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THIS WOULDN'T BE A FANTASY QUESTION, ERIC, WOULD IT? From Eric Batchelor, of Acton, Mass.: "Who's your pick for leading rusher in the NFL this year?''
1. LaDainian Tomlinson, because his Michael Turner-security blanket is gone.
2. Marshawn Lynch.
3. Steven Jackson.
4. Joseph Addai.
5. Adrian Peterson.
Its true though, we leaned on him heavily in our first year and may even more this year. Plus, RB's can often flourish in their 2nd seasons in the league.
Same difference- once teams figure out we can't protect the passer, they'll just put 8 in the box and shut down the run. See 2002-2004.
In 2002, Travis Henry ran for 1400 yards, 4.4 ypc, 13TDs
2003, Henry ran for 1356 yards, 4.1 ypc, 10 TDs
04, McGahee ran for 1100 yards, 4.0 ypc, 13 TDs
in 2007, Lynch ran for 1100 yards, 4.0 ypc, 7 TDs
I'd gladly take a return to 2002-04 in the running game.
In 2002, Travis Henry ran for 1400 yards, 4.4 ypc, 13TDs
2003, Henry ran for 1356 yards, 4.1 ypc, 10 TDs
04, McGahee ran for 1100 yards, 4.0 ypc, 13 TDs
in 2007, Lynch ran for 1100 yards, 4.0 ypc, 7 TDs
I'd gladly take a return to 2002-04 in the running game.
It's a flawed argument that we "need" Peters to help in the running game. Statistics prove we ran better away from him last year anyways.
I won't disagree that we do NEED him for his pass protection abilities.
Stats don't paint an entire picture. With better protection we can run a bunch of plays that will affect the run game. The pass opens up the run and the run opens up the pass.
In 2002, Travis Henry ran for 1400 yards, 4.4 ypc, 13TDs
2003, Henry ran for 1356 yards, 4.1 ypc, 10 TDs
04, McGahee ran for 1100 yards, 4.0 ypc, 13 TDs
in 2007, Lynch ran for 1100 yards, 4.0 ypc, 7 TDs
I'd gladly take a return to 2002-04 in the running game.
and was that anywhere close to the rushing title for any of those seasons?
well I'm not trying to "pwn" anyone- FTY may have a point that we can run the ball equally as well without Peters, but we're still a long way from getting Lynch the rushing title with or without Peters.
I think having Peters will help the passing game, and if that can spread the D, it will help Lynch tremendously.
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