The Running Game

SouperMeister · 10-05-2011, 12:04 PM

Torain steamrolled the Iggles in his one start against them last year. I would stay with the hot hand, and spell him with Hightower, especially on pasing plays to optimize our protection.

SmootSmack · 10-06-2011, 02:15 AM

Laurence Maroney worked out for the Skins today, as did Kentwan Balmer

DynamiteRave · 10-06-2011, 02:34 AM

Why are we working out RBs?

Ruhskins · 10-06-2011, 02:48 AM

Is TH's injury that bad? Or is Shanahan switching from WRs to RBs.

30gut · 10-06-2011, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Why are we working out RBs?

To further thin out the limited carries?

SmootSmack · 10-06-2011, 12:42 PM

Tuesday workouts for veteran FAs is standard routine

SmootSmack · 10-06-2011, 12:42 PM

And sometimes they're on Wednesday

diehard · 10-06-2011, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Is TH's injury that bad? Or is Shanahan switching from WRs to RBs.

Funny. Made me think of this...

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Chico23231 · 10-06-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Laurence Maroney worked out for the Skins today, as did Kentwan Balmer

Wouldnt mind seeing if Balmer could replace Gholston along the d line

diehard · 10-06-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Wouldnt mind seeing if Balmer could replace Gholston along the d line

Is Balmer willing to work like Golston?

Longtimefan · 10-06-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

When we first traded for him I thought TH would be our 3rd down back. I'm not totally giving up in him as a featured runner, but how can you not be impressed with what Torain did last week?

That was my thought process as well when we first traded for him. I still think (when healthy) Torain is the better of the two, especially on the early downs.

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Chief X_Phackter · 10-06-2011, 04:33 PM

Torain.

He knows the system better, he has been more productive than Hightower if you compare their bodies of work in this offensive system - and Torain was productive even when the offensive line wasn't as good as they are now. I think 3 out of his last 4 (or 4/5) games are 100+ yards rushing.

After his performance last week, I think it would be hard to not keep him as the starter.

But, like most have said...it is a good problem to have and I wouldn't be disappointed either way.

The Goat · 10-07-2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

I've been a Hightower fan but I'm seeing now that he's probably best in spurts. I'd like to see Torrain start, Helu spell him for 5-12 carries a game and Hightower as the third down back. Each has their strengths and weaknesses but I like what they collectively bring to the position. Fantasy owners be damned! You should have known better than to draft a Shanny back!

This. Exactly.

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10-05-2011, 12:04 PM	#136
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 60 Posts: 3,419	Re: The Running Game Torain steamrolled the Iggles in his one start against them last year. I would stay with the hot hand, and spell him with Hightower, especially on pasing plays to optimize our protection.

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Laurence Maroney worked out for the Skins today, as did Kentwan Balmer __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-06-2011, 02:34 AM	#138
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Re: The Running Game Why are we working out RBs? __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

10-06-2011, 02:48 AM	#139
Ruhskins Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 22,348	Re: The Running Game Is TH's injury that bad? Or is Shanahan switching from WRs to RBs. __________________ R.I.P. #21

10-06-2011, 12:42 PM	#141
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Tuesday workouts for veteran FAs is standard routine __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	And sometimes they're on Wednesday __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-06-2011, 04:33 PM	#147
Chief X_Phackter Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 5,621	Re: The Running Game Torain. He knows the system better, he has been more productive than Hightower if you compare their bodies of work in this offensive system - and Torain was productive even when the offensive line wasn't as good as they are now. I think 3 out of his last 4 (or 4/5) games are 100+ yards rushing. After his performance last week, I think it would be hard to not keep him as the starter. But, like most have said...it is a good problem to have and I wouldn't be disappointed either way.

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