Sentences with phrase «backfield depth»

Not exact matches

While there is plenty of depth at the position in front of him, the New Jersey native could be too good to keep off the field (whether in the backfield or on special teams returning kicks)

(2) The Chargers had major holes to fill on the offensive line and needed depth in the defensive backfield.

Ben Martin has a combination coaches daydream about: speed in the backfield (provided by Curtis Martin and Ernie Jennings), an excellent receiver (Charlie Longnecker), a quarterback who can throw to him (Gary Baxter), an interior line that averages 219 and depth at every position.

After three seasons in the program he can at least provide more depth in the backfield.