04-14-2021, 12:12 AM
(04-13-2021, 03:53 AM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Except we probably won't, because he'll be 30 and in his 9th NFL season. RBs aren't like Alex Smith at QB who can turn 29, go to a new team, and transform into a Pro Bowl QB for a half decade.
Even Corey Dillon who I honestly believe would have been a HoFer right now if he didn't play for the 90s-early 00's Bengals, was only a bit better his first year New England (1,635 yards/4.7 YPC) than his best year with the Bengals (1,435 yards/4.6 YPC)... because he was 30 and in his 8th NFL season it made you wonder what if.
He's a young 30 though. Not many injuries and not a terribly high amount of touches for a 30 year old.
Sproles (who many have compared Gio to) was effective into his mid thirties.
(04-13-2021, 05:41 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: With Fournette and Darby already on the roster, I think it will be RB by committee with Bernard filling the role of 3rd down specialist who can protect the passer and serve as a check down.
What do you think?
I think you're right. But if Gio were the player many think he was, he'd likely be in store for his best season on a team that truly recognizes his talent and worth.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
