"Good RBs make the Oline look good & not the reverse"

[Bleu Star]

So that "running back makes an OL good" comment only applies to the Cowboys? .. or is it just when it fits an opinion?

I also don't believe in the "rbs are a dime a dozen" slant at all... So I'm sure that plays a part here as well.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Name all the running backs who had really good years behind bad offensive lines.... I'll wait.

Matt Forte

Arian Foster

 

[Dave_in-NC]

No...they're too good and too professional for that.

We don't know what the say amongst each other. Besides they aren't looking to good right now are they.

 

[Dave_in-NC]

Amazing what Murray is doing for that Eagles o-line this year.

The Eagles aren't very good period.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Carlos Hyde is killing it behind a pretty crappy OL right now

 

[LocimusPrime]

DeMarco Murray.

You have to have both; a very good OL and a back that sparks them to plow a path.

You have to have both; a very good OL and a back that sparks them to plow a path.

Barry sanders had some junky o lines, LT, Curtis Martin, just to name a few. I gotta search some more but I'm sure I'm missing some.

 

[LocimusPrime]

Alfred Morris ran behind some terrible Commander lines as well

 

[alohawg]

Yeah. You don't get it. System not oline.

Talent matters regardless of system, I get it just fine, just disagree. Barry Sanders, as noted above, was the exception, and would have excelled in any system and with any mediocre line. Murray, like most all backs, needs a hole. Better players in any system make better holes. Whatever system, Dallas has better players than Philly.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

Thats laughable, he wasn't considered a good rb until last year when we had 3 all pro OL

so in 2013 when he had 1100+ yards and 9 TDs he wasn't considered good?

 

[Bleu Star]

Talent matters in any


Talent matters regardless of system, I get it just fine, just disagree. Barry Sanders, as noted above, was the exception, and would have excelled in any system and with any mediocre line. Murray, like most all backs, needs a hole. Better players in any system make better holes. Whatever system, Dallas has better players than Philly.

Do I need to google the definitions of system & scheme vs oline? I'll gladly do that for you.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Whats the point of this thread?

That our backs cant produce because of the OL sucks
Or
That our backs cant produce in spite of having a good OL?

 

[mattjames2010]

so in 2013 when he had 1100+ yards and 9 TDs he wasn't considered good?

It's weird how people overlook this, especially since some of them were asking for Murray to carry the ball more that year.

 

[Sportsbabe]

Remember they said this week it doesn't matter if the QB scrambles or sits back there and makes a sandwich ...still blocking the same way. Same concept.

 

[alohawg]

Do I need to google the definitions of system & scheme vs oline? I'll gladly do that for you.

lol, no, you just need to comprehend.

 

[Bleu Star]

Whats the point of this thread?

That our backs cant produce because of the OL sucks
Or
That our backs cant produce in spite of having a good OL?

Actually neither. It's that our oline's psyche (and their perceive lack of performance thus far) is a direct reflection of the success that's being had behind them on the ground.

 

[alohawg]

Whats the point of this thread?

That our backs cant produce because of the OL sucks
Or
That our backs cant produce in spite of having a good OL?

The point, OP man love for Murray.

 

[Bleu Star]

lol, no, you just need to comprehend.

Comprehended very well sire. But you keep doing you. Have fun.

 

[darthseinfeld]

It's weird how people overlook this, especially since some of them were asking for Murray to carry the ball more that year.

Its gotten to the point that the popular opinion around here is Randle >>>> Murray

 

[darthseinfeld]

The point, OP man love for Murray.

If you combined Randle and McFadden you have a back half as good as Murray was in Dallas

And thats probably insulting to Murray

 

[Bleu Star]

The point, OP man love for Murray.

Actually, it's my love for a great ground game that moves the chains, eats clock, and defeats opposing defenses. We had it last year and now we don't. I believe it is a crucial part of our offensive potential for success. How do we get it back? Again, I think Christine Michael will give us our best chance to get back to that.