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[AsthmaField]

One thing that I noticed about the run game in 14 vs 15 is that in 2014, the run game worsened as the year went along (for the most part). In 2015, the running game improved as the season progressed.

What does that mean? I'm not quite sure.

One factor was Murray wearing down at the end of 14... we know that played a part.

Another is that McFadden didn't play much the first 5 or 6 games in 15 and he was getting in a groove as the year went on.

A third is probably because the OL started with some injuries in 15 and it took time for them to get back in sync. Add in that Collins took over for Leary and had to integrate himself and mesh with the other guys. In 14, everyone was healthy all the way through camp, so they started out like gangbusters.

Lastly, the switch to more man blocking instead of zone improved McFadden's game as they got more and more used to doing that.

 

[Toruk_Makto]

When you say sample size that tells me you are looking at stats.

So clarify please, we were a better running team in 2015 versus 2014, so we do what?

Draft Jalen Ramsey and win the Super Bowl?

The Lord only knows what you're trying to say here because I do not.

 

[Cowboy06]

One thing that I noticed about the run game in 14 vs 15 is that in 2014, the run game worsened as the year went along (for the most part). In 2015, the running game improved as the season progressed.

What does that mean? I'm not quite sure.

One factor was Murray wearing down at the end of 14... we know that played a part.

Another is that McFadden didn't play much the first 5 or 6 games in 15 and he was getting in a groove as the year went on.

A third is probably because the OL started with some injuries in 15 and it took time for them to get back in sync. Add in that Collins took over for Leary and had to integrate himself and mesh with the other guys. In 14, everyone was healthy all the way through camp, so they started out like gangbusters.

Lastly, the switch to more man blocking instead of zone improved McFadden's game as they got more and more used to doing that.

Great points. What scares me somewhat is the lack of depth on the OL. The starters and Leary are solid...but I don't see much depth, but you never know.