Quote:Yeah I know it's kind of irrelevant given that Robinson is hurt but comparing the two backs given their respective circumstances as starters it just seems Yeldon was given the starter role on default due his draft selection.


Denard Robinson was a 5th round pick, QB converted to a RB. So I'm giving him a pass on his 2013 rookie season as he never played the position. But in 2014, he had 135 attempts for 582 yds, 4.3 average, 4 TDs and a long of 40 in 9 starts. He had a nice little stretch in the season where he was averaging 90+ yds a game until he got hurt.


TJ Yeldon was a 2nd round pick. He has a little over half the number of attempts of Denard in 2014, with 81 attempts for 291 yds. His average is 3.6 ypa with a long of 36. 0 TDs in 6 starts.


I know it's early but I don't see anything that indicates Yeldon will be the long term answer at RB. I also know we've also had line issues this year but one could argue they were worst last year and we didn't have much of a passing game. I want to like Yeldon but in his time here I haven't seen much that would indicate he was worthy of a 2nd round selection.


I hope they address this position again but we are talking about Dave Caldwell, the same guy that actually kept a roster spot for Toby Gerhart.


I know Some will disagree, that's okay but I personally don't enjoy mediocrity.