Richt talking about the RB position

[hesskilla]

Has Berrios played RB before? I thought he was a dual threat (mostly running) quarterback in high school. That's what I remember from his highlights. I could be wrong, but I thought all his highlights were direct snap or return.

Just feed the ball to Walton.

 

[plantcity3]

How come we never hear of Chris Atkins? I believe he'll be a junior this year?

He had a great year on scout team. I know the chips are stacked against him being a walk on, but he's a solid player and you can't ask for more out of a free player.

I have posted video of him on here before. I watched him throughout hs and always thought he was a decent back...

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[da truth]

How come we never hear of Chris Atkins? I believe he'll be a junior this year?

He had a great year on scout team. I know the chips are stacked against him being a walk on, but he's a solid player and you can't ask for more out of a free player.

How do you know he had a solid year on scout?

 

[Astcloud11]

Yearby and Gus are Div 1 starting running back material. Their careers will amount to very little under Richt if they stayed. They all put in the work and Richt chose Walton, a younger guy. Their is nothing selfish about their decision to leave.

Gus isn't a starting RB. Maybe in the sunbelt or Mac. He sucks. Zero wiggle can't change direction and can't run anyone over. He needs a wide open lane to be effective

Sounds like one of thise great Alabama running backs

 

[Zbrod95]

How come we never hear of Chris Atkins? I believe he'll be a junior this year?

He had a great year on scout team. I know the chips are stacked against him being a walk on, but he's a solid player and you can't ask for more out of a free player.

How do you know he had a solid year on scout?

That's probably Austin Pfenniger...he played on the team

 

[apfenny3]

How come we never hear of Chris Atkins? I believe he'll be a junior this year?

He had a great year on scout team. I know the chips are stacked against him being a walk on, but he's a solid player and you can't ask for more out of a free player.

How do you know he had a solid year on scout?

That's probably Austin Pfenniger...he played on the team

Correct, Chris was the main back on scout team. He had some great runs against the 1st team D. Not saying he'll ever play or won't play, but he has a nice skill set and at the very least gives our D a great look.

 

[kryptonite]

Yearby and Gus are Div 1 starting running back material. Their careers will amount to very little under Richt if they stayed. They all put in the work and Richt chose Walton, a younger guy. Their is nothing selfish about their decision to leave.

I don't blame either of them, but that's pretty much the definition of selfish.

 

[davidb1]

They needed to just keep working and competing for playing time.

 

[Cane Dynasty]

How come we never hear of Chris Atkins? I believe he'll be a junior this year?

He had a great year on scout team. I know the chips are stacked against him being a walk on, but he's a solid player and you can't ask for more out of a free player.

How do you know he had a solid year on scout?

That's probably Austin Pfenniger...he played on the team

Correct, Chris was the main back on scout team. He had some great runs against the 1st team D. Not saying he'll ever play or won't play, but he has a nice skill set and at the very least gives our D a great look.

How much for an autographed game worn Pfenniger jersey my friend?

 

[MIATL]

How ridiculous is it that we need a grad transfer because Yearby made a terrible decision and Gus is caught up in his feelings?

Our RB depth chart would be fine if either of those 2 guys weren't so selfish. And if both of them stayed, we probably be pushing Gray out after spring practice.

But on the "glass half full" side, Gray is gonna get every chance to earn PT. If he can't secure the 3rd spot, it's all in him.

Yearby made a family decision. He already has two kids, he needs to support them

Why/how is declaring for the NFL draft a "family decision"?

It's like someone saying their job is buying lottery tickets. That's not a job ...

Some of y'all are so blinded by your fan-dom that you're not making very much sense. Especially those of you who don't think Walton is all that good ...

If Walton is as average as some of y'all say, what does that make the 2 guys who couldn't take the starting job from him?

If Yearby was a FSU or UF back who was bumped from 2nd to 3rd string during the season, and was declaring for the NFL draft, most of y'all would be clowning him for being an idiot. But Yearby is just making a "family decision"??

A "family decision" is earning your degree. It's playing and practicing well enough to challenge Walton for more carries, and making a Gus-transfer irrelevant.

Yearby is trying to cash a lottery ticket without any of the winning numbers. And anybody trying to justify that decision should let me know how many small, slow-ish, running backs are earning a living in the NFL ... Especially the ones who can't block and/or play special teams.

 

[flcanesfan]

Berrios reminds me of Danny Woodhead, a third down specialist that catches as much as he runs the ball.. It could work

 

[apfenny3]

He had a great year on scout team. I know the chips are stacked against him being a walk on, but he's a solid player and you can't ask for more out of a free player.

How do you know he had a solid year on scout?

That's probably Austin Pfenniger...he played on the team

Correct, Chris was the main back on scout team. He had some great runs against the 1st team D. Not saying he'll ever play or won't play, but he has a nice skill set and at the very least gives our D a great look.

How much for an autographed game worn Pfenniger jersey my friend?

How much is in your bank account?

 

[Cane Dynasty]

How do you know he had a solid year on scout?

That's probably Austin Pfenniger...he played on the team

Correct, Chris was the main back on scout team. He had some great runs against the 1st team D. Not saying he'll ever play or won't play, but he has a nice skill set and at the very least gives our D a great look.

How much for an autographed game worn Pfenniger jersey my friend?

How much is in your bank account?

$4.83

 

[Zbrod95]

That's probably Austin Pfenniger...he played on the team

Correct, Chris was the main back on scout team. He had some great runs against the 1st team D. Not saying he'll ever play or won't play, but he has a nice skill set and at the very least gives our D a great look.

How much for an autographed game worn Pfenniger jersey my friend?

How much is in your bank account?

$4.83

The coconut oil extract from BJ's is getting expensive bro...

 

[Rellyrell]

How ridiculous is it that we need a grad transfer because Yearby made a terrible decision and Gus is caught up in his feelings?

Our RB depth chart would be fine if either of those 2 guys weren't so selfish. And if both of them stayed, we probably be pushing Gray out after spring practice.

But on the "glass half full" side, Gray is gonna get every chance to earn PT. If he can't secure the 3rd spot, it's all in him.

Yearby made a family decision. He already has two kids, he needs to support them

Why/how is declaring for the NFL draft a "family decision"?

It's like someone saying their job is buying lottery tickets. That's not a job ...

Some of y'all are so blinded by your fan-dom that you're not making very much sense. Especially those of you who don't think Walton is all that good ...

If Walton is as average as some of y'all say, what does that make the 2 guys who couldn't take the starting job from him?

If Yearby was a FSU or UF back who was bumped from 2nd to 3rd string during the season, and was declaring for the NFL draft, most of y'all would be clowning him for being an idiot. But Yearby is just making a "family decision"??

A "family decision" is earning your degree. It's playing and practicing well enough to challenge Walton for more carries, and making a Gus-transfer irrelevant.

Yearby is trying to cash a lottery ticket without any of the winning numbers. And anybody trying to justify that decision should let me know how many small, slow-ish, running backs are earning a living in the NFL ... Especially the ones who can't block and/or play special teams.

I agree, my guy, but let me give you just an alternate view.

Yearby was going to be behind Walton and Homer had he stayed. He got a little sour that his job got snatched and the coaches wasn't feeling him. So what do you do? He's got a good sophomore tape and some nice runs this year. He's not a blazer, but in a zone scheme he could eat. He's not going to get drafted, but let's say NE picks him up...he can carve out a 4 - 5 yr career and make some $. That's the gamble and I think it will pay off. He may never be a pro bowler, but a 3rd down back w one cut ability can make a decent living and I'm sur that's what he's banking on. We saw what he could do w a poor staff and line....right situation may turn that pumpkin into a carriage.

 

[Cane Dynasty]

Correct, Chris was the main back on scout team. He had some great runs against the 1st team D. Not saying he'll ever play or won't play, but he has a nice skill set and at the very least gives our D a great look.

How much for an autographed game worn Pfenniger jersey my friend?

How much is in your bank account?

$4.83

The coconut oil extract from BJ's is getting expensive bro...

I still have like $65 on a pre-paid Wal-Mart card too.

 

[Just-W2]

"We gone be Alright". This time last year our D-line was the issue, they stepped up. Our RBs will rise to the occasion.

 

[rok]

I'd rather roll with Atkins as the 5th stringer than move someone to RB. Come on Tyshon Dye!

 

[Cane Fan 4 Life]

Dallas was an option QB so he's a likely candidate.

 

[miamiphd]

UM and Richt still need another good recruiting class to fill the RB needs. Nevertheless, with some good luck for a change, Homer might prove a capable #2 and Burns might shine as a freshman #3 . If Perry wins the QB starting job, he will represent another running threat and take pressure off the RBs. Perry won't be used as a RB; anything other than QB and he will become either a locker-room discontent or transfer. Berrios will be versatile, doing whatever Richt cooks up. Berrios could be an interesting threat in a creative system.