Breakout Redskin for 2011-Offense

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Keiland Williams. I think there's a 40-60 chance against that he's the lead back this year. And if he's the lead back, I expect 1,100 yards and 7 TDs. That would qualify as a breakout for a second year back.

40-60%? How'd you come up with that?

On a side note, it speaks volumes about the state of the Redskins offensively if we're considering 1100 yards and 7TDs "breakout."

When Torain was healthy he was our best weapon out of the backfield. Averaging 4.5 yards a carry. I don't see Williams passing him for any reason.

I'm excited to see what Helu can bring to the table.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GMScud

40-60%? How'd you come up with that?

On a side note, it speaks volumes about the state of the Redskins offensively if we're considering 1100 yards and 7TDs "breakout."

When Torain was healthy he was our best weapon out of the backfield. Averaging 4.5 yards a carry. I don't see Williams passing him for any reason.

I'm excited to see what Helu can bring to the table.

Well, I wanted to split between Williams and Helu as starting RB next year since I think they finish 1-2 in carries in some order, but wanted to leave the last 20% open for some combination of Torain/Royster/anyone out there on the FA market.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Well, I wanted to split between Williams and Helu as starting RB next year since I think they finish 1-2 in carries in some order, but wanted to leave the last 20% open for some combination of Torain/Royster/anyone out there on the FA market.

Do you think Williams/Helu will finish 1-2 in carries because Torain gets hurt? If not, why do you see them supplanting him on the depth chart?

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Do you think Williams/Helu will finish 1-2 in carries because Torain gets hurt? If not, why do you see them supplanting him on the depth chart?

He could win the lead back spot, but with Williams being good in situations and on special teams, he's seemingly going to have to beat out Helu for a spot on the roster.

Maybe Helu plays teams and we'll end up going Torain-Helu-Williams on the active roster with Royster off the practice squad. But without the ability to cover kicks, Torain doesn't have an obvious spot beyond "featured RB", where he simply wouldn't appear to be the best option.