Will Pettine Use A Bell Cow?
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Last year's running backs started off with a bang and ended with a whimper. The injuries were no help.
I think the Browns need to establish one runner, probably Crowell, to be the Bell Cow. I seriously don't think the committee approach works. Yes, we need to spell runners during the course of the game but letting our best back tote the Rock and pound the defense senseless ala Jamal Charles, Demarco Murray, and Marshawn Lynch has had success over the years.
I'm hoping our best running back will get the ball 20-30 times a game. I just don't like the "whoever has the hot hand" approach. It might work for the Patriots but they have a veteran hall of famer at QB and Gronk.
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Crow is the better back IMO but by a lot of accounts he's not taking the reigns on the job which is a shame. I'm excited to hopefully see Duke this next game.
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A bell...crow
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i thought west looked better abeit against the 2s and 3s. crowell is definitely the better power back but west showed escapability. i think they'll both see lots of PT. i too can't wait to see what duke has to offer.
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Let's just give the Duke a little go before crowning anyone the winner. Though, if he's always injured, can't carry all the load!
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More cow bell?
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I don't see it unless the draft a stud in the future. Unless you have a good pass catching back like Shady Mccoy or Forte, or a Lynch/Peterson type, it's running back by committee.
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Mike, do you think Duke is built to take the feature back role at this level?
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He's really similar to Andre Ellington in a lot of ways. Durability will always be a concern. Probably not a 20+ carry guy for 16 games, but he can be effective b/t tackles, Pass blocking, on edge and in passing game. So I think 3 down back, but maybe not a featured guyMike, do you think Duke is built to take the feature back role at this level?
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loose as a goose.
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Crow is a lock. I just believe Duke holds the keys if we will see Rice or Bradshaw in this backfield. Pass protection and picking up blitz West and M. Johnson can scare the hell out of any QB. West to me is protecting the ball much better and better cuts up field reading blocks with less dancing. Duke could do it all, including pass protect at Miami but now can he do it with the big boys and stay healthy will determine his career.?
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