It’s not just the numbers he put up last year, it’s how his presence forced defenses to play us with him as the focus. Lesser backs might have put up similar numbers, but I think he helped open up things a little more for Blake last year where a lesser back probably wouldn’t have. That sort of thing doesn’t show up on stat sheets directly.

I’m expecting a big year from him this year with a full offseason and improved o-line. I’m sure he’ll still be the focal point for opposing D’s though.

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