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With Chan's new offense coming in, what do you think is the best fit as far as a RB type for this O?
Do we want a thunder/lightning big back/slasher back type or duo, or is it best suited for smaller or bigger backs?
I remember when Chan was here in 2000-2001 we had big Lamar Smith and the smaller Travis Minor.
Is this pretty much the same recipe now?
Who is a smaller, later round back that would fit well? I know the early round backs pretty well, but was wondering if we double up who would be a good choice on Day 3.
Thanks all
 
Anthony McFarland - Maryland (4th round)
 
Not sure who but they have to be a great pass blocker, with 4 and 5 wide there will be 5 man protection or 1 RB in to help. So better be able to body people up and buy the QB time.

So maybe...

Akers or Perine. Akers is a better blocker but Perine is a better receiver and doesn't have the ball security issues. There is strength there for him to become a better blocker.
 
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I know it has been widely assumed that Gailey will implement the spread.

I'm not so sure that will be the case, entirely.

While I have no doubt there will be packages using the spread concepts, as a coordinator, Chan has run a variety of different systems.

I expect Flo's philosophy of being able to attack in "multiple" ways to continue.

Thae fact that CG has, indeed run several different systems in his career may be one of the reasons he is here.
 
Dolphinator530 said:
Not sure who but they have to be a great pass blocker, with 4 and 5 wide there will be 5 man protection or 1 RB in to help. So better be able to body people up and buy the QB time.

So maybe...

Akers or Perine. Akers is a better blocker but Perine is a better receiver and doesn't have the ball security issues. There is strength there for him to become a better blocker.
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Good point. I often forget about blocking, at least in terms of a running back's responsibilities.

I think Swift would be an absolutely perfect fit for Gailey. I really like his all-around game. But, there are a lot of backs in this draft including Taylor and Dobbins who figure to go high.
 
Running backs have become super versatile, honestly all the top guys should be able to fit into our new scheme. Mid to late round guys I like are: Cam Akers, Zach Moss, and Lamical Perine. Honestly would love to get 2 backs
 
He did draft CJ Spiller w the Bills and then signed him in to NYJ. He likes receiving backs complemented by bruising backs in a RB by comittee.

Yeah Kenyan Drake types.
 
He doesn't have to be starter, but Gailey likes using back in the passing game. Not uncommon for him to have a 50+ reception back. Most college backs seem to have some experience in a spread offense, it's used so much these days. In my crazy dream world Miami overspends of fa running back Melvin Gordon, drafts JK Dobbins and later drafts AJ Dillon. I know everybody hates the idea of drafting a back early and over spending in free agency too. Doing both will make heads explode, but the running issue would be solved. Of course I have them also fixing the line with a fa tacke and guard and drafting a tackle early and a guard or center mid round 2 or 3.
 
I would like Gore in FA and Swift or Dobbins in draft after that why not Dillon or Deejay Dallas and let them compete with ballage in camp
 
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