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imaskin4life · 03-25-2012, 08:47 PM

Also, I think it is a mistake to treat RG3 as a running back who can throw. I think he should be treated as a quarterback who can run if needed. Running backs get injured in the NFL. You can put in some new plays for him to take advantage of his speed (I actually think he's faster than 4.41) but to DEPEND on him as a runner will increase the likelihood of injury. He's actually built more like a track runner (because he is one) than a running back any way.
Trust me, he will be running enough when the protection breaks down or receivers are covered. I would still probably install some 3rd and short bootlegs to the sideline or pylon, a qb draw on the goalline or in short-yard situation, an option to keep the defense honest but I would prefer him running in low traffic situations. I CERTAINLY would not build the offense around him as a RB - I would build it around his QB skills.

03-25-2012, 08:47 PM	#10
imaskin4life Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 283	Re: A New Look Offense or the Same but Better? Also, I think it is a mistake to treat RG3 as a running back who can throw. I think he should be treated as a quarterback who can run if needed. Running backs get injured in the NFL. You can put in some new plays for him to take advantage of his speed (I actually think he's faster than 4.41) but to DEPEND on him as a runner will increase the likelihood of injury. He's actually built more like a track runner (because he is one) than a running back any way. Trust me, he will be running enough when the protection breaks down or receivers are covered. I would still probably install some 3rd and short bootlegs to the sideline or pylon, a qb draw on the goalline or in short-yard situation, an option to keep the defense honest but I would prefer him running in low traffic situations. I CERTAINLY would not build the offense around him as a RB - I would build it around his QB skills.