DrDawkinstein Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 cut from the skins http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3726118 it just goes to show how fast a career can rise and how even faster it can fall... edit: ok i guess 9 years isnt that fast, but you know what i mean. dude was tearing it up a couple years ago...
Gordio Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 cut from the skins http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3726118 it just goes to show how fast a career can rise and how even faster it can fall... edit: ok i guess 9 years isnt that fast, but you know what i mean. dude was tearing it up a couple years ago... I think what it really tells you is RBs hit the wall pretty fast. Alexander was the league MVP just a few years ago. I think your seeing this with LT too. While LT is still pretty good, he always has some kind of nagging injury. Faulk & Priest Holme's production fell off pretty quick also. That is why if I was a Gm I would very rarely give my RBs that 2nd contract. Run them into the ground for 5yrs & then just draft another RB.
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 it's why in the future you'll see more and more teams go to a 2 rb system. 1 so rb's dont get huge financial contracts. You can extend their productivity for a few years, as you improve the overall team.
bizell Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 he was the beneficiary of an all-world offensive line for several years, also...
Tcali Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 cut from the skins http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3726118 it just goes to show how fast a career can rise and how even faster it can fall... edit: ok i guess 9 years isnt that fast, but you know what i mean. dude was tearing it up a couple years ago... RBs---some smarts involved but mostly pure athleticism....which peaks betw ages 23-26or27. Any injuries,as well as father time-are devastating. Again 9 yrs is a lonnnnnng career for an RB.
Tcali Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 I think what it really tells you is RBs hit the wall pretty fast. Alexander was the league MVP just a few years ago. I think your seeing this with LT too. While LT is still pretty good, he always has some kind of nagging injury. Faulk & Priest Holme's production fell off pretty quick also. That is why if I was a Gm I would very rarely give my RBs that 2nd contract. Run them into the ground for 5yrs & then just draft another RB. Look at Gayle Sayers. A few brilliant years then he was running on one leg due to injuries.
BuffaloWings Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Kinda makes one appreciate guys like Walter Payton and Franco Harris (both played 13 years).
stuckincincy Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 He and his agent knocked on CIN's door - twice - before season start. Eh. He's a local product - played HS ball in the area. He has a personality like Barry Bonds.
PistolPeaTear Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 he was the beneficiary of an all-world offensive line for several years, also... exactly, i dont know why everyone is so suprised he fell off so quickly. Walter Jones and Hutchinson deserve much of the credit.
thewildrabbit Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 The AVG career span of an NFL player is 3 years. The Running backs take more abuse then any other players bar none. Most people don't realize the amount of special talent,ability and even luck it takes to get a player through a 10+ year career. I regard Walter Payton as the best running back of all time because he managed to gain all those yards while being on some pretty lousy teams with horrid O-lines. Unlike Emmitt Smith who had one of the best teams and O-lines in football for years. P.S. I look at Brett Farve and just simply think...amazing! Even Cal Ripkin Jr thinks Brett is amazing
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 That is why if I was a Gm I would very rarely give my RBs that 2nd contract. Run them into the ground for 5yrs & then just draft another RB. Agreed. Imagine what Lynch will look like in a few years given his running style.
Dan Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Agreed. Imagine what Lynch will look like in a few years given his running style. Considering he's barely getting 15 carries/game, he should look pretty good.
R. Rich Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Considering he's barely getting 15 carries/game, 10 of them w/ 650 lbs of defensive linemen attatched to him, he should look pretty good. I agree.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Considering he's barely getting 15 carries/game, he should look pretty good. Dick Jauron--always two steps ahead of the game.
Tcali Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Kinda makes one appreciate guys like Walter Payton and Franco Harris (both played 13 years). yeah but the last sevvvral yrs both of them were pretty average
Tcali Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 Dick Jauron--always two steps ahead of the game. lol
jarthur31 Posted November 26, 2008 Posted November 26, 2008 cut from the skins http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3726118 it just goes to show how fast a career can rise and how even faster it can fall... edit: ok i guess 9 years isnt that fast, but you know what i mean. dude was tearing it up a couple years ago... RB's have the shortest careers in the NFL due to all those hits they take. I'm not surprised.
TheKing Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 cut from the skins http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3726118 it just goes to show how fast a career can rise and how even faster it can fall... edit: ok i guess 9 years isnt that fast, but you know what i mean. dude was tearing it up a couple years ago... Maybe he can play for the Argonauts next year with JP.
WellDressed Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 He and his agent knocked on CIN's door - twice - before season start. Eh. He's a local product - played HS ball in the area. He has a personality like Barry Bonds. shaun i all about the word, barry is all about barry
Big Turk Posted November 27, 2008 Posted November 27, 2008 its been shown pretty thoroughly that once an RB gets more than 380 carries in a season, their usefulness in following seasons drops dramatically. Alexander, LT, and Larry Johnson being the most recent examples. I am not sure why more teams don't understand this, or perhaps they do, and are willing to take the risk to attempt to win a few more games... Injuries, tired legs, whatever the reason, but it seems pretty conclusive that once 380+ carries are logged in a season, the vast majority of players suffer a pretty big drop off...in fact, this same thing is what caused Thurman Thomas to go from a superstar to an average RB in about a years time....
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