07-24-2016, 08:34 PM
(07-24-2016, 10:06 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: This. And I would also point to Eifert's performance in his third season. Dalton's performance in his third season. Marvin Jones' performance in his third season. And Gio last year, in his third season. I think many refer to year 3 as the real evaluation period for a player. The Bengal's players have been afforded more time to develop here in the last 5+ years, because they didn't NEED rookies to come in and be an improvement over their existing roster.
Running back is one of the very few positions where rookies often make a huge impact. I think Hill's size and strength combined with Gio's elusiveness and hands will finally be utilized in a less predictable fashion this year. Hill needs to catch a few more balls out of the backfield. Gio needs to be used between the tackles. Sometimes, you could see the defense key on certain plays based on which RB was on the field. And by going Hill, Hill, Gio, Hill, Gio...on drives, it was easy to scheme.
I would also like to see them both on the field with Gio going in motion and out as a receiving target.
Here's to hoping the 2016-17 season is the one where all cylinders fire...especially out of the backfield.
You make some very good points. Solid post. It's funny how many rookie running backs come in and tear up the league, only to be forgotten about.
