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? Tough break for Rawls, still a very bright future.
I salute you Rawls. I needed every bit of those 4.4 points u gave me for that win. Thanks for being a stud. Now Hightower next man up.That sucks.. He was set for a massive day. 44 yards on his only and only series :(
Hopefully they give him a legit shot at the starting job next season
DangeRuss, Lockett, and Baldwin are set to continue their big games the rest of the way w/o Rawls or Lynch
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Best News I've heard today is Thomas Rawls doesn't need surgery. No plate, no screws, no long term ramifications
So what's everyone's best guess as to how things play out for Rawls next season? We have Lynch still the starter and then probably Rawls but now we have a Christine Michael resurgence. Does Lynch and Michael matter or are we holding onto Rawls in dynasty for 2016. Maybe C-Mike won't be back?Brock Huard @BrockESPN
Best News I've heard today is Thomas Rawls doesn't need surgery. No plate, no screws, no long term ramifications
I think the look of the 2016 team will be 100% determined by the success of the 2015 team. If they make it to the Superbowl again, I think Lynch retires.I am holding Rawls assuming Lynch will be cut to save cash. Michaels will be gone and I see another RB drafted by them to save money.
In real life, if I am Seattle I bring Lynch back for another year. Rawls is coming off a broken ankle and is a second year player. No reason not to have Lynch come back if he is motivated. Then Rawls takes over fully in 2017.Unless I'm missing something, at this point in their careers, give me Rawls over Lynch all day long. It makes zero sense for Seattle to bring Lynch back, based on his cap hit, age, Rawls' cheap salary, and his superb showing this season. In dynasty leagues, there is just no way I trade this guy. I think at this time next year, we are talking about him as a top 10 fantasy back.
Disagree. Good reasons:In real life, if I am Seattle I bring Lynch back for another year. Rawls is coming off a broken ankle and is a second year player. No reason not to have Lynch come back if he is motivated. Then Rawls takes over fully in 2017.Unless I'm missing something, at this point in their careers, give me Rawls over Lynch all day long. It makes zero sense for Seattle to bring Lynch back, based on his cap hit, age, Rawls' cheap salary, and his superb showing this season. In dynasty leagues, there is just no way I trade this guy. I think at this time next year, we are talking about him as a top 10 fantasy back.
Just because I needed a good laugh ... I was being facetious at the time and Christine busts out a 100 yard game to end the season. LMAOTrading him away for a 7th round pick implies value. I think its obvious that Cowboy's didn't have what it took to leverage that value. Washington is next man up to try and harness this Beasts talent and I am not convinced their coaches have what it takes either. When it comes to talent like Christine, it takes years to cultivate and try to harness the wild horse that he is. Seattle is really the only team that has a chance since they have been trying for years and came close, but barely missed. My logic goes like this.You can't be serious about CM? The guy can't hold down a job. My god turbin beat him out for god sakeAlso remember they could bring back Christine for 2016 camp if it doesn't work out with Washington ...They like him, but Im not sure he is the long term solution. I think they will look to replace Lynch with a RB in the 2016 draft or 2017 draft. The best hope is you get the end of this year and 2016 out of Rawls.in terms of future draft picks in a dynasty league, what's he worth? a top 4 pick in 2016? more? less?
a. Christine is a beast
b. He will play somewhere
c. Seattle is the only team that has proven they can get him to produce, therefore its the only option and WILL HAPPEN eventually. Just more time with the coaching staff is needed to try and harness this guys power and talent. Its obviously there or all these teams wouldn't be taken chances on the guy, right?
Therefore the conclusion should be obvious as talent almost always wins ...
Marshawn Lynch undoubtedly at the end of the line in SeattlePosted by Mike Florio on January 10, 2016, 12:35 PM EST
In theory, he could return to play later in the postseason. But with Seahawks running backMarshawn Lynch skipping the trip to Minnesota following a seven-game absence after core-muscle surgery, the question becomes whether Lynch will be a Seahawk in 2016.
He almost definitely won’t be.
Due to make $9 million in base salary with a cap number of $11.5 million, Lynch surely would lose a financial face-off with Thomas Rawls, who is due to make $525,000, with a cap number of $530,000. Apart from the very real contractual differences (and not nearly as dramatic production gap), Lynch has been a handful, to say the least, for the Seahawks in recent years. (Look for plenty of examples to emerge, Percy Harvin-style, once the relationship ends.)
Also, and as PFT previously has noted, it’s not a coincidence that the best seven-game stretch of quarterback Russell Wilson’s career has come with Lynch out of the building. Whether it’s the $20 million per year contract, the decision to pass and not run with the Super Bowl on the line, or the “Go Hawks!” perception that Wilson is too aligned with management, Lynch and Wilson haven’t had an ideal relationship.
Lynch’s decision to not play on Sunday — which by all appearances was his decision — could be interpreted in many ways. Maybe it’s a push back against offensive line coach Tom Cable’s public statement that Lynch must “adapt” to the team’s new offense. Maybe it’s a business decision, aimed at keeping Lynch healthy in the event he’s looking for a new team.
Adding to the actual or perceived friction between player and team is the basic question of whether Lynch should have made the trip to Seattle, in order to keep the Vikings thinking until 90 minutes before kickoff that Lynch would play. While Lynch never travels when he’s not active, this would have been a great opportunity to make an exception.
Lynch didn’t make an exception for the Seahawks, and the Seahawks are getting closer to the point where they no longer have to make excuses for Lynch. Whenever Seattle’s season ends, Lynch’s time with them will end, too.
I wouldn't trust Florio regarding anything Seattle. Keep in mind he said last offseason that Wilson wouldn't be playing for the Seahawks in 2016 and he has repeatedly stated the Lynch wouldn't be with the team in 2014 and also 2015.Looking like Seattle will part ways with 'Beast Mode'.
Allllllllllllllllll aboard.
Thomas 'The Train' Rawls about to leave the station.
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Marshawn Lynch undoubtedly at the end of the line in SeattlePosted by Mike Florio on January 10, 2016, 12:35 PM EST
In theory, he could return to play later in the postseason. But with Seahawks running backMarshawn Lynch skipping the trip to Minnesota following a seven-game absence after core-muscle surgery, the question becomes whether Lynch will be a Seahawk in 2016.
He almost definitely won’t be.
Due to make $9 million in base salary with a cap number of $11.5 million, Lynch surely would lose a financial face-off with Thomas Rawls, who is due to make $525,000, with a cap number of $530,000. Apart from the very real contractual differences (and not nearly as dramatic production gap), Lynch has been a handful, to say the least, for the Seahawks in recent years. (Look for plenty of examples to emerge, Percy Harvin-style, once the relationship ends.)
Also, and as PFT previously has noted, it’s not a coincidence that the best seven-game stretch of quarterback Russell Wilson’s career has come with Lynch out of the building. Whether it’s the $20 million per year contract, the decision to pass and not run with the Super Bowl on the line, or the “Go Hawks!” perception that Wilson is too aligned with management, Lynch and Wilson haven’t had an ideal relationship.
Lynch’s decision to not play on Sunday — which by all appearances was his decision — could be interpreted in many ways. Maybe it’s a push back against offensive line coach Tom Cable’s public statement that Lynch must “adapt” to the team’s new offense. Maybe it’s a business decision, aimed at keeping Lynch healthy in the event he’s looking for a new team.
Adding to the actual or perceived friction between player and team is the basic question of whether Lynch should have made the trip to Seattle, in order to keep the Vikings thinking until 90 minutes before kickoff that Lynch would play. While Lynch never travels when he’s not active, this would have been a great opportunity to make an exception.
Lynch didn’t make an exception for the Seahawks, and the Seahawks are getting closer to the point where they no longer have to make excuses for Lynch. Whenever Seattle’s season ends, Lynch’s time with them will end, too.
While he is a hack Lynch won't be back at that number. I think they go with Rawls/Cmike or Rawls/draftpick and spend that money to retain some pending free agents, give Mike B a raise.I wouldn't trust Florio regarding anything Seattle. Keep in mind he said last offseason that Wilson wouldn't be playing for the Seahawks in 2016 and he has repeatedly stated the Lynch wouldn't be with the team in 2014 and also 2015.Looking like Seattle will part ways with 'Beast Mode'.
Allllllllllllllllll aboard.
Thomas 'The Train' Rawls about to leave the station.
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Marshawn Lynch undoubtedly at the end of the line in SeattlePosted by Mike Florio on January 10, 2016, 12:35 PM EST
In theory, he could return to play later in the postseason. But with Seahawks running backMarshawn Lynch skipping the trip to Minnesota following a seven-game absence after core-muscle surgery, the question becomes whether Lynch will be a Seahawk in 2016.
He almost definitely won’t be.
Due to make $9 million in base salary with a cap number of $11.5 million, Lynch surely would lose a financial face-off with Thomas Rawls, who is due to make $525,000, with a cap number of $530,000. Apart from the very real contractual differences (and not nearly as dramatic production gap), Lynch has been a handful, to say the least, for the Seahawks in recent years. (Look for plenty of examples to emerge, Percy Harvin-style, once the relationship ends.)
Also, and as PFT previously has noted, it’s not a coincidence that the best seven-game stretch of quarterback Russell Wilson’s career has come with Lynch out of the building. Whether it’s the $20 million per year contract, the decision to pass and not run with the Super Bowl on the line, or the “Go Hawks!” perception that Wilson is too aligned with management, Lynch and Wilson haven’t had an ideal relationship.
Lynch’s decision to not play on Sunday — which by all appearances was his decision — could be interpreted in many ways. Maybe it’s a push back against offensive line coach Tom Cable’s public statement that Lynch must “adapt” to the team’s new offense. Maybe it’s a business decision, aimed at keeping Lynch healthy in the event he’s looking for a new team.
Adding to the actual or perceived friction between player and team is the basic question of whether Lynch should have made the trip to Seattle, in order to keep the Vikings thinking until 90 minutes before kickoff that Lynch would play. While Lynch never travels when he’s not active, this would have been a great opportunity to make an exception.
Lynch didn’t make an exception for the Seahawks, and the Seahawks are getting closer to the point where they no longer have to make excuses for Lynch. Whenever Seattle’s season ends, Lynch’s time with them will end, too.
Florio is a hack.
In this case, I think he's right.I wouldn't trust Florio regarding anything Seattle. Keep in mind he said last offseason that Wilson wouldn't be playing for the Seahawks in 2016 and he has repeatedly stated the Lynch wouldn't be with the team in 2014 and also 2015.Looking like Seattle will part ways with 'Beast Mode'.
Allllllllllllllllll aboard.
Thomas 'The Train' Rawls about to leave the station.
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Marshawn Lynch undoubtedly at the end of the line in SeattlePosted by Mike Florio on January 10, 2016, 12:35 PM EST
In theory, he could return to play later in the postseason. But with Seahawks running backMarshawn Lynch skipping the trip to Minnesota following a seven-game absence after core-muscle surgery, the question becomes whether Lynch will be a Seahawk in 2016.
He almost definitely won’t be.
Due to make $9 million in base salary with a cap number of $11.5 million, Lynch surely would lose a financial face-off with Thomas Rawls, who is due to make $525,000, with a cap number of $530,000. Apart from the very real contractual differences (and not nearly as dramatic production gap), Lynch has been a handful, to say the least, for the Seahawks in recent years. (Look for plenty of examples to emerge, Percy Harvin-style, once the relationship ends.)
Also, and as PFT previously has noted, it’s not a coincidence that the best seven-game stretch of quarterback Russell Wilson’s career has come with Lynch out of the building. Whether it’s the $20 million per year contract, the decision to pass and not run with the Super Bowl on the line, or the “Go Hawks!” perception that Wilson is too aligned with management, Lynch and Wilson haven’t had an ideal relationship.
Lynch’s decision to not play on Sunday — which by all appearances was his decision — could be interpreted in many ways. Maybe it’s a push back against offensive line coach Tom Cable’s public statement that Lynch must “adapt” to the team’s new offense. Maybe it’s a business decision, aimed at keeping Lynch healthy in the event he’s looking for a new team.
Adding to the actual or perceived friction between player and team is the basic question of whether Lynch should have made the trip to Seattle, in order to keep the Vikings thinking until 90 minutes before kickoff that Lynch would play. While Lynch never travels when he’s not active, this would have been a great opportunity to make an exception.
Lynch didn’t make an exception for the Seahawks, and the Seahawks are getting closer to the point where they no longer have to make excuses for Lynch. Whenever Seattle’s season ends, Lynch’s time with them will end, too.
Florio is a hack.
Yep, that's exactly what everyone said last year too.It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Lynch won't be back. Rawls has a bright future and I'm sure they will retain CMike or draft someone to share the load. That said, with no Lynch, Rawls is a top 10 back next season
The difference now is, in hindsight the Seahawks can see that they should have let him walk last offseason. They have already gone a year too late with him. Some might argue that it is better one year too late than one year too soon, but why would they want to risk being two years too late to let him go given his poor performance this year, questionable attitude, cap number next year, and the presence of multiple younger, cheaper, and as/more effective RBs on the team?Yep, that's exactly what everyone said last year too.It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Lynch won't be back. Rawls has a bright future and I'm sure they will retain CMike or draft someone to share the load. That said, with no Lynch, Rawls is a top 10 back next season
Seahawks plan to move on from Lynch after '14 season
Marshawn Lynch not expected back with Seahawks in 2015, per report
And then the rumors he wasn't coming back two years ago as well.
Could Marshawn Lynch retire from Seahawks?
I'm not saying this isn't the year, but if everyone keeps saying it every year eventually it will be correct. It's kind of like Sabertooth and the Adrian Peterson thread. Yes, he's going to eventually be right but these "predictions" are pretty pointless. Apparently, you don't need to be a rocket scientist to make a dumb guess. The guy is still under contract and that's about all anyone outside of Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks know.
Comparing this to Sabes and AP is ridiculousThe difference now is, in hindsight the Seahawks can see that they should have let him walk last offseason. They have already gone a year too late with him. Some might argue that it is better one year too late than one year too soon, but why would they want to risk being two years too late to let him go given his poor performance this year, questionable attitude, cap number next year, and the presence of multiple younger, cheaper, and as/more effective RBs on the team?Yep, that's exactly what everyone said last year too.It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see that Lynch won't be back. Rawls has a bright future and I'm sure they will retain CMike or draft someone to share the load. That said, with no Lynch, Rawls is a top 10 back next season
Seahawks plan to move on from Lynch after '14 season
Marshawn Lynch not expected back with Seahawks in 2015, per report
And then the rumors he wasn't coming back two years ago as well.
Could Marshawn Lynch retire from Seahawks?
I'm not saying this isn't the year, but if everyone keeps saying it every year eventually it will be correct. It's kind of like Sabertooth and the Adrian Peterson thread. Yes, he's going to eventually be right but these "predictions" are pretty pointless. Apparently, you don't need to be a rocket scientist to make a dumb guess. The guy is still under contract and that's about all anyone outside of Marshawn Lynch and the Seahawks know.
Schefty is a 'fairly' reliable source.I can't imagine he will retire. For sure not before the Seahawks cut him. Too much money on the line, and for all the no talking to media nonsense the guy sure is cashing in on his fame with commercials, clothes, etc.
The Seahawks' plan at running back without Marshawn Lynch...Lynch missed nine regular-season games, and Thomas Rawlsbroke out. He led the NFL in yards per carry (5.65) and average yards after contact (2.68). Rawls is one of five backs since the merger to run for at least 800 yards and average at least 5.5 YPC as a rookie.
Pete Carroll stresses competition, and publicly he will probably say that all the backs on the roster are going to battle it out for touches. But Rawls showed all the traits the Seahawks want from a young back: smarts, vision, toughness and explosiveness. The only question right now is how well he can rehab from the ankle injury he suffered in Week 14. If Rawls can get close to full strength (and that is the expectation), he should be the starter going into next season.
Of course, the Seahawks would like to give themselves as many options as possible in the event that Rawls suffers a setback or another injury. They generally rotate in a second ball-carrier anyway.
...It would be a surprise if they took a running back before the third day of the draft. More likely is that they bring in undrafted guys they like. That's how they ended up with Rawls last offseason.
Moves will be made, but the situation at running back without Lynch is not dire. Rawls will take the lead, just as he did for seven games in 2015, and the Seahawks will fill in complementary pieces from there.
Slight recency bias. It could also go this way:This situation reminds me a bit of Denver entering 2015. Rawls (CJA) looked great while carrying the load for a limited time the prior season, but it remains to be seen if he can be as successful as the featured workhorse for an entire season, now with higher expectations that didn't previously exist, and a lot of game tape for defenses to study.
Christine Michael (Hillman) is also in the picture, and also looked good in limited opportunities, so what, if any, will his role be for Seattle in 2016? Unlike Hillman, Michael has the physical size to be a lead RB.
As of now, Rawls appears to be in line for the lead RB role, but I can't help but wonder how things will transpire if Rawls suffers any setbacks /hesitancy due to the ankle injury, or struggles for any reason, and/or Michael rededicates himself and comes into camp playing like the guy Seattle reached for in the draft a few years ago.
Even if Rawls doesn't suffer any setbacks and looks great like he did in 2015, if Michael looks great too Seattle may go with the timeshare aporoach in an attempt to keep both of them healthy and effective. Lynch was a classic workhorse, but with Lynch gone that approach may be gone with him.
Much like CJA entering 2015, Rawls has a lot of exciting appeal, and a very high celing, but enough questions/unknowns to make his floor uncomfortably low based on his anticipated ADP.
Arian Foster made his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans on November 23, 2009 and played on special teams. He scored his first NFL career touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Miami on December 27, 2009 on a 17-yard run up the middle in the second quarter of the game. Foster then made his first career start against the New England Patriots on January 3, 2010 and ran for 119 yards and scoring twice on 20 carries. Overall Foster played six games, starting one, during the 2009 season, finishing with 257 yards and three touchdowns.
On opening day in 2010, September 12, Houston played the Indianapolis Colts. Foster replaced Steve Slaton, the 2009 starting running back, and broke many franchise records, rushing 33 times for 231 yards and 3 touchdowns
I'm not biased against Rawls at all. I like Rawls. I was a happy Rawls owner last year. My first paragraph included "Rawls looked great while carrying the load for a limited time the prior season", and my last paragrapgh included "Rawls has a lot of exciting appeal and a very high ceiling." He clearly has tremendous upside, I was merely pointing out similarities to CJA's situation after the 2014 season to offer a different perspective as well.Slight recency bias. It could also go this way:This situation reminds me a bit of Denver entering 2015. Rawls (CJA) looked great while carrying the load for a limited time the prior season, but it remains to be seen if he can be as successful as the featured workhorse for an entire season, now with higher expectations that didn't previously exist, and a lot of game tape for defenses to study.
Christine Michael (Hillman) is also in the picture, and also looked good in limited opportunities, so what, if any, will his role be for Seattle in 2016? Unlike Hillman, Michael has the physical size to be a lead RB.
As of now, Rawls appears to be in line for the lead RB role, but I can't help but wonder how things will transpire if Rawls suffers any setbacks /hesitancy due to the ankle injury, or struggles for any reason, and/or Michael rededicates himself and comes into camp playing like the guy Seattle reached for in the draft a few years ago.
Even if Rawls doesn't suffer any setbacks and looks great like he did in 2015, if Michael looks great too Seattle may go with the timeshare aporoach in an attempt to keep both of them healthy and effective. Lynch was a classic workhorse, but with Lynch gone that approach may be gone with him.
Much like CJA entering 2015, Rawls has a lot of exciting appeal, and a very high celing, but enough questions/unknowns to make his floor uncomfortably low based on his anticipated ADP.Arian Foster made his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans on November 23, 2009 and played on special teams. He scored his first NFL career touchdown against the Miami Dolphins in Miami on December 27, 2009 on a 17-yard run up the middle in the second quarter of the game. Foster then made his first career start against the New England Patriots on January 3, 2010 and ran for 119 yards and scoring twice on 20 carries. Overall Foster played six games, starting one, during the 2009 season, finishing with 257 yards and three touchdowns.
On opening day in 2010, September 12, Houston played the Indianapolis Colts. Foster replaced Steve Slaton, the 2009 starting running back, and broke many franchise records, rushing 33 times for 231 yards and 3 touchdowns
I agree with all of that. You can definitely make a case for a Foster type of outcome. I guess the similarities to CJA's situation in 2015 are fresher in my head than Arian Fosters situation in 2009.I think the point was, you can point out similarities to CJA, and also point out similarities to Foster.
Rawls 2016 could be anywhere from a fantasy bust to a fantasy MVP.
The organization is bought into the concept of competing for everything and that nothing is handed to you. It's ensuring there is no comfort and that everyone is always working hard. I don't really put much into this, however if (and yes, I'm sure there's a thread on him already) Christine Michael comes back for cheap I could see him actually impacting his carries a little.Anyone else see this? GM John Schneider was quoted recently as saying Rawls has the talent to be the guy, but that they are going to get a couple of people in to compete with him. It's probably just GM speak but does give me a millisecond of pause. I know Rawls was lights out when he played but on the other hand, he does have only 7 games under his belt and is coming back from a serious ankle injury. Thoughts?
they literally have nothing behind Rawls, so from a real football perspective they need other bodies.The organization is bought into the concept of competing for everything and that nothing is handed to you. It's ensuring there is no comfort and that everyone is always working hard. I don't really put much into this, however if (and yes, I'm sure there's a thread on him already) Christine Michael comes back for cheap I could see him actually impacting his carries a little.
I don't think this guy likes Rawls much.
I agree, but it's hard to ignore the 3 RBs drafted and the UDFA. I didn't realize that Alex Collins was regarded as a Rawls comp. Rawls may pan out, but his ADP just seems crazy high for a guy with such a small sample size and so much competition. He just went RB14 and RB11 in SSL1 and SSL2, which are PPR leagues. FFcalc has him RB8 in both formats.I don't think this guy likes Rawls much.
I wish being 220lbs was the key to being a 3 down RB. That would make things pretty easy.
He is being funny. For the most part I agree with his point about extrapolating small sample size and if the ADP on him in that high I wouldn't end up with Rawls either. He was being drafted 40th overall in the April dynasty ADP. He was taken with pick 56 in the current mock I am participating in. That's mid 4th round and lower than he was being drafted in April.I agree, but it's hard to ignore the 3 RBs drafted and the UDFA. I didn't realize that Alex Collins was regarded as a Rawls comp. Rawls may pan out, but his ADP just seems crazy high for a guy with such a small sample size and so much competition. He just went RB14 and RB11 in SSL1 and SSL2, which are PPR leagues. FFcalc has him RB8 in both formats.
Yeah, that's why I skipped to that part. Didn't give too much credence to the part about Prosise being 220 lbs = work horse, but he could eventually develop into that. He's unlikely to make that transition as a rookie given his short college tenure at the position. But there are plenty of guys on the roster who could fill that early down role.He is being funny. For the most part I agree with his point about extrapolating small sample size and if the ADP on him in that high I wouldn't end up with Rawls either. He was being drafted 40th overall in the April dynasty ADP. He was taken with pick 56 in the current mock I am participating in. That's mid 4th round and lower than he was being drafted in April.
I thought the post draft trauma denial or whatever he said was pretty funny. His pro arguments are just as silly as the straw man positions he takes for Rawls owners.
It could also open some big holes for Rawls to run through and burn the clock. They can co-exist.Listening to Pete Carroll gush about prosise on xmradio NFL channel. Really likes his wide receiver skills and lined him up at wr in camp and said he was as good as the other guys. Pat Kirwan seems to think that will be a big part of the team's offense this year - go five wide with Jimmy graham and prosise, catch the opponent with extra d backs and go to a 3 wide run play. If that's effective it could take Rawls off the field a lot.
I love Pat Kirwan and have listened to him for such a long time and I know he and Pete are really good friends so it would seem, at a basis, that there is a lot to listen to in this. Maybe Prosise becomes the threat Harvin was supposed to be (sounds like similar things being said now vs. what they said back then).Listening to Pete Carroll gush about prosise on xmradio NFL channel. Really likes his wide receiver skills and lined him up at wr in camp and said he was as good as the other guys. Pat Kirwan seems to think that will be a big part of the team's offense this year - go five wide with Jimmy graham and prosise, catch the opponent with extra d backs and go to a 3 wide run play. If that's effective it could take Rawls off the field a lot.