[Spiny_Norman]

For running back, my biggest concern is pass protection.  Taylor was very good at that and I am not sure any other RB on our roster can block as well as he can.  We have very talented running backs between Wilkerson, Young and (hopefully) Sanders.

I very much agree.  I think that blocking/blitz pickup is a key skill that could determine playing time for the RBs.  Look at our recent top RBs - Gerhart, Taylor, Jeremy Stewart.  Our QBs have enjoyed the protection of some of the most capable blocking RBs anywhere.  Barry J Sanders enters the season with a major disadvantage - he has no live college experience blocking/picking up blitzers.  If he cannot master this skill next year, he could end up being used like Kelsey Young as a specialty back rather than a feature back.  Not saying that as a negative.  #39 provided some fantastic highlights this year.  The first back in years who seems to have a 2nd gear downfield.  But trying to set my expectations appropriately for BJS.

[Spiny_Norman]

For running back, my biggest concern is pass protection.  Taylor was very good at that and I am not sure any other RB on our roster can block as well as he can.  We have very talented running backs between Wilkerson, Young and (hopefully) Sanders.

I very much agree.  I think that blocking/blitz pickup is a key skill that could determine playing time for the RBs.  Look at our recent top RBs - Gerhart, Taylor, Jeremy Stewart.  Our QBs have enjoyed the protection of some of the most capable blocking RBs anywhere.  Barry J Sanders enters the season with a major disadvantage - he has no live college experience blocking/picking up blitzers.  If he cannot master this skill next year, he could end up being used like Kelsey Young as a specialty back rather than a feature back.  Not saying that as a negative.  #39 provided some fantastic highlights this year.  The first back in years who seems to have a 2nd gear downfield.  But trying to set my expectations appropriately for BJS.