(05-04-2019, 04:23 AM)Jags02 Wrote:

(05-04-2019, 03:52 AM)TJBender Wrote: Cunningham has returned over 100 kickoffs in the NFL, and while he hasn't found the endzone, he has posted over 26 yards per return.

Good point that I overlooked.

I guess between Cunningham and Blue it comes down to what you want more from your 3rd downs RB? Do you want a backup RB who can get you 500 rushing yards and a couple of TDs, or do you want a KR who can get you over 25 yards a return? I'm honestly leaning toward Blue here, but I can see arguments for either. This is sure to be a heated camp battle for one roster spot.

The next battle is the David Williams vs Thomas Rawls battle. I'm with you on David Williams winning this one, but maybe Rawls is more determined than we expect. May the best RB win, although you know if it's a tie... tiebreaker always goes to the younger guy when there's a significant difference.

I'm starting to think Armstead emerges as the #2 rather quickly, although I'm hoping the team works on feeding Fournette. When I watch his college and HS tape, what made him so great was a concentrated effort by their offensive coordinators to feed him the ball. If he gets enough carries, defenses will pay. 

I don't see Armstead as the clear-cut #2. For one, he still has to make the team. He's a fifth-round pick. Given the players around him, it's likely and virtually a lock if he shows anything on special teams at all, but he could still lose his spot to a determined Rawls late in the preseason. Regardless of who all makes the team, I think the depth chart looks like this:

1. Fournette

2. 

Long story short, Fournette had better stay healthy, because if we're stuck with a three-headed monster of Armstead, Cunningham and Williams, odds are that it'll be another long year.

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