Leading Rusher on SB Winning Teams

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(02-09-2023, 03:09 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: of course, but if the run game was actually working, cincy wouldnt have to pass as much

They might not have to, but they still might choose to.


Regardless, let's not act like Perine was head and shoulders better than Mixon as a runner.

Regular Season:
Perine YPC - 4.1
Mixon YPC - 3.9

Playoffs:
Perine YPC - 4.1
Mixon YPC - 4.2

I think both would have done better if the OL was able to actually be physical at the LOS and open up holes better.
I realize Pollack can't turn water into wine, but he hasn't exactly morphed the abysmal running game into a good one.

While I want the running game to improve and think it should be relatively easy to find a 4.0+ YPC RB for this offense that doesn't cost a lot, I don't want this offense morphed into a heavy running offense. I always find those offenses less exciting than pass-heavy offenses.