The zone running back

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

McKnight is likely a first-rounder and I don't want to use a first-rounder for a RB.

Couldn't agree more, especially since running backs are a "dime a dozen".
Hey, we plug in this Foster guy (who was an undrafted rookie) for just 2 games this past season and he basically averages 100 yards a game for us.

[nero THE zero]

From what I've read/seen, Montario Hardesty is an ideal zone back.

Though, I disagree with your assessment of Dwyer; I've watched a considerable amount of him and he cuts just fine.

[Blitzwood]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Couldn't agree more, especially since running backs are a "dime a dozen".
Hey, we plug in this Foster guy (who was an undrafted rookie) for just 2 games this past season and he basically averages 100 yards a game for us.

That kind of thinking has us ranked 30th running the ball and a total failure in the red zone......

Maybe we should resign Ahman Green and Chris Brown since we just need to plug guys in, right? I hear they'll be willing to re-up....

[kRocket]

To my great sadness you guys are talking like the ZBS is a foregone conclusion. Depending on Pitts' comeback 2 to 3 fifths of our OL may be new next year. Are you sure you want to pick a back based on a somewhat teetering conclusion as to what kind of back we need.


IIRC Foster ran very well during the pre-season but was put on the PS because of his blocking inadequacies. I don't think it had anything to do with whether he could run or not.

[HPF Bob]

If so, Foster learned really well. His blitz pickup was one of the things I thought he did exceptionally well in his brief appearance.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

If so, Foster learned really well. His blitz pickup was one of the things I thought he did exceptionally well in his brief appearance.

It was one of the reasons they PSed him and you are correct, when he got his chance, he showed he had learned to pickup the blitz.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by kRocket

To my great sadness you guys are talking like the ZBS is a foregone conclusion. Depending on Pitts' comeback 2 to 3 fifths of our OL may be new next year. Are you sure you want to pick a back based on a somewhat teetering conclusion as to what kind of back we need.

Dennison doesn't run a ZBS? This could be good news.

[nero THE zero]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Dennison doesn't run a ZBS? This could be good news.

Yes, he does. He replaced Gibbs as Denver's OL coach and replaced Kubiak as Denver's OC.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Dennison doesn't run a ZBS? This could be good news.

Sorry, I didn't have a sarcastic face to go along with my statement.

While I am not 100% happy with the ZBS when it comes to short yardage situations, I don't think the departure of Alex Gibbs means we don't have to find a "Prototypical" ZBS Running Back. If we could clone Terrell Davis, that would be good.

[nero THE zero]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Sorry, I didn't have a sarcastic face to go along with my statement.

While I am not 100% happy with the ZBS when it comes to short yardage situations, I don't think the departure of Alex Gibbs means we don't have to find a "Prototypical" ZBS Running Back. If we could clone Terrell Davis, that would be good.

I've seen someone throw out the idea that bringing in a younger guy to coach the ZBS might be beneficial. The suggestion is that Gibbs is so set in his ways that he doesn't allow the scheme to adjust to new trends in the NFL; that a younger guy can bring a nuanced version more adept to the modern NFL.

It's a glass-half-full idea, but I'm buying into it.

[kRocket]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Sorry, I didn't have a sarcastic face to go along with my statement.

While I am not 100% happy with the ZBS when it comes to short yardage situations, I don't think the departure of Alex Gibbs means we don't have to find a "Prototypical" ZBS Running Back. If we could clone Terrell Davis, that would be good.

Gosh. You got my hopes up for a few moments

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by kRocket

Gosh. You got my hopes up for a few moments

You'll have to wait for Kubiak to get fired before we throw out the ZBS.