06-08-2015, 09:08 PM
(06-08-2015, 06:57 PM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: Bernard and Burkhead aren't good enough because they don't weigh enough? Maybe they should let Peko carry the load since weight is the determining factor in how well a RB can "carry the load."
Seriously though, Lesean McCoy weighs 2 lbs. less than Gio. I don't think that a "big back" is necessary.
Actually, McCoy weighs 215 and Bernard weighs 202.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCoLe01.htm
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BernGi00.htm
So McCoy outweighs Gio by 12-13 lbs.
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