What to do about the Rico situation

[Jmac]

Obviously, he is the better back in both running and recieving. Without him, this offense wouldn't be anything. Even with the Oline decimated, still 130 yards rushing behind JAGs.

I guess Chuba is the odd man out. Have to sign Rico before the sh%t hits the fan and he walks. Trade in the next few weeks before the deadline or not?

[Cpt slay a ho]

I think that’s canales job to figure out how to get both on the field 

and if it’s something they don’t think is possible, you’ll have to look into trading chuba 

[LinvilleGorge]

Chuba's contract isn't that difficult to get out from under. Honestly, I'd be trying to trade him right now and I'd make him a post-June 1st cut if I couldn't. I'd try to get Rico to sign a three year deal for top 10 RB money. Worst case scenario, the franchise tag for a RB in 2026 is only gonna be about $15M.

[countryboi]

these offseason problems, today you run him till he falls apart

[frankw]

For today I'm just happy with the win. Let the season play out and see how Rico sustains this level of play and go from there.

[Ornias]

I love how Rico runs, but I am not sure he can survive the season at this pace. It is such a difference with Rico is in there, he explodes into the hole. Chuba seems to stutter step into the line. 

[Saca312]

Hubbards been great the past few years, but Rico's just on another level and meshes so well with this offense. Rico just attacks and pounds for all the yards he can.

If this team is smart, we get some value out of Hubbard before tuesday for a trade and give Rico Hubbard's contract and then some. Love Chuba for all he's done, but it's clear this team has another RB that's on another level we shouldn't let go of.

[Newtcase]

2 minutes ago, Ornias said:

I love how Rico runs, but I am not sure he can survive the season at this pace. It is such a difference with Rico is in there, he explodes into the hole. Chuba seems to stutter step into the line. 

Rico has suddenness and sensational vision.

[The Lobo]

Keep him as starter and feeding him the ball until it doesn’t work anymore. 

[Pantherxtreme]

I know people notice the explosive way he runs, but his biggest attribute is his vision. 

He finds the right holes, he was a option read QB in high school, so he understands blocking schemes and how to read the the way the defense is playing the run, which I think gives him an advantage.

[carolinanimal]

3 minutes ago, Ornias said:

I love how Rico runs, but I am not sure he can survive the season at this pace. It is such a difference with Rico is in there, he explodes into the hole. Chuba seems to stutter step into the line. 

They need to play ettiene more. Chuba is til toeing for some reason. It looks like he lost confidence or something 

[mav1234]

I'm really impressed with Ricos patience too. He often finds something out of seemingly nothing 

[electro's horse]

getting production out of a rb you picked up off the scrap heap is not a reason to sign that player to an extension

thank him for his service, let him walk, get the comp pick, and move on. 

didnt we just go through this with foreman? how's he doing? (not in the league anymore)

[mav1234]

2 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

getting production out of a rb you picked up off the scrap heap is not a reason to sign that player to an extension

thank him for his service, let him walk, get the comp pick, and move on. 

didnt we just go through this with foreman? how's he doing? (not in the league anymore)

If Rico was performing at an average RB level, I'd agree, but he's our entire offense and producing at a higher level than virtually anyone.  He's showing real talent.  Now I will say we may want to see if he survives the season since he seems injured practically every game.