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Run game improved with more McFarland and Snell, less Najee

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Benny Lava, Nov 29, 2022.

  1. Benny Lava

    Benny Lava Well-Known Member

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    Yes, Najee is injured and has been all year. But it's undeniable the running game is improving when ANYONE other than Najee runs the ball. I say shelve Najee until he is 100% again (even if it means IR the rest of the year) and use all our other runners.

    McFarland and Snell weren't even on the team a week ago and both looked significantly better than Najee.

    When Warren is back he should be RB1. McFarland/Snell at RB2 and 3 or in the reverse order.
     
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  2. Rush2seven

    Rush2seven Well-Known Member

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    Did you miss Najee’s touchdown?
     
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  3. Jammasterc

    Jammasterc Well-Known Member

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    Keep pounding all 3.

    3rd and 1 should never be missed again.
     
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  4. Joel Ritenour

    Joel Ritenour Well-Known Member

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    What’s that have to do with the game in it’s entirety?
     
  5. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    I think Najee would of went over the century mark in the contest had he not left with injury.

    I think injuries are affecting his play for sure.

    But Snell and McFarland looked like fresh legs no doubt.
     
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  6. Fe3CCity

    Fe3CCity Well-Known Member

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    I heard Kenny say something is the post game interview something like
    "Now that I have more of the playbook to work with.." something like that.

    I think we are just seeing a team that is allowed to audible now.
     
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  7. steelersrock151

    steelersrock151 Well-Known Member

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    You miss the last two games, Benny? Our running game has been improving, period. But the last two games (NO and Cincy), it's 40 carries for 189 yards. Y0u've been pushing to trade him for weeks now, and now that he's actually the running back we wanted when we drafted him, you think he should be benched.
     
  8. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    So a guy who hasn't played meaningful ball in over a year and one that has only seen special teams duty after an undrafted rookie became a favorite of the coach have success against a team that probably didn't even consider them a threat to play let alone as much as they did and you come here with this weak sauce. Hopefully this continues so that we can have you bumping this thread over and over again. by the way Fitzgerald Toussant says hey and wants to know if he can get a carry.
     
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  9. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Snell has been on the team all year as RB3 :shrug:, none of those guys are good as Najee.
     
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  10. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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  11. Brice

    Brice Well-Known Member

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    Loved the rotations of all 3 back in the 1st half.

    I don't know why they went all Benny in the 2nd half. What happened to McFarland?
     
  12. DJ18Baller

    DJ18Baller Well-Known Member

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    Benny Snell Football! 1.2 yards and a cloud of dust
     
  13. FeartheBeard

    FeartheBeard Well-Known Member

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    I am not a Snell fan but I think it has been pretty undeniable that the other running backs have had more success than Najee. I agree he is playing injured. Use all of them.
     
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  14. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    Harris is obviously not 100%. I don't think he's been healthy all season. It would be stupid to trade him at this point.
     
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  15. RobertoC#21

    RobertoC#21 Well-Known Member

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    I think Najee is not good running out of the shotgun formation. I think he is by far the best back on the team, but we arent playing to his strengths. Just my opinion.....
     
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  16. MojaveDesertPghFan

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    The BU's hit the holes hard and fast Monday for very decent 1st down yardage. Maybe it's not completely on the OL? :shrug:
     
  17. Da Stellars

    Da Stellars Well-Known Member

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    I think he is on record saying he prefers running with a full back.
     

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