The Running Game

redsk1 · 10-03-2011, 10:37 AM

Good problem to have. I like all of them. I lean toward Hightower and Helu as first options, but man, did Torian have a great game yesterday.

MTK · 10-03-2011, 10:39 AM

Torain ran like a man on a mission. Can he stay healthy? That's always the question with him.

Hightower has been a bit underwhelming so far. I say open up the competition in the week of practice leading up to the game.

TH is still a valuable guy for 3rd downs.

Regardless of who starts, it's likely all 3 guys will be featured in the rotation going forward. And that's a nice situation to have.

SBXVII · 10-03-2011, 10:54 AM

I chose Torain but honestly I want whoever is hot to be running. I'm guessing the reason Torain is running so well is because either Hightower is a little banged up or teams are game planning around Hightower and when Torain comes in their not sure of his tendencies. I'd start one and for the 1st quarter and if he's doing well let him stay in, if he's not running well or picking up much yardage then send in the other.

Heck whats wrong with putting both in and making teams try and figure out which direction the ball is going.

Longtimefan · 10-03-2011, 11:06 AM

I voted for the Redskins best RB.

Redskins’ Ryan Torain makes case for starting job with strong showing vs. Rams - The Insider - The Washington Post

Chico23231 · 10-03-2011, 11:16 AM

Kinda bothersome that who is gonna be the starter at Running Back takes away from other glaring issues such as poor QB play, our inability to get the ball down field, and lack of production by any receiver not named Gaffney and Moss. Think that is where media, fans need to focus. Its been a proven fact that Shanny gets production from alot of guys in the backfield and we have also shown HT, Torain and Helu are all talented guys who can get the job done.

MTK · 10-03-2011, 11:17 AM

I think we're all pretty focused in on Grossman. Perhaps a litle too much.

SmootSmack · 10-03-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Kinda bothersome that who is gonna be the starter at Running Back takes away from other glaring issues such as poor QB play, our inability to get the ball down field, and lack of production by any receiver not named Gaffney and Moss. Think that is where media, fans need to focus. Its been a proven fact that Shanny gets production from alot of guys in the backfield and we have also shown HT, Torain and Helu are all talented guys who can get the job done.

I wasn't aware this is the only thread on this, or any other, message board.

Matty will have to look into that and see what's up

Chico23231 · 10-03-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I wasn't aware this is the only thread on this, or any other, message board.

Matty will have to look into that and see what's up

Not condemming the thread, question or any of that. Just the overall focus of where real answers need to come from when looking at the offense.

Im focused on 15/29 143 4.9 per attempt 2 Ints against a bottom 5 defense in the league, especially when Kyle let everyone know first half what the game plan was and how it wasnt executed.

Running games been great and it will continue to be regardless of starter.

MTK · 10-03-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Not condemming the thread, question or any of that. Just the overall focus of where real answers need to come from when looking at the offense.

Im focused on 15/29 143 4.9 per attempt 2 Ints against a bottom 5 defense in the league, especially when Kyle let everyone know first half what the game plan was and how it wasnt executed.

Running games been great and it will continue to be regardless of starter.

Well, take that focus to a QB thread lol

Longtimefan · 10-03-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

Not condemming the thread, question or any of that. Just the overall focus of where real answers need to come from when looking at the offense.

Im focused on 15/29 143 4.9 per attempt 2 Ints against a bottom 5 defense in the league, especially when Kyle let everyone know first half what the game plan was and how it wasnt executed.

Running games been great and it will continue to be regardless of starter.

Our starting RB has averaged a paltry 2.9 and 3.0 ypc against Dallas and the Rams respectively. Notwithstanding the QB's pedestrian numbers yesterday, the question has been raised.....Who should be the starting RB, Hightower, Torian or Helu?

poll mods??

ps sorry I didn't see the poll underway

SmootSmack · 10-03-2011, 12:02 PM

A poll has been up for a while

Longtimefan · 10-03-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

A poll has been up for a while

again!! I apologize

MTK · 10-03-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

A poll has been up for a while

lol reminds me of the guy yesterday that didn't see the game thread

Chico23231 · 10-03-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimefan

again!! I apologize

lol, i didnt mean to start all that. and point taken from the mods.

Longtimefan · 10-03-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Chico23231

lol, i didnt mean to start all that. and point taken from the mods.

I'm just glad they don't pay me to see there was a poll lol

View Poll Results: Who should start at RB against Philly?
Torain	90	69.77%
Hightower	39	30.23%
Voters: 129. You may not vote on this poll

10-03-2011, 10:37 AM	#91
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: The Running Game Good problem to have. I like all of them. I lean toward Hightower and Helu as first options, but man, did Torian have a great game yesterday.

10-03-2011, 10:39 AM	#92
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: The Running Game Torain ran like a man on a mission. Can he stay healthy? That's always the question with him. Hightower has been a bit underwhelming so far. I say open up the competition in the week of practice leading up to the game. TH is still a valuable guy for 3rd downs. Regardless of who starts, it's likely all 3 guys will be featured in the rotation going forward. And that's a nice situation to have. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-03-2011, 10:54 AM	#93
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: The Running Game I chose Torain but honestly I want whoever is hot to be running. I'm guessing the reason Torain is running so well is because either Hightower is a little banged up or teams are game planning around Hightower and when Torain comes in their not sure of his tendencies. I'd start one and for the 1st quarter and if he's doing well let him stay in, if he's not running well or picking up much yardage then send in the other. Heck whats wrong with putting both in and making teams try and figure out which direction the ball is going.

10-03-2011, 11:06 AM	#94
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: The Running Game I voted for the Redskins best RB. Redskins’ Ryan Torain makes case for starting job with strong showing vs. Rams - The Insider - The Washington Post __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

10-03-2011, 11:16 AM	#95
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 35,023	Re: The Running Game Kinda bothersome that who is gonna be the starter at Running Back takes away from other glaring issues such as poor QB play, our inability to get the ball down field, and lack of production by any receiver not named Gaffney and Moss. Think that is where media, fans need to focus. Its been a proven fact that Shanny gets production from alot of guys in the backfield and we have also shown HT, Torain and Helu are all talented guys who can get the job done. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

10-03-2011, 11:17 AM	#96
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: The Running Game I think we're all pretty focused in on Grossman. Perhaps a litle too much. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-03-2011, 12:02 PM	#101
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: The Running Game A poll has been up for a while __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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