Doublezero Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 That would be a low totem pole priority for me. Here's the ball, now run for your life! First we NEED a RB... seeing as simpson and ford have not been re-signed. You can't seriously be worried that we're not going to find running backs...that's the easiest of all... Worried that we can fin a Rb? No. Worried we are going to find a great running back that can run out in the open, up the gut and can block? Yup. RB are easiest to find, but finding great RB isn't easy. Ford and Simpson aren't great running backs either. I agree neither Ford nor Simpson have been great for us. Interesting that of the 99 RBs in Indianapolis Colts history, Simpson is ranked 36th. Another RB who came to us via the Colts was Ronald Humphrey (during the Reinebold era in 1997) but he got cut at training camp, which was held in Portage la Prairie. Humphrey was a power back and is ranked 45th best RB in Colts history. I think quick, slashing-style runners like Roberts and Sheets are better suited to CFL ball than the NFL style power backs. I would think for sure Bellefeueille can, and will, handle the RB coaching. Here's the link to Colts rankings http://www.fantasyfootballchallenge.com/32-14-2/indianapolis-colts-running-backs.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well maybe we can get Trent Richardson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Darrin Bauming @DarrinBauming 44s #Bombers set to announce another addition to their coaching staff today. They lack OL, QB, and RB coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Since I was a young lad we have had: Reaves-Mimbs, Richardson-Bryant-WilliamsRoberts-Reid-Simpson as the more mainstay running backs. So in 30 years: That's two I'd put in the All-Time great category and 4 I'd put in the pretty darn good level. Not worried about running back. That's a good list. I believe we also had Tim Jessie in there from 1988 - 1992. I think he was our running back for the 1988 and 1990 Grey Cups. And he wore #5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Perfect Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Since I was a young lad we have had: Reaves-Mimbs, Richardson-Bryant-WilliamsRoberts-Reid-Simpson as the more mainstay running backs. So in 30 years: That's two I'd put in the All-Time great category and 4 I'd put in the pretty darn good level. Not worried about running back. Agreed. Running back is the last thing we need to worry about. As has been said, it's the easier position to find a capable starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnzo Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Tim Jessie was 1998. Robert Mimbs was 1990. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holoman Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Tim Jessie was 1998. Robert Mimbs was 1990. 1988...I'll assume that was a typo lol johnzo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Tim Jessie was 1988. Robert Mimbs was 1990. Right. Mimbs had a great year in 1990, the Bombers basically rode that guy as Burgess wasn't much of a passer, or runner. But he could sure hand off! TBURGESS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPuDS Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 Tim Jessie was 1988. Robert Mimbs was 1990.Right. Mimbs had a great year in 1990, the Bombers basically rode that guy as Burgess wasn't much of a passer, or runner. But he could sure hand off! I believe the term is "game manager" iso_55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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