The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... In response to a question as to whether McFadden can by a guy who carries to 25 to 30 times a game in a run-oriented offense, new HC Dennis Allen replied: "Here's what I would say-can he run the ball 25, 30 times? Absolutely. But I also think the running back position in this league, I think you have the ability to use different people. Because those runners take such a pounding on a play-in and play-out basis. Does he have the ability to be the lead back? Absolutely and he will be."
Reported by the San Jose Mercury News
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
But Allen was quick to add, " We're going to have to find ways to spell him some, too. ..." At this point Taiwan Jones is the top backup on the depth chart but there's been talk of adding a veteran free agent -- Cedric Benson and Ryan Grant have both been mentioned as possible candidates -- to serve as insurance with Michael Bush
no longer on the roster. ... That said, Allen maintains that McFadden is healthy and expected to fully participate in the team's coming OTAs and mandatory mini-camp (
as he did during the recent voluntary mini-camp).
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