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Originally Posted by EEich
I don't think it's laughable. Joe prefers big backs (Riggins). None of the backups qualify as big...You guys starting to doubt Joe Gibbs?
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Nobody's doubting Joe Gibbs, we're doubting Lenny Pasta!
This is simply one of the biggest misconceptions we keep hearing over and over. Gibbs prefers backs who can get the job done and don't fumble the ball -- regardless of their size.
He has used running backs of all different statures: Byner was an average sized back (about 220), Joe Washington, Timmy Smith (one amazing game or not) and Ricky Ervins were all little guys. Kelvin Bryant was lanky (6'2", 195), while Riggs, Rogers and Riggins were all above 235 -- so clearly, there was no favorite prototypical running back. Gibbs handed the ball to players at that position of practically every physical type.
Must have been a slow news day for Pastabelly.