Quote:Gerhart might be ok as a power back if the O-line could open some holes.  Since they can't, DRob is the better option. 

No, hes not a power back. You see on plays when he gets hit he does not push the pile. The point of a power back is to at least get a yard or so after a hit by having the leg drive and power to lean the player tackling you forward. Slowby hits one guy and falls down. He is like Matt Jones, he is a big guy that has surprising straight line speed. You notice his big plays in Minn were plays with holes where he wasnt hit and basically just ran in a straight line, and because of his combination of weight and surprising speed he just has a lot of momentum. If he has to actually do something other than go north and south (with a 5 yard buildup) he is useless.

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