Ravens 1st in newest power ranking; Pitt 8th, Cincy 12th

[Bmoreblitz]

(06-02-2015, 12:22 PM)djs7685 Wrote: That's kind of a small sample size to compare to as he ran the ball less than 100 times last year. I'm sure there's also a big difference in how the lead back is utilized compared to how Pierce was used. Just sayin', there's more to it than comparing A to B when they're both on the same team and it wasn't a case of a committee splitting carries. It was clearly one guy backing up the other and spelling him occasionally, which can skew the statistics one way or the other.

How I looked into it was just focusing on Forsett himself and his in depth statistics. For example, he was tied for 3rd in the league in YPC, but tied for 24th in YPC after contact.

He also had a VERY highly rated pair of run blocking guards along with Zuttah doing some work in the run game as well.

I actually find it funny that I try to compliment your team and you seem to be upset that I referred to the Baltimore interior line as "sick". That's a good thing if you weren't sure. Forsett is a fine RB, but a lot of RBs could have done work behind that very talented offensive line. I don't think Forsett is terrible, but I don't think he's amazing on his own. I doubt he'd be gashing defenses behind the Giants interior line.

FYSA Pierce started the season as the starting RB.  Ravens did utilize a RB committe. The number of carries he and Taliaferro recieved fall right in line with the amounts most teams utilize their RBs. Carrying less than 100 times would've improved/helped his stats rather than lower them. 

I don't understand why you assumed I was upset or mad about your comments. I was responding to engage in a converstaion and gave you my opinion.

You realize that you tried to compliment Forsett then turn around and say he's garbage in the same sentence. 
I doubt any RBs would've had success behind the Giants Oline....that proves nothing.

I'm a firm believer that games are won and loss in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Like I said earlier that Olines are a big key to all teams running game. Look at the Cowgirls last year after investing in their Oline for several seasons it paid off big for them last season.  I bet you wouldnt say D Murray is an "okay" back and "anyone" could run behind that line.