Weights of RBs:
Last year I noticed that all our RBs weighed about 210 lbs.
Perkins 208
Gallman 210
Darkwa 215
Vereen 205
I thought we needed more variety in weight to accomplish different situations.
This season we have RBs who are 210, 220, 230, and 240. In and of itself, is this better, or just different?
Bruising. Punch the guy in front of you in the face. No, not literally Hernandez !!!
I like bigger backs and will be interesting to see how much of a bruiser Barkley will be on those 2 and 1's and 3 and 2's.
I would say its significant.
Sounds like a bit of both, though, this year?
I am glad Barkley is as big as he is (235?) - it may extend his career (may not).
I don't think the size difference is significant (I could be wrong) ... If Barkley comes as advertise, I think his size will be an after thought.
TT - I agree. But, I just kept reading about his aggressive "down hill" power running style and I assumed he was about 225 - 230. I don't know why ...?
My bad for assuming.
You do not assemble the fastest group of skill position players in the NFL to routinely pack the defense and try to run through them.
Sounds like Jacobs/Bradshaw
Neither Tiki nor Bradshaw played at 210 pounds.
I can then see a follow-up with Gallman slashing, if Barkley needs a quick break.
Then hit Stewart for a couple.
Wash. Rinse. Repeat.