crownontherocks
Third String But Playing on Special Teams
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.10-15 snaps a game? 15 is a lot for any “backup”. I’m ok with it if he’s pass blocking for 10 of those snaps. I would have no confidence Fournette would be productive with the Patriots.He's never lived up to his draft position, but he's sort of a poor man's Rhamondre at this point, which could be fine. If you're looking for depth that can play 10-15 snaps a game to keep Stevenson fresh, he can do that without telegraphing to the defense what you're going to do while he's in there. I'm more in favor of waiting until camp to see how Strong/Harris look, then (if they don't look good) signing whichever vet back is still looking for a home. But in a vacuum as a player, they could do worse than Fournette.
That would be the lowest ypc in his carreer.He’s going to get 3.2 YPC for the year
Agree….I looked. I’m having flashbacks of Steven Jackson. It’s not necessarily age…just that he’s not good now.That would be the lowest ypc in his carreer.
10-15 snaps a game? 15 is a lot for any “backup”. I’m ok with it if he’s pass blocking for 10 of those snaps. I would have no confidence Fournette would be productive with the Patriots.
I don’t want to burn out Stevenson. I also don’t think Fournette is the answer. Not a single team is going to worry about Fournette. Elliot or Cook is a different matter IMO.I think you're underestimating what a modern NFL backfield looks like (excluding the Titans). Damien Harris averaged 14 snaps per game last year, and that accounted for 22% of the team's offensive plays. Stevenson played 66%. If the goal is to reduce Stevenson's load so he doesn't burn out by season's end, you need to (at minimum) replace Damien's snaps, AND get more contribution from the 2nd year guys.
But......Elliot and Cook > Fournette
He’s going to get 3.2 YPC for the year