Quote:Cardinals intended to have a multi-back system quite clearly if you paid any attention in the preseason. They thought Ellington would be a significant role player.  Tennessee tried it, but the rookie was simply not effective enough to warrant the number of touches.

 San Diego tried to do it with Woodhead and Gordon but ironically it was Gordon who underperformed initially. Then Woodhead got hurt and Gordon emerged. 

 

Number of attempts at this point means nothing to the point I'm making.