Any time you get a new running back, whether it's a rookie or hasn't played a lot, that's the first thing you test, is their pass protection. That's big.
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Anytime you've got a good running back, it will help your passing game.
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I think any player at any position their rookie year, they're trying to figure out how to process all the information we give them, how to process what the defense is doing and then actually physically play the game and the position that they're playing.
Defensive backs are the best players on the field. But when you get an exceptional player like a Deion Sanders or a Darrell Green - these guys are fast and they have very good technique. You have to work a little harder.
I feel that a lot of people say that your best passing attack is having a good run game. I couldn't agree more with that.
It actually took me a year to learn how to play running back - to understand what they were doing defensively and then what our guys were doing every single play.
You can't put a running back in there and have him not know who to pick up. You can't get your quarterback hit.
To me, a good running back is a good defense. A good running back helps you keep your defense off the field.
You put a real tough tight end with good hands in the hash area, and there won't be anyone who can cover him. Then you really control the passing game.
I think I am a good running back, but I'm really not that fast. There is only one thing I can do, that is throw a cross-body block. Picture perfect. I love it. Not that good at pass blocking.