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Interesting question NFL.com posed to Coach Schwartz at 3:55 via the "Facebook Question for Jim Schwartz". http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/18/three-and-out-stafford-could-be-a-fantasy-star/?module=HP_spotlight
Question: "Coach Schwartz - How do you intend on using Leshoure and Best in the same backfield? Who is the starter?"
Schwartz: "Well I don't know if we will see them in the backfield at the same time, maybe we will. You know, Leshoure is 227 pounds and Jahvid Best is right around 200. Jahvid probably a 4.3, Leshoure's a 4.5. They are different styles. They are good in different situations. We struggled last year a little bit trying to pound the ball in short yardage. I think Mikel gives us an advantage there. We didn't really worry too much about getting them on the field at the same time. We saw a player that had 1700 yards, averaged 6.5 yards a carry. We did extensive research into him. We had good grades from the scouts, good grades from the coaches, and we pulled the trigger right there. I think, again, that when you are talking about being good over a 16 games season, but also being built to last once you get into the playoffs, I think that a player like Mikel Leshoure is always going to be valuable."
This officially parks the Jahvid Best hype train in reality station. In recent dynasty drafts he is still being drafted in round 3. Good luck with that! I'll take the guy that Schwartz thinks "is built to last".
Question: "Coach Schwartz - How do you intend on using Leshoure and Best in the same backfield? Who is the starter?"
Schwartz: "Well I don't know if we will see them in the backfield at the same time, maybe we will. You know, Leshoure is 227 pounds and Jahvid Best is right around 200. Jahvid probably a 4.3, Leshoure's a 4.5. They are different styles. They are good in different situations. We struggled last year a little bit trying to pound the ball in short yardage. I think Mikel gives us an advantage there. We didn't really worry too much about getting them on the field at the same time. We saw a player that had 1700 yards, averaged 6.5 yards a carry. We did extensive research into him. We had good grades from the scouts, good grades from the coaches, and we pulled the trigger right there. I think, again, that when you are talking about being good over a 16 games season, but also being built to last once you get into the playoffs, I think that a player like Mikel Leshoure is always going to be valuable."
This officially parks the Jahvid Best hype train in reality station. In recent dynasty drafts he is still being drafted in round 3. Good luck with that! I'll take the guy that Schwartz thinks "is built to last".