11-28-2022, 05:51 PM
(11-28-2022, 12:18 PM)BIGDADDYFROMCINCINNATI Wrote: I think Samaje Perine should be our #1 RB b/c he punishes defenders who try and tackle him. We as a team play a much more physical brand of football with Perine running the rock, and it showed vs. the Titans. He wore them down by the time we got into the 4th quarter. Burrow said after the game, "Today, we just played a more physical brand of football than the Titans." Credit that to none other than Samaje Perine.
I understand Mixon had a record setting day against the Panthers, but I still think Perine's physicality is the direction we need to go. IMO, Mixon is more of a finesse RB and loves to dance around in the hole instead of taking someone's head off. I vote to make Samaje our man and move Mixon to the 3rd down back. Also, Williams needs an opportunity to get more touches, b/c he also showed he can be a punishing RB. We are much deeper at this position than I originally thought.
What are your thoughts?
I agree that Samaje should get the majority of snaps, but disagree on Mixon being finesse and being the 3rd down back. He
runs very physical, almost as physical as Perine. Also, your 3rd down back has to be able to pick up the blitz and that is what
Mixon has struggled with this year. I saw Trayveon out there on 3rd downs and he wasn't a liability which is great.
In the end just mix up the rotation and go Running Back By Commitee and give the most snaps to the RB who is having the
best day is all I ask.
