Scouts, Inc.: Run Ronnie into the ground

ESPN's Tim Graham links to yet another Scouts, Inc. article, this one highlighting a number of running back situations around the NFL. You have to be an ESPN Insider to read the full article, but fortunately, I am indeed a member and can provide you with the text:

The Dolphins have one running back whom I trust: Ricky Williams. He still can play at a very high level. He runs with a nasty edge. To me, Miami needs to use him more. Williams should be the lead back for the Dolphins. He was a rock for Miami last season and is one of the most underrated players in this league.

Ronnie Brown is coming off yet another injury. He is up for free agency at the end of the season, and it seems highly unlikely that Miami brings him back, so he is another guy that the Dolphins should not hesitate to wear into the ground. That might sound harsh, but this is a business. If used in a rotation, Brown still can be effective. Even going back to his days at Auburn, Brown has never shown to be a true workhorse runner. He does catch the ball well. He needs to re-establish himself in this capacity, which should be a goal for 2010.

Lex Hilliard doesn't have a lot of tape to review, but he didn't play badly in his limited time. To me, Williams would get the most meaningful carries, while Brown could complement him and contribute more in the passing game. But in terms of the big picture, it wouldn't surprise me at all if Miami made running back a very high priority after the 2010 season.

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i still think brown is way better than ricky

and if we are not planning to keep brown for next year, then i agree and think we should use his up as much as we can, cuz we r gonna miss him when he is gone

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by finzrule on May 17, 2010 5:46 PM EDT reply actions

meh

Ricky looked better than Ronnie last year IMO. Way better is a joke. Ricky was one of the most talented backs of this generation, Ronnie has barely been the most talented back on his own team. I’m rooting for Brown, but Ricky is the better back IMO, and Ronnie is gone after this season. And I won’t miss his 11 games a season, sorry.

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by Little Nicky 21 on May 17, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Hatter!

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by texascowpunk on May 17, 2010 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions

just speaking the truth

at least my version of it lol

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by Little Nicky 21 on May 17, 2010 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL I know I just could not resist!

by texascowpunk on May 17, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah.

i wouldnt have a problem with Ricky starting. i think he runs with more power and explosiveness than Ronnie. the only thing that worries me is the fumbling thing. i just hope Ricky wont have a repeat of what happened at the Jags game.

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