Rushing attack-How important?

[HarleyDog]

(07-20-2018, 06:09 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Anyone who would think that not having a good rushing attack, or at least the proven ability to run the ball with success consistently, are just fooling themselves.  Teams that can't run the ball don't get labeled as "one dimensional" for nothing, by not being able to successfully move the ball on the ground, it makes the defenses job so much easier.


I still hold onto the philosophy that says the way to build a strong, winning football team is from the inside out.  On defense that means putting a premium on DT, LB, and S, and on offense you must covet dominate OL, durable backs and a smart QB.  If you have strong players at those positions, you can just about plug and play anyone at the CB and WR positions, and be highly competitive.

Think you just explained Jacksonville. All the above makes the plug and play anyone players put up respectable numbers and also gets them on ESPN/NFLN highlights.