Yesterday, 04:50 PM
(11-21-2024, 10:35 AM)ochocincos Wrote: Can you explain why you think that?
Since Chase Brown took over as the RB1, here are his stats:
LV - 157 yards from scrimmage, 1 TD
BAL - 94 yards from scrimmage, 1 TD
LAC - 143 yards from scrimmage, 0 TD
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Total - 394 yards from scrimmage, 2 TDs in 3 games (131.33 YFS average)
81 total touches (27 touches per game average)
That's a "full-time" RB1 in my book.
People might not be overly thrilled with his YPC against BAL and LAC (3.2 and 3.9 respectively), but the Ravens and Chargers are both Top 5 in rushing defense right now.
I just don't see Chase Brown as a full time RB1. Don't forget, this is really his first year with a big role on the team, he's been able to come in and is probably largely 'unaccounted for' on the opposing defence.. I really like him and think he's done great this year, but from 'RB1' I'd ideally like a guy who can close a game when it's on the line and I don't see that in Chase Brown. Maybe it's more the OL and Zac than it is the RB, I don't think it's as crystal clear as this, but take the Ravens game... a strong RB1 probably gives us a few more yards in that position... maybe a first down or two, like Mixon was able to in the AFCCG in Kansas that time. To my mind, Chase Brown is a good back and capable of a big play.. runs hard and is strong effort. But I've never had the vibe from him that he'll be 'RB1' for the next 4-5 years.
If we look at his game log for the year... he was getting 'good' touches from Carolina onwards... so 8 games. And he's over 4 YPC in 3 of those. That's not RB1 for me.
(11-21-2024, 10:51 AM)Sled21 Wrote: I think they are making a mistake not letting Herbert get some snaps, if for nothing else to keep from wearing Brown down. Yeah, he fumbled a handoff from Burrow, but he had zero full speed reps with him at that time. They benched him and since then he's only been in for one return that I remember. The dude is a proven NFL back, and could probably be an asset if they would use him. If not, then why did they sign him.Yeah I mean he's here so may as well use the guy. I'm ok with the carries Brown is getting, I don't think he's getting too many. But we don't run the ball enough for my money anyway. It's Joe Burrow slinging it 40 times a game. I know the pass game is our strength and our run game isn't great, but this isn't college stuff, we should try to be balanced.
(11-21-2024, 12:20 PM)higgy100 Wrote: I would have totally agreed with you up to a few games ago but he's blocking well, running hard and very well with lots of carries so he's becoming durable and he's an integral part of the passing game.Went from a 1-2 down back to a guy you can keep on the field.
With that said, they absolutely do need another bigger back that can get carries, carries in the short game that can fall forward more and get those extra 1-2 yards (If ZT would ever commit to the running game) and to make sure Chase can maintain his production. Every team but this one uses 2-3 backs with varying skills.
Oh I like Chase Brown, don't get me wrong, I see a guy there who's really giving it his best each time he's out there, and I think he's proving he's capable. But I will revert to my stat from above... over 4 YPC in 3 games since he 'took over' #1 duties. I'm not expecting us to go draft Derrick Henry, but we need more than we get from the run game. That might be more the OL than anything else though. Or it might also be more a comment on Zack Moss. Need more from that group.
