Alfred Morris Thread.

[skinsfaninok]

What's Alfred Morris got for an encore? - NFC East Blog - ESPN

Can Alf become a consistent elite RB in the NFL? I believe he can and will, he reminds me a little of Ray Rice, what are your thoughts?

"Morris is only entering his second year, but in terms of the kind of runner he is and the way he fits his team's scheme, he's as reliable as any back this side of Minneapolis. He's not going to dazzle the way LeSean McCoy may in Philly, but he's going to do the exact job his coaches need him to do. And because the Redskins are a team that believes it must commit to the run no matter what, he's going to keep getting carries. I don't think a sophomore slump is coming. I think what Morris was last year is exactly what he'll be this year and for several years until he wears down or gets hurt, as between-the-tackles running backs do. For now, I say he's among the least of Washington's 2013 concerns"

[MTK]

He should put up 1400-1600 yards and 10+ scores this year easily.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

He should put up 1400-1600 yards and 10+ scores this year easily.

If he does that again, he will be considered a top 5 RB in the league.

Heck he may already be there



1. AD of course
2. A. Foster
3. Ray Rice
4. J. Charles
5. L. McCoy
6. MJD

and then I'd put Morris followed by Forte, CJ28 and finally Trent Richardson

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

If he does that again, he will be considered a top 5 RB in the league.

Heck he may already be there



1. AD of course
2. A. Foster
3. Ray Rice
4. J. Charles
5. L. McCoy
6. MJD

and then I'd put Morris followed by Forte, CJ28 and finally Trent Richardson

You need to drop MJD way down. He's no longer able to perform the way he used to, because of age, injuries and just being on the Jags. I'd take Morris over him now.

Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice and Frank Gore should be above Forte and Richardson.

I'd go:

1. Peterson
2. Foster
3. Lynch
4. McCoy
5. Rice
6. Charles
7. Morris
8. Gore
9. Martin
10. Spiller

RB to make biggest increase in value in 2013: Ridley...NE is going to be running a lot more than in the past.

[scowan]

RB to make biggest increase in value in 2013: Ridley...NE is going to be running a lot more than in the past.[/QUOTE]

The Patriots may want to run more this year, but if teams start stacking box on them it won't work. The Patriots also let Danny Woodhead go, which was another safety value outlet guy for Brady like Welker. Woodhead was always in on passing downs and helped bail Brady out. Brady is going to have to find a lot of receivers quick during training camp in the next month or so.

I had Ridley on my fantasy team last year and he was a great 2nd/3rd RB Flex guy for TDs and yards, but won't be as good if the Pats don't keep their passing attack as a threat.

[Defensewins]

Teams won't consistently stack the box against Patriots because the Pats have Brady. Stacking the box is playing right into their hand. Patriots want you to stack the box. They dare you.
Back in the day Brady won Superbowls with weak ass WR's and TE's. HE does not need top receivers to be effective through the air.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Monkeydad

You need to drop MJD way down. He's no longer able to perform the way he used to, because of age, injuries and just being on the Jags. I'd take Morris over him now.

Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice and Frank Gore should be above Forte and Richardson.

I'd go:

1. Peterson
2. Foster
3. Lynch
4. McCoy
5. Rice
6. Charles
7. Morris
8. Gore
9. Martin
10. Spiller

RB to make biggest increase in value in 2013: Ridley...NE is going to be running a lot more than in the past.

I'll also add the biggest waste of potential award: Ryan Mathews.

[RGIII]

Saw the Easterns Automotive commercial. All of them are bad. This one is no better.

[Defensewins]

Due to injuries and lack of a competent backs ups Morris was used little more than normal last season. I think he set a record for most carries be a rookie.
Hopefully with the return to health of Helu and the drafted rookies we will be able to spell Morris a little more this season.
I do not want Morris used up in a just a few years. RB's taking a beating and I want Morris around for years to come.

[over the mountain]

i think the shannys should get a lot of credit for identifying the exact traits they want in a back, finding that back that fits perfectly then fitting that back into the scheme.

i like alfred morris but i dont think he is an elite back in the sense of being physically gifted. i think he is the near perfect back for us but i also think, if need be, we could find and plug another back in and get near the same results.

i like morris a lot, but i cant help but discount his personal contribution a bit b/c of the scheme and the long list of guys shanny was able to plug in and produce great numbers.

its really next man up imo for running backs on this team. morris can hold it down for another year or 2, then next man up.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

i think the shannys should get a lot of credit for identifying the exact traits they want in a back, finding that back that fits perfectly then fitting that back into the scheme.

i like alfred morris but i dont think he is an elite back in the sense of being physically gifted. i think he is the near perfect back for us but i also think, if need be, we could find and plug another back in and get near the same results.

i like morris a lot, but i cant help but discount his personal contribution a bit b/c of the scheme and the long list of guys shanny was able to plug in and produce great numbers.

its really next man up imo for running backs on this team. morris can hold it down for another year or 2, then next man up.

Last year after about 5 games I started really thinking the same way, but then when Griff went down and Morris played GREAT against Cleveland, I changed my mind. I don't think he's as gifted as some but he's a dang good RB and a true Old school workhorse.

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by over the mountain

i think the shannys should get a lot of credit for identifying the exact traits they want in a back, finding that back that fits perfectly then fitting that back into the scheme.

i like alfred morris but i dont think he is an elite back in the sense of being physically gifted. i think he is the near perfect back for us but i also think, if need be, we could find and plug another back in and get near the same results.

i like morris a lot, but i cant help but discount his personal contribution a bit b/c of the scheme and the long list of guys shanny was able to plug in and produce great numbers.

its really next man up imo for running backs on this team. morris can hold it down for another year or 2, then next man up.

Regardless of the scheme a back plays in, it takes exceptional talent, hard work, and heart to produce the numbers that Alfmo put up as a rookie. You may be so focused on his lack of elite speed that you are overlooking his other, more outstanding attributes:

- He has great leg strength.
- He has great vision.
- He is decisive.
- He breaks tackles.
- He makes people miss.
- He gets the yards after contact.
- He gets the short yardage.
- He scores in the red zone.
- He makes big runs in crunch time.
- He runs out the clock.

Besides having more speed, what else do you want from him as a runner?

Of course he fits the system. But don't let that cause you to underestimate the man who is putting on the pads and doing his part to make the system work.

[over the mountain]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Besides having more speed, what else do you want from him as a runner?

I think he has good "game" speed. I cant think of anything more Id want from him honestly. He fit our needs very well. On another team with different needs, I dont know how he would fare. But he is on our team and he fares very well here so hooray for us. I am very happy with our running back situation.

[JoeRedskin]

I think Morris is perfect for this system AND is a very talented back. Not convinced he is "Top 5" yet. I think that takes a couple years of consistent performance.

He is no sprinter but has good burst. Also, he has great lower body strength - way better than average. His real talent is his vision. I think he gets the most out of every play and, often, gets more than he should.

Pretty sure he is a solid 1,000+ yarder regardless of system.

[CRedskinsRule]

Morris is sooo last year, only old fudds like JR would think otherwise. Nobody should count on him for anything (especially those of you who are in the same FF league as me)