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<blockquote data-quote="mradtke66" data-source="post: 472213" data-attributes="member: 4199"><p>I think you've hit it on the head--the staff has placed a lower emphasis on running backs. While a running game helps the rest of the offense, it makes sense to play smart with your limited resources (draft picks and cap space.)</p><p> </p><p>1) Running backs have a very short shelf life in the NFL, so spending high picks on a running back is 'wasteful' compared to a quarterback, pass rusher, etc.</p><p> </p><p>2) There is little to no correlation between a strong running game and making the playoffs. </p><p> </p><p>The 3.5 yards a carry Benson was and Kuhn is averaging is sufficient <em>in this offense</em>. And likely all the more those two would average, as they both lack break away speed, so they aren't going to get man 40 yard runs to bring up the average.</p><p> </p><p>2.5 from Green is bad, but I'm willing to cut him slack. His rookie year was cut short due to the ACL injury. I believe the game he hurt it was the first game where he played from scrimmage. If he's still struggling like this at the end of the year, we can question if he's only a 3rd down back. Regarding "not stiff arming" and such, I'll give him slightly longer. He's probably not mentally over the ACL yet. That's normal and why most people say it takes 18 to 24 months to completely get over it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mradtke66, post: 472213, member: 4199"] I think you've hit it on the head--the staff has placed a lower emphasis on running backs. While a running game helps the rest of the offense, it makes sense to play smart with your limited resources (draft picks and cap space.) 1) Running backs have a very short shelf life in the NFL, so spending high picks on a running back is 'wasteful' compared to a quarterback, pass rusher, etc. 2) There is little to no correlation between a strong running game and making the playoffs. The 3.5 yards a carry Benson was and Kuhn is averaging is sufficient [I]in this offense[/I]. And likely all the more those two would average, as they both lack break away speed, so they aren't going to get man 40 yard runs to bring up the average. 2.5 from Green is bad, but I'm willing to cut him slack. His rookie year was cut short due to the ACL injury. I believe the game he hurt it was the first game where he played from scrimmage. If he's still struggling like this at the end of the year, we can question if he's only a 3rd down back. Regarding "not stiff arming" and such, I'll give him slightly longer. He's probably not mentally over the ACL yet. That's normal and why most people say it takes 18 to 24 months to completely get over it. [/QUOTE]
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