Overall, Green Bay ranked 14th in rushing yards, averaging 117.8 yards per game.
However, since we had the top-ranked rushing quarterback, this indicates the running backs were mediocre-at-best in total yards.
That being said, the contribution of the unit is not limited to total rushing yards. Rather, a truly in-depth analysis must include other variables such as yards per carry, receiving yards, yards per catch, total touchdowns, fumbles, and even picking up the blitzùthe hardest to quantify.
Ryan Grant: A- (282 carries, 1253 yards, 4.4 average; 25 catches, 197 yards, 7.9 average; 11 total touchdowns, 0 fumbles lost)
Grant was the only back in the top-30 in rushing yards who did not lose a fumble, and his touchdown to fumble differential was fourth in the league. He averaged more y ...
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Green Bay Packers Position Analysis, Volume II: Running Backs
Posted: 15th February 2010 by MJ Kasprzak in NFLComments Off on Green Bay Packers Position Analysis, Volume II: Running Backs