Redman vs. Richardson

[steelblood]

Redman is an awesome backup or even complimentary back.

But, how in the world does this thread have legs?

[Jooser]

Beats the heck outa me.

[feltdizz]

It's because he's not a feature back. I love the guy but he's not a carry the load kind of runner. We're certainly going to use a heavy committee approach, especially if they draft a guy like James in round 2. Comparing him to Trent Richardson is also one of the craziest things I've read on a website in a while. It's something you'd read on a Browns board. Colt McCoy is ALMOST as good as Big Ben.

Actually it's not crazy at all... You guys keep seeing Redman vs Richardson talent and career wise... but the OP is asking about PRODUCTION by Redman as a starter in year 3 vs Richardson in year one.

It's no different then wondering if Colt McCoy or Mark Sanchez will have the same production as Andrew Luck next year... neither are as good as Luck but since he is on a bad Colts team and is a rookie it wouldn't be a shock to see Luck struggle or put up average numbers his first year.

[ikestops85]

I think it's going to be funny when Redman finishes out the year with over 1200 yards averaging over 4 ypc. I'm sure you guys will be giving all the credit to DeCastro and Redman still gets none. You guys keep saying Redman can't be the primary back but can never come up with a reason why ... you just say he can't. Sure, the guy has asthma, he might have to come out after for a breather every now and then. So what? He's been better than Mendy in everything he's tried. He blocks better, he runs harder, he breaks tackles, he picks up 1st downs in short yardage, he scores around the goal line, and he catches and runs with the ball better (remember him winning the game against the Ratbirds).

When Mendy got hurt Redman came in and in 3 quarters he ran for over 90 yards. The next game against Denver he ran for 120 yards. What more does the guy have to do to prove it to you. He's good ... no, he's damn good!!

[feltdizz]

Redman has to go back in time and be a stud at a D1 school and get drafted in the 1st round in order to get any credit.

I'm a big Redman fan and it's not because he was undrafted... it's because he runs hard, breaks tackles and gets 4to 5 ypc.

[Shoe]

Really comparing Redmnan to Foster in addition to Richardson. I get some are in love with the "underdog" angle but a little relaity please

I understand that it's a long shot, but why is it so outlandish? Remember Barry Foster? Barry Foster led the league (AFC) in rushing one year, coming out of the blue. He was a 5th round pick, who spent his first two years getting very little game time. He was relegated to sitting behind a first-round pick (Worley), and had to wait his turn. When Worley wasn't up to the challenge in '92 (can't remember why he wasn't available), Foster was inserted and the rest is history. He had 1,690 yards!

Now I'm not saying Redman is set to do the same thing, but it's not some pipe dream. You go out Week 1, gain 100 yards, follow that up with another good week, and another... By midseason (if you are still upright), you are among league leaders. Then you are in the stretch run, where your focus increases. You put your soreness on the back burner, and you sacrifice, suck it up for your team--and you continue to grind. Before you know it, you've played a season of NFL football... if Redman does that, it's not hard to imagine 1,000 yards plus.

[feltdizz]

I understand that it's a long shot, but why is it so outlandish? Remember Barry Foster? Barry Foster led the league (AFC) in rushing one year, coming out of the blue. He was a 5th round pick, who spent his first two years getting very little game time. He was relegated to sitting behind a first-round pick (Worley), and had to wait his turn. When Worley wasn't up to the challenge in '92 (can't remember why he wasn't available), Foster was inserted and the rest is history. He had 1,690 yards!

Now I'm not saying Redman is set to do the same thing, but it's not some pipe dream. You go out Week 1, gain 100 yards, follow that up with another good week, and another... By midseason (if you are still upright), you are among league leaders. Then you are in the stretch run, where your focus increases. You put your soreness on the back burner, and you sacrifice, suck it up for your team--and you continue to grind. Before you know it, you've played a season of NFL football... if Redman does that, it's not hard to imagine 1,000 yards plus.

If Redman gets 15 to 17 touches a game he will get 1000 yards with ease. Redman is an Emmit Smith type running back. He avoids direct contact and although he isn't fast he gets to the second level and turns 3 yards into 7.

I'm not sure why some fans won't admit what they see when Redman gets the ball. Its obvious he has good instincts and just about every time he touhches the ball he makes something out of nothing. Redman with this new OL and Haley calling the plays?

If Redman starts the whole season put me down for 1500 yards.

[hawaiiansteel]

Trent Richardson to visit Dr. James Andrews

Posted by Michael David Smith on August 8, 2012



So much for Trent Richardson’s knee being nothing to worry about.

Whatever the Browns’ medical staff saw on Richardson’s MRI, they’re worried enough that they’re sending him to see the renowned sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews, who performed arthroscopic surgery on the same knee in February.

“Trent Richardson is traveling to Pensacola, Fla., where he will have his left knee further evaluated by Dr. James Andrews tomorrow,” Browns coach Pat Shurmur said.

Richardson hasn’t been practicing this week because of soreness in the knee and isn’t expected to play in the Browns’ preseason opener against the Lions on Friday. The Browns traded up to draft Richardson, viewing him as a big-time offensive playmaker for years to come. A visit to Dr. Andrews before ever playing in a game was not what Cleveland was hoping for.

[URL]http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/08/trent-richardson-to-visit-dr-james-andrews/[/URL]

[aggiebones]

If you don't think redman can have as many yards is richardson this year, then you don't know anything about football. Hey brookie verses a veteran with a nice complementary offense. Richardson will have a tough year behind that offense they have in cleveland.

I laughed at a few of you, particularly Ovi, who is still fighting that Redman has looked very goodwith the rock. No question in my mind that he will be VERY productive this year.

[lloydroid]

Our back is comparable to Richardson's skills, but it's not Redman, who is so much slower than Richardson, it's Dwyer, who could put up similar #s. I just hope he gets his chance to show it.

[Slapstick]

Our back is comparable to Richardson's skills, but it's not Redman, who is so much slower than Richardson, it's Dwyer, who could put up similar #s. I just hope he gets his chance to show it.

That's ALL on Dwyer...

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

If you are asking the question from a strictly numbers standpoint, then yes, Redman and Richardson could very well put up similar numbers.

However, when opposing DCs gameplan for each team, Redman will not be the name at the top of the chalkboard for teams playing against Pittsburgh. Richardson's will definitely be on top of the Browns board, and there may only be one other name even on the board - Cribbs.