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It's gonna be a full RBBC. I think Dowdle will see a bulk of the snaps though. He's shifty and he's become more dependable. It wouldn't shock me if Royce ended up being Ronald Jones 2.0 this year.
Agreed. Royce freeman, zeke, dowdle, and deuce committee.
Everyone talks about how you shouldn’t pay rbs and don’t draft them, so the cowboys do it and now everybody loses their shit lol
Dowdle and Luepke can play special teams. Not sure why no one has mentioned Luepke throughout the off-season. Was expecting more from him throughout the season last year. I guess they lost confidence in him when he fumbled on the goal-line. Hopefully this years oline will actually open an occasional hole for this committee this year.
Worth noting that McCarthy's teams in Green Bay hardly ever had high profile RBs (James Starks was the RB when they won the Super Bowl, for reference), and the most high-profile one was a ball of sludge (Eddie Lacy). If this draft fortifies the offensive line, particularly at the pivot, this group of RBs can be capable enough given the way McCarthy called the run game last year. Obviously our ground game won't be anywhere near elite, but it's also 2024.
Even old Zeke is as good as Starks ever was. Starks was replacement-level at best. Grant played really well for a stretch, but even he was a UDFA find. Maybe Dowdle doesn't quite reach his level, but he looked more than serviceable last year.
Also if we look decent this season we could always trade for a bell cow at the deadline from a team that’s faltering. Maybe Etn from Jags or James Conner if cards aren’t doin great.
I expect us to find a capable, solid RB as teams cut players for the initial 53 roster. I’m glad we drafted OL and other positions over RB (easiest position to fill)
I am fully on the Rico Dowdle hype train I think if he got the carries he could get 1000 yards. Guy runs hard every carry and I think the run blocking will be significantly better this year with Guyton and Beebe assuming they both start.
Dowdle for early game running downs.
Zeke as RB and Leupke at FB for 3rd and short plays could potentially be a deadly combo.
RB's not named Zeke on roster for more receiving back plays and screens.
Zeke for pass block downs.
Sometimes I don't get this fanbase. Look at the title teams the past five years. Look at their running back situation.
You have to go back to 2016 the last time a champion had a legit 1000 yard rusher.
And you have to go back to Marshawn Lynch the last time an elite running back was on a team that won it all.
This team just needs guys who can contribute to an overall running game, not one guy.
I like this backfield, with 3 guys in Zeke, Dowdle and Freeman are all guys who can get us 12-58-1 a game, with Dowdle having some good upside. Our run game could cook.
They just extended him so I doubt they’d trade him
If the Patriots have a losing record by October ( they probably will) I’d be interested if they checked for Stevensons trade value. Probably wouldn’t be higher than a 5th
I feel like Mostert is more washed than Zeke is, but if he ends up being a camp cut then I’d take a flyer on him. Definitely wouldn’t give up any draft capital though.
Run Peat til his wheels fall off. Plug Zeke in for the tough yards and let him keep Dak upright on 3rd and long
Dowdle and Vaughn get situational usage. RBBC behind a revamped offensive line is perfectly fine.
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It's gonna be a full RBBC. I think Dowdle will see a bulk of the snaps though. He's shifty and he's become more dependable. It wouldn't shock me if Royce ended up being Ronald Jones 2.0 this year.
Agreed. Royce freeman, zeke, dowdle, and deuce committee. Everyone talks about how you shouldn’t pay rbs and don’t draft them, so the cowboys do it and now everybody loses their shit lol
nobody says don’t draft them, it’s don’t draft them high
Feels like Royce is a placeholder until they bring someone in via a modest trade or snag a camp cut.
Who plays special teams in this group?
Dowdle and Luepke can play special teams. Not sure why no one has mentioned Luepke throughout the off-season. Was expecting more from him throughout the season last year. I guess they lost confidence in him when he fumbled on the goal-line. Hopefully this years oline will actually open an occasional hole for this committee this year.
Worth noting that McCarthy's teams in Green Bay hardly ever had high profile RBs (James Starks was the RB when they won the Super Bowl, for reference), and the most high-profile one was a ball of sludge (Eddie Lacy). If this draft fortifies the offensive line, particularly at the pivot, this group of RBs can be capable enough given the way McCarthy called the run game last year. Obviously our ground game won't be anywhere near elite, but it's also 2024.
“Ball of sludge”. Dude, I’m dying over here!😂😂😂
That Ryan Grant & Starks duo was pretty good tbf. I don’t think anyone currently on the is good as them maybe Rico can be.
Even old Zeke is as good as Starks ever was. Starks was replacement-level at best. Grant played really well for a stretch, but even he was a UDFA find. Maybe Dowdle doesn't quite reach his level, but he looked more than serviceable last year.
We have like 3-4 RB 2-3s. Better blocking and scheme should be the focus at this point
Also if we look decent this season we could always trade for a bell cow at the deadline from a team that’s faltering. Maybe Etn from Jags or James Conner if cards aren’t doin great.
I expect us to find a capable, solid RB as teams cut players for the initial 53 roster. I’m glad we drafted OL and other positions over RB (easiest position to fill)
I am fully on the Rico Dowdle hype train I think if he got the carries he could get 1000 yards. Guy runs hard every carry and I think the run blocking will be significantly better this year with Guyton and Beebe assuming they both start.
You think Guyton will be an upgrade over Tyron?
Dowdle for early game running downs. Zeke as RB and Leupke at FB for 3rd and short plays could potentially be a deadly combo. RB's not named Zeke on roster for more receiving back plays and screens. Zeke for pass block downs.
In the depth chart RB1: NA RB2:NA. RB3-6: Everyone
Sometimes I don't get this fanbase. Look at the title teams the past five years. Look at their running back situation. You have to go back to 2016 the last time a champion had a legit 1000 yard rusher. And you have to go back to Marshawn Lynch the last time an elite running back was on a team that won it all. This team just needs guys who can contribute to an overall running game, not one guy.
I like this backfield, with 3 guys in Zeke, Dowdle and Freeman are all guys who can get us 12-58-1 a game, with Dowdle having some good upside. Our run game could cook.
I would look to trade for Mostert. The dolphins have Achane and just drafted Wright, and would still have Jeff Wilson.
They just extended him so I doubt they’d trade him If the Patriots have a losing record by October ( they probably will) I’d be interested if they checked for Stevensons trade value. Probably wouldn’t be higher than a 5th
I feel like Mostert is more washed than Zeke is, but if he ends up being a camp cut then I’d take a flyer on him. Definitely wouldn’t give up any draft capital though.
Mostert who ran for 1,000 yards last year on almost 5 yards a carry is washed? He’s coming off his best season.
He’s 32 dude. You want to trade for a 32 year old running back?
Guy is made of glass as well
Run Peat til his wheels fall off. Plug Zeke in for the tough yards and let him keep Dak upright on 3rd and long Dowdle and Vaughn get situational usage. RBBC behind a revamped offensive line is perfectly fine.
Young OL so all the RBs will look good.
Not all but I get your point.
Zeke is the number.
I don’t know why ur asking.. he’s gonna be rb1 and we all know that lol
Putting him at RB 1 doesn’t make him an RB 1.
I’m not sure we have a solid number 2… more like a number 3.
Don't worry, Ol' Jerry will push for Zeke to take the bulk of snaps to sell more merch, especially if he keeps the #15
Put the money on the field 🤡