Running backs

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  1. nytitaner

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    i guess i just wish we had a strong and fast effective RB. These dudes don't seem legit, hope I'm wrong.
     
  2. xpmar9x

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  3. JR1980

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    His problem is that he is ballz slow too....We need a play maker....Sankey had one day of looking good...Cobb is a pounder and hurt...DMC is not fast like he is labeled to be, and Andrew is solid but nothing earth shattering. I am down for giving him a shot, but man, our RB's are terrible. How did we go from such a good running team, to so absolutely terrible (outside of the OL). It seems like both parties are at fault.
     
  4. xpmar9x

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    Nothing like draft the 1st RB off the board and having him be a bust! That's the Titans way LOL

    Although, Sankey still could have a good year. I'll hold off the bust label for now...
     
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  5. Ontario Titan

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    Ball was playing well until he got hurt then fell behind CJ and Hillman
     
  6. Ontario Titan

    Ontario Titan Pro Bowler

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    Be interesting to see if it is RBs or the OL...we should have invested more in the OL especially with Mariota...let them grow together with Lewan and Warmack too
     
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  7. JR1980

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    I couldn't agree more....
     
  8. Gut

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    I already know, it's the OL. When we get only 1 guy getting beat on the OL, mostly it's a good run (4+yds). When 3 guys get beat, it's a bad run! Sure, maybe Cobb would fall forward for a yard or two when getting hit behind the line of scrimmage where Sankey only gets back to the line. But IF we can give Sankey a crack, he can run well.

    One of our problems has been at the very disappointing trap blocks we've tried to execute. I don't think our big lumbering OG's are great at it. To make matters worse, we had some plays where Schwenke got beaten playside so far that Sankey was cutoff from going to the outside where he had a pulling OG and a FB out to block. So even when we do get a couple of extra blockers, one guy getting beaten badly can wreck the whole play. Cobb and Andrews looked better because the 2nd OL was more consistent in there run blocking vs 2's.

    We need our OL to play pretty well man a mano to give our RB's a chance. Give them a little blocking and we'll be g2g! Whiff on blocks consistenly in the run game and it'll be Mariota who pays the price.
     
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  9. Ontario Titan

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    I'm surprised the FO didn't invest more in the OL. That's what worries me is Mariota paying for it.
    I'm not sold on Sankey yet though..he's had some nice runs but I'd like to see more consistency from all the RBs. Still would like to bring in Thomas
     
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  10. nytitaner

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    Schwenke gets thrown around like a drunk chick at a frat party. I like Lewan man , if the rest of the line could have half of his intensity.
     
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