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Our running game was top 10-12 last year, OK considering that we have a top 5 passing team. I believe that it can improve in 2010 if the line is healthier, we get some production form the tight ends, and/or we have better play calling.
With regard to age, this group is old but is deep enough to withstand two injuries at a time (and injuries to the OL) and still be a top 10-12 running offense. I suspect that they will better this year if ONLY one running back is injured at a time.
Obviously, next year is the year to bring in young blood and/or veterans at running back. For now, we have a reasonable group for 2010. Personally, I don't think running backs are developed. We need to draft and secure them in free agency when we see the opportunity to upgrade or when there is a severe need as there will be in 2011.
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From my perspective, we have 2 RB positions and 2 backups. Maroney and Faulk are solid enough to again lead us to a reasonable running game.
PRIMARY BACK / STARTER
MARONEY and Taylor had over 1000 yards and 4.0 yards per carry.
CHANGE OF PACE BACK / BLOCKER
FAULK and Morris had over 650 yards and over 4.8 yards per carry, and were factors both in the passing game and as blockers.
With regard to age, this group is old but is deep enough to withstand two injuries at a time (and injuries to the OL) and still be a top 10-12 running offense. I suspect that they will better this year if ONLY one running back is injured at a time.
Obviously, next year is the year to bring in young blood and/or veterans at running back. For now, we have a reasonable group for 2010. Personally, I don't think running backs are developed. We need to draft and secure them in free agency when we see the opportunity to upgrade or when there is a severe need as there will be in 2011.
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From my perspective, we have 2 RB positions and 2 backups. Maroney and Faulk are solid enough to again lead us to a reasonable running game.
PRIMARY BACK / STARTER
MARONEY and Taylor had over 1000 yards and 4.0 yards per carry.
CHANGE OF PACE BACK / BLOCKER
FAULK and Morris had over 650 yards and over 4.8 yards per carry, and were factors both in the passing game and as blockers.