It's official. DRich is the starter...
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No surprise here.
He looks the part.
D Rich is an explosive runner and receiver out of the backfield. He's separated himself from the others.
PS: If anything, it's another shot across the bow to Pead.
He looks the part.
D Rich is an explosive runner and receiver out of the backfield. He's separated himself from the others.
PS: If anything, it's another shot across the bow to Pead.
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DR RAM said:
I thought of that, but I got the impression that Fisher means DRich is the Rams starting RB even after week one. This way he can rest DRich and focus on the other guys. They all know they are backups now. And DRich knows he's the man. And it's well deserved in comparison to the others.
Obviously (taking a phase Sam likes to use just a little too often),,, D Rich is starting game 1.
That said, he doesn't get enough credit for what he IS. Everybody is so concerned about Pead's progress that they fail to see what D Rich brings to the table.
That said, he doesn't get enough credit for what he IS. Everybody is so concerned about Pead's progress that they fail to see what D Rich brings to the table.
I'm not quite sure why this quote is making such a HEADLINE, or is it just me? Doesn't sound like a resounding endorsement to me!!!!!
Jeff Fisher:
(On if the starting running back job is more clear defined at this point in the preseason)
“Basically from a starting standpoint, yeah, I think Daryl would probably take the first snap against Arizona. But, as far as who’s going to come in, that remains to be seen. We still have some more evaluating to do.”
Jeff Fisher:
(On if the starting running back job is more clear defined at this point in the preseason)
“Basically from a starting standpoint, yeah, I think Daryl would probably take the first snap against Arizona. But, as far as who’s going to come in, that remains to be seen. We still have some more evaluating to do.”
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True but then again he's treating him like the starter in terms of game reps and DR hasn't done anything to lose that designation. In fact, he's done a lot to cement it IMO.
albefree69 said:
I don't disagree with the premise of him "earning" the STARTER's role. From a pure rushing standpoint, he definitely is explosive. My concern with him is two-fold. With this running style, he is going to take a LOT of hits. He doesn't make people miss, doesn't break a lot of tackles, and runs as like a "power back" at 197 lbs.
I just don't think he is capable of being much more than a 12-15 carry a game guy.
The other thing, and IMO, the more important issue, he just doesn't get the job done in pass blocking. He gets over powered. Its THIS reason alone, that IMO, PEAD will be a big part of what they do. If only as a 3rd down back. So be it.
I believe that is what Fisher is referring to, when he says "as far as who going to come in", as it pertains to the other aspects of the position that Richardson just doesn't measure up to YET.
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