A talented, crowded house in the backfield

[byroan]

If the noble plan comes together, Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams will shift Miami's running game into a gear the Dolphins haven't known since Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris shared carries out of the same backfield.

Williams and Brown.


But the plan isn't going into effect just yet. When the Dolphins unveil their new look on prime time Monday night, the starting halfback will be . . . Lamar Gordon.

http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/12298223.htm

 

[NaboCane]

If the noble plan comes together, Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams will shift Miami's running game into a gear the Dolphins haven't known since Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris shared carries out of the same backfield.

Let's not forget Jim Kiick; it's easy to forget how good he really was, always overshadowed by those two other guys.

 

[DolphanD]

How would YOU rank Miami's running backs talent-wise not necassarilly at the moment but when healthy, like when Ricky gains his 10-12 extra pounds. Out of:
Ronnie Brown
Lamar Gordon
KJ Harris
Travis Minor
Sammy Morris
Ricky Williams

I would have to rank

1. Ricky Williams--5-10, 225 (playing weight IMO)
2. Ronnie Brown--6-0, 232
3. Lamar Gordon--6-1, 228
4. Sammy Morris--6-0, 229
5. KJ Harris--6-0, 235
6. Travis Minor--5-10, 209;
at the moment...

It was tough between the last 4 but I just have a good feeling about KJ and Sammy reminds me of Moe Williams. Lamar is kind of the mystery back who hasn't really been able to show what he can do but the size and agility is there. The good thing is all these guys can catch out of the backfield with the exception being KJ whom I'm not sure he can or not. And that is a major plus in this offense.

Come game 8 I think Ronnie will definitely be getting the most snaps with his great ability to block and catch not to mention run faster than any back on the roster even though he has the most size I believe or close to it.

 

[Avalanche of Wins]

i hope ronnie has some of rickys feel for creases and cutback lanes. ive seen little of ronnie so i cant pass judgement. ricky the rb is a rare breed, exceptional ability, if ronnie has 3/4 of that he will be great.

1ricky
2ronnie
3sammy
4gordon
5minor
6harris

 

[elandre]

Ricky #1 baby...
He is the real deal just let him gain alittle more muscle he will be unstapable

 

[HysterikiLL]

Boy, I can't wait for Monday night. Seeing the GameDay Live link on miamidolphins.com was when it really kicked in for me -- On Monday, the Dolphins will be playing football!

 

[Phinius Fanicus]

I haven't been this excited about a pre-season game in a long time...