Who has bashed Bill? I keep seeing this and don’t see anyone bashing him.
Croskey-Merrit who is about to turn 25, I might feel differently if he was 21, is likely not going to evolve into a multi dimensional weapon. He's a good RB but one dimensional. He's not what the typical #1 back looks like skill wise. Good for a rotation, but not the dude you want to be your lead back. It was no accident that Ekeler to the surprise of some started as the lead back this past year even though he hasn't been a lead back for years -- but the dude can pass protect and catch.
This isn't the 80s and 90s or early 2000s anymore. If a back isn't a pass catching threat and or pass protector -- he's not a typical #1 unless he's really special like an Adrian Peterson.
Some might recall when Peterson was let go, and some thought it made no sense. Jay talked about this on a podcast once which is ideally you don't want a one dimensional running back for two reasons: 1. A multi dimensional back can be a great tool on screens, dump offs, wheel routes, etc. 2. You don't want to telegraph that the play is going to be a run.
The Washington Football Team has released veteran running back Adrian Peterson, the team announced Friday.
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Still, it was a surprising move considering Peterson had mostly worked all summer with the starters and was praised for his power runs and leadership. But the coaches often mentioned versatility. It has become even more important at this position, given the lack of proven talent and depth at tight end and wide receiver. Washington wants an element of surprise to boost its offense.
The team wants to use a lot of two-running-back sets and wants the backs to be multithreats. It drafted
Antonio Gibson in the third round; he had played mostly wide receiver at
Memphis, but Washington will use him as a running back who can align all over in the passing game. The team signed veteran
Peyton Barber and has been pleased with how he can contribute as both a runner and pass-catcher.
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