Brad Hoover the goal-line back in CAR? (1 Viewer)

[gruecd]

Found this blurb in the 10/13 issue of the Sporting News:

TD VULTURE: The team has been turning to FB Brad Hoover in goal-line situations. Hoover isn't a threat to break big runs, but--unlike DeShaun Foster and DeAngelo Williams--he's big enough to move the pile. Hoover doesn't have a touchdown yet, but that is likely to change.

I hadn't heard this before, and I guess I'm just wondering if there's any truth to it. With Steve Smith back in the Panthers' line-up, I really like Foster for the balance of the year, but his upside would certainly be limited if Hoover is filling the role of Stephen Davis at the stripe.Thoughts?

EDIT: FWIW, I don't see any evidence of this. In four (4) games this season, he's had a total of three (3) carries, and none of those has come in the red zone.

 

[Bill Brasky]

They haven't really had a goaline opportunity all season outside of DeAngelo's touchdown so it's tough to tell.

One thing to note is that Hoover has 1 rushing touchdown in 7 seasons so it's not like he's had this role before.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

cbs.sportsline writers moonlighting for Sporting News?

Pete Prisco takes a second job?

jibberish.

 

[zamboni]

The article would sound more reasonable if it were 4 years ago. That said, as someone mentioned, it doesn't seem like there have been many goal line opportunities. So it remains to be seen, I guess.

 

[Buckychudd]

jibberish.