Quote:As for Toby he is a north and south runner he doesn't have the speed to go around the edge. No runner will have any success if he is met at the line of scrimmage by a defensive lineman, He needs a hole to get to the second line of defense and if he gets it he will consistently get you four or five yards and more. that put the team in a good second down position. Until the line can open a hole to get pass the D line he will struggle to have success. He may never be a featured back but if the line can open up holes he can become a valuable part of this team. 

I think to a certain extent, some of Gerhart's struggles are tied to the fact that we just weren't using him correctly.  I also think he's playing on a bum ankle that's making things a little more difficult for him.  He can be of value to this team if they decide to use him in a more effective manner that better suits what he does well. 

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