Ray R
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I'm not feelin' young today... sciatica is killing me.
Take my word for it, getting old isn't for sissies. - LOL
Time and nature always win!
I'm not feelin' young today... sciatica is killing me.
*IF* he is near what fans hope, I agree his pass pro will get hm snaps. I don't know how many of Ingold's snaps were in pass pro, but it seemed like a lot.
Trade Wilson and keep Brooks.If Brooks doesn't secure the 4th rb roster job on the 53 man roster, I think it opens the door for a number of possibilities.
One option would be to keep Jeff Wilson in the role, he's more than capable.
Another option would be to only go with 3 rbs on the 53 man roster and then carry a couple on the practice squad.
The 3rd option would be to fill the role with someone currently on another roster. I think Samaje Perine would be a very good fit. He's tough short yardage runner that can all handle the 3rd down back requirement. Good in pass protection and a good reciever for a 235 pound back.
I like Brooks and would more than ok with him winning the job. However, I'm not sure someone like Perine wouldn't be more suited to have a bigger impact if needed in 2024.Trade Wilson and keep Brooks.
Sounds good to me. - LOL
My dad would always say, "Old age is a Bitch". Now I know for sure. There isn't a bone or muscle that don't ache.Take my word for it, getting old isn't for sissies. - LOL
Time and nature always win!
My hope is that between the TE's, particularly Smith and Hill, they can replace Ingold's FB responsibilities.
I could swear a staple of the Shanahan scheme is to have the TE's learn the duties of a FB.
IIRC, the niners have a TE line up in the backfield when employing the 12 personnel.
I thought we could only play eleven guys at one time. - LOLI could swear a staple of the Shanahan scheme is to have the TE's learn the duties of a FB.
IIRC, the niners have a TE line up in the backfield when employing the 12 personnel.
I agree that Wright likely won’t get as much playing time as many posters think he will. Unless Achane or Mostert are injured and miss games, I believe they will be the primary RB’s.You see a bigger role for Wright than I do. Assuming Achane and Mostert are healthy, I think they each get 12-14 touches per game, with about 5 for Wright. The point you make about pass protection is true, but we don’t use our backs for pass protection, so I don’t think that buys him all that many snaps. In 855 combined snaps last season, Mostert and Achane were only used in pass protection 34 times (combined) all season. It just isn’t a feature of this quick hitter offense.
Now a team’s top two RBs never stay healthy all season, so I’m sure Wright will get his chances at a bigger role. But at least at the outset, I think he won’t be much more than a change of pace back.
I agree that Wilson is probably top dog for the fourth RB spot, mainly because he’s reliable. For a fourth stringer, someone who’ll know his assignments and run hard is good enough for me. He won’t be active on game days unless we have injuries at the position.
Brooks makes sense to keep around on the practice squad. If he gets claimed, he gets claimed—nothing super special about him. I could see him turning into a solid backup, but I have no idea why people on here love him so much.
I wouldn’t even use a practice squad spot on Ahmed.
Overall this RB room is incredible.
Anything is possible.I agree that Wright likely won’t get as much playing time as many posters think he will. Unless Achane or Mostert are injured and miss games, I believe they will be the primary RB’s.
I also think Wilson will play before Wright during the regular season unless Wright shows early that he can be relied on in the running and passing game, including blocking for Tua.
I think Wright can eventually become a very good RB for the Dolphins but I think they will rely more on their veteran RB’s during the 2024 season.