Ryan Torain

saden1 · 10-25-2010, 10:11 AM

It's official, he has arrived. Love the physical running style. If he cuts down on the fumbles is the RB job his to lose? Is he the RB of the future? I still love Portis just not sure he's going to seem that many touches if Torain keeps playing like this.

skinster · 10-25-2010, 10:13 AM

I still think it is too early to say rb of the future. Still in wait and see mode. But I am VERY happy with how he has done so far. We just need the O-line to help him out a little more.

12thMan · 10-25-2010, 10:17 AM

I don't know if he's the running back of the future, but he's the running back for the right now and I would say next year. If ATV hangs a hundy on the Lions, Portis won't be the starter for the rest the season.

MTK · 10-25-2010, 10:17 AM

Who knows about the future but he's definitely the RB for right now. Even if Portis makes it back this year he should be the 3rd down back only. Torain is a tough runner, a bit too upright at times though, definitely needs to work on holding on to the ball. He's young and should only get better with experience, there's a lot to like so far.

Chico23231 · 10-25-2010, 10:17 AM

Love the running style. You have to be impressed with the way he breaks tackles. Way too early to say he is the future and I think we need another option with some speed and pass catching ability out of the backfield. But I would like Torrain in the mix no doubt, he has been a great addition.

freddyg12 · 10-25-2010, 10:18 AM

No, he's not THE rb of the future, but can be one of them. He's got his strengths, but also leaves some yards out there, he isn't good in space & doesn't have breakaway speed. I think rb is still a position of need for next year's draft.

Not to dis the guy, he's hard to bring down & runs hard. Plus his protection in the pass game has improved.

SolidSnake84 · 10-25-2010, 10:19 AM

I think its his job to lose. CP is out maybe for the season, and probably as a redskin, so whoever is brought in next year will likely compete with Torain.

skinsfan69 · 10-25-2010, 10:20 AM

Way too early. Love the way the kid runs. His running style reminds me of Eddie George. But he's taking some monster shots and needs to hold on to the damn ball. We still need CP out there.

SmootSmack · 10-25-2010, 10:21 AM

He's exceeded even my expectations, and I was pushing for him as hard any anyone here since last March. He still needs to show more consistency in pass protection, though I love how much he's improved in that area. Would like to see him be more reliable as a receiver as well.

aceinthehouse · 10-25-2010, 10:24 AM

I love this kid!
needs to hold on to the ball,but this guy is a freakin' beast!

I believe the Bears were #3 in rush Defense,weren't they?
This guy is a keeper...

We do need to find us a fast,quick, home run hitter to compliment his bruising style though...

Maybe shanny can find someone in the later rounds next year for that?

12thMan · 10-25-2010, 10:29 AM

Look, we can nitpick all we want but this kid is a breath of fresh air and he'll get better. I hope he ends the season healthy, gets another full training camp under his belt, tweek his game a little, and come out blazing next year.

Anytime he can put up those numbers on Chicago, there's nothing to complain about.

scowan · 10-25-2010, 10:38 AM

He reminds me of Stephen Davis. Maybe not as fast, but physically in uniform he looks like him. Anyone else feel this way?

MTK · 10-25-2010, 10:42 AM

Davis was more compact plus he had breakaway speed in the open field. Torain is lankier than Davis was. I think Eddie George is a good comparison that someone already brought up.

Monkeydad · 10-25-2010, 10:43 AM

Great development for us this year, but before we anoint him the next Clinton Portis (be honest, he was one of the best RBs in the NFL and consistent for us for many years, close to breaking Riggins' career record)...lets see him make it through a whole season first. His health history hasn't been great.

While he's on the field...great to watch.

Jontrem · 10-25-2010, 10:45 AM

Love watching the chaos he creates when he gets into the secondary, not many DBs are going to bring him down without some serious help. As for the future rb I dont think we have enough evidence yet to make a decision.

10-25-2010, 10:11 AM	#1
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Ryan Torain It's official, he has arrived. Love the physical running style. If he cuts down on the fumbles is the RB job his to lose? Is he the RB of the future? I still love Portis just not sure he's going to seem that many touches if Torain keeps playing like this. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

10-25-2010, 10:13 AM	#2
skinster Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 754	Re: Ryan Torain I still think it is too early to say rb of the future. Still in wait and see mode. But I am VERY happy with how he has done so far. We just need the O-line to help him out a little more.

10-25-2010, 10:17 AM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,749	Re: Ryan Torain Who knows about the future but he's definitely the RB for right now. Even if Portis makes it back this year he should be the 3rd down back only. Torain is a tough runner, a bit too upright at times though, definitely needs to work on holding on to the ball. He's young and should only get better with experience, there's a lot to like so far. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-25-2010, 10:17 AM	#5
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,817	Re: Ryan Torain Love the running style. You have to be impressed with the way he breaks tackles. Way too early to say he is the future and I think we need another option with some speed and pass catching ability out of the backfield. But I would like Torrain in the mix no doubt, he has been a great addition. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

10-25-2010, 10:18 AM	#6
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Ryan Torain No, he's not THE rb of the future, but can be one of them. He's got his strengths, but also leaves some yards out there, he isn't good in space & doesn't have breakaway speed. I think rb is still a position of need for next year's draft. Not to dis the guy, he's hard to bring down & runs hard. Plus his protection in the pass game has improved.

10-25-2010, 10:17 AM	#3
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Ryan Torain I don't know if he's the running back of the future, but he's the running back for the right now and I would say next year. If ATV hangs a hundy on the Lions, Portis won't be the starter for the rest the season.

10-25-2010, 10:19 AM	#7
SolidSnake84 Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Stephens City, VA Posts: 2,953	Re: Ryan Torain I think its his job to lose. CP is out maybe for the season, and probably as a redskin, so whoever is brought in next year will likely compete with Torain. __________________ Time to nut up or shut up

10-25-2010, 10:20 AM	#8
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,380	Re: Ryan Torain Way too early. Love the way the kid runs. His running style reminds me of Eddie George. But he's taking some monster shots and needs to hold on to the damn ball. We still need CP out there.

10-25-2010, 10:21 AM	#9
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Ryan Torain He's exceeded even my expectations, and I was pushing for him as hard any anyone here since last March. He still needs to show more consistency in pass protection, though I love how much he's improved in that area. Would like to see him be more reliable as a receiver as well. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-25-2010, 10:24 AM	#10
aceinthehouse Special Teams Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield,Missouri Posts: 463	Re: Ryan Torain I love this kid! needs to hold on to the ball,but this guy is a freakin' beast! I believe the Bears were #3 in rush Defense,weren't they? This guy is a keeper... We do need to find us a fast,quick, home run hitter to compliment his bruising style though... Maybe shanny can find someone in the later rounds next year for that? __________________ The 1991 Redskins team,is the greatest team of all time. Their average margin of victory is the greatest of all Superbowl winning teams! HTTR!!

10-25-2010, 10:29 AM	#11
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Ryan Torain Look, we can nitpick all we want but this kid is a breath of fresh air and he'll get better. I hope he ends the season healthy, gets another full training camp under his belt, tweek his game a little, and come out blazing next year. Anytime he can put up those numbers on Chicago, there's nothing to complain about.

10-25-2010, 10:38 AM	#12
scowan The Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: KY Age: 56 Posts: 1,559	Re: Ryan Torain He reminds me of Stephen Davis. Maybe not as fast, but physically in uniform he looks like him. Anyone else feel this way?

10-25-2010, 10:42 AM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,749	Re: Ryan Torain Davis was more compact plus he had breakaway speed in the open field. Torain is lankier than Davis was. I think Eddie George is a good comparison that someone already brought up. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-25-2010, 10:43 AM	#14
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Ryan Torain Great development for us this year, but before we anoint him the next Clinton Portis (be honest, he was one of the best RBs in the NFL and consistent for us for many years, close to breaking Riggins' career record)...lets see him make it through a whole season first. His health history hasn't been great. While he's on the field...great to watch. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

10-25-2010, 10:45 AM	#15
Jontrem Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 608	Re: Ryan Torain Love watching the chaos he creates when he gets into the secondary, not many DBs are going to bring him down without some serious help. As for the future rb I dont think we have enough evidence yet to make a decision.

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