Fred Jackson should stay the starter and should get the bulk of the carries/catches out of the backfield...but today proved this team needs Lynch (or some capable backup). Jackson cannot take the pounding of handling the ball 30-35 times a game every week. There was one point at which he couldn't lift his left arm to undo his chinstrap. Jackson can handle 25 touches a game but no more - we need Lynch to come in and get 10-12 touches a game.
Today's game proved that this team needs Marshawn Lynch...
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Maybe later in the year it will be an issue in terms of durability - but you can't argue with results so far..."Do me a favor, say a prayer for brother Timmy. And tip a cold one. Go Bills." - Tom Brokaw
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I love Jackson on this team, but he isn't the better option as a RB than Lynch IMO. A bit more nifty, maybe a bit better with his blockers and much better out of the backfield catching the ball, but I think Lynch is the better straight ahead runner. They compliment each other very well and they should at LEAST get equal touches.
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I'm glad to have both backs on this team and there is no point trying to start a controversy. Just be happy we have two talented guys running the ball for this team...it doesn't suck!
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Originally posted by TheBrownBearBoth guys are good, but I think Jackson is a little better at this point. Jackson is a poor man's Thurman. Lynch is more Antowain Smith (at his best).
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Originally posted by chernobylwraithsI love Jackson on this team, but he isn't the better option as a RB than Lynch IMO. A bit more nifty, maybe a bit better with his blockers and much better out of the backfield catching the ball, but I think Lynch is the better straight ahead runner. They compliment each other very well and they should at LEAST get equal touches.
I think Fred Jackson is the best player on this team HANDS DOWN....
I do think this team will be better with both players when LYNCH is ready...GO Gators!!!!!!
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Originally posted by tampabay25690WHAT????
I think Fred Jackson is the best player on this team HANDS DOWN....
I do think this team will be better with both players when LYNCH is ready...
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Lynch is better. People (including myself) are getting so wrapped up in the stats through the first two games.
Time to settle down and realize that the team needs both.
Lynch pounds opposing defenses to a pulp, and tires them out.
Then you change up the pace with Jackson, who has the potential to break that big play because he can squirm like no other.
But who would you rather have running the ball on 3rd and 2 or 4th and 1?
You hand the rock to Beast Mode because he never goes down on initial contact.
Fred jackson may just be the BEST change of pace back in the nfl. But that is what he is, a change of pace back. He has done extremely well in the opening weeks, but we really need Lynch back.
Then you will see that our run game will be nearly impossible to shut down because we will have the ability to not only play the hot hand, but change things up and throw different running styles at opposing defenses.I am The Batman.
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It reminds me of what the Titans have with Johnson and White. They give both of them the ball pretty equally. I hope we do the same thing. It will also help lengthen Marshawn's career, because he won't get as many carries and take as much abuse if he was part of the 1-2 punch instead of just getting all the carries.
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Originally posted by Mikey82It reminds me of what the Titans have with Johnson and White. They give both of them the ball pretty equally. I hope we do the same thing. It will also help lengthen Marshawn's career, because he won't get as many carries and take as much abuse if he was part of the 1-2 punch instead of just getting all the carries.
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Originally posted by Ebenezerdid you check out today's stats? far from equal.
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Originally posted by Mikey82That's opposite from what they did last year. They tried to give them both the ball about the same amount and isn't that how they both ended up with over 1000 yards rushing?
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Originally posted by Ebenezerwhite had only 700 yds last year. johnson had 1200...but your point is true.
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