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Who is addais backup? (1 Viewer)
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He backs himself up. He's that good!
Seriously, DeDe Dorsey has been mentioned as the possible back up.
Seriously, DeDe Dorsey has been mentioned as the possible back up.
BigRed
Footballguy
"DD" Dorsey, how good he is is highly debatable (IMO not good enough), and if he remains the RB2 for the Colts, I wouldn't expect too much stealing of carries (a little is inevitable), despite the coachspeak otherwise.
Edit: look for them to consider another backup pending the Aug cuts, but I still suspect they will stick w/Dorsey.
Edit: look for them to consider another backup pending the Aug cuts, but I still suspect they will stick w/Dorsey.
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greenf7cat
Footballguy
Isn't Mungro the back up? i know he played a little fullback last year, but he does hold the PA all time rushing record.
dgreen
Footballguy
Rushing attempts by the Colts under Dungy:
In TB, the carries between Dunn and Alstott had a similar look to last year with Addai and Rhodes. So, there seems to be one philosophy with a possible future HOFer (Edge) in the backfield and a different one with a couple good RBs available.
Code:
YEAR TOT RB1 RB2 NOTES2002 434 277 97 Edge missed 2 games2003 453 310 48 Edge missed 3 games2004 427 334 53 Edge missed 0 games2005 465 360 40 Edge missed 1 game2006 439 226 187 Addai - Rhodes
duaneok66
Footballguy
They have a bunch of unkowns and 4th stringers battling in camp for the job . . . should be interesting . . .
They mey add a guy, but and such acquisition would be hard pressed to be any factor this year . . . It will difficult enough for Dorsey and Keith to pick up the nuances of the offense . . .
I like Mungro to be the backup, he's been there for years, and he knows the system . . .
They mey add a guy, but and such acquisition would be hard pressed to be any factor this year . . . It will difficult enough for Dorsey and Keith to pick up the nuances of the offense . . .
I like Mungro to be the backup, he's been there for years, and he knows the system . . .
Dorsey has been with the team a year, Im sure he has at least some of the offense down.
BigRed
Footballguy
Mungro is long gone and nothing to speak of anyway.Some ex-CFL stud named Keith (last name) is the only other RB they have. Polian = genius.
duaneok66
Footballguy
Mungro is currently unsigned, although they did work him out last month . . .Kenton Keith is the guy you are referring to . . .I'm curious as to why they didn't draft a back in the middle or lower rounds . . .
Im telling you guys, they like Dorsey more than you think. They snatched him up after Cincy tried to sneak him onto the practice squad after a terrific preseason (20 for 149 and 3 catches for 80ish yards). They kept him on the 53 man roster all season so that he wouldn't be exposed. I have a strong feeling that they think he can contribute.
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David Dodds
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I think Dorsey is DEFINITELY the backup.
BigRed
Footballguy
oh it's no secret they like him. Jury is out but him as RB2 makes me nervous.
duaneok66
Footballguy
A longshot to make it is Clifton Dawson, an undrafted rookie from Harvard . . .
yes, Ivy league backs rarely make the jump to the NFL, he owns a boatload of conference records, and he transferred from Northwestern after one year . . . he's bigger (210) than Keith (196) or Dorsey (192) and he's intelligent enough to pick up the offense fairly quickly . . .
he was also signed immediately after the draft was concluded, and he spoke to Coach Dungy for thirty minutes during the Draft
I have also read where's he's a great blocker, which is essesntial when you're in the same backfield with manning . . .
before you write off Dawson, remember that the last Colts RB undrafted free agent to rumble for 1100 yards was Dominic Rhodes in 2001 . . .
yes, Ivy league backs rarely make the jump to the NFL, he owns a boatload of conference records, and he transferred from Northwestern after one year . . . he's bigger (210) than Keith (196) or Dorsey (192) and he's intelligent enough to pick up the offense fairly quickly . . .
he was also signed immediately after the draft was concluded, and he spoke to Coach Dungy for thirty minutes during the Draft
I have also read where's he's a great blocker, which is essesntial when you're in the same backfield with manning . . .
before you write off Dawson, remember that the last Colts RB undrafted free agent to rumble for 1100 yards was Dominic Rhodes in 2001 . . .
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I scouted Dawson at the Texas vs the Nation game. He's small, tough back, and should have a decent shot to make the team because he's an excellent special teamer. He doesnt have a great burst or shiftiness, but he gets the most out of his physical talents. There are a lot of undrafted backs from this year I would be more excited about on Indy's roster, but Dawson is an overachiever, so he could surprise.
duaneok66
Footballguy
thanks for the info Sigmund . . .
