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NC_Skins · 05-27-2011, 09:10 PM

Thanks again Dirtbag!! Hard to judge him against these teams as I imagine anybody will look like a pro-bowler going up against those guys. That said, I'll make some my observations on him.

Positives:
1) Runs hard
2) Not easy to bring down

Negatives:
1) Has absolutely no game breaking speed
2) Seems to slow down to a halt for some cuts and jukes
3) Limited vision. Some of his cuts went the wrong way.

All in all, I like Ryan Torain and I'd rather have him in the backfield than Portis. However, I think Torain is at best a backup, and I have a feeling Helu is going to be starting if/when the season ever gets underway. That is on the condition that Helu actually absorbs Shanny's offense and understands what to do. (unlike a D. Thomas)

05-27-2011, 09:10 PM	#27
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,747	Re: Game Tape: Ryan Torain Thanks again Dirtbag!! Hard to judge him against these teams as I imagine anybody will look like a pro-bowler going up against those guys. That said, I'll make some my observations on him. Positives: 1) Runs hard 2) Not easy to bring down Negatives: 1) Has absolutely no game breaking speed 2) Seems to slow down to a halt for some cuts and jukes 3) Limited vision. Some of his cuts went the wrong way. All in all, I like Ryan Torain and I'd rather have him in the backfield than Portis. However, I think Torain is at best a backup, and I have a feeling Helu is going to be starting if/when the season ever gets underway. That is on the condition that Helu actually absorbs Shanny's offense and understands what to do. (unlike a D. Thomas)