Sentences with phrase «corps of running backs»

Short passes often take the place of handoffs, and the latest coaching philosophy calls for a corps of running backs that are employed much like pitchers in a bullpen: Each has a role and they all share the load.

That is good news not only for Trull and Blanda but also for Houston's thin corps of running backs.

Not exact matches

No member of the three - headed running back corps was really any better than the others, so senior Van Edwards Jr. might be able to carry a heavier load with no appreciable drop - off.

This running back corps has plenty of options, if nothing else.

So with the Gators my takeaways are that this team has two excellent young corners, has upgraded it's receiving corps, and seems to have a plethora of capable options at both running back and along the defensive front.

Maybe, but it's hard to recall as strong a corps of sophomore running backs.

Manningham will join a receiving corps for Alex Smith, or Peyton Manning, if the Niners are lucky, that also includes Moss, MIchael Crabtree and Vernon Davis, not to mention one of the league's best pass - catching running backs in Frank Gore.

But at Alabama, with a wonderfully accurate passer (two of them, actually), the best receiver in college football (Amari Cooper), a deeper - than - acknowledged receiving corps, a great offensive line, and a ridiculous set of running backs, it all works.

Biggest strength: There are lots of fun pieces in the skill corps, led by receiver Corey Willis and running back Devon Spalding.

The running back corps should be strong with the return of Karan Higdon, Chris Evans and Kareem Walker.