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In terms of determination and anger he runs with, particularly for a 'smallish' back, he reminds me immediately of Devonta Freeman.
style-wise yes this is exactly who he reminds me of.
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In terms of determination and anger he runs with, particularly for a 'smallish' back, he reminds me immediately of Devonta Freeman.
I’m of the opinion, barring injury to Eckler/Kelly, Staley is fine just redshirting him.Not well reported at all, knew nothing about them. Do any of those injuries linger/career threatening or just red flags that he maybe injury prone?
In terms of determination and anger he runs with, particularly for a 'smallish' back, he reminds me immediately of Devonta Freeman.
Does that take into account the “hook” that keeps taking him out of games?
Good question. He had a great opportunity to rush for over 100. And that freaking “ Hook”, snatched him out the game for the entire 4th quarter.Does that take into account the “hook” that keeps taking him out of games?
Hopefully he's underutilized even more.What's really crazy is that he's been doing this while being under-utilized.
He could have been fed a few more times in the first game, but overall, DP's usage is right up there.
The league is now leaning more toward the passing game.
I dunno.That doesn't mean he hasn't been under-utilized and Burkhead over-utilized.
Plus a Starting right guard, starting offensive center, A starting defensive tackle, a starting defensive edge rusher plus a starting quarterback and at least one wide receiver if not two and then we can get a backup running back.Pierce expected to miss time.
Another reason you need a solid 1-2 punch out of the backfield.
Let me ask you this. Who do you think would be the best backup RB?Plus a Starting right guard, starting offensive center, A starting defensive tackle, a starting defensive edge rusher plus a starting quarterback and at least one wide receiver if not two and then we can get a backup running back.
Oh and a starting safety to pair with Pitre, a starting corner across from Nelson, a starting TE or perhaps two..
Yep we do need a backup RB.
Let me ask you this. Who do you think would be the best backup RB?
Talking team identity.Plus a Starting right guard, starting offensive center, A starting defensive tackle, a starting defensive edge rusher plus a starting quarterback and at least one wide receiver if not two and then we can get a backup running back.
Oh and a starting safety to pair with Pitre, a starting corner across from Nelson, a starting TE or perhaps two..
Yep we do need a backup RB.
Let me ask you this. Who do you think would be the best backup RB?
2022 11 games: 239/1,431 @ 5.99 20 TDsIsrael Abanikanda became a legend Saturday.
The Pitt Panthers running back rushed for a record-setting 320 yards and six touchdowns in a 45-29 win over Virginia Tech.
Abanikanda, who had 36 carries, broke Tony Dorsett’s Pitt record of 303 rushing yards set in 1975. His six scores tie the Pitt and ACC record set way back in 1910 by Norman Budd (although that predates Pitt’s entrance to the ACC by more than 80 years).
The 5-11, 215-pound junior became the first Power 5 conference football player to rush for more than 300 yards and score six TDs in a game since Ricky Williams of Texas in 1998.
It was quite simply an incredible performance.
Abanikanda also hit pay dirt on runs of (in order), 38, 17, 29, 5, and 10 yards.
Not bad for a player who entered the game listed as Probable with an injured arm that had to be placed in a sling after last week’s loss to Georgia Tech.
As he ran a 4.50 40-yard dash and a 39.10 vertical jump at The Opening Regional a few months before committing, he flashed his physical gifts.Sep 28, 2022
Israel Abanikanda's Unique Talent is Unlike Any Pat Narduzzi Has Seen
https://pittsburghsportsnow.com › 2022/09/28 › israel-aba...
sure but can't you say that about every position?Talking team identity.
I was thinking two quality backs so when one gets injured, you still have one to keep the ground game going.
Ergo, with Pierce out, who is gonna be a true threat out of the backfield now?
The running game is key to a multi dimensional offense.sure but can't you say that about every position?
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Texans OC Pep Hamilton credits GM Nick Caserio for drafting RB Dameon Pierce
Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton gives credit to general manager Nick Caserio for the selection of running back Dameon Pierce.texanswire.usatoday.com
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Texans OC Pep Hamilton credits GM Nick Caserio for drafting RB Dameon Pierce
Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton gives credit to general manager Nick Caserio for the selection of running back Dameon Pierce.texanswire.usatoday.com
Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton wasn’t looking at what Dameon Pierce could do in Dan Mullen’s offensive system at Florida.
The first-year offensive coordinator left the 2022 NFL draft up to the personnel department led by James Liipfert and Matt Bazirgan, now with the Buffalo Bills. Ultimately, it was general manager Nick Caserio gathering the information to make the selection at No. 107 overall in Round 4 of the draft.
“I think the focus was more so, this was a decision that Nick Caserio and our personnel staff made,” Hamilton told reporters Aug. 16.
I think the coaches made the 1st round picks, and possibly the 2nd round picks, and then Caserio made the rest of the draft picks.So the GM and the scouting department making decisions on actual draft selections.. imagine that.
I've been reading here all along that Caserio, Lovie and some other coaches play pin the tail on the draft board taking turns to see what side of the ball gets what player. Crazy how authoritatively it was said here too, almost like whoever was saying it really thought they knew what they were talking about. Hhmm..
So the GM and the scouting department making decisions on actual draft selections.. imagine that.
I've been reading here all along that Caserio, Lovie and some other coaches play pin the tail on the draft board taking turns to see what side of the ball gets what player. Crazy how authoritatively it was said here too, almost like whoever was saying it really thought they knew what they were talking about. Hhmm..
That article was specifically pointing out the pick on Pierce. I didn’t see where it mentioned the other picks. Or did I miss that?
Wait a minute… Pep didn’t get the axe? What tha…![]()
Texans OC Pep Hamilton credits GM Nick Caserio for drafting RB Dameon Pierce
Houston Texans offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton gives credit to general manager Nick Caserio for the selection of running back Dameon Pierce.texanswire.usatoday.com
Dameon Pierce Angry Run of the YearCongrats to Dameon Pierce for winning Angry Run of the Year!
Makes up for him getting cheated out of the weekly awards
Since when is "angry run" a category awarded lol. Stupid.
But yeah, that was quite the physical run.
Man if I tried to talk like that, I think I would choke.The league is trying to make these award shows more entertaining. Kudos for trying.
The league is trying to make these award shows more entertaining. Kudos for trying.
With Pierce and Robinson in our backfield, we would suddenly have a new identity - a run first team and a fearsome one at that. It would take a whole bunch of pressure off any QB and open up his passing game. It would take top tier defenses to tame our run game and even then they aren't going to stop it entirely.I would take the Texas RB, even if I had to trade back up into the 1st round to do it. If the Texans can trade down with 1.2 or 1.12, then I would use that pick on him. That would be an amazing RB duo in a ZBS.
Bijan is clearly the best but other day two runners are very similar.I would take the Texas RB, even if I had to trade back up into the 1st round to do it. If the Texans can trade down with 1.2 or 1.12, then I would use that pick on him. That would be an amazing RB duo in a ZBS.
Even better, both can catch. If Bijan runs in 4.4s he is better than some WRs.With Pierce and Robinson in our backfield, we would suddenly have a new identity - a run first team and a fearsome one at that. It would take a whole bunch of pressure off any QB and open up his passing game. It would take top tier defenses to tame our run game and even then they aren't going to stop it entirely.
There is nothing sweeter than watching your team run it down an opponents throat and they are powerless to stop it. Pound 'em into the dirt.
Bijan is clearly the best but other day two runners are very similar.
I would love to have him, but I doubt we take him. It's a different direction and philosophy to where I think Texans go.I would take the Texas RB, even if I had to trade back up into the 1st round to do it. If the Texans can trade down with 1.2 or 1.12, then I would use that pick on him. That would be an amazing RB duo in a ZBS.
Having both of those guys on rookie contracts would be awesome. It might make for a difficult decision in a few years, but that's a good problem to have. Not sure what you mean by different direction/philosophy though. Both backs would be ideal in a ZBS offense.I would love to have him, but I doubt we take him. It's a different direction and philosophy to where I think Texans go.
We would have one of the best rushing attacks in the league.
We can still get some good ones lower down.
Achane, Gibbs, Charbonnet and Spears (and others) also have nice potential.