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Miami is a run first team with a 32 year old as their starting back. I don't like Ronnie Brown's chances to stay healthy the rest of the way, so somebody has to take those touches, especially with a rookie QB. Miami's OL is very good, not to mention Parcells always seems to know what hes doing. Enter Lex Hilliard, a true sleeper. I find it amazing that the 2nd RB on the Dolphins depth chart is getting no press. Sleeper is such an overused phrase and if Hilliard gets touches, he could be a real sleeper and not a "sleeper" everyone is talking about.

Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.

 
kegtron said:
Pat White.
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Kory Sheets, Pat White and Lex HilliardDolphins beat writer Edgar Thompson:"1. Running back Lex Hilliard is likely to get his chance this week. But with no carries this season, will Hilliard be ready?It might be different if Ronnie Brown were to have a full week to bounce back from the ankle injury he suffered Sunday, but with only three days to prepare for Thursday night’s game at Carolina, it’s a safe bet Hilliard will get his first carries as a running back against the Panthers.The Carolina defense should remember Hilliard. During the preseason he had a game-high 52 yards rushing against the Panthers, including a 39-yard burst down the sidelines. It was performances like that that earned him a spot on the Miami roster, though to be fair he’s retained it until now with strong special teams play.Miami will need a strong running game against Carolina, whose own running game entered this week’s games leading the NFC in rushing. Just as Brown and Ricky Williams were a great 1-2 punch, Hilliard and Williams make for a tandem that could pound away at a Carolina run defense, which was ranked 23rd entering the weekend.
 
Granted it was a pre-season game, but Lex Hilliard actually caught my eye in a game where he racked up over 90 combined yards and a TD. He looked pretty good and if he gets the ball behind some good blocking (which Miami does have) then he could make some noise.

CAR-MIA preseason game

 
I've got college tape from Montana of Lex Hilliard in action. I love his no nonsense running style, and determination between the tackles. He runs with a decent pad level, but doesn't always pick his feet up well when running it up the gut. He's not the fastest guy, and is a one speed RB - poor initial burst (needs to build up his speed) and no 2nd gear in the open field.

I like Kory Sheets here. Saw him in Mobile at the Senior Bowl, and of course have tape of him running hard at Purdue. That's what I always think of when I think of Sheets - effort. The guy runs angry, even though he's not the biggest back in the stable. He also had one of the best stiff arms in college football, and did a good job of standing out at the Senior Bowl (to me) when compared to other backs there like Arian Foster or Rashad Jennings.

Hilliard should get first crack here behind RW, but Sheets is more versatile and could take over if Hilliard doesn't capitalize on his opportunity.

 
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Miami is a run first team with a 32 year old as their starting back. I don't like Ronnie Brown's chances to stay healthy the rest of the way, so somebody has to take those touches, especially with a rookie QB. Miami's OL is very good, not to mention Parcells always seems to know what hes doing. Enter Lex Hilliard, a true sleeper. I find it amazing that the 2nd RB on the Dolphins depth chart is getting no press. Sleeper is such an overused phrase and if Hilliard gets touches, he could be a real sleeper and not a "sleeper" everyone is talking about.

Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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Check out our Week 11 Waiver Wire special on The Audible where we discuss both of these cats!Make sure to check the FBG News, where I've commented several times on both backs!

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lex_Hilliard

Lex Douglas Hilliard (born July 30, 1984 in Kalispell, Montana‹See Tfd›) is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Montana.

College career

As a true freshman at the University of Montana in 2003, Hilliard was originally going to redshirt but was activated for the second game of the season.[1] His 590 rushing yards ranked ninth in the Big Sky Conference that season.[1]

Despite starting just four games as a sophomore in 2004, Hilliard rushed for a team-leading 972 yards and 17 touchdowns on his way to earning first-team All-Big Sky honors.[1] He posted five 100-yard rushing games during the season, and his 17 touchdowns were best in the conference.[1]

Hilliard earned first-team All-Big Sky honors for the second straight season, as well as being named a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, as a junior in 2005 after rushing for 1,322 yards.[1] His rushing total ranked 19th in the nation and second in school history behind only Yohance Humphery in 2001.[1] He had six 100-yard games during the season, including a 237-yard performance against Cal Poly which was the second-highest single-game rushing total in school history.[1]

In 2006, Hilliard was redshirted after suffering a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.[1][2]

"Now that we're in the '07 season and he's back with us, it's just a godsend to have him back. I see Lex having a monster season."

—Bobby Hauck, Grizzlies head coach[1]

Hilliard returned to the field as a fifth-year senior in 2007, appearing in 11 games for the Grizzlies.[2] He rushed for 1,132 yards and 16 touchdowns on his way to second-team All-Big Sky honors.[2] He topped the 100-yard rushing plateau seven times during the season.[2]

During his five-year career at Montana, Hilliard racked up 4,106 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns on 5.0 average.[2] He also added 57 receptions for 591 yards and two touchdowns.[2]

 
nyy45 said:
Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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There have been literally dozens of backup RBs on Parcells-led teams (Cowboys, Jets, Patriots) who never amounted to anything. In fact, I'd say that Parcells' history of grooming backup RBs is worse than most coaches, since Parcells prefers to rely on veteran workhorses.I think you might have better luck taking a flyer on Curtis Martin or Adrian Murrell.
 
I have nothing to add but just wanted to say that this is a good thread even if the guys mentioned here don't end up doing anything.

 
Ricky will get 20+ carries this week

Hilliard will get 5-7 carries

Polite will get the 3rd & 1 and 4th and 1 carries

Shame Cobbs had to get injured earlier in the year.

Hilliard a a strong but slow & plodding type of runner. IMO it will be the Ricky show until Ronnie gets back. IF something should happen to RW then Hilliard will get his chance. I think Henne will be asked to do more going forward.

 
nyy45 said:
with a 32 year old as their starting back
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Also - Ricky might be 32 but he sure doesn't play like it. To me he doesn't look like he's lost much from when he led the league in rushing in 2002.Don't mean to rain on your Hilliard parade but don't underestimate Ricky.
 
nyy45 said:
Miami is a run first team with a 32 year old as their starting back. I don't like Ronnie Brown's chances to stay healthy the rest of the way, so somebody has to take those touches, especially with a rookie QB. Miami's OL is very good, not to mention Parcells always seems to know what hes doing. Enter Lex Hilliard, a true sleeper. I find it amazing that the 2nd RB on the Dolphins depth chart is getting no press. Sleeper is such an overused phrase and if Hilliard gets touches, he could be a real sleeper and not a "sleeper" everyone is talking about.

Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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Really going out on a limb there :rolleyes: And not a chance on Hilliard. Maybe 3-5 touches per game.

 
zamboni said:
=Smackdown= said:
nyy45 said:
with a 32 year old as their starting back
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Also - Ricky might be 32 but he sure doesn't play like it. To me he doesn't look like he's lost much from when he led the league in rushing in 2002.Don't mean to rain on your Hilliard parade but don't underestimate Ricky.
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Agreed - he's got a lot less mileage than most 32 year-old RBs.
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maybe ricky has been smarter than everyone this whole time. He left, came back, and didn't break down at 30 like most RB..it's pretty wild the #### he pulled..I still see someone else on the team needing to get 7-10 touches and maybe more depending on performanceas far as parcells goes, not looking at specific rb but overall ability to judge talent, he is a genius and its true..the guy just knows football better than everyone else
 
More on Ricky from today's Miami Herald . . .

"For nearly two years, which is about the time when their relationship began, Dolphins coach Tony Sparano has talked about how impressed he has been by the meticulous ways in which running back Ricky Williams cares for his body. It is the reason he is confident Williams, at 32, will have no trouble handling a full workload in the absence of Ronnie Brown, who has been officially ruled out of Thursday's game against the Carolina Panthers with a foot injury. ``I don't feel old; I don't feel slow,'' Williams told Dolphin Digest earlier this month. ``I guess if you compare other people at my age . . . I have the advantage that I had a couple of years off. Most people, when they play football when they're 32, they've been doing it their whole life." Williams, who signed a one-year contract extension through next season and plans to retire after its conclusion, is surging even with limited repetitions behind Brown. If Williams can maintain his current production (he has 558 yards on 105 carries) with an increased workload, he could put himself on an astounding pace. It also depends on how long Brown will miss, but he could finish the year with his first 1,000-yard season since 2003. With Williams, a man who believes strongly in a one-day-at-a-time approach, there's no sense in looking that far ahead. But make no mistake: Nobody sees him slowing down anytime soon. ``He looks like he could play forever, man,'' fullback Lousaka Polite said. ``That guy is built to last.''

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/fo...y/1338664.html

 
From Rotoworld:

Lex Hilliard-RB- Dolphins Nov. 18 - 10:43 am et

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano said that Lex Hilliard "will have to be ready to carry the ball" with Ronnie Brown (foot) sidelined.

Hilliard won't come anywhere close to sharing carries with Ricky Williams, but he'll likely be sprinkled in along with Lousaka Polite. Hilliard is a power back that has never gotten a carry in his two-year career.

Lets see what he can do with his touches

 
Over the first 9 games, Ronnie and Ricky combined to average:

28 Rush

134 Rush Yds

1.6 Rush TDs

4.8 Yds/Rush (Ricky @ 5.3)

4 Rec

32 Rec Yds

0.1 Rec TDs

9.1 Yds/Rec (Ricky @ 10.7)

Ronnie = 57% of Touches

Ricky = 43% of Touches

I think Ricky's Yds/Touch is a product of being the backup, but let's assume he maintains the average, and gets 75%* of the touches.

21 Rush

100 Rush Yds

1.2 Rush TDs

4.8 Yds/Rush

3 Rec

24 Rec Yds

0.1 Rec TDs

9.1 Yds/Rec

So Ricky could be in line for about 125 Yards and a TD a game as the starter.

* I'm giving Ricky way more of the touches due to their not being a backup of any discernible quality.

 
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I agree that the touches will need to be shared. I agree that finding how the ball will be distributed and what they can do would be great insight for FF'ers.... but Lex Hilliard only had some PRE-SEASON touches, but no real game time. Kory Sheets was/is Practice Squad material.

Then who will get the touches? Polite, Sheets, White or Hilliard???

Preseason: Lex had 29 carries for 126 yards 1 TD (4.3 ypc) plus 2 Rec for 11 yards

Commendable stats.

Problem was all his carries came in the 2nd half of the games against scrubs and players who did not make it.

Polite might see an extra 2 touches. Limited role, but vital to the running game.

Will Ricky handle the extra work? Could he excel with the touches? Probably... but what happens if Ronnie is out for the rest of the season. Ricky will burn out from 20 touches a game.

Personally, I think Pat White will see more Wildcat touches. I expect him to get 7-10 touches. He's had real time experience (11 carries for 48 yards --> 4.8 ypc).

 
Brock Middlebrook said:
If Ricky is running the wildcat, he's goona need somebody to hand off to every once in a while
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IMO the Wildcat is dead for now until Ronnie Brown comes back.One of the main reasons it worked so well was because of the double threat - Ricky & Ronnie. They always either gave it to Ricky or faked it to Ricky.The reason it was so successful was because of 2 extremely talented RB's in the backfield.If Ricky lines up in the backfield as the QB who is he going to fake it to? Lex Hilliard? Polite? Opposing teams will just load up on Ricky.Going forward IMO it will Ricky running the ball and the Dolphins asking Henne to do more.
 
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If Ricky lines up in the backfield as the QB who is he going to fake it to? Lex Hilliard? Polite? Opposing teams will just load up on Ricky.
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Don't you think Pat White is an elusive athlete to create opportunities in the Wild Cat formation? Double Threat Run & Throw as a counter move to Ricky running.
 
Birdie048 said:
=Smackdown= said:
If Ricky lines up in the backfield as the QB who is he going to fake it to? Lex Hilliard? Polite? Opposing teams will just load up on Ricky.
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Don't you think Pat White is an elusive athlete to create opportunities in the Wild Cat formation? Double Threat Run & Throw as a counter move to Ricky running.
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Pat can't run between the tackles so he doesn't replace Ronnie - he's 6 ft 190. The few times they've had him throw the ball he hasn't impressed.I just see the Dolphins going to a more traditional type offense and pounding Ricky. Got a little bit of good news today in that Smiley is expected to play on Thursday.Again - just my opinion - I could be wrong.
 
Mr. Retukes said:
nyy45 said:
Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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There have been literally dozens of backup RBs on Parcells-led teams (Cowboys, Jets, Patriots) who never amounted to anything. In fact, I'd say that Parcells' history of grooming backup RBs is worse than most coaches, since Parcells prefers to rely on veteran workhorses.I think you might have better luck taking a flyer on Curtis Martin or Adrian Murrell.
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I'll never forget the game about 10 or so years ago where just for the hell of it, Parcells ran Murrell 30+ just because. IIRC, the game was in hand, but I think he wanted to prove to the league and Murrell, that Murrell was his guy and he was going to run the wheels off of him. Sparano is not Parcells, but Parcells is not too far away to have that influence.
 
Sweet Love said:
Mr. Retukes said:
nyy45 said:
Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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There have been literally dozens of backup RBs on Parcells-led teams (Cowboys, Jets, Patriots) who never amounted to anything. In fact, I'd say that Parcells' history of grooming backup RBs is worse than most coaches, since Parcells prefers to rely on veteran workhorses.I think you might have better luck taking a flyer on Curtis Martin or Adrian Murrell.
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I'll never forget the game about 10 or so years ago where just for the hell of it, Parcells ran Murrell 30+ just because. IIRC, the game was in hand, but I think he wanted to prove to the league and Murrell, that Murrell was his guy and he was going to run the wheels off of him. Sparano is not Parcells, but Parcells is not too far away to have that influence.
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Newsflash, Bill Parcells is NOT going to call the shots as to who will be running the ball in Miami.
 
Casting Couch said:
Sweet Love said:
Mr. Retukes said:
nyy45 said:
Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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There have been literally dozens of backup RBs on Parcells-led teams (Cowboys, Jets, Patriots) who never amounted to anything. In fact, I'd say that Parcells' history of grooming backup RBs is worse than most coaches, since Parcells prefers to rely on veteran workhorses.I think you might have better luck taking a flyer on Curtis Martin or Adrian Murrell.
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I'll never forget the game about 10 or so years ago where just for the hell of it, Parcells ran Murrell 30+ just because. IIRC, the game was in hand, but I think he wanted to prove to the league and Murrell, that Murrell was his guy and he was going to run the wheels off of him. Sparano is not Parcells, but Parcells is not too far away to have that influence.
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Newsflash, Bill Parcells is NOT going to call the shots as to who will be running the ball in Miami.
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im not saying hes making calls hes sitting in his luxury box eating wings. But its not his job to make calls its his job to identify talent and put a team together. Which he is great at doing. Just look at his track record of turning teams around.
 
Birdie048 said:
I agree that the touches will need to be shared. I agree that finding how the ball will be distributed and what they can do would be great insight for FF'ers.... but Lex Hilliard only had some PRE-SEASON touches, but no real game time. Kory Sheets was/is Practice Squad material.

Then who will get the touches? Polite, Sheets, White or Hilliard???

Preseason: Lex had 29 carries for 126 yards 1 TD (4.3 ypc) plus 2 Rec for 11 yards

Commendable stats.

Problem was all his carries came in the 2nd half of the games against scrubs and players who did not make it.

Polite might see an extra 2 touches. Limited role, but vital to the running game.

Will Ricky handle the extra work? Could he excel with the touches? Probably... but what happens if Ronnie is out for the rest of the season. Ricky will burn out from 20 touches a game.

Personally, I think Pat White will see more Wildcat touches. I expect him to get 7-10 touches. He's had real time experience (11 carries for 48 yards --> 4.8 ypc).
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You can't fault a guy in preseason for doing whatever against whoever. It was football. remember he had scrub blocking and scrub quarterback play in suport too.The more I read the more I kinda like Hilliard. Sporano has shown over his short tenure that he will feed/run whoever he feels right with. I mean look athe WRS. He has never really "annoited anyone" so if he says it's Hilliards time, I am inclined to believe him.

 
Casting Couch said:
Sweet Love said:
Mr. Retukes said:
nyy45 said:
Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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There have been literally dozens of backup RBs on Parcells-led teams (Cowboys, Jets, Patriots) who never amounted to anything. In fact, I'd say that Parcells' history of grooming backup RBs is worse than most coaches, since Parcells prefers to rely on veteran workhorses.I think you might have better luck taking a flyer on Curtis Martin or Adrian Murrell.
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I'll never forget the game about 10 or so years ago where just for the hell of it, Parcells ran Murrell 30+ just because. IIRC, the game was in hand, but I think he wanted to prove to the league and Murrell, that Murrell was his guy and he was going to run the wheels off of him. Sparano is not Parcells, but Parcells is not too far away to have that influence.
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Newsflash, Bill Parcells is NOT going to call the shots as to who will be running the ball in Miami.
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Let me get this tight - you don't think Parcells and the coach have discussed how they will fill those carries? You don;t think the coach values Parcells input?Newsflash - you don't know what you are talking about.
 
Instinctive said:
Birdie048 said:
Personally, I think Pat White will see more Wildcat touches. I expect him to get 7-10 touches. He's had real time experience (11 carries for 48 yards --> 4.8 ypc).
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Not to rain on your parade, but math bein the way it is, 48/11 is NOT 4.8
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Sorry.... typo. 4.4 ypc. But more to the idea.... While Pat White might not be a Between the Tackles RB threat, the Wild Cat uses misdirections and formation/role changes to create opportunity. I don't know the stats, but how many between the tackles runs did Ronnie or Ricky make? How many from Wild Cat?

And in response to his playing time vs scrubs in preseason, his performance did land him a job compared to many who are employed elsewhere now. That can be said for him. But my comment was more directed that his "showcase" was against limited talent while his debut will be against top line Defenses. I just would not expect any where close to the same level of performance.

Personally, I hope Lex jumps all over his opportunity. There are few chances like this in life.

 
I didn't watch all of the Miami games, but the impression I have is that Ricky was getting the ball in space and breaking longer runs while Ronnie was running more between the tackles... getting the hard yards (besides the wildcat stuff).

So, since Lex is more of a plodder, it would seem feasible to me that he could fill that role, so Ricky can keep doing what he has been doing well.

Notice I said feasible... not necessarily likely...

It's also probably wishful thinking on my part... as a Ronnie owner, who couldn't pry Ricky away from his owner all season (and definitely won't now), and who also picked up Lex...

 
Casting Couch said:
Sweet Love said:
Mr. Retukes said:
nyy45 said:
Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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There have been literally dozens of backup RBs on Parcells-led teams (Cowboys, Jets, Patriots) who never amounted to anything. In fact, I'd say that Parcells' history of grooming backup RBs is worse than most coaches, since Parcells prefers to rely on veteran workhorses.I think you might have better luck taking a flyer on Curtis Martin or Adrian Murrell.
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I'll never forget the game about 10 or so years ago where just for the hell of it, Parcells ran Murrell 30+ just because. IIRC, the game was in hand, but I think he wanted to prove to the league and Murrell, that Murrell was his guy and he was going to run the wheels off of him. Sparano is not Parcells, but Parcells is not too far away to have that influence.
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Newsflash, Bill Parcells is NOT going to call the shots as to who will be running the ball in Miami.
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Not sure if this was a reply to my post, but I did mention that Sparano is not Parcells, just that he is his disciple and most likely has the same coaching instincts. Do you think over the last three days Parcells has not had any influence as to how the game planning should go now that Brown is out?
 
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I didn't watch all of the Miami games, but the impression I have is that Ricky was getting the ball in space and breaking longer runs while Ronnie was running more between the tackles... getting the hard yards (besides the wildcat stuff).So, since Lex is more of a plodder, it would seem feasible to me that he could fill that role, so Ricky can keep doing what he has been doing well. Notice I said feasible... not necessarily likely...It's also probably wishful thinking on my part... as a Ronnie owner, who couldn't pry Ricky away from his owner all season (and definitely won't now), and who also picked up Lex...
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That would mean Lex would be handling the QB duties in the Wildcat. I don't think that is likely.
 
=Smackdown= said:
nyy45 said:
with a 32 year old as their starting back
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Also - Ricky might be 32 but he sure doesn't play like it. To me he doesn't look like he's lost much from when he led the league in rushing in 2002.Don't mean to rain on your Hilliard parade but don't underestimate Ricky.
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I would add that Pat White will see more action as well.One point about Ricky is that most of us his runs have been of the sweep variety although he can run between the tackles. Ricky being well rested and Ronnie being rested was one of the key's to making this work though as they each were very tough on the defenses. Ricky will not be as effective running all the time IMO. He can handle the load, but I am just saying you will see a loss in production per carry. I also think Ricky has fumbles less because he is less tired. I think you will see more Ricky, but you will also see more Pat White and maybe a little more passing with Henne.
 
Lex Hilliard now likely to be the RB to share the load with Ricky. And I took the plunge and picked him up of Waivers. Cut my Det RB Kevin Smith handcuff (Maurice Morris)

5'11"

Some list him as 235 lb other at 240 lb

some history on Lex

He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds (below avg speed). During his college career at Montana, Hilliard racked up 4,106 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns on 5.0 yd/carry average. He also added 57 receptions for 591 yards and two touchdowns.

http://www.fftoolbox.com/football/nfl_news.cfm?news_id=963

Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has seen the field for the last time in 2009. The team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. Brown left the team's game Sunday with a foot injury, the extent of which has yet to be disclosed. But it is believed to be a mid-foot sprain or a Lisfranc fracture. With him out of the picture, Ricky Williams becomes the team's No. 1 back, while Lex Hilliard -- who has yet to get a carry in his two-year career -- is expected to be his backup. Brown was on pace to set a career high in rushing yards and may have played his last game as a Dolphin. He has a $5 million salary option that kicks in if there is a new collective bargaining agreement reached next year; otherwise, Brown will be a free agent. The Dolphins could also consider placing the franchise tag on him.

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Suddenly, Williams becomes an easy top-15 running back for the rest of the season and maybe top-10. There is some question as to how the Dolphins will run their Wildcat offense without Brown, but Williams should still touch the ball 20-25 times per week. Hilliard is someone to keep an eye on as he is now just one more injury away from apparently becoming the starter in this run-heavy offense. For Brown owners, it's tough to say, but go ahead and cut the dead weight. If he does have a Lisfranc fracture, his recovery time will be lengthy, but he should be fine for 2010 training camp. Where he will attend training camp remains to be seen.
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Birdie048 said:
Lex Hilliard now likely to be the RB to share the load with Ricky. And I took the plunge and picked him up of Waivers. Cut my Det RB Kevin Smith handcuff (Maurice Morris)

5'11"

Some list him as 235 lb other at 240 lb

some history on Lex

He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds (below avg speed). During his college career at Montana, Hilliard racked up 4,106 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns on 5.0 yd/carry average. He also added 57 receptions for 591 yards and two touchdowns.

http://www.fftoolbox.com/football/nfl_news.cfm?news_id=963

Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has seen the field for the last time in 2009. The team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. Brown left the team's game Sunday with a foot injury, the extent of which has yet to be disclosed. But it is believed to be a mid-foot sprain or a Lisfranc fracture. With him out of the picture, Ricky Williams becomes the team's No. 1 back, while Lex Hilliard -- who has yet to get a carry in his two-year career -- is expected to be his backup. Brown was on pace to set a career high in rushing yards and may have played his last game as a Dolphin. He has a $5 million salary option that kicks in if there is a new collective bargaining agreement reached next year; otherwise, Brown will be a free agent. The Dolphins could also consider placing the franchise tag on him.

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Suddenly, Williams becomes an easy top-15 running back for the rest of the season and maybe top-10. There is some question as to how the Dolphins will run their Wildcat offense without Brown, but Williams should still touch the ball 20-25 times per week. Hilliard is someone to keep an eye on as he is now just one more injury away from apparently becoming the starter in this run-heavy offense. For Brown owners, it's tough to say, but go ahead and cut the dead weight. If he does have a Lisfranc fracture, his recovery time will be lengthy, but he should be fine for 2010 training camp. Where he will attend training camp remains to be seen.
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Hilliard is more of a FB type at 240. I think Kory Sheets is the one to own here.
 
nyy45 said:
Miami is a run first team with a 32 year old as their starting back. I don't like Ronnie Brown's chances to stay healthy the rest of the way, so somebody has to take those touches, especially with a rookie QB. Miami's OL is very good, not to mention Parcells always seems to know what hes doing. Enter Lex Hilliard, a true sleeper. I find it amazing that the 2nd RB on the Dolphins depth chart is getting no press. Sleeper is such an overused phrase and if Hilliard gets touches, he could be a real sleeper and not a "sleeper" everyone is talking about.Call me crazy but ill follow Bill Parcells judge of talent and potentially look like a genius adding Hilliard as a flyer before Thursday night.
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You're Crazy.This is the same guy who drafted Julius Jones over Steven Jackson. Some evaluator of talent I'll say.
 
Birdie048 said:
Lex Hilliard now likely to be the RB to share the load with Ricky. And I took the plunge and picked him up of Waivers. Cut my Det RB Kevin Smith handcuff (Maurice Morris)

5'11"

Some list him as 235 lb other at 240 lb

some history on Lex

He was drafted by the Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds (below avg speed). During his college career at Montana, Hilliard racked up 4,106 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns on 5.0 yd/carry average. He also added 57 receptions for 591 yards and two touchdowns.

http://www.fftoolbox.com/football/nfl_news.cfm?news_id=963

Miami Dolphins running back Ronnie Brown has seen the field for the last time in 2009. The team placed him on injured reserve Wednesday, ending his season. Brown left the team's game Sunday with a foot injury, the extent of which has yet to be disclosed. But it is believed to be a mid-foot sprain or a Lisfranc fracture. With him out of the picture, Ricky Williams becomes the team's No. 1 back, while Lex Hilliard -- who has yet to get a carry in his two-year career -- is expected to be his backup. Brown was on pace to set a career high in rushing yards and may have played his last game as a Dolphin. He has a $5 million salary option that kicks in if there is a new collective bargaining agreement reached next year; otherwise, Brown will be a free agent. The Dolphins could also consider placing the franchise tag on him.

Fantasy Analysis:

Suddenly, Williams becomes an easy top-15 running back for the rest of the season and maybe top-10. There is some question as to how the Dolphins will run their Wildcat offense without Brown, but Williams should still touch the ball 20-25 times per week. Hilliard is someone to keep an eye on as he is now just one more injury away from apparently becoming the starter in this run-heavy offense. For Brown owners, it's tough to say, but go ahead and cut the dead weight. If he does have a Lisfranc fracture, his recovery time will be lengthy, but he should be fine for 2010 training camp. Where he will attend training camp remains to be seen.
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4.6 40 yd dash at 235 lbs is pretty good actually
 
Casting Couch said:
Hilliard is more of a FB type at 240. I think Kory Sheets is the one to own here.
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Kory Sheets info to compare.... I believe he was actually at the NFL Combine.
Height & Weight: 6'0 - 206 lbs.

NFL Combine Results

40-Yard Dash 4.47

Bench press 15

Vertical jump 37.0

Broad jump 10'1

60-yard shuttle 11.70

2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:

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Kory Sheets, RB, Purdue

Kory Sheets has quietly put together an impressive career at Purdue. Sheets recently became Purdue's all time leader in both total touchdowns and rushing touchdowns. This is all the more impressive considering Coach Joe Tiller's pass happy scheme. He has consistently produced for the Boilermakers, scoring double digit touchdowns in each of his four seasons. He has the size to be an effective back at the professional level and has solid, if somewhat unspectacular, speed. For his career, the fifth year senior has tallied 3341 rushing yards (a 5.0 yards per carry average) and 48 rushing touchdowns. These numbers alone would make him a solid prospect, but Sheets has also caught 108 passes for 814 yards, good for 7.5 yards per catch. He has also scored on 5 receptions and even returned a punt for a touchdown as a freshman. Sheets has an advantage over a lot of other college running backs. Purdue's offensive scheme has made him one of the better pass blocking tailbacks available this year. In addition to his offensive prowess, Sheets has also been an effective kickoff returner during his career. Whether or not Sheets can be an every down back in the NFL is still a bit of a question mark, but he has the skills to be a valuable contributor. His combination of size, speed, hands, and pass blocking skills make him a candidate for the third down role for an NFL franchise. Sheets is likely a fifth or early sixth round pick, but it only takes one team to become enamored and pull the trigger a little earlier.

Kory Sheets played in January's Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama. Sheets was all over the field during the weekend's game. He rushed the ball 7 times for 31 yards, had 4 catches for 5 yards, ran a kickoff back 61 yards, and even made a tackle while playing special teams. He did a lot to help his stock, not only by effectively running between the tackles, but also by displaying his versatility for the scouts on hand.

Kory Sheets is having a tremendous off season. He was fantastic at the NFL Combine, where he ran a blazing 4.47 second 40 yard dash. He also had a 37 inch vertical leap and a 10 foot 1 inch broad jump. Sheets is likely a fourth round pick who brings speed, solid hands, and value in the return game to his team.
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From his time in SF: (from KKFL)49ers | Protection a reason Sheets will not be added to roster

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:22:14 -0700

Updating a previous report, Daniel Brown, of the San Jose Mercury News, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said the team does not plan to add practice squad RB Kory Sheets to the roster because he has too much to learn especially in pass protection.

 
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GoNads said:
I didn't watch all of the Miami games, but the impression I have is that Ricky was getting the ball in space and breaking longer runs while Ronnie was running more between the tackles... getting the hard yards (besides the wildcat stuff).So, since Lex is more of a plodder, it would seem feasible to me that he could fill that role, so Ricky can keep doing what he has been doing well. Notice I said feasible... not necessarily likely...It's also probably wishful thinking on my part... as a Ronnie owner, who couldn't pry Ricky away from his owner all season (and definitely won't now), and who also picked up Lex...
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That would mean Lex would be handling the QB duties in the Wildcat. I don't think that is likely.
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Not necessarily. Maybe they just won't run the wildcat. I remember reading somewhere before that Ricky wasn't comfortable throwing the ball. If they go wildcat, it's probably with Pat White. If they run less of it, or not at all, then it could be Ricky and Lex... just a theory.... all speculation... tonight's game will be interesting to watch from this perspective....
 
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