Alfred Morris

aswas71788 · Post by **aswas71788** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:06 pm

I was talking to a friend and Alfred Morris became a topic. We both were wondering about his stats so far. Granted, 2 games is not much of a foundation but...If Alfred Morris keeps up with the averages for the first 2 game, he will rush for 1,480 yards, 16 touchdowns on 352 attempts. Not bad for a rookie running back. He is another late round pick that can make Shanahan look like a genius picking late round running backs.

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:08 pm

I don't think he'll keep the same workload all season long. Don't think he'll hold up if they do. I would expect that we'll see more of the other two RBs starting shortly.

ATX_Skins · Post by **ATX_Skins** » Wed Sep 19, 2012 5:10 pm

frankcal20 wrote:I don't think he'll keep the same workload all season long. Don't think he'll hold up if they do. I would expect that we'll see more of the other two RBs starting shortly.

Exactly, game plans will change every week involving different players. I am still waiting on the screen play to Helu for big gains

ACW · Post by **ACW** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:05 am

2nd in rushing yards (1 behind Foster)
3rd in YPG (94, Foster 94.1, Char;es 98.5)
4.8 YPC in top 15 (top 10 among RBs).

JiveTurkee · Post by **JiveTurkee** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:11 am

This kid carried my college fantasy team.

He's going to run all over us this Sunday. We can't stop the run amongst many other defensive problems.

Hope for a good game because RG III is fun to watch

Irn-Bru · Post by **Irn-Bru** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:20 am

Hey JiveTurkee, welcome back!

Hard to believe I'm saying this, but I agree; I think the key to beating Pittsburgh this year is running it down the throat of the defense. RGIII is going to have his attacking style of choice. But this should be yet another good, competitive game.

ACW · Post by **ACW** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:32 am

Morris is a fantasy STUD. I got him in like the 15th or 16th round (out of 17), yet he's like Top 3 among RBs.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:37 am

I could have had him in another fantasy league, before the first game, but I stuck with Royster because I thought Shanny was going to do RB by committee, and Royster would eventually win the starting job. By the end of the Saints game, someone else had picked him up. The same guy that got RGIII the pick before me in the 16th round of the draft. :evil:

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:38 pm

Deadskins wrote:I could have had him in another fantasy league, before the first game, but I stuck with Royster because I thought Shanny was going to do RB by committee, and Royster would eventually win the starting job. By the end of the Saints game, someone else had picked him up. The same guy that got RGIII the pick before me in the 16th round of the draft.

Me too, pretty much. Had high hopes for Royster..

And I suppose a little crow eating is warranted on my part. Morris is a beast, lacks a little speed, but makes big enough plays to warrant the starter position.
Definitely a great pickup for a sixth rounder!

markshark84 · Post by **markshark84** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:55 pm

I have been saying this since the second preseason game: Morris is and will be an absolute stud. It was obvious from the second he got on the field.
- INCREDIBLE field vision -- best I have EVER seen. Literally -- ever.
- Fights for every yard.
- May not have track speed, but has football speed -- which is all that matters.
- Adjusts to blocking seamlessly.
- Protects the ball (for the most part)
- Great work ethic

There isn't one single RB in the league I would rather have. Being in Houston, I watch Arian Foster every week and there is no comparison -- Morris is light years better.

The only negative thing is that he gets tired after about 15-18 carries -- which is kind of understandable given how he runs.

When Morris comes out of the games, the difference between him and Royster is obvious.

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 1:19 pm

cowboykillerzRGiii wrote:
Deadskins wrote:I could have had him in another fantasy league, before the first game, but I stuck with Royster because I thought Shanny was going to do RB by committee, and Royster would eventually win the starting job. By the end of the Saints game, someone else had picked him up. The same guy that got RGIII the pick before me in the 16th round of the draft.

Me too, pretty much. Had high hopes for Royster..

And I suppose a little crow eating is warranted on my part. Morris is a beast, lacks a little speed, but makes big enough plays to warrant the starter position.
Definitely a great pickup for a sixth rounder!

He runs as hard as anyone we've had in the last 20 years, and I think that's why he got the starting job. Plus he's durable enough to carry the ball 30 times a game, where the others aren't. That said, I'm still convinced that Royster is the best pure runner on the team.

cowboykillerzRGiii · Post by **cowboykillerzRGiii** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:16 pm

Agreed. I think he will get more game time soon

rick301 · Post by **rick301** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:35 pm

and ...

"Redskins running back Alfred Morris has been nominated for Pepsi Max NFL rookie of the week following another strong performance on Sunday."

More and more of the league is taking notice ...

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 7:14 pm

JiveTurkee wrote:This kid carried my college fantasy team.

He's going to run all over us this Sunday. We can't stop the run amongst many other defensive problems.

Hope for a good game because RG III is fun to watch

DAYUM I thought you had been abducted by aliens...

Welcome back!

JiveTurkee · Post by **JiveTurkee** » Tue Oct 23, 2012 11:03 pm

Countertrey wrote:
JiveTurkee wrote:This kid carried my college fantasy team.

He's going to run all over us this Sunday. We can't stop the run amongst many other defensive problems.

Hope for a good game because RG III is fun to watch
DAYUM I thought you had been abducted by aliens...

Welcome back!

LOL I just started a new job so I haven't had much time. And I will be working so I'll have to watch this game on my DVR Sunday night.

We don't have the defense we've had in the past. This year, we have not been able to stop the run which is usually our strength. A RB built like Morris will have a field day. I was happy for him he got drafted. Steelers insist on starting Casey Hampton in the middle and he's old as a goat, leaving the middle open. Morris will probably have a 100+ yd game.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:19 am

welcome back JT

I think we're in for another really good game - appreciate the thoughts on Morris against your run D but ...

don't you think that Ben and his pass catchers are also looking forward to playing against our secondary ... :oops:

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:39 pm

Morris should be a Probowler this year!
(If there is a PB)

DarthMonk · Post by **DarthMonk** » Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:13 pm

He reminds me of Larry Brown.

DarthMonk

ACW · Post by **ACW** » Sat Dec 22, 2012 4:48 pm

http://pfref.com/tiny/VhnXV
Morris currently in some elite company:
3 eventual HOFers
2 other Shanny-coached RBs
(one of) the greatest current backs

Hell, lower his YPC to 4 and he's STILL in a small group.

ACW · Post by **ACW** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 1:56 pm

Only 1 other rookie has rushed for 1600+, averaged 4.5+ per carry, and scored 13+ rushing TDs...some guy named Eric Dickerson.
http://pfref.com/tiny/wdLfN

ACW · Post by **ACW** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:33 pm

ESPN Stats & Info ‏@ESPNStatsInfo

Alfred Morris: 1st player with 200 rushing yards, 3 rushing TD in game vs Cowboys

The Hogster · Post by **The Hogster** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:44 pm

He finished the year second to only Adrian Peterson in Yards & TDS. How he didn't make the Pro Bowl is a joke.

Alfred Morris is a unique player. He doesn't run like anyone I've ever seen. The closest would be Terrell Davis IMO.

ACW · Post by **ACW** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 3:56 pm

The Hogster wrote:He finished the year second to only Adrian Peterson in Yards & TDS. How he didn't make the Pro Bowl is a joke.

Frank Gore :roll:

I understand being behind AD and Lynch, but Gore?

The Hogster · Post by **The Hogster** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:04 pm

ACW wrote:
The Hogster wrote:He finished the year second to only Adrian Peterson in Yards & TDS. How he didn't make the Pro Bowl is a joke.
Frank Gore I understand being behind AD and Lynch, but Gore?

I know. People must have literally just picked whoever's name they recognized. Gore had a pedestrian season. Doug Martin had a better year than him. Morris should be the primary backup to AP in Hawaii.

crazyhorse1 · Post by **crazyhorse1** » Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:49 pm

The Hogster wrote:
ACW wrote:
The Hogster wrote:He finished the year second to only Adrian Peterson in Yards & TDS. How he didn't make the Pro Bowl is a joke.
Frank Gore I understand being behind AD and Lynch, but Gore?

I know. People must have literally just picked whoever's name they recognized. Gore had a pedestrian season. Doug Martin had a better year than him. Morris should be the primary backup to AP in Hawaii.

The pro-bowl snub given Morris is now an embarrassment to electors. He's clearly become the no. 2 RB in football second only to Peterson, ahead of Lynch and certainly ahead of Gore. What's more, he's the Skins all-time rushing leader in history, best rookie rusher ever, except maybe Jim Brown and Eric Dickerson, and should be ROY just behind RG3. Any questions about his durability and endurance have been put to rest by his 16 games without injury and his incredible performance against the Cowboys. Check out his stats and records. Beyond belief.