Gulley coming back?

[OttoinGrotto]

Glad he's back. But we now have 3 similar type backs. I'd rather have Smith back.

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I don't think Morris, Gulley and MacFarlane are similar type backs at all. Morris and MacFarlane are similar to each other maybe.

 

[SUFan44]

Glad he's back. But we now have 3 similar type backs. I'd rather have Smith back.

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Similar in what way?

 

[Chip]

I don't think Morris, Gulley and MacFarlane are similar type backs at all. Morris and MacFarlane are similar to each other maybe.

Agree. But I guess Bees point would be that we wouldn't have a traditional power back. But who knows, maybe the offense will be ok without one. Not saying I want to lose Smith, but we may not have a choice.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Agree. But I guess Bees point would be that we wouldn't have a traditional power back. But who knows, maybe the offense will be ok without one. Not saying I want to lose Smith, but we may not have a choice.

I've never been a believer in the idea that you want a big, lumbering back and a small, shifty back. I say, get running backs that are good and just give them the ball. So what if they aren't much different from each other.

FWIW, both Morris and McFarlane have 261 yards, 6.4 (!) ypc for McFarlane and 4.3 for Morris.

 

[Chip]

I've never been a believer in the idea that you want a big, lumbering back and a small, shifty back. I say, get running backs that are good and just give them the ball. So what if they aren't much different from each other.

FWIW, both Morris and McFarlane have 261 yards, 6.4 (!) ypc for McFarlane and 4.3 for Morris.

I never thought much or cared much about specifically having a power back until the need for the tank package. Hopefully we won't need something that specific in the future. I usually just think having really fast running backs is best.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I never thought much or cared much about specifically having a power back until the need for the tank package. Hopefully we won't need something that specific in the future. I usually just think having really fast running backs is best.

We've still got AAM if we need a tank back for next year, unless he decides to leave.

 

[SUFan44]

I think it's sort of "old school" to think thunder and lightning is necessary. It absolutely is not.

Gulley is a good third-down back and can be used as a change of pace.

Morris and McFarlane are every-down type backs. They have enough size and strength to get the extra yard, and enough shiftiness to get to the outside.

Doesn't matter if one isn't' 220+.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I think it's sort of "old school" to think thunder and lightning is necessary. It absolutely is not.

Gulley is a good third-down back and can be used as a change of pace.

Morris and McFarlane are every-down type backs. They have enough size and strength to get the extra yard, and enough shiftiness to get to the outside.

Doesn't matter if one isn't' 220+.

This is what I was trying to say.

 

[dinosaurbbq]

Glad he's coming back anyway, but I don't think we can or will fill our spots with recruits this year anyway without taking on several projects that are huge longshots to ever help the team. We aren't better off with a very very low possibility of contributing project in exchange for losing a proven contributor in PTG.

 

[rrlbees]

I don't think Morris, Gulley and MacFarlane are similar type backs at all. Morris and MacFarlane are similar to each other maybe.

None are "power backs".

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[rrlbees]

I've never been a believer in the idea that you want a big, lumbering back and a small, shifty back. I say, get running backs that are good and just give them the ball. So what if they aren't much different from each other. FWIW, both Morris and McFarlane have 261 yards, 6.4 (!) ypc for McFarlane and 4.3 for Morris.

I don't think Smith is a lumbering back. Maybe that is AAM or a fullback. But Smith is the best of the bunch we have.

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[rrlbees]

I never thought much or cared much about specifically having a power back until the need for the tank package. Hopefully we won't need something that specific in the future. I usually just think having really fast running backs is best.

There are things Smith can do that the others can't or not as well. He's not a FB type.

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[orangepassion]

None are "power backs".

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I'd love for AAM to fill that role, particularly if Smith is gone

 

[Crusty]

None are "power backs".

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No, but AAM is for what that is worth.

 

[rrlbees]

No, but AAM is for what that is worth.

And Smith is part power back that can get the tough yard while also having enough speed and vision to hit a hole and cut it up for good gains. I've been amazed at some of his long runs where nobody can easily catch him.

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[kcsu]

having the mvp of the pinstripe bowl back is huge. Team leader getting him back is great news for this team

 

[dasher]

Jet sweeps with Gulley don't work. Sure, he's had some gaping holes to run through this year up the A-gap, but that doesn't mean he's a good fit. I'd still like Morris or MacFarlane in there.

And yes, we do know what this system is from the running game's perspective. Passing not so much.

and what if one of the M's get hurt?

 

[Rocco]

and what if one of the M's get hurt?

Same problem with any team... this has nothing to do with the fact that I don't like Gulley as much as M&M. It's really that simple.

 

[cuseguy]

Same problem with any team... this has nothing to do with the fact that I don't like Gulley as much as M&M. It's really that simple.

I like Go's idea of moving Broyld to SS and McFarlane to H Back.

 

[Chip]

I like Go's idea of moving Broyld to SS and McFarlane to H Back.

If he does get moved to D, wonder what the staff would think is the best fit, SS or OLB? In terms of size, he compares closer to Dyshawn Davis than Durell Eskridge.

Broyld is 6-4, 221 lbs, and you would assume growing.

Davis is 6-2, 220 lbs.

Eskridge is 6-3, 207 lbs.

I know speed, ability to learn the position as quickly as possible, and depth at the positions are also factors. But curious what people think is the best fit, should they move him.