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I believe with the combination of Thomas and Stecker and using Bush on select plays we should be ok in the running game.
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why does Reggie's role as a runningback have to be deminshed? how exactly do you improve a player by giving him less work, or making him one demensional? Reggie Bush is the starting runningback on this team, we spent the 2nd overall pick on this guy, just because he isnt ready to carry the load of a run game doesnt mean he shouldnt be given the opportunity?
Granted, Pierre is a good back and I think we got a gem in him, but he's insurance for Duece not Reggie, to get the best out of Reggie Bush he has to be used as a runner/reciever out of the backfield, he is a matchup problems for Linebackers, not so much split out wide, Reggie Bush is not a wide reciever, he is a runningback with "recieving" ability, I think i'm more frustrated that in only his 2nd year people on this board have already decided he cant do it, which is strange to me, because its not like he hasnt had good running games, so why are people acting like were trying to make Peter Warrick a runningback and with a back like Thomas, the things we are crying about Reggie Bush needing to do more consistently, we have that in Thomas, it shouldnt mean switch Bush's position, it means Bush doesnt have to be relegated to the backfield, defenses have to keep an eye out for where he is and while doing so, Thomas can get his touches and make his impact.
Dont get it twisted, if Bush is struggling in the run game, feed Thomas the ball more by all means (you can be a fan of both) I like Thomas, he is a Marques Colston type player, hard worker that came in with very little fan fare, and proved his worth, you cant deny him...he wont be denied. but I dont think you have to show your support for Thomas by giving up on Bush, we want everybody to succeed, I got love for both and cant wait to see Thomas get significant touches next year and I cant wait to see if Bush has improved.
I don't understand a lot of people's obsession with having Reggie as THE starter. Its not an insult to him if he's not the starting RB. Reggie is that rare athlete who can be placed anywhere at anytime and present a matchup problem with anyone. I think the starting RB should be someone who can be a solid force in the backfield all the time and I just don't think that's Reggie's strength. Don't get me wrong I love watching Reggie play and think he should be in on all the plays but not in the RB1 spot. I don't think anyone here or on the coaching staff is 100% sure of where he would be the best. I just hope we don't waste his contract years trying to force him into a Deuce role. I'm convinced that they had it right in Reggie's first year. Man that was awesome to watch.
bush and thomas as our primary 2 backs, and jamaal branch as our 3rd back. if duece is still going to be effective then awesome, but i don't see it happening after the injuries