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One big run (HUGE hole) one good run and the rest, meh. I'm not sure one superbly blocked play is enough to say dude is all of a sudden a legit RB.

You win dude, go buy a latte in celebration. I was comparing RBs and removing Waston's stats to prove a point among RBs. Not a single person in their right mind--as you say-- would suggest QBs rushing stats are somehow trivial or don't count, but when comparing position groups I'm pretty sure QBs and RBs are different. Pat on the back bro, I'm done.

Does Reich even use a FB? I saw a fullhouse set once yesterday, but the hand off went to one of the RBs. I know Ricci is the token FB, but dude is NOT a real FB. Ben Mason on the the Raven's PS could fill the same role as a TE/FB, but is a true FB that can play TE.

I wanted to draft him and I wanted him in FA before the Falcons snagged him. When they did, I said to myself, 'Sh*t, they got a dude that's going to be a thorn in our side.' Don't blame me.

Com'on Mr. Scott, of course for depth and as a compliment/injury insurance. We are injury away from the Ian Thomas/Tommy Tremble show. Hurst has not been the most durable guy throughout his career. We need a bulldozer RB too, even if it's just a handful of snaps a game.

Yes, but Henderson showed he wasn't very good at all. At least with Darnold the risk/reward was much more in line with what we gave up in the deal. Had he panned out, that trade package would have looked like a steal. As it turns out, we lost a second rounder and a couple day 3 picks.

Splitting hairs here, yes QB runs count, but effectiveness of a rushing attack generally doesn't hinge on your QB. Chubb>>>>>>>>>>>>>Sanders/Hubbard

Posted in another thread, but RB and TE are a need. I wish a WR, but the pickings are EXTREMELY slim.

Take out Watson's carries and yes, about half. He was the force. True bell cow RBs are a thing of the past. Even solid RB 1's yield significant time to back ups for--what the NBA likes to say "load management."

Like the Browns did with Nick Chubb.

I think we cut Blackshear and put him on the PS (assuming he clears waivers; 99.9% sure he will) and give a veteran a shot given he's healthy and can pass a physical. Fournette, Ingram and Bernard would be instant upgrades as inside the tackle runners. There's more to the list, I just look a snippet. At this point, and given the how the RB market sucks, we could get veteran help CHEAP.

Neither guys are true 'up the gut' type of runners. Supposedly Chuba put on weight this offseason to help pound the rock between the tackles. However, lacking weight was/is not his issue. He lacks vision and decisiveness, both are key to be an effective runner in the trenches.

True, but I thought fans wanted to get rid of Fox/Rivera "old school" football? I'm down with whatever wins us games, new school or old school, it doesn't matter to me.

This is EXACTLY why you don't break the bank for a single player. Burns.

Chuba got the better holes from the OL, that's for certain. Luck of the draw, I guess. Heck, his 21 yard run a compact SUV could have driven though that lane. Sanders got the bulk of the first down runs which are always a rough go. The defense is banking on first down runs.

TMJ had two catches on SIX targets. That sucks!

Most of our key skill players were playing with some sort of nagging injury. I think they will get better if they can fully heal up. However, that does not resolve the fact that we were exposed for lacking a deep passing game and short yardage rushing attack.

Trading for CJ Henderson is Fitts most egregious error. However, Rhule did say that he loved CJ coming out of college, so I'm not sure who put the wheels in motion for that trade, but obviously Fitts negotiated the package, which was too much for a guy who had bust written all over him.

If Fitts is serious about continuously looking to upgrade this roster, he needs to, right now, sign a short yardage RB and compliment to Hurst. We have the roster spots. Wooten was elevated for game day, so we essentially have two available roster spots. I get the WR aspect, and actually that is priority #1, but there is nothing out there really worth signing.

The word on him is raw, but with a lot of potential. They could have gave him some limited plays, but I guess the staff thought it was a bit too soon. I imagine he will see a few offensive snaps next week.

The first INT wasn't horrible, Bates is a great safety with quick breaking skills. One step later for Jesse, that would have been a completion or at least not an INT. The second one though, that was a bad throw by Bryce. Same spot, same defender in the area and led the receiver too much.

If were are going forward with this group, they need to serious work with Shenault on his routes and hands. He can get open and is a force once the ball is in his hands, but he's not a comfortable 'hands' catcher and to my knowledge isn't the most polished route runner. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think he only has limited route tree capabilities. My stock on TMJ is at an all-time low. Considering I was never high on him in the first place, that's saying something.

I used to say the Redskins as that was the team I pulled for before the Panthers came into existence. They were in decline already when the Panthers started playing, but once the Cooke family sold to Daniel Snyder, I lost interest quickly. It only took a few seasons to write them off completely after seeing what an incompetent owner little Danny boy was becoming. Wheeew boy, what a train wreck that eventually became!!!

Mingo still has to develop, Thielen is a stop-gap and Shenault is a gimmick guy. The problem is the dude who should be hitting his prime...stinks, TMJ. There is no other way to put it. A handful of games a season he will display some glimmer of an up and coming WR, but otherwise is a non-factor. Another Rhule pick I didn't agree with. This staff has really got it's work cut out for them to be competitive with Matt's leftovers.

Burns should take the high road, play out his contract and tell the Panthers he wants to hit FA in the offseason. Some of these monster contracts are coming back to bite teams in the arse. Burns deserves to get paid more, but if the Panthers are balking considering how they feel about Brian, you have to think Burns' camp is asking for the moon.