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The Goat · 01-19-2009, 01:14 PM

Wow. I especially appreciate the "notes" provided after the stats GT. A few questions if I may:

1) You said Betts should be used for in the 1st half so that CP is fresh for critical downs in the 2nd half. Question is where is Betts strong and where is he weak as a RB? I ask because it seems he's very good at catching passes out of the backfield and making stuff happen (almost like he runs harder doing this). He seems very good at running up the gut w/ decent blocking (if hit in the backfield before he gets up to speed forget about it). But Ladell seems very weak running to the outside i.e. trying to get outside the tackles. Any insight?

2) You also said it would be nice to get a different styled runner than CP. Does that mean more toward a scat back or a bruiser like B. Jacobs?

3) Defensively, do you suppose Rocky Mac had a down year because he's still recovering or is he destined for an avg/short-lived career? With that could Blades play weak-side (or strong side for that matter if Marcus is gone)? Finally, i'm guessing you think we need to draft/sign LB talent no matter what right?

4) Can you tell why Evans regressed in the 2nd half of the year?

01-19-2009, 01:14 PM	#3
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: End of Season Individual Statistics Thread Wow. I especially appreciate the "notes" provided after the stats GT. A few questions if I may: 1) You said Betts should be used for in the 1st half so that CP is fresh for critical downs in the 2nd half. Question is where is Betts strong and where is he weak as a RB? I ask because it seems he's very good at catching passes out of the backfield and making stuff happen (almost like he runs harder doing this). He seems very good at running up the gut w/ decent blocking (if hit in the backfield before he gets up to speed forget about it). But Ladell seems very weak running to the outside i.e. trying to get outside the tackles. Any insight? 2) You also said it would be nice to get a different styled runner than CP. Does that mean more toward a scat back or a bruiser like B. Jacobs? 3) Defensively, do you suppose Rocky Mac had a down year because he's still recovering or is he destined for an avg/short-lived career? With that could Blades play weak-side (or strong side for that matter if Marcus is gone)? Finally, i'm guessing you think we need to draft/sign LB talent no matter what right? 4) Can you tell why Evans regressed in the 2nd half of the year? __________________ 24-34