A Brown-Chatman platoon could work out for Miami

By Adam Best  |   Thursday, August 30, 2007  |  Comments( 28 )

 Miami Dolphins
In the past year, unheralded Miami Dolphins running back Jesse Chatman was an ex-NFLer whose weight more closely resembled a defensive end's. Considering that statement, why in the world is Chatman currently competing with Dolphins RB Ronnie Brown, a former No. 2 overall pick, for the starting job? One answer is that Chatman reportedly dropped...
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CommentsComments: 28
 No.1
phintim		 07:59 AM
08/30/2007
Yes this 2 back set gives some punch and is close to being the answer to this season with Booker as a 3rd option. Chatman and Brown will probably go down this year at some point which is "why" we really need to keep Cobbs as a reserve back to continue the 2 back set when that happens!
 No.2
jonaphin		 09:00 AM
08/30/2007
A 2-RB system is the way to go these days in the NFL. Chatman will be good for Brown; keep him fresh and put a few licks on the defense. We shouldn't be so harsh on Brown for "underachieving". He has put up some decent stats on a nothing offense for two years. His running in the second half almost single handedly led to the victory over Chicago last year. Brown will be just fine -- lets worry about that secondary and protecting the QB.
 No.3
Matthew, Boise		 09:52 AM
08/30/2007
Brown has been an underachiever, but it's fair to consider the line play and coaching during his time in Miami as well. Also, don't write off a young player so early in the learning curve

After all, Brown has 1915 carries, with a 4.3 average, and 9 TDs in his first two years in the NFL

Ricky Williams had 1884 yards, with a 3.8 average, and 10 TDs.

We're talking about a team that had, I believe, Willie Roaf and Kyle Turley on the line.

In Ricky's next three years he ran for almost 4,500 yards, and picked up a rushing title.

Other than a superior yards per carry after his first two years, Ronnie has one other advantage over Ricky: no drug problem!

I definitely favor a two-back system, and think it's in everyone's best interest that Chatman keep Ronnie's carries in the plus/minus 20 range. With our young line, lowering the focus on Ronnie by opponents has no downside.

In the meantime, cut the kid some slack!
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