Opal312 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 they say they want a #1 to carry the load.......just waiting for one of them to step up and claim the job.....(hopefully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 We need to see more of this...... http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/media-center/videos/Cleveland-Browns-running-back-Isaiah-Crowell-throws-a-mean-stiff-arm-on-Buffalo-Bills-linebacker-Preston-Brown/79d24dbc-8ae5-43c2-89a0-e31c42ec3a63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Couch Pulls Out Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 A bell...crow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 More than "escapability" I'd say patience, but I know what you mean... I think in the end it's Crow. The strength, explosiveness and aggressiveness he shows just reinforces the team attitude Pet wants. That stiff arm deserves a dog bone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Dawg Posted August 21, 2015 Report Share Posted August 21, 2015 More cow bell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconHound Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 They both looked good last night. I think West wants the spotlight more, but Crow is better. And in Pet's farm, better wins out. 1,000+ for Crow. Any Duke Johnson sightings? would love to see him in Tampa. Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Duke is practicing today. I think he's better than both West and Crowell. But like all 3. Don't have a problem with any of them getting PT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Mike, do you think Duke is built to take the feature back role at this level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H Posted August 22, 2015 Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Mike, do you think Duke is built to take the feature back role at this level?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 guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkid3 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 West is garbage. He's very similar to Richardson. All that dancing then ends up loosing yards. It's pathetic. Atleast Crowell runs with some type of explosiveness. I want to see what Duke does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 loose as a goose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby73 Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 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.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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