Kitrick Taylor 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Here's the numbers: (Big Plays defined as Running plays > 16 yards, Receptions > 20 yards) Reggie Bush: 44 carries-141 yards, 3.2 ypc 0 TDs 24 recepts-193 yards 8.0 ypc 0 TDs Big plays: 18 yard run, 32 yard reception, 23 yard reception Laurence Maroney: 60 carries-294 yards, 4.9 ypc 3 TDs 6 recepts-76 yards, 12 ypc 0 TDs Big plays: 47 yard run, 25 yard TD run, 27 yard run, 31 yard reception DeAngelo Williams: 25 carries 135 yards, 5.4 ypc, 1 TD 7 recepts 41 yards, 5.9 ypc, 0 TD Big plays: 31 yard run, 23 yard run Joseph Addai: 46 carries-207 yards, 4.5 ypc 1 TD 11 recepts-72 yards, 6.8 ypc 1 TD Big plays: 16 yard run, 21 yard TD reception Maurice Jones-Drew: 20 carries-118 yards, 5.9 ypc 0 TDs 9 recepts-91 yards, 10 ypc 2 TDs Big plays: 26 yard run, 51 yard TD reception Jerious Norwood: 26 carries-217 yards, 8.3 ypc 1 TD 1 recept 12 yards, 12 ypc 0 TDs Big plays: 78 yard TD run, 23 yard run, 16 yard run The thing that jumps out at me is how good Maroney has been. Big plays, along with a healthy YPcarry. Also Jones-Drew and Norwood have done more with less touches. Both pretty explosive players. IMO Reggie Bush is going to have his hands full trying to be the best RB out of this class. There are some very strong candidates here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradtheBold 0 Posted October 4, 2006 I'm surprised that they are all doing so well. Being a rookie RB is supossed to be pretty hard in the NFL. This could be a very impressive class if the can maintain or improve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flm74 0 Posted October 4, 2006 I'm surprised that they are all doing so well. Being a rookie RB is supossed to be pretty hard in the NFL. This could be a very impressive class if the can maintain or improve. RB is the easiest position in the nfl for a rookie to have an impact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradtheBold 0 Posted October 4, 2006 RB is the easiest position in the nfl for a rookie to have an impact. Why is that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaytonsGhost 0 Posted October 4, 2006 I just have to reply to a good post, and good material Maroney IMO has probably looked the most ready back this year, i love his running style, runs with patience, power and speed, that to me is a great combo. Thats what I hoped the Bears had in Benson, but im starting to doubt that more. I own Norwood but, ive only seen him run on a handfull of occasions including his lightning quick 78yard run. Just waiting for aging Dunn to go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My_Dixie_Normus 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Before you go giving the ROY award to any of these RBs, I think you have to look at .... Marques Colston 20 Recps 336 Yrds 3 TDs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfeet_88 0 Posted October 4, 2006 Why is that? I've heard the same thing also about the skill positions. Most say it is because RB is the one position where natural instincts and talent (Knowing how to hit a hole or having good field vision) are most utilized versus learning pass routes, coverages, schemes, etc. Its the reason why there are always more break out rookie RBs instead of WRs or QBs. Plus there is not a stat for how the RB is blocking, which is usually the most difficult thing for a rookie RB to learn. We only see their rushing/receiving stats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
