Quote:I think Denard's touches is a direct reflection of him holding on to the ball. I suspect he's had trouble in practice with ball security to match his deficiency in live game situation.  He was forced into the rotation early in the year, which is fine because Gus is a rookie HC. 

 

If he gets touches and loses the ball, he doesn't play - that seems to be Gus' main factor for choosing running backs in the rotation.  Gus seems to get better every week, as he preaches.

 

How many lost balls do MOJO and Todman have on the year?

 

MOJO - 208 attempts, 0 fumbles

Todman - 43 attempts, 8 receptions, 24 kick returns, 0 fumbles

Denard - 17 attempts, 4 kick returns, 2 fumbles

 

The stats above do not account for the bobbled handoffs and kick catches that Denard has had.

 

Montee Ball had fumbling issues early in the season. Two weeks ago, he was a nominee for Rookie of the Week. At Tennessee, he ran more than Knowshon Moreno. So fumbling is a problem that can be fixed. Denard Robinson needs to play more in games, however. Hopefully, he will get more carries Sunday and that will help him protect the football.

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