Should Chuba be the #1 RB

[CarolinaNut]

I’m more concerned with the line actually opening some holes and the playcalling not being so predictable.  Sanders is a perfectly capable back as is Hubbard.  But they need help to do their jobs effectively.  The RB’s are the least of this teams worries.

[pantherj]

There seems to be some confusion on here about Chuba and Miles. Chuba is not a quick burst type of runner, he is north and south and needs to build up his speed as he goes. Miles is a quick burst runner, quicker than Chuba. You may like Chuba's burst at the line more than Miles', but Miles is quicker and faster and has more burst. The problem is what they are seeing at the line and that's effecting how they look. Chuba knows what he's seeing at the ling and makes a quick decision to hit the hole and try and build up speed and power. Miles looks at the line and he's unsure what he's seeing or what to do. He's not anticipation which hole is about to open. This leads to indecision, hesitation, false steps, and missed opportunities. That doesn't mean that Chuba has better burst. He doesn't. He's probably just smarter than miles at reading what is going on, or Miles is still learning the offense. 

[kungfoodude]

Less worried about the personnel than the playcalling currently. 

[pantherj]

Please don't expect big rushing lanes to open and stay open against all the teams we play this season. It's a sliding scale and it varies based on the strength and speed of the run defense we're facing. Sometimes a hole opens and closes quickly, and that's where anticipation and quick decision making comes into play, and that's why Miles is looking overpaid. If he were processing the situation quickly then the o-line would look a lot better. We're not just going to open big rushing lanes that stay open against every team we play. If that were the case, then every game we play would look like the Falcons game last season and we'd go 17-0. A RB has to make hay even when there isn't much there, which was what made CMC great.

[Jmac]

7 minutes ago, pantherj said:

Please don't expect big rushing lanes to open and stay open against all the teams we play this season. It's a sliding scale and it varies based on the strength and speed of the run defense we're facing. Sometimes a hole opens and closes quickly, and that's where anticipation and quick decision making comes into play, and that's why Miles is looking overpaid. If he were processing the situation quickly then the o-line would look a lot better. We're not just going to open big rushing lanes that stay open against every team we play. If that were the case, then every game we play would look like the Falcons game last season and we'd go 17-0. A RB has to make hay even when there isn't much there, which was what made CMC great.

You mean like the outstanding  Eagles Oline did for him?.... if he is waiting for that, then good luck.

[poundaway]

Nope.

 

[Panfan35]

Run it consistently until they gel together wouldn’t throw another pass unless we have to. Passing to open the run is not working 

[45catfan]

The fact this is even being discussed is the very reason I wanted us to being in another RB.  I was told nooooooo, Blackshear is a hidden gem and Chuba would be better.  Chuba is Chuba--mediocre, and Sanders isn't a world beater (we all knew this) being the very reason why we should be deeper at RB.  There was decent FA RBs we could have had for cheap all the way up to the regular season.  If that meant Hubbard got bumped to #3, so be it.  Blackshear is a PS guy and if he got poached had we bumped him for another RB, then oh well, not a big loss.

Edited September 24, 2023 by 45catfan

[bandu]

there is a good reason why Philly let Miles Sanders walk from a team that is in Win now mode...just saying he is not a game changer...

[CPcavedweller]

On 9/22/2023 at 5:52 PM, Jmac said:

Never thought I would ask this question, but with our sorry running game...maybe it's time.

Sanders was a product of an eagles team with a great Oline and good overall offense. What rose colored glasses Fitts was wearing when he signed him, I don't know. 

They may be looking at the $$$ spent to sign Sanders. It wouldn't be the first time they pissed $$$ away. I am not crazy about Chuba, but he gets the job done at five yards (+/-) a carry, can't catch a cold unfortunately.

Sanders hasn't done much either rushing or catching out the backfield so far. Is it the play calling or sh*tty line play, who knows.

Regardless, Chuba needs more carries and use Sanders out the backfield In certain situations.

Bryce needs a running game.....period.

$24 million for a back-up RB? Putting Chuba at number one would be an admission that paying Sanders was wrong and they aren't going there in Week 3. Young's fantasy ankle injury may be some admission on behalf of the Panthers but you can't also do that with Sanders.

[CRA]

53 minutes ago, bandu said:

there is a good reason why Philly let Miles Sanders walk from a team that is in Win now mode...just saying he is not a game changer...

Sanders is an early down committee RB.  And not great.  Good.  Philly already told us that.