Friday, September 28, 2007

Gooses Take : Shaun Alexander, Its time to draft the future

Ok. So after watch Shaun run even softer over the last few weeks and listening to KJR radio hosts say how "Gutsy" he is for running while hurt. He had altered his running style severely this year to protect his arm. Because we have no depth.
I bring this bit of wisdom to the table. Shaun Alexander needs a challenge.

I dont see Mo Morris as the future.

Its time to do 2 things.

Invest a #1 or #2 pick on a RB to take Shauns place in 2 years.

Sign a veteran RB (Maybe a former starter) as quality depth.

I'm tired of seeing Shaun run protecting his body over getting additional yardage. Im tired of leaning on a back that doesn't block or catch the ball. I think Shaun is still a quality back, not a superstar, but quality. I think getting a young hungry back in here is key. I like the multiple back approach that Indy used. I think different style backs add to a running game. Some have Speed, some are slashers, some are power. Lets sign a vet so that if SA goes down, (He's had two broken bones in less that 14 months) we have a back who can carry 24-100.
I'd like to think SA has a few good years left, however loyal the Hawks may be, they need to prepare for the future. I think a top need next year will be RB. I hope Tim Ruskell see's it my way
Thats Goose's take...Happy Friday all

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6 Comments:

Blogger Jimbo said...

don't even get me going on "the fall guy"...I agree with you, and it's suprising that Holmgren hasn't taken this route, considering his days with Dorsey Levens/William Henderson during the Pack glory runs...

I'm not sure that you're going to get anything long term in here during the season...Ruskell would be wise to probably do both in the offseason and grab a backup/third down back and also draft a mid-rounder that might be a potential replacement...

RB has the ability to be an overrated position, since it is almost 95% based on your Offensive Line, ask any owner of Stephen Jackson this year in FF...

Fri Sep 28, 01:13:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Train said...

As owner of said Stephen Jackson I agree with Jimbo's assesment.

Fri Sep 28, 01:21:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Unknown said...

I agree that Mo Morris isn't the answer. He's just not a full-time back. He's a 3rd down back in the NFL maybe... but he definitely can't handle the load by himself.

Fri Sep 28, 01:40:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Jimbo said...

I don't think Mercury Morris sees Mo Morris as the answer at this point

Fri Sep 28, 02:01:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Unknown said...

Goose revelation about Shaun Alexander is echoed in today's SG post with his Week 4 picks.

Fri Sep 28, 04:33:00 PM PDT  
Blogger Goose said...

Wow. I hadnt even read that. I've been thinking of this post for the last few days. Tell the SG to stop ripping me off

Fri Sep 28, 04:45:00 PM PDT  

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