Theoretical RB Question

to see if it was close enough to argue that they’d be better off with a back like that, but I don’t think FO has the previous seasons up on their redesigned page yet.

I think having a consistent QB is the best thing for a dynamic RB, but not vice versa. Having a back like Jonathan Stewart is great in Carolina, because they have a power running game backed with a consistent, strong armed QB. But when you have an elite QB in a pass-oriented offense, a consistent back is more important. It’s the threat of consistent yardage on the ground that makes teams respect the play action. If a back gets 3.5+ yards consistently(or a high success rate), but is still getting only about 3.5-4.0 YPC that is fine. On third and short, teams will have to respect that the run is a viable play call, and either bring safeties tight pack the line with backers. This will open the opportunity for either the deep ball or a quick slant off the play action.

I just don’t think that threat is there as much with one of the boom/bust backs. Besides with the more dynamic backs, it is smarter to leave defenders deeper in coverage to stop the big play. Notice it was Bob/Melvin stopping all the runs that got through the KO/Brackett tandem.

I was a big JA fan his first year and last year, and I completely support the whole colts team,but seeing JA in interviews his affect seems dull. There doesnt seem to be that spark I like to see in a great running back. Get excited, your are behind one of the greatest QB in the game, who will give his all. I can imagine that its hard its the NFL, but your a first round draft pick and very lucky.