Alfred Morris Thread.

[Chico23231]

With Helu and Royster back, Tristan in the fold, and 2 drafted RB, I think the plan is to lighten the load which could lead to the hot hand situation with carries. I think Alfmo is the goaline back and the primary back on 1st, 2nd down. Id expect 1000 yards 10+ scores...still very productive back. It all depends on the health of the back field, if injuries expect more yards for Alfmo.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

With Helu and Royster back, Tristan in the fold, and 2 drafted RB, I think the plan is to lighten the load which could lead to the hot hand situation with carries. I think Alfmo is the goaline back and the primary back on 1st, 2nd down. Id expect 1000 yards 10+ scores...still very productive back. It all depends on the health of the back field, if injuries expect more yards for Alfmo.

I agree with this. Alfmo might get fewer carries this year. But it is reasonable to expect that he will ball when he does have the rock in his hand.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I agree with this. Alfmo might get fewer carries this year. But it is reasonable to expect that he will ball when he does have the rock in his hand.

I hope he does get fewer carries this season. Last season he had 335 carries, 3rd most in the league. Combine that many carries with the fact that bruisers like Alfred Morris generally don't last as long as other RBs, and he would be well off with Helu or another back getting a fair portion of the load.

Here are some articles on Morris from the start of the season. It's interesting to read them read after his outstanding season.

Mixed reviews for Morris' start - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

Workhorse Morris a dark horse possibility at RB - Rich Tandler's Real Redskins

[MTK]

It's amazing when you look up any highlight video of his on youtube he almost always breaks the first tackle and often it takes 2-3 guys to bring him down. With effort like that I have no problem saying he's already a top 5 back in this league.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

It's amazing when you look up any highlight video of his on youtube he almost always breaks the first tackle and often it takes 2-3 guys to bring him down. With effort like that I have no problem saying he's already a top 5 back in this league.

I think some just want to see if he can be consistent enough, and I am a huge believer in that he can.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

I think some just want to see if he can be consistent enough, and I am a huge believer in that he can.

He got it done all last year and was 2nd in the league in rushing. I've seen enough IMO.

[REDSKINS4ever]

Alfred Morris looked good as a rookie but he's no longer new to defenses as he was last year. But the zone blocking scheme alone should assure Morris at least 1,500 yards rushing in 2013.

[scowan]

Originally Posted by REDSKINS4ever

Alfred Morris looked good as a rookie but he's no longer new to defenses as he was last year. But the zone blocking scheme alone should assure Morris at least 1,500 yards rushing in 2013.

I don't understand the "no longer new, won't be as good" statement. I'm not picking on REDSKINS4ever as much as I am picking on everyone (media) who makes this kind of statement. I mean Alfred Morris played in all 16 games last year. By Week 10 or so, didn't everyone have enough film on the guy to "know his moves" or "read his tendencies"? He still got 200 yards rushing, his best effort of the season, in Week 17?

He was "no longer new" after Week 1, 2012. If you can't stop him after that, you can't stop him.

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

It's amazing when you look up any highlight video of his on youtube he almost always breaks the first tackle and often it takes 2-3 guys to bring him down. With effort like that I have no problem saying he's already a top 5 back in this league.

The TD run against NO at the start of this video and then the run beginning at the :20 mark are two of my favorite plays of the 2012 season.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by sirlk26

the td run against no at the start of this video and then the run beginning at the :20 mark are two of my favorite plays of the 2012 season.

thanks i needed this today!

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

It's amazing when you look up any highlight video of his on youtube he almost always breaks the first tackle and often it takes 2-3 guys to bring him down. With effort like that I have no problem saying he's already a top 5 back in this league.

It's hard to argue that off of last year. I think he's outside the top 5 for two reasons...1. he comes off the field on 3rd down. He's not a receiving threat. 2. We need to see it in year two. But I'd like to see him become a more complete back and add the receiving to his game. I think Rice, AP, Foster, McCoy, Jones Drew (when healthy) Jamal Charles are all ahead of Morris at this point.

[SmootSmack]

Morris had a very strong season. As mentioned, his ability to break the first tackle is huge. Not to be ignored of course is his ability to follow the nice holes the OL created for him.

I think he'll get fewer carries and as a result fewer yards, but he won't necessarily regress.

And bold prediction time, his primary backup (at least for the front half of the season) is not currently on the roster. There are some days I feel much more confident about that prediction than others. Today is not one of those days, but what the heck

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by smootsmack

morris had a very strong season. As mentioned, his ability to break the first tackle is huge. Not to be ignored of course is his ability to follow the nice holes the ol created for him.

I think he'll get fewer carries and as a result fewer yards, but he won't necessarily regress.

And bold prediction time, his primary backup (at least for the front half of the season) is not currently on the roster. There are some days i feel much more confident about that prediction than others. Today is not one of those days, but what the heck

don't tease

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Morris had a very strong season. As mentioned, his ability to break the first tackle is huge. Not to be ignored of course is his ability to follow the nice holes the OL created for him.

I think he'll get fewer carries and as a result fewer yards, but he won't necessarily regress.

And bold prediction time, his primary backup (at least for the front half of the season) is not currently on the roster. There are some days I feel much more confident about that prediction than others. Today is not one of those days, but what the heck

Tim Hightower??

[Chico23231]

What, are you going all Steve Slaton again?