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Montgomery, Davis, and Cohen look like locks to make the roster. That leaves Whyte, Nall, and Caldwell for the 4 RB slot, if there is one. There could be a 7th WR, or some other position addressed that will leave only 3 RBs on the roster. But, if there is a 4th RB, what role would it be and who would fill it?
Right now the projections look like this.
Montgomery - Primary ball carrier
Cohen - Movable chess piece to exploit mismatches
Davis - Backup with time share potential
So what would the role of the 4th RB be?
It could be a backup for Cohen, and Whyte looks like the obvious candidate. In the same way that Sproles and Bush moved around for Sean Payton in NO, Cohen will be exploiting mismatches. The role is important to this offense, so a capable backup is required. But, that backup may also be on the roster, but a different position. Cordarelle Patterson isn't a human joystick like Cohen, but he has speed and is dangerous in space. He can certainly run jet sweeps and screens, as well as motion out wide or to the slot like Cohen. He can also run it up the middle as well. In similar fashion to NE, he can serve as the 4th RB. But in terms of developmental prospects, Whyte looks worthy of making the position due to his explosiveness.
Another role could be a short yardage, power back. Ideally someone who can play the role of FB, or even line up as an H-Back.
Obviously Cohen can't fill that role. Although Montgomery and Davis display some power, I don't see them as move the pile type of running backs. Ryan Nall is the obvious candidate, and he's ahead of Whyte on the depth chart. Supposedly he could play H-back or fullback, but I don't see him utilized in that role very much. I think the coaching staff sees his limitations, and won't put him there in spite of the lack of depth at TE. It would be nice if he could, since it would open up a roster spot. Caldwell is a longshot, IMO. He's slow, but runs with power and a low center of gravity. Supposedly, he can catch the ball as well. He has 2 weeks to show that he belongs.
I still think it's going to be Whyte. He has the most upside, and best fit with what this offense is trying to do. Nall and Caldwell will be fighting for a spot on the practice squad.
Right now the projections look like this.
Montgomery - Primary ball carrier
Cohen - Movable chess piece to exploit mismatches
Davis - Backup with time share potential
So what would the role of the 4th RB be?
It could be a backup for Cohen, and Whyte looks like the obvious candidate. In the same way that Sproles and Bush moved around for Sean Payton in NO, Cohen will be exploiting mismatches. The role is important to this offense, so a capable backup is required. But, that backup may also be on the roster, but a different position. Cordarelle Patterson isn't a human joystick like Cohen, but he has speed and is dangerous in space. He can certainly run jet sweeps and screens, as well as motion out wide or to the slot like Cohen. He can also run it up the middle as well. In similar fashion to NE, he can serve as the 4th RB. But in terms of developmental prospects, Whyte looks worthy of making the position due to his explosiveness.
Another role could be a short yardage, power back. Ideally someone who can play the role of FB, or even line up as an H-Back.
Obviously Cohen can't fill that role. Although Montgomery and Davis display some power, I don't see them as move the pile type of running backs. Ryan Nall is the obvious candidate, and he's ahead of Whyte on the depth chart. Supposedly he could play H-back or fullback, but I don't see him utilized in that role very much. I think the coaching staff sees his limitations, and won't put him there in spite of the lack of depth at TE. It would be nice if he could, since it would open up a roster spot. Caldwell is a longshot, IMO. He's slow, but runs with power and a low center of gravity. Supposedly, he can catch the ball as well. He has 2 weeks to show that he belongs.
I still think it's going to be Whyte. He has the most upside, and best fit with what this offense is trying to do. Nall and Caldwell will be fighting for a spot on the practice squad.
