Smoot Lays the Smack Down (Giants at Redskins)

[celts32]

[QUOTE=44ever;834640]My biggest ? is why no RB rotation??? I really expected to see Torain and Helu. Hightower did what I expected in the 1st half but was very one dimensional the 2nd. Why the heck have 3 great backs and only use 1? With that said, Great Game! HTTR!!![/Q

I don't see the need for much of Torain...I see him more as insurance in case Hightower goes down. I would like to see more Helu mixed in for a change of pace though.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by celts32

I don't see the need for much of Torain...I see him more as insurance in case Hightower goes down. I would like to see more Helu mixed in for a change of pace though.

That seemed to be the plan yesterday but, I think this could be a break out season for Torain if given the opportunity.

As far as Helu is concerned we need to give him at least 5-10 a game IMO and if he breaks out then more. No need to break Hightower down like we did Portis when we don't need to. I think we will see RB rotation next week.

[mlmpetert]

Originally Posted by 44ever

That seemed to be the plan yesterday but, I think this could be a break out season for Torain if given the opportunity.

As far as Helu is concerned we need to give him at least 5-10 a game IMO and if he breaks out then more. No need to break Hightower down like we did Portis when we don't need to. I think we will see RB rotation next week.

Yeah i think thats the plan too. Plus his hand was broken 4 weeks ago, a couple hits and it could rebreak and he could fumble the ball. You got to worry about a RB's pass protection too with a surgically repaired 4 week old broken hand. Might have soreness and swelling affecting his strength and mobility and might have a little nerve damage too. Keep him fresh while Hightower is playing well

[44ever]

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Yeah i think thats the plan too. Plus his hand was broken 4 weeks ago, a couple hits and it could rebreak and he could fumble the ball. You got to worry about a RB's pass protection too with a surgically repaired 4 week old broken hand. Might have soreness and swelling affecting his strength and mobility and might have a little nerve damage too. Keep him fresh while Hightower is playing well

I Agree with you there. In any case, the fact that we have 3 stud RB's who may not get all the touches they would like is a great problem to have. I would feel comfortable with any of them starting.

Im curious to see if Hightower can gain momentum as the game goes into the second half. Something just seemed off with him in the later part of the game. He admitted himself he likes to start fast so there may be a need for more balance to keep him running hard the whole game.

Looking forward to see how they mix it up next week...