I cannot remember a bigger running back that struggled more in short yard situations that Jackie Battle. He had the occasional leap for a 1st down/TD but that was about it.

Its like the coaches kept saying "he's so big he can't possibly be that bad in short yardage situations..." But he was.
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Being successful in short yardage situations isn't about size though.
It CAN be, but ultimately I think vision, awareness, good decision-making and explosion are more important.
Marcus Allen wasn't a big guy, but he knew how to move the chains. Or sneak into the endzone.

Bring me some nachos...

WTF is Pioli thinking?! We are 38.2 Billion under the cap! We need to keep the young guys that produce!


Sign him!!!!!!

Oh Noz, were gonna lose our number 1 rusher from last year...I think he had more yards than rookie breaker grandpa, right?

He was better than Jones and McCluster.

That's not saying much, though.

bye

Terrance Ganaway? I like him as a replacement if we can get him late.

Don't blame him from trying, this is probably the only chance he'll get to get a relative good contract.

I will forever hate Battle for letting McCluster get 160 touches.

Don't blame Battle it's that dumbass Haley that continued to run McCluster like a power back. Also DMC on the delay draw on ever 3rd and long was classic Haley.

I like Battle. Hope for the best and all.

Nothing wrong with the kid trying to get a payday. Wouldn't be bad to have him back for depth and special teams, but not much of a loss if he leaves.

Your right...Its not all about size. Priest Holmes was a great short yardage back as well without great size. However, it doesn't hurt either. It highlighted the fact that Battle does not have good vision or balance.
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Maybe if he takes a handoff from someone who otherwise would be a threat to pass that will help him.