Daryl Richardson

[DR RAM]

Completely agree with your statements CGI!

Do you think that Pead has any value as a pass blocker, or receiver out of the backfield?

 

[CGI_Ram]

Completely agree with your statements CGI!

But we both hope he changes the tune quick! Tomorrow's another chance!

 

[-X-]

Completely agree with your statements CGI!

Do you think that Pead has any value as a pass blocker, or receiver out of the backfield?

Yes.

If Pead (or any RB) was being counted on to fill the void that Jackson left, then we're all going to be disappointed. There aren't any on this roster that can do everything he was able to do. That's why we're going to field a few RBs who collectively can do what he did, and more.

It's a fact that Richardson wore out towards the end of the season, and that's why his production dipped. Jackson is the only guy who can carry the ball around 300 times a season and still be as effective in week 17 as in week 1. BUT. Jackson didn't have that burst to (and around) the edge that Richardson had. Jackson also wasn't as elusive in the open field as Pead. Neither are as effective at pass blocking as Jackson. Some of the bigger backs in camp right now *might* be able to move the pile like Jackson did, but not for an entire season, and none of them would make a team stack the box (yet).

In order for this team to have any kind of a rushing attack, it's going to take a combined effort.
Pead is absolutely a part of that, and he does some things that Fisher/Schottenheimer want to utilize.

In summary, we can't look at any individual RB as "the answer."

 

[bluecoconuts]

You may not care, but Pead has picked up a blitz on almost EVERY explosive play that we have had in the preseason. And some of his pickups were outstanding. Rich is #1, but there is a place for Pead.

As a blitz picker-upper? I'd rather use Kendricks in that role.

Pead's got to deliver running the ball, folks. Plain and simple.

He hasn't even gotten a chance in a game... And the very few carries he's gotten he looked just fine.

We are talking Pead, right?

He leads the team in attempts this preseason. With a 2.6 ypc including an 11yd run. That's not fine in my book!

With an offensive line that's done nothing to help? Hardly his fault if he's getting met in the backfield at the handoff.

 

[-X-]

You may not care, but Pead has picked up a blitz on almost EVERY explosive play that we have had in the preseason. And some of his pickups were outstanding. Rich is #1, but there is a place for Pead.

As a blitz picker-upper? I'd rather use Kendricks in that role.

Pead's got to deliver running the ball, folks. Plain and simple.

He hasn't even gotten a chance in a game... And the very few carries he's gotten he looked just fine.

We are talking Pead, right?

He leads the team in attempts this preseason. With a 2.6 ypc including an 11yd run. That's not fine in my book!

With an offensive line that's done nothing to help? Hardly his fault if he's getting met in the backfield at the handoff.

And now for some equally disturbing (and yet not indicative of anything) stats.

YPC:

Marshawn Lynch: 0.5
Darren Sproles: 1.7
Reggie Bush: 1.8
Chris Ivory: 2.2
Jamaal Charles: 2.6
DeAngelo Williams: 2.9
Maurice Jones-Drew: 3.0
Alfred Morris: 3.0

 

[DR RAM]

Keeping Sam alive in the preseason....I'd give him a bonus.

Harkey would get one too.