Quote:A two back system works very well with a decent line blocking. It insulates each back from injury and keeps legs fresh late in games. 

 

Funny that you mention the chargers. They were a two-back team until Woodhead was injured.

Tennessee- who you listed - has used a two back system in four games this year.

Cardinals - who you listed -  also tried to have a two-back system this season but had injuries and player regression that altered the depth chart. 

 

You can't call any of those guys as coming from a two back system. Gordon ranks #2 behind Ezekiel Elliott in rushing attempts, Murray ranks #4 and Johnson ranks #5. Their backups maybe get 5 carries in a game. As far as Gordon, yes Woodhead did split carries with him, but do you notice what happened when D.W. got injured? Gordon took over the job as the feature back and a pitiful look running offense blossomed into one of the most successful in the NFL. If that doesn't help me prove my point, nothing will. The only games in which Henry got significant carries this year was when DeMarco Murray was dinged up. It's not because they wanted them to split carries, it was from trying not to overwork an already injured feature back.

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