Originally Posted by
timsatt1
LJ is not mobile and not quick enough to beat anyone around the outside. LJ is good for a team that has a great offensive line, but not good for creating yards on his own...in fact, he is bad at it.
Priest is quick and can get around the outside. He can also spin and juke people and twist for extra yardage. Also, Priest adds the blocking ability and is a pass threat.
I saw a couple of really sad attempts from Priest today at blocking, I hope he can step up and be at 100% again but I don't think he is there now.
Overall, with this team, Priest is by far no comparison the better runningback for this team. LJ did get some points today, but not from running really (yes the 1 yard run) but off of a screen pass.
You have to be kidding me, really, really, a few years ago Priest was the best back for the team, but right now I am worried with LJ out that our poor running this year is about to go non existent. I hope Priest can step up but he still doesn't look like he is all the way back.
Starting Priest would be one huge step in opening up our offense. But owners tend to play the players that they invested lots of $$$$$$$$$$$$$ in. So we will probably continue to see LJ for that reason alone even though LJ is a mediocre back in the nfl.
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