Tony McGee's Thoughts on the Philly Game

MTK · 11-08-2005, 11:18 PM

He didn't gain the weight to be a power back, he gained weight to hold up better over the course of the season.

I think his injuries are more of a factor right now in limiting his quickness and burst.

Gibbs has used many different types of backs over his coaching career, yet people seem to think a power back is the only back for his system. Smaller backs like Ricky Ervins and Joe Washington had success in his system, even Earnest Byner wasn't what you would call a true power back.

Failed experiment? After one 1300+ yard season and this season where he's on a similar pace we're calling that a failure?

11-08-2005, 11:18 PM	#5
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,121	Re: Tony McGee's Thoughts on the Philly Game He didn't gain the weight to be a power back, he gained weight to hold up better over the course of the season. I think his injuries are more of a factor right now in limiting his quickness and burst. Gibbs has used many different types of backs over his coaching career, yet people seem to think a power back is the only back for his system. Smaller backs like Ricky Ervins and Joe Washington had success in his system, even Earnest Byner wasn't what you would call a true power back. Failed experiment? After one 1300+ yard season and this season where he's on a similar pace we're calling that a failure?

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