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That's what you need first and foremost from your starting running back in today's NFL. The run game is already a comparatively inefficient way of moving the ball and functions primarily to keep defenses honest. Your running back's top priority is to make sure the run game isn't any more inefficient.
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He's been a pleasant surprise. He's not faster than Breida (who was is counterpart Sunday) but I would say that he's got quicker feet. Ahmed is definitely a player worth keeping around. Gaskin, Ahmed, and Breida make a nice trio and you can throw Laird in there as well. We definitely don't have a lead back in Miami at this time, but these guys collectively have gotten it done all year long. That should also be a huge testament to our O line. We've seen supremely talented players like Zeke Elliott look below average on their teams this year due to inadequate O line play.
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It feels good to know that over the next few years, once we have our real workhorse starting RB in place, that if that player gets dinged and needs to miss a game here or there, we have a few guys who can come in and make things happen while he's out. And also to carry the ball late to close out games if need be as well.
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So to answer your question, it was "all of the above". The line and Salvon were excellent.mlb1399 likes this. -
Great reading of the correct holes to go to. There were several options on a lot of plays and he chose the proper ones in most instances. Great vision in this game and the O Line sealed blocks perfectly. Nice game plan by Gailey.
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Hes been nice for us but im still taking Najee Harris... and Najee starts Week 1.. ahmed can back him up
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I doubt that he will ever be a franchise RB, but he has the ability to be a very good backup to our principal one, whoever that might be.