Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

[ICE74129]

Marv was huge on running 1 back sets even with Marchibrota and Kelly gone. Look at the team right now..

'Ace' Formation. This is a 2 TE formation. We now have royal that can block really well and still catch passes. We have Euhus and Everett that both can get down field and block somewhat.

We can run 3 wide in any variation we want (*) Even if it is Evans, Davis and Parrish.

Watching Willis in College I have always felt that he is a one back guy. I think a FB for most instances gets in his way.

So we shore up the OL via FA and the draft and we are heading toward a 1 back set (any formation) like the glory days. and BTW...St. Louis favored a 1 back set as well for the most part.

(*) IF moulds can quit being an *******, and accepts a pay CUT as well then look at this...Moulds, Davis, Evans. We shore up the OL and try to defend that!

[Kerr]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

Just looking back at the Rams offense when fairchild and martz were there, it should be expected they will run a lot of 3 wr set formations and attack down the field.

[ICE74129]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

I agree. and Willis to me just seems better suited to be in a one back set

[Kerr]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

If that's the case, "the best back in the league" may have just been misused by Mularkey and co. Here's hoping he keeps his straight and cuts the trash talking and just produces.

[ICE74129]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

If that's the case, "the best back in the league" may have just been misused by Mularkey and co. Here's hoping he keeps his straight and cuts the trash talking and just produces.

I agree. willis is a one cut, and fly type guy. a FB is in his way, just like it was thumans.

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Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

Ice,
what do the bills do for backup RB? If we are in one back set, we will still need a solid backup to spell willis.. we had kenneth Davis back in the day... who do you see taking that roll?

[Kerr]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

I have noticed Willis looks more like a fullback now. Perhaps it would be a good idea to shed a few pounds to gain some more speed.

[ICE74129]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

I have noticed Willis looks more like a fullback now. Perhaps it would be a good idea to shed a few pounds to gain some more speed.

The guy doesn't need to be over 225 tops.

[Kerr]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

what was his weight coming out of UM?

[ICE74129]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

what was his weight coming out of UM?

224lbs or so - weight lost from the knee.

Current weight is something like 235?

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Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

Ice,
what do the bills do for backup RB? If we are in one back set, we will still need a solid backup to spell willis.. we had kenneth Davis back in the day... who do you see taking that roll?

Ice?

[ICE74129]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

Ice?

I keep the two we have.

[billsburgh]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

what's going to happen to last years secret receiving threat Daimon Shelton then? I also think Willis is better suited for a 1 back set.

[Spiderweb]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

what's going to happen to last years secret receiving threat Daimon Shelton then? I also think Willis is better suited for a 1 back set.

Well, Shelton could always get a job bagging groceries, but then....nah, he'd drop the eggs....

If Shelton goes, no loss, maybe even it would be additon by subtraction.

I believe though that we do need another RB besides Shaud. Maybe Gates, maybe a rookie, or even a late cut by another team. Shaud is a hard working scat back, but he can't break tackles and he's not a 4.3 guy either.

[gr8slayer]

Re: Are we looking at a return to the 1 back set?

Im kind of hoping that we go alot of three or four wide. Get those LB's to back up and open up running lanes for Willis. I just hope we pass alot less than Fairchild did in St. Louis.