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Since he entered the NFL five years ago, no running back has caught as many passes as Rice. Now the Pro Bowl running back wants to increase his role in the passing game one year removed from catching 61 passes for 478 yards and one touchdown."Now that guys know that I'm a threat out of the backfield, I got to use my hands a little more," Rice said. "I get pushed a lot coming out of the backfield, and that's a sign of respect, but if I can get my hands and get out on pass routes and continue to get open for Joe Flacco."
Reported by the Baltimore Sun
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Ravens' star running back has caught 311 passes for 2,713 yards, 17 more receptions than New Orleans Saints all-purpose running back Darren Sprokes and 23 yards less than Sproles. Drafted in the second round out of Rutgers in 2008, Rice also leads the NFL during that span with 91 catches and 863 yards on third downs. His 41 receiving first downs, including his dramatic 4th-and-29 conversion during an overtime win over the San Diego Chargers last season, ties him with Sproles during the past five seasons. During the 2009 season, Rice set a franchise record for a running back with 78 receptions for 702 yards and a touchdown. With Bernard Pierce expected to see more playing time going forward, anything Rice can do to maximize his totals works for us. Catching more passes would be a good start.
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