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Originally Posted by FrenchSkin
I don't see that happening against the 4th ranked rush defense, but it would be nice to McVay establish some kind of running game...
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The most important thing that we're now able to do with our running game is to get positive yardage and avoid negative yardage. That is especially important on first down. Three or four yards rushing on first down sets up the offense to run just about any play they want to run.
Rob Kelly has made a difference because he's a north-south runner who makes yards after contact but do not underestimate the ability of our OL to run block. I studied the OL tape after the Vikings game and they were moving people off the LOS. Even our TE's blocked well, considering that they are better known as receivers.
Another player who deserves recognition is Spencer Long. He has given us a powerful presence at C and he drove Linval Joseph, who is a load, out of position time and again. Long also pulled well and made his blocks on the move. He is a much improved player.
In short, I believe our running game will be able to do
what it needs to do against the Packers. Maybe we won't run wild but we'll get positive yardage and keep their defense honest.