CamanoIslandJQ
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Barkley had 261 carries. Barkley was drafted high to be their starting RB, because they were very weak at that position. Penny was drafted as a hedge against their starters (Carson) injury history. Had Penny been given the same workload, that Barkley had last season: 4.9 x 261 = 1279-yds.
PC needs to give Penny a **sustained** amount of playing time in the next 2 games - preferably behind the starting OL instead of guys that won't make the team. Spot duty here and there doesn't allow for any RB to "get on a roll" at all. I think if PC doesn't give him a lot more work, it's because he's seeing what he has in practices and is trying to hide that talent from future opponents.
If y'all will recall, Marshawn Lynch would often have a lot of 1 to 3 yard runs and would break off a few long runs, usually later in the game after pounding the defense down. I guarantee, Lynch was given more than an average of 5 carries a game to get his yards.
Also I recall Lynch had a hard time adjusting after he got here from Buffalo, It took him a while to learn to get the ball and go without hesitation and hit the crease/hole quickly and with power. I believe Penny can learn that as well, he just needs a chance to play more to show it. Also of note, IMO- a few long outside runs will help with up the gut runs because the defense is guessing more and may be out of position or hesitate slightly due to trying to diagnose the play.
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PC needs to give Penny a **sustained** amount of playing time in the next 2 games - preferably behind the starting OL instead of guys that won't make the team. Spot duty here and there doesn't allow for any RB to "get on a roll" at all. I think if PC doesn't give him a lot more work, it's because he's seeing what he has in practices and is trying to hide that talent from future opponents.
If y'all will recall, Marshawn Lynch would often have a lot of 1 to 3 yard runs and would break off a few long runs, usually later in the game after pounding the defense down. I guarantee, Lynch was given more than an average of 5 carries a game to get his yards.
Also I recall Lynch had a hard time adjusting after he got here from Buffalo, It took him a while to learn to get the ball and go without hesitation and hit the crease/hole quickly and with power. I believe Penny can learn that as well, he just needs a chance to play more to show it. Also of note, IMO- a few long outside runs will help with up the gut runs because the defense is guessing more and may be out of position or hesitate slightly due to trying to diagnose the play.
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