Quote:I agree about Ivory even though the typical fan around here tends to forget he exists. Simply put, I can see Ivory thriving in a system that's actually designed to feed the RB throughout a game. The split time with TJ while getting a freak snap here and an occasional snap there routine he was in last year would make it tough for just about any RB to excel.


 

Hackett has a history of coaching up strong running offenses, so I'm excited to see what he does this year especially if they manage to beef up the OL and bring in a FB. Short of obtaining a first round RB (personally I think we'll go S), Yeldon needs to take a back seat with Ivory plugged in as their bell cow. He's certainly getting paid enough for the role, and I see the talent in him. He just needs trainers to help him stay healthy and a good coaching up regarding his fumbles.

 

I like Ivory.  He's got a couple good years left in him IMO and I've said many times that he and Yeldon would be good behind an improved line. 

 

Your point on his snaps last season is a bit inaccurate, however. 

Ivory received a favorable amount of snaps compared to Yeldon in seven of the eleven games he was active for last year.  Sometimes receiving double the number of snaps that Yeldon received. 

 

 It's a shame he wasn't healthier and the line blocked so poorly.  

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