There are good or suppose to be good RBs out there with no production because of bad/injured O-Line. Ex: Larry Johnson, Stephen Jackson, Thomas Jones. (I'm sure there's a couple more)
Also the backup of a great RB usually does well when they given the chance, probably because of the O-Line. Ex: Michael Turner, Kenton Keith, Sammy Morris.
So which do you think weighs more? What if a great RB play for a weak OLine team or what if a weak RB play for a strong OLine team?
2007-10-14 07:17:41 · 9 answers · asked by Slam 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
It really takes quality at both the RB and OL positions to have a great running game. But the OL is the more important of the two -- a good OL can make an average RB look good, while a good RB will often struggle behind a poor OL.
2007-10-14 07:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Titans are rather formidable against the run and Ahman Green has been struggling this year so cross him out. I am a Giants fan by the way and I have a strong feeling that Jacobs will play with Droughns getting more backup duty than Ward so I don't think I'd go with Ward. Ernest Graham had to start against the best run defense in the league and I feel he is better than his stat lines. Go with him against Detroit because they will give him some breathing room and he'll do something despite Bennett in the picture. Brian Leonard has been hot and cold but Seattle is having trouble on defense and this could be Leonard's last start as Jackson may return next week (I hope, I have him) so he should have a somewhat decent stat line.
2016-05-22 11:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it all starts with the O-line. Just ask the Edge, Steve Jackson or Larry Johnson. The number of RBs who can make plays without one are so miniscule as to be flukes, or freaks of nature like Barry. If you look at Denver, you get a really good idea of the concept......they can turn any RB into a thousand yard rusher, due precisely to their blocking schemes. Most of these backs when they have been snatched up by other teams have reverted back to sub-par performers.
2007-10-14 07:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have both, expect the team to be amazing. But the O-Line is more important. I dont care if your Walter Payton, if you have 11 guys constantly on you, theres no way you can run the ball. Give me a big, tough O-Line over an amazing RB anyday.
2007-10-14 07:23:01 · answer #4 · answered by aggiebasketball25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a team game, you need both, A great back can still do well with a poor oline(see barry sanders, among others), and any idiot can run behind the broncos line.
2007-10-14 08:30:30 · answer #5 · answered by blibityblabity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both...but it usually starts with the O line
2007-10-14 07:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In order to be a good running back you need a good offensive line,unless you're Barry Sanders who used to do it all on his own
2007-10-14 07:21:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Combination of both, but the line is more important.
2007-10-14 07:20:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
both...but it doesn't matter how good any of them are if the offensive coordinator doesn't call plays that allow the team to run the ball effectively
2007-10-14 13:38:41 · answer #9 · answered by The_Philster 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋