4 RBs visiting next week

[Palatine]

From the portal. Direct quote from Mora.

 

[businesslawyer]

I assume it's four for one spot? Much more interested in whether any QBs from the portal are coming in next week.

 

[uconndogs]

I'm sure Mora wants a bigger back in the rotation and Carter served that purpose a bit because he was such a strong runner.

I am very interested to watch Rosa's development. He made tremendous progress through the course of the season and by the end of it he was getting into holes very quickly and making some good cuts. For his size he is plenty powerful. We may all be very surprised with what this kid accomplishes before he's done here.

 

[Palatine]

Mora used the phrase "we're going to fill that spot (Nate) immediately .....with a really good player."

I think we see a commit at RB by next Tuesday.

 

[coachcap]

Mora used the phrase "we're going to fill that spot (Nate) immediately .....with a really good player."

I think we see a commit at RB by next Tuesday.

And if it's the Ball State kid, I will take back all of the expletives I screamed during the last 10 minutes of that contest...

 

[Tex-Lager93]

I do hope one of the four visiting is Thor, I mean Carson Steele.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

And if it's the Ball State kid, I will take back all of the expletives I screamed during the last 10 minutes of that contest...

Purely a guess on my part but I think our staff views him as an ideal replacement for Burns.

 

[KembaKek]

ideal replacement for Burns.

Works as both a Carter and Burns replacement. Can get those 3rd/4th and 1-3's but also works as a reliable frequent RB to rush 1000+ yards on the season.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Works as both a Carter and Burns replacement. Can get those 3rd/4th and 1-3's but also works as a reliable frequent RB to rush 1000+ yards on the season.

I could be wrong but I believe that as the season winded down the staff realized that Burns was able to contribute more than just short yardage & blocking. If they had it to do over his end of season workload would have started a lot earlier.

 

[Coach J]

I could be wrong but I believe that as the season winded down the staff realized that Burns was able to contribute more than just short yardage & blocking. If they had it to do over his end of season workload would have started a lot earlier.

I got hammered on the BY for suggesting both the previous and current staff give him more touches the last year and a half. Just saying, but it was pretty obvious especially last year he should have gotten more "Burn".

 

[hardcorehusky]

As someone who watches practices under the old regime, I always thought Burns, Carter and Houston were really good, Brewton had the speed and at the time Modeste seemed ways behind. But Mensah got the ball. Overall, even 2 years ago, the talent in that group was apparent.

 

[Stinger92860]

I do hope one of the four visiting is Thor, I mean Carson Steele.

Maybe Anthony Sherman can give him a call

 

[Palatine]

As someone who watches practices under the old regime, I always thought Burns, Carter and Houston were really good, Brewton had the speed and at the time Modeste seemed ways behind. But Mensah got the ball. Overall, even 2 years ago, the talent in that group was apparent.

Mensah was a great kid but he got way too many carries. Spreading the load not only keeps the backs fresh, it gives you a much better idea of what each back can do.

 

[Scrutineer]

I could be wrong but I believe that as the season winded down the staff realized that Burns was able to contribute more than just short yardage & blocking. If they had it to do over his end of season workload would have started a lot earlier.

I got hammered on the BY for suggesting both the previous and current staff give him more touches the last year and a half. Just saying, but it was pretty obvious especially last year he should have gotten more "Burn".

It did seem odd that a guy with his size and speed didn't see much time on the field for a year and a half.

 

[Go Dogs!!]

Who are the backs? Any idea?

 

[KembaKek]

Who are the backs? Any idea?

I have zero inside knowledge but im guessing/hoping:
Rocko Griffin
Carson Steele
Jalen Mitchell
[Fourth Slot]

 

[Njalum1422]

I would love to see us bring in two RBs. One to contribute right away and one to develop a bit. As we saw this year 5 RBs saw time and currently just have 3 on the roster.

 

[Chin Diesel]

RB is one of the least worrisome positions to backfill. They are a dime a dozen for most teams. It's been a consistent devaluation of the position over the past 20 years

 

[giddyup]

Burns was the real deal. Like the NFL is beginning to use the FB a lot more, he was a key component in our our run game.