Toby did push back a few people against the steelers & towards the end of last season so a FB role makes the most sense (since he blocked for AP for years).

 

You sure about that?

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I guess it doesnt matter what I am sure about, its what Dave, Gus, and Olson are doing....

so we can only hope for the best.


Either way, with so many TEs & Rbs it shouldnt really be a problem.

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Toby did push back a few people against the steelers & towards the end of last season so a FB role makes the most sense (since he blocked for AP for years).

He did NOT block for Peterson, he was his backup. And he is NOT a fullback. Other than that, it makes perfect sennse.


Whether some fans like it or not, Gerhart is going to play a role on this team as a RB. How extensive, is the only question.

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Toby did push back a few people against the steelers & towards the end of last season so a FB role makes the most sense (since he blocked for AP for years).

 

I am hoping to see more action from Grant this Saturday night against the Giants!

 

Running back <b>Corey Grant</b> carried twice for 6 yards, caught a 15-yard pass and returned two kickoffs for 42 yards for the Jauars.

 

 

Of course Grant also had an inspiring, ultra-impressive 30-yard run that was called back due to a hold.

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For the gamers out there, Corey Grant is tied for the 3rd fastest player in the new Madden, at speed 96

SCREEN!!!

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(since he blocked for AP for years).

Wut

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Wut

Dew(youevenfootball?)theMathis.

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Bump.


I just have a feeling this kid is going to turn some heads in these next few preseason games. Bound to bust a big play.

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Has the straight-line speed but can he make the cuts??

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All running backs block when not running the ball, and to my understanding the Vikings used West Coast Offense with a lot of fullhouse formations where Toby & AP were on the field together thus blocking for AP at times.

I might be wrong, but I remember reading how he blocked for AP on many occasions...

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Gerhart also has a reputation as an efficient pass-protecting and receiving back, but the numbers don’t bear that out. In both 2011 (93 percent) and 2012 (92.1 percent) he ranked 49th in Pass Blocking Efficiency (PBE) among running backs who saw 25 percent of snaps. Last year his PBE rose to 95.6 percent (13th), but on only 40 total pass blocking snaps. Gerhart’s career drop rate is 9.4 percent, which would have ranked him 31st among qualified running backs last year – one spot behind former teammate <b>Adrian Peterson</b>. -  Pro Football Focus  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/20...way-train/

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then-backup Toby Gerhart's 44 pass protection snaps in 2013. -Minnesota

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All running backs block when not running the ball, and to my understanding the Vikings used West Coast Offense with a lot of fullhouse formations where Toby & AP were on the field together thus blocking for AP at times.

I might be wrong, but I remember reading how he blocked for AP on many occasions...

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Gerhart also has a reputation as an efficient pass-protecting and receiving back, but the numbers don’t bear that out. In both 2011 (93 percent) and 2012 (92.1 percent) he ranked 49th in Pass Blocking Efficiency (PBE) among running backs who saw 25 percent of snaps. Last year his PBE rose to 95.6 percent (13th), but on only 40 total pass blocking snaps. Gerhart’s career drop rate is 9.4 percent, which would have ranked him 31st among qualified running backs last year – one spot behind former teammate <b>Adrian Peterson</b>. -  Pro Football Focus  https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/20...way-train/

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then-backup Toby Gerhart's 44 pass protection snaps in 2013. -Minnesota

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Pass blocking has nothing to do with blocking for AP.

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Pass blocking has nothing to do with blocking for AP.

Not too mention Jerome Felton went to Pro Bowl blocking for AP, as well as being 2nd team All-Pro. I wonder how he got those accolades with Gerhart getting all those snaps at FB.

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He's really impressed me as a kick returner and deserves a place on the 53 for that.


Hayne is causing a lot of excitement for the 49ers at the moment, but think Grant has been just as impressive in his outings so far. And he's been head and shoulders above the alternatives so far (Doss and Marshall)


It might mean we take five RBs, if Pierce makes it too, but having a quality KR is so important - I think it's worth it.

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U don't let that kind of speed go even to the PS

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U don't let that kind of speed go even to the PS

Why not? It was let go to by all 32 teams to be an undrafted FA.

 

It's not like that speed was hidden at some obscure college program.

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Why not? It was let go to by all 32 teams to be an undrafted FA.

 

It's not like that speed was hidden at some obscure college program.

 

Agree. And it's not like he is going to do much else. If he makes the roster, would he even be active on gameday anyway?

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Agree. And it's not like he is going to do much else. If he makes the roster, would he even be active on gameday anyway?

If he's not returning kickoffs and punts, deactivated on the 53-man will be his dream state.

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He had a good 35 yard return against the Giants, i think Storm will be the one let go and they might keep the rest.

Hopefully grant gets more chances against the Lions.

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He had a good 35 yard return against the Giants, i think Storm will be the one let go and they might keep the rest.

Hopefully grant gets more chances against the Lions.

 

I don't see them keeping 5 running backs.

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I don't see them keeping 5 running backs.

Agreed. I'm thinking Yeldon (starter), Robinson (change-of-pace), Gerhart (utility guy), Pierce (all-purpose backup). Grant will slide to the practice squad. Speed isn't enough to get you on a roster, but it is enough to make fans go googly-eyed over you.

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