redman did. This isnt a committee situation........ yet.
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TubblesTue 11/6/12 1:01 AM
These running backs by committee are losing their effect. No momentum, misuse of skillsets in random substitutions, and we've seen what "rest" can do to an NFL running back. Injuries and mistakes. Common sense used to dictate that you stick with whoever's most productive. Now coaches are hopping onto stupid novelty offenses because they're too scared to stick with what usually works. This guy had 147 yards against an extremely tough Giants run defense, and they're seriously going to consider trading handoffs between all three of their RBs? Stupid. Plain stupid.
HammondBobTue 11/6/12 8:29 AM
Great observation...why can't Fleaflicker write something like this? Why would you consider anything other than running Redman as much as possible?
PsychobarthoTue 11/6/12 9:15 AM
Maybe because Dwyer has a 5.2 YPC against Redmans 3.2 YPC ratio? Or maybe it is because Redman looked not good the whole year, with "just" one good game against the Giants?!
jthussleTue 11/6/12 1:21 PM
This isn't true. NFL teams are averaging more yards / carry than they ever have in the history of the league.
TORINOSTEELTue 11/6/12 4:13 PM
Not exactly where you got the idea they are going "running back by committee". The last three weeks the healthy back has started and produced. If dwyer hadn't gotten hurt then redman wouldn't have even played in this game other than 3rd downs because he can catch the ball better. And my guess is dwyer would have gotten even more yardage than redman did. This isnt a committee situation........ yet.
TubblesTue 11/6/12 4:34 PM
Only making a comment on the "three-headed monster" comment.
o0justin0oMon 11/5/12 8:06 PM
Cool story, bro.
bruinsforr7072Mon 11/5/12 10:12 PM
lol.
HernekerTue 11/6/12 1:23 AM
Couldn't agree more and I have Redman and Mendenhaal. So it's not like I'm just saying it because I'm sour grapes.