Sentences with phrase «threat out of the backfield»

Johnson is an incredible threat out of the backfield — he caught 28 of 30 passes last year and averaged 10.5 yards per catch to Mack's 8.1 — but without Mack's home run capability, USF might need to snap the ball a few more times to score.

That could mean more time for Dion Lewis, a speed back who averages 5.0 yards per carry, but is also a significant receiving threat out of the backfield.

Unfortunately, having Ridley as a threat out of the backfield is something they will be missing.

Then don't forget that DFree and TCole are dangerous receiving threats out of the backfield.

Jacquizz Rodgers played the first four years of his career in Atlanta, primarily as a third down back, and he was a pretty steady contributor, especially as a receiving threat out of the backfield.

Jeffrey has passed for 2,566 yards and 31 TDs (with just 4 INTs), but he is a dual - threat out of the backfield with 596 rushing yards and 8 more scores.

Johnson, who caught the 21 - yard pass that got the Browns to the Jags» 40 - yard line in the first place, is a legit home - run threat out of the backfield from almost anywhere on the field.

His quickness and small frame will also make him a difficult coverage matchup for linebackers as a pass threat out of the backfield.

Jackson led the team to a hot start while averaging 93 rushing yards per game, to go along with being one of the best receiving threats out of the backfield.

Not exact matches

Their speed is a huge threat to the Patriots defense, especially if they spread them out with three wides and both of their versatile RBs in the backfield.

Zeke is an incredible pass - catching threat, not only out of the backfield but also as a legitimate receiver.

Brandin Cooks can be a difference - maker at receiver along with a host of other targets, and Mark Ingram is poised to be a dual threat in the running game and catching passes out of the backfield.