I've been hesitant to say it because our stats were really good running the ball last year. I honestly believe our RBs are average Power 5 conference RBs. Folston is one of the slowest RBs i've seen this year. Adams, although he has great straight line speed, he has absolutely no quickness, runs hard, but is not powerful, and neither are that big of threats in the passing game (adams had great catch vs Texas).
Procise was clearly our best back last year when healthy. I just think the O-line was that good and made that big of holes especially for Adams. Also I thought the play calling was much better too! There was so many times adams went untouched until 5-10 yards. It's not happening this year, and you see the results. We don't make any defenders miss, and we don't punish any defenders. You need to do one or the other.
I know some will disagree with me and blame the right side of the O-Line, and rightfully so. I was expecting more from them, but I'm not a fan of our RBs, and I'm not a huge fan of the RBs we've recruited. I don't understand why Kelly doesn't recruit quick Rbs that are great in the passing game as well. It would fit his offense so much better. If you spread teams out it really helps to have speed and quickness at the RB spot. Folston can't get outside, and Adams has trouble changing directions.
Procise was clearly our best back last year when healthy. I just think the O-line was that good and made that big of holes especially for Adams. Also I thought the play calling was much better too! There was so many times adams went untouched until 5-10 yards. It's not happening this year, and you see the results. We don't make any defenders miss, and we don't punish any defenders. You need to do one or the other.
I know some will disagree with me and blame the right side of the O-Line, and rightfully so. I was expecting more from them, but I'm not a fan of our RBs, and I'm not a huge fan of the RBs we've recruited. I don't understand why Kelly doesn't recruit quick Rbs that are great in the passing game as well. It would fit his offense so much better. If you spread teams out it really helps to have speed and quickness at the RB spot. Folston can't get outside, and Adams has trouble changing directions.