Anybody else like to see two RBs in the backfield?

[Bowfin]

...not specifically talking about Nebraska, (but we can) but I have always thought that a second running back in the backfield would help counter teams loading up the box.

 

That would be one more guy to key on, a lead blocker that doesn't have to pull on plays going wide, and a full back in motion makes linebackers hesitant to commit too early to what may or may not be a give to the I-back, plus, they might bite on the fake fullback dive, or ignore the fullback dive at their own peril.

 

Anyhow, since we have three very good backs (or more), plus some good fullbacks, I wouldn't mind seeing two back formations a lot more, in place of double tight ends. (Yeah, then we have to argue about whether we should have two I-backs or one I back and one fullback).

 

On longer passing downs, I don't think I would take a second back and keep Enunwa, Bell, or Turner off of the field.

[SilentTreatment]

That would be pretty nice. Cross and Abdullah could be our thunder and lightning