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[rjs246]

A lot of focus has been put on Andy Reid calling more running plays, but I'm curious about what he actually has to work with in the backfield.

I'm sure you all know that I am not a fan of the team's running back situation. From top to bottom I see a lot of problems but I'm going to try and objectively look at the strengths and weaknesses of the runningback options and try to get some feedback from you assbags.

1. Westbrook:
        Strengths
             - speed
             - speed
             - speed
             - fantastic receiver out of the backfield
             - unbelieveably dangerous in the open field.
        Weaknesses
             - frequently injured
             - hasn't shown the ability to get 'tough' yards inside
             - has never been a consistent 17-25 carry a game guy

2. Moats
        Strengths
             - speed
             - speed
             - rumor has it that he's a stronger inside runner than Westbrook
        Weaknesses
             - I haven't seen him be a stronger inside runner. At this point its all rumor.
             - Has a history of fumbles
             - Has struggled in the passing game
             - Has struggled with protection responsibilities
             - Has the worst blog ever

3. Mahe
        Strengths
             - knows the offense
             - can return punts
             - has decent hands
             - owns a funny t-shirt
        Weaknesses
             - Will never, ever, ever be a threat to break a big play
             - Has no size or strength and can have the ball stripped
             - Has no size or strength and cannot run inside
             - Is not fast enough to make up for his lack of size and strength
             - Is mormon

4. Perry
        Strengths
             - He runs north-south with strength
             - Can return kicks
        Weaknesses
             - He is always hurt. Always. Never not hurt.
             - Has been fumbling
             
5. Buckhalter
        Strengths
             - Runs with strength and authority inside and out
        Weaknesses
             - His legs are made out of raw spaghetti.
             - Has struggled in the passing game
             - Has struggled with protection responsibilities


I would say that top to bottom this group TERRIFIES me. I don't see a single well-rounded, make me feel good about the running game, back in the bunch.

Make me feel better, jerks.

[The BIGSTUD]

Perry's fumbles can be fixed, and he hits the holes quick.

[General_Failure]

You'll probably die of alcohol poisoning before Dorsey Levens gets called back.

[rjs246]

Perry's fumbles can be fixed, and he hits the holes quick.

It took Tiki Barber, a FAR superior running back, 6 full seasons to fix his fumbling problems. And that was without having to constantly focus on rehabbing. I odn't see Perry miraculously learning to hold on to the ball.

[Feva]

The Eagles are interested in Stephen Davis.  There... feel better?

[General_Failure]

IGY's not too far down the call list after Davis, so you've got that to look forward to.

[rjs246]

I hate you all.

[The BIGSTUD]

Perry's fumbles can be fixed, and he hits the holes quick.

It took Tiki Barber, a FAR superior running back, 6 full seasons to fix his fumbling problems. And that was without having to constantly focus on rehabbing. I odn't see Perry miraculously learning to hold on to the ball.

It only took him one. He didn't try to fix it until a couple seasons ago. Then when he got serious about fixing it, he fixed it immediately. It's not hard, all you have to do is hold the ball the right way.

[rjs246]

That's a great story and all, but I'm pretty sure the fact that he fumbled all the time was brought up once or twice before he 'got serious about it'. That's bullshtein that he feeds the press. Believe that.

[The BIGSTUD]

Okay, well why can't Perry just do what Tiki does, since Tiki solved it? Hold the ball with your elbows pointing down and holding the ball to your chest.

[Father Demon]

You did a really good job at formatting your post.  Proper usage of the bold feature, and all your sub-points lined up perfectly.  Even your grammar and punctuation were spot on.

[rjs246]

You did a really good job at formatting your post. Proper usage of the bold feature, and all your sub-points lined up perfectly. Even your grammar and punctuation were spot on.

See. At least someone is trying to make me feel better.

[rjs246]

Okay, well why can't Perry just do what Tiki does, since Tiki solved it? Hold the ball with your elbows pointing down and holding the ball to your chest.

I'm sure no one has suggested that to him. You should send him a text message.

[The BIGSTUD]

I doubt anyone did, or else you might've seen it out of him by now.

[rjs246]

You're probably right. Why would all of those professional football coaches give him any advice about how to stop fumbling? He's depserately in need of your assistance! Idiot.