Running Inside and Outside the Tackles...

htismaqe · 09-04-2000, 10:45 AM

There are those that are saying that we will be fine with TRich at HB if we will just give him the ball enough times.

I have to disagree.

TRich could be the best FB in the league. At HB he is average because he really can't bounce it outside when the middle is clogged (look at each of his rushes ~ most are for 1 yd or no gain, with a couple of long ones to bring up the average). He also doesn't have good ability to turn the corner and run outside even when that is the designed play.

The big problem with the Chiefs running game is not that we don't have a passing game (we do ~ and it will be better with more Morris and less dropped passes, the big problem with our running game is that we are one dimensional ~ we can only run up the middle.

If the Chiefs had a true inside/outside running threat, it would open up the running game immensly and make the O Line much more effective in their blocking. It would also cause hesitation in the linebackers making it easier for the guards to block them.

I like TRich and I want to see him go to the Pro Bowl ~ as a FB (with a lot of carries and receptions).

There is only one HB on the Chiefs roster, however, that has EVER demonstrated in a game situation that he can effectively run inside and outside. That RB is Frank Moreau. Rookie mistakes or no, he should be our starting HB and get 80% of the RB carries (scrap RBBC).

Moreau should also play in the one-back Big Tiger set.

Luz
give moreau the ball...

09-04-2000, 10:45 AM	Topic Starter
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $10269900	There are those that are saying that we will be fine with TRich at HB if we will just give him the ball enough times. I have to disagree. TRich could be the best FB in the league. At HB he is average because he really can't bounce it outside when the middle is clogged (look at each of his rushes ~ most are for 1 yd or no gain, with a couple of long ones to bring up the average). He also doesn't have good ability to turn the corner and run outside even when that is the designed play. The big problem with the Chiefs running game is not that we don't have a passing game (we do ~ and it will be better with more Morris and less dropped passes, the big problem with our running game is that we are one dimensional ~ we can only run up the middle. If the Chiefs had a true inside/outside running threat, it would open up the running game immensly and make the O Line much more effective in their blocking. It would also cause hesitation in the linebackers making it easier for the guards to block them. I like TRich and I want to see him go to the Pro Bowl ~ as a FB (with a lot of carries and receptions). There is only one HB on the Chiefs roster, however, that has EVER demonstrated in a game situation that he can effectively run inside and outside. That RB is Frank Moreau. Rookie mistakes or no, he should be our starting HB and get 80% of the RB carries (scrap RBBC). Moreau should also play in the one-back Big Tiger set. Luz give moreau the ball...
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