Originally posted by Joecool:Originally posted by OnTheClock:Someone posted something in another thread that I felt was more appropriate to put here:
Originally posted by Constantine:Originally posted by dtg_9er:LOL...I tend to forget the average backs as well! Hyde is an effective runner, and may be a better receiver than Gore (though FG worked on this and became decent). The only point I was making is that Gore could disappear and sneak through the line, but I don't see Hyde being able to do that. He will excell at hitting holes and being able to get outside...which I'm excited about. Just don't see him being as effective between the tackles.
Gore was a great sneak attack between the blockers... and also a great blocker
Hunter is a faster version of Gore. Especially with the system we're running now, he's definitely a "sneak between" runner with explosion in and out of the hole and has always been praised as an effective pass blocker. He's battled through injuries, yes, but he's not one of those guys that comes back tentative. When it comes to injuries, he's "been there, done that" and knows his body can and will recover and he can be confident, and it shows by the way he performs on the field.
By all accounts, reports say he looks at or near 100% out there. If that's the case, Hunter should be the primary #2 RB. Why do I say "primary"? Because I think the #2 RB is really a shared spot. Reggie Bush has more established success in certain areas, but Hunter is a younger runner who gets between the tackles better. He can return kicks, Bush can return punts. They both can catch passes, but Hunter is a better pass blocker. His pass blocking and between the tackles ability I think makes him the primary #2 who -- IF HEALTHY -- I would start over Reggie Bush if Hyde was hurt. But I would certainly share the carries due to the explosive nature of both those players.
I think we are heavily under rating Bush. He is a very polished and all around back. Dangerous from any part of the field and any position. He reminds me of when we had Gardner.
Well, you're right. He has had success as a feature back and can be used in that role. As a complementary threat, I think he and Hunter can both offer a lot of similar value. For the zone scheme, I always felt Hunter would be a tremendous threat due to his quickness and pinball size. 5-7 200 is a little harder to track and get a hold of than 6-0 200. Bush naturally tends to run a little higher too.
Either way, I love both the players and see them helping us a LOT this year, especially with the expected schematic and play-calling changes.
