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Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter
I think the writing was on the wall when they drafted B Robinson. It was just a matter of time. That one fumble sealed the deal, but it was him leading all RBs in fumbles last year that 'got the ball rolling'.
The thing is, he can still be a fantastic player, he just has no business running between the tackles.
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I agree. Gibson has played and given this team a lot of value for a 3rd round pick. He was one of 7 running backs w over 1k yards and hes been available for us, missing very few games.
Hes not a 3 down back, he shouldnt be run between the tackles a lot and should be a big part of a running back by committee.
This team has overly leaned on him imo.
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Looking into if hes over used ..
Gibson was 4th in total carries at 258. Taylor had 332, Najee Harris has 307, Mixon had 292.
I thought Gibson would led that bunch in receptions by a good bit.
Najee Harris had 74 catches!?! leveon bell was right w how Tomlin wears and tears his RB out. Plus Big Ben couldnt throw more than 5 yards.
taylor had 40, Mixon had 42.
Gibson had 42.
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using him less might increase his production efficiency.
As a 3rd round back, hes a great pick for whats hes given us and has been forced into a bell cow.
Not anymore.
Now we have a stable w Robinson, Gibson, McKissic ... but Robinson has to show it, a few PS games and rave scout reviews arent prime time under the lights.
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Were kinda kicking Gibson unfairly and crowning the new guy too soon.