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(Message started by: StegRock on Nov 15^th, 2003, 10:33am)

Title: Okay, what the hell... I'll indulge... HELP!
Post by StegRock on Nov 15^th, 2003, 10:33am

#3 RB...

Warrick Dunn @ New Orleans

or

Jerome Bettis @ San Francisco (MNF, which I mention because I do think it is a "considerable" factor in this decision.)

Thoughts???

Title: Re: Okay, what the hell... I'll indulge... HELP!
Post by DirkDiggler on Nov 15^th, 2003, 11:42am

on 11/15/03 at 10:33:07, StegRock wrote:

#3 RB...

Warrick Dunn @ New Orleans

or

Jerome Bettis @ San Francisco (MNF, which I mention because I do think it is a "considerable" factor in this decision.)

Thoughts???

New Orleans can't stop the slashing style running back.

Last time Atlanta played New Orleans, Dunn had 6 carries for 89 yards and a TD. (I think he went out with a 'tweak' injury.)

AND, BETTIS IS LISTED AS QUESTIONABLE ON THE OFFICIAL INJURY REPORT. He hurt his shoulder last game. http://www.nfl.com/injuries

Go with Dunn.

Title: Re: Okay, what the hell... I'll indulge... HELP!
Post by Philly on Nov 15^th, 2003, 12:49pm

I think Dunn is the better option too. He asked for more playing time, Reeves obliged, and Dunn delivered - BIG TIME. There's no reason to expect that Dunn will suddenly be losing carries to Duckett again (except in short yardage situations).

San Fran has only allowed one RB to go off on them this entire season. Marcel Shipp put up 165 in a game where SF was terrible top to bottom. They've shut down some decent RBs this year, so I don't expect too much from an ailing Bettis.

Title: Re: Okay, what the hell... I'll indulge... HELP!
Post by Coachnorm on Nov 15^th, 2003, 5:11pm

49ers lose Winborn for rest of season
By Cam Inman
CONTRA COSTA TIMES

SANTA CLARA - Linebacker Jamie Winborn's season with the 49ers has come to a stunning end because of a herniated disk in his neck.

Winborn, whose speed and versatility helped key the 49ers' aggressive approach on defense this season, apparently injured his neck during Wednesday's practice. But he practiced again Thursday before undergoing an MRI Thursday night that revealed the extent of his disk.

"The MRI revealed a significant disc herniation in his neck that will not allow him to return to play this season," team doctor Robert Millard said in a statement. "The injury does not require surgery at this time."

Added 49ers coach Dennis Erickson: "There's a narrowing of the spine, a bulging disk. So he can't play."

Winborn technically wasn't one of the three starting linebackers, but he typically played as many snaps -- if not more -- than any of the starters, primarily on passing downs.

"We build packages around his ability," defensive coordinator Jim Mora said Wednesday. "We try to utilize him the best we can."

The 49ers now will utilize more of second-year linebacker Saleem Rasheed's abilities, who also offers speed but lack's Winborn's experience and big-play history

http://www.bayarea.com/mld/cctimes/news/breaking_news/7265340.htm

More info is better!

Title: Re: Okay, what the hell... I'll indulge... HELP!
Post by Callie on Nov 15^th, 2003, 5:33pm

On the other hand...Bettis is injured, and everyone is talkin' Zereoue this week. Zereoue's size against the under-sized Niners is a factor (and the injuries mentioned), and the Niner injuries do not necessarily translate directly to Bettis.

Dunn is seen around town as the big deal in the ATL O after last week. But he has Duckett as another RBBC. And NO is tough against the run.

If I had to choose, I'd go with Dunn. Mainly because of Bettis' injury and because of Zereoue.

Also, although I don't think this matters as much, Dunn had 314 yards rushing and three touchdowns in the last three meetings with the Saints.

Title: Re: Okay, what the hell... I'll indulge... HELP!
Post by Coachnorm on Nov 15^th, 2003, 7:35pm

Hmmmmm........
Bettis the last 4 games.

14/34/1td
12/42/0 td
17/50/0td
18/54/0td oh yeah 1 eight yard catch

Now he is dinged too.

Title: Re: Okay, what the hell... I'll indulge... HELP!
Post by StegRock on Nov 16^th, 2003, 1:27pm

Just to let you guys know, I went with Dunn. Thanks for all of your help! [smiley=bow.gif]

Title: Re: Okay, what the hell... I'll indulge... HELP!
Post by Callie on Nov 18^th, 2003, 9:28pm

So, Amos is the guy with the cookies, right? :-/