Galian Beast
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I can't say enough how happy I am with this offseason. I think the acquisitions of McFadden and Micheal as elite potential running backs, picked up for peanuts is completely ignored by a media focused solely on the fact that we did not re-sign and overpay DeMarco Murray.
I think with this offensive line, any running back who has vision can be successful.
I think Murray was an all around better running back than any one that we have on the team; I don't think anyone would suggest otherwise. That being said, I think we've picked up players who excel at what can be their role on this team to a higher degree than Murray did in those roles.
Lightning
I think have a main staple of running backs like Randle, McFadden, and Dunbar all of whom are much faster than Murray and hit the hole with greater purpose than Murray will transform the Cowboys offense on a down by down basis. The constant speed at running back will really show itself through four quarters of play as defenses get warn down by our offensive line. McFadden and Dunbar have the ability to hit home runs on any play, and I think we'll see those plays as defenses get demoralized not just by the offensive line, but the passing game as well.
Thunder
I think there was some legitimate concern as to whether or not the Cowboys would lose the ability to pick up the dirty yards, and I think they brilliantly patched that hole by traded a conditional 7th round draft pick for a running back who may ultimately become our starter, but at the very least is a quality north south runner who can get those yards. I think he has potential to be even more successful at this style of run than even Murray. The Seahawks were mistaken in trading him to Dallas for nothing. Even if he doesn't become the next elite runner for us, he will fit his role very well for us. He was a raw running back coming out of college, but the talent and potential was there. I think we can afford to be more patient than the Seahawks here. They shelled out big money for their top running back, we did not. We have assorted talent and styles on the very cheap. He actually reminds me a lot of Randy Gregory. Would it be nice if he could elevate his game to be an every down player? Sure, but if we just start with asking him to fill a role, something he already does well, that can be the foundation that buys time to work out the rest of it.
I think you have a bunch of running backs on this roster who by yourself you probably wouldn't want to rely on, but collectively you can gamble a bit especially with this offensive line that within this group you'll get pretty good production.
I see a lot of 2007-2008 Giants out of this team as awkward as it is to say that. I think we have the depth on the defensive line and in our running back corp that matches pretty well to what they had in those years.
In 2008 though they didn't repeat their super bowl performance, they were actually a better team that went 12-4. They were 1st in the league in rushing yards with 2518 yards.
These were their running backs:
Brandon Jacobs - 1089
Derrick Ward - 1025
Ahmad Bradshaw - 355
I think our combination of backs can actually be much more successful, and more importantly, I think especially when compared to what we did last year, it will be built to last through the playoffs.
I wouldn't be surprised if we see all four running backs active some weeks, but I largely think that unless he establishes himself as a necessity the odd man out will by Dunbar.
My point in all of this is that people should be excited about our running game, and while I don't think any one running back is going to establish himself as the 20+ carry a game running back, I think you're going to see that our running game will actually be more dynamic than it was last year, and perhaps even overall more successful.
I think with this offensive line, any running back who has vision can be successful.
I think Murray was an all around better running back than any one that we have on the team; I don't think anyone would suggest otherwise. That being said, I think we've picked up players who excel at what can be their role on this team to a higher degree than Murray did in those roles.
Lightning
I think have a main staple of running backs like Randle, McFadden, and Dunbar all of whom are much faster than Murray and hit the hole with greater purpose than Murray will transform the Cowboys offense on a down by down basis. The constant speed at running back will really show itself through four quarters of play as defenses get warn down by our offensive line. McFadden and Dunbar have the ability to hit home runs on any play, and I think we'll see those plays as defenses get demoralized not just by the offensive line, but the passing game as well.
Thunder
I think there was some legitimate concern as to whether or not the Cowboys would lose the ability to pick up the dirty yards, and I think they brilliantly patched that hole by traded a conditional 7th round draft pick for a running back who may ultimately become our starter, but at the very least is a quality north south runner who can get those yards. I think he has potential to be even more successful at this style of run than even Murray. The Seahawks were mistaken in trading him to Dallas for nothing. Even if he doesn't become the next elite runner for us, he will fit his role very well for us. He was a raw running back coming out of college, but the talent and potential was there. I think we can afford to be more patient than the Seahawks here. They shelled out big money for their top running back, we did not. We have assorted talent and styles on the very cheap. He actually reminds me a lot of Randy Gregory. Would it be nice if he could elevate his game to be an every down player? Sure, but if we just start with asking him to fill a role, something he already does well, that can be the foundation that buys time to work out the rest of it.
I think you have a bunch of running backs on this roster who by yourself you probably wouldn't want to rely on, but collectively you can gamble a bit especially with this offensive line that within this group you'll get pretty good production.
I see a lot of 2007-2008 Giants out of this team as awkward as it is to say that. I think we have the depth on the defensive line and in our running back corp that matches pretty well to what they had in those years.
In 2008 though they didn't repeat their super bowl performance, they were actually a better team that went 12-4. They were 1st in the league in rushing yards with 2518 yards.
These were their running backs:
Brandon Jacobs - 1089
Derrick Ward - 1025
Ahmad Bradshaw - 355
I think our combination of backs can actually be much more successful, and more importantly, I think especially when compared to what we did last year, it will be built to last through the playoffs.
I wouldn't be surprised if we see all four running backs active some weeks, but I largely think that unless he establishes himself as a necessity the odd man out will by Dunbar.
My point in all of this is that people should be excited about our running game, and while I don't think any one running back is going to establish himself as the 20+ carry a game running back, I think you're going to see that our running game will actually be more dynamic than it was last year, and perhaps even overall more successful.