It’s absolutely not true. You said you didn’t watch the game if you had you’d know why I and others have said this. Brown scored two touchdowns because he was in for the entirety of those two drives. They didn’t run Gurley and then pull him when they got in the red zone. The only time a RB didn’t play the entire drive was late when both Brown and Gurley were getting an IV on the sideline so Henderson came in. Absolutely nothing from week one would give anybody the indication that Brown is the goal line back. In fact McVay leaning on Gurley to close out the game instead of Brown should tell you the opposite is true.C'mon dude. I didn't see the game and even I know that's just not true. In fact, it's the reason I'm asking.
Has McVay mentioned this at all, or was it just the way the game flowed that Brown happened to get the call when the Rams got close?
Yeah, the question is more geared towards fantasy football. Where the Rams are concerned, I don't care who scores as long as SOMEONE scores.
Everyone here pretty much understands, while there is a bit more focus on Todd, on Sunday the plan was to "keep Todd fresh...." which meant a few more carries, early went to Malcomb. In the National media "Let-Me-Make-Up-Whatever-Headline-I-Want-To...." it kind of gets under our skin that this has been portrayed as another episode of "What's wrong w/ Todd..." But 4 minute drill went to Todd to close the game out. Who would have thought the Rams actually have a plan for this....
Yeah I feel like TG and Henderson are both the type of back who need a seam. Which is what makes them such nice fits for an outside zone-heavy scheme where they can turn a seam into a big play or also contribute in the passing game. Brown's a different type dude. He has solid hands, but his forte is running into traffic and getting the tough yards.
I see that equation relating primarily to the run game success as we go forward. If TG is going off on the outside zones, we'll see more of Henderson spelling him, to the point where his snaps might be as high as those of Brown. If on the other hand TG is getting stuffed, we can probably expect more of Brown to help loosen things up.
