Roadie typically your takes are good, but Gaskin was a much better college player and a better pro than Ahmed.
Gaskin was way better in college for sure. Until tonight, Ahmed had been better running the ball.
Gaskin is so loved here that many overrate him or try to put down Ahmed to prop him up. Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. NE is a pretty good defense too.
Both are average at best right now. Gaskin is a below average starter in the NFL which is way better than most projected. I really doubt the Dolphins think they are set at RB.
I don't follow the NFL but that last td by Gaskin at minimum shows him to be versatile enough to belong in this league for awhile.
Ahmed I'm not sure of but he flashes talent.
Again, don't follow the league but haven't they gotten most of the carries this year for a 10 win team? Not a completely shit division either.
Roadie typically your takes are good, but Gaskin was a much better college player and a better pro than Ahmed.
Gaskin was way better in college for sure. Until tonight, Ahmed had been better running the ball.
Gaskin is so loved here that many overrate him or try to put down Ahmed to prop him up. Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. NE is a pretty good defense too.
Both are average at best right now. Gaskin is a below average starter in the NFL which is way better than most projected. I really doubt the Dolphins think they are set at RB.
Gaskin may be an "average" NFL back to you ... but what does his performance tonight say?
Don't be a dick and downplay it ... he was basically Miami's offense and balled out. Having that explosive potential is worth something ...
Gaskin is writing his own game cheques ... he's showing future GM's that he can do it on the biggest stage and make things happen even though he lacks NFL measurables. Takes a pass and breaks tackles and scores. Takes a pass, makes a player miss and then uses his blockers and runs up the sidelines for a 59 yard score and confidence for the team.
The flipside to what you are thinking is this:
Dolphins GM says "you know, we're 10-5 and we've had good production from the RB room from our 2 young players ... do we really need to spend a high round pick(s) for a Najee Harris ... or do we shore up our OL or our Defense? If we win with Defense, stabilize our O line and receiver room which gives Tua more consistency and confidence ... we can live successfully with Gaskin/Ahmed ..."
He had a very good game. Ahmed was great last week. Both are outperforming expectations. Gaskin has also had a lot of duds and was pretty bad for most of the season and I commented on it then. I’m not into overrating them because they played at UW.
They will sign a RB like Chris Carson or draft one in the top 3 rounds. It’s a bad RB room. The Dolphins rebuilt well and are ahead of schedule. Obviously whether Tua is legit or not is the biggest pressing need for them, but they need better skill players everywhere, including RB.
They will prioritize the WRs to start with ... probably need 1-2 there and I’d also think they will look at the OL as well
Gaskin probably isn’t a long-term 1A RB but he’s definitely a serviceable 1B ... Ahmed is really where they need to upgrade
Getting a free agent or drafting a RB in 2nd-3rd round sets up Miami to have a high talent player. At the same tim, they also have Gaskin and if he beats out the higher talent player, then great.
Hate the call by Gruden to not score the TD. Hindsight is 20/20 but with the way pass interference is a spot foul, getting in FG range with 23 seconds is doable.
Go up 5-7 and make Miami score a TD in under a minute.
I looked at my phone and saw the Raiders call a TO with 1:05 to play and 3rd & goal at the one. Until I read this thread, I just assumed the Raiders won.
He’s averaging 19 touches/game (15 run/4 pass) for 99 yards/game.
He’s averaging 4.2 YPC.
3 out of 9 games have been duds.
Vs. the Rams, 18 carries, 47 yards, 2.6 YPC.
Vs. the 49ers, 16, 57, 3.6.
Vs. the Jags, 22, 66, 3.0.
The game against the Rams was definitely his worst overall. Against SF & the Jags, he added some catches to improve his overall performance. He’ll be a serviceable player and have a decent NFL career.
I never bash the kids so I won’t comment on Ahmed.
Roadie typically your takes are good, but Gaskin was a much better college player and a better pro than Ahmed.
Gaskin was way better in college for sure. Until tonight, Ahmed had been better running the ball.
Gaskin is so loved here that many overrate him or try to put down Ahmed to prop him up. Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. NE is a pretty good defense too.
Both are average at best right now. Gaskin is a below average starter in the NFL which is way better than most projected. I really doubt the Dolphins think they are set at RB.
Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. Not even close. The terrorist was still a one trick pony last week. I saw one play of that game and it involve Ahmed hand gifting a sack to the opposite team. This is PRECISELY why your Gaskin = Ahmed take is just plain shit. A game includes more than a subset of select plays within a game. I had no idea you were this fucking stupid.
Roadie typically your takes are good, but Gaskin was a much better college player and a better pro than Ahmed.
Gaskin was way better in college for sure. Until tonight, Ahmed had been better running the ball.
Gaskin is so loved here that many overrate him or try to put down Ahmed to prop him up. Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. NE is a pretty good defense too.
Both are average at best right now. Gaskin is a below average starter in the NFL which is way better than most projected. I really doubt the Dolphins think they are set at RB.
Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. Not even close. The terrorist was still a one trick pony last week. I saw one play of that game and it involve Ahmed hand gifting a sack to the opposite team. This is PRECISELY why your Gaskin = Ahmed take is just plain shit. A game includes more than a subset of select plays within a game. I had no idea you were this fucking stupid.
I’m stupid? When the fuck did I ever say Ahmed was better than Gaskin in college? Gaskin has four better season than Ahmed’s best. I didn’t hate Ahmed but I wasn’t a huge fan either.
I said his game vs NE was better than any in the pros, which it was. 120 yards vs the Patriots is better than 88 vs the Jets. He started over Gaskin because of that game and earning the nod. I bet Gaskin starts next week after this one. Kind of how it works when you don’t have a legitimate starting RB. One given up sack (the only play you saw) makes that not true?
Roadie typically your takes are good, but Gaskin was a much better college player and a better pro than Ahmed.
Gaskin was way better in college for sure. Until tonight, Ahmed had been better running the ball.
Gaskin is so loved here that many overrate him or try to put down Ahmed to prop him up. Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. NE is a pretty good defense too.
Both are average at best right now. Gaskin is a below average starter in the NFL which is way better than most projected. I really doubt the Dolphins think they are set at RB.
Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. Not even close. The terrorist was still a one trick pony last week. I saw one play of that game and it involve Ahmed hand gifting a sack to the opposite team. This is PRECISELY why your Gaskin = Ahmed take is just plain shit. A game includes more than a subset of select plays within a game. I had no idea you were this fucking stupid.
I’m stupid? When the fuck did I ever say Ahmed was better than Gaskin in college? Gaskin has four better season than Ahmed’s best. I didn’t hate Ahmed but I wasn’t a huge fan either.
I said his game vs NE was better than any in the pros, which it was. 120 yards vs the Patriots is better than 88 vs the Jets. He started over Gaskin because of that game and earning the nod. I bet Gaskin starts next week after this one. Kind of how it works when you don’t have a legitimate starting RB. One given up sack (the only play you saw) makes that not true?
came to say the same thing. this is the last website and RD is the last poster i expected to see gaskin hate on a night like last night. what a fucking weird year
Roadie typically your takes are good, but Gaskin was a much better college player and a better pro than Ahmed.
Gaskin was way better in college for sure. Until tonight, Ahmed had been better running the ball.
Gaskin is so loved here that many overrate him or try to put down Ahmed to prop him up. Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. NE is a pretty good defense too.
Both are average at best right now. Gaskin is a below average starter in the NFL which is way better than most projected. I really doubt the Dolphins think they are set at RB.
Gaskin may be an "average" NFL back to you ... but what does his performance tonight say?
Don't be a dick and downplay it ... he was basically Miami's offense and balled out. Having that explosive potential is worth something ...
Gaskin is writing his own game cheques ... he's showing future GM's that he can do it on the biggest stage and make things happen even though he lacks NFL measurables. Takes a pass and breaks tackles and scores. Takes a pass, makes a player miss and then uses his blockers and runs up the sidelines for a 59 yard score and confidence for the team.
The flipside to what you are thinking is this:
Dolphins GM says "you know, we're 10-5 and we've had good production from the RB room from our 2 young players ... do we really need to spend a high round pick(s) for a Najee Harris ... or do we shore up our OL or our Defense? If we win with Defense, stabilize our O line and receiver room which gives Tua more consistency and confidence ... we can live successfully with Gaskin/Ahmed ..."
He had a very good game. Ahmed was great last week. Both are outperforming expectations. Gaskin has also had a lot of duds and was pretty bad for most of the season and I commented on it then. I’m not into overrating them because they played at UW.
They will sign a RB like Chris Carson or draft one in the top 3 rounds. It’s a bad RB room. The Dolphins rebuilt well and are ahead of schedule. Obviously whether Tua is legit or not is the biggest pressing need for them, but they need better skill players everywhere, including RB.
They will prioritize the WRs to start with ... probably need 1-2 there and I’d also think they will look at the OL as well
Gaskin probably isn’t a long-term 1A RB but he’s definitely a serviceable 1B ... Ahmed is really where they need to upgrade
Getting a free agent or drafting a RB in 2nd-3rd round sets up Miami to have a high talent player. At the same tim, they also have Gaskin and if he beats out the higher talent player, then great.
If they do that then awesome for them as Gaskin is probably best suited as a 1B ... point being is that Gaskin has shown enough this year for them that RB probably isn’t the highest priority for them
He’s averaging 19 touches/game (15 run/4 pass) for 99 yards/game.
He’s averaging 4.2 YPC.
3 out of 9 games have been duds.
Vs. the Rams, 18 carries, 47 yards, 2.6 YPC.
Vs. the 49ers, 16, 57, 3.6.
Vs. the Jags, 22, 66, 3.0.
The game against the Rams was definitely his worst overall. Against SF & the Jags, he added some catches to improve his overall performance. He’ll be a serviceable player and have a decent NFL career.
I never bash the kids so I won’t comment on Ahmed.
All those games were 1st half of season and Miami is a team that has dramatically improved during the year
Rams was Tua’s 1st start and he was overmatched a bit
came to say the same thing. this is the last website and RD is the last poster i expected to see gaskin hate on a night like last night. what a fucking weird year
Not that I need to defend Roaddawg's honor, but I wouldn't constitute saying Gaskin is a low level NFL starter as hate. I think he's putting enough film together to build himself a career beyond 7th round expectations, but he did have some duds early on in the year as well. A lot of that has to do with the Dolphins line.
He's lucky he landed on the Dolphins, any other team may not have given him such an extensive tryout. His competition coming in was a white running back from Cal.
Roadie typically your takes are good, but Gaskin was a much better college player and a better pro than Ahmed.
Gaskin was way better in college for sure. Until tonight, Ahmed had been better running the ball.
Gaskin is so loved here that many overrate him or try to put down Ahmed to prop him up. Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. NE is a pretty good defense too.
Both are average at best right now. Gaskin is a below average starter in the NFL which is way better than most projected. I really doubt the Dolphins think they are set at RB.
Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. Not even close. The terrorist was still a one trick pony last week. I saw one play of that game and it involve Ahmed hand gifting a sack to the opposite team. This is PRECISELY why your Gaskin = Ahmed take is just plain shit. A game includes more than a subset of select plays within a game. I had no idea you were this fucking stupid.
I’m stupid? When the fuck did I ever say Ahmed was better than Gaskin in college? Gaskin has four better season than Ahmed’s best. I didn’t hate Ahmed but I wasn’t a huge fan either.
I said his game vs NE was better than any in the pros, which it was. 120 yards vs the Patriots is better than 88 vs the Jets. He started over Gaskin because of that game and earning the nod. I bet Gaskin starts next week after this one. Kind of how it works when you don’t have a legitimate starting RB. One given up sack (the only play you saw) makes that not true?
Roadie typically your takes are good, but Gaskin was a much better college player and a better pro than Ahmed.
Gaskin was way better in college for sure. Until tonight, Ahmed had been better running the ball.
Gaskin is so loved here that many overrate him or try to put down Ahmed to prop him up. Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. NE is a pretty good defense too.
Both are average at best right now. Gaskin is a below average starter in the NFL which is way better than most projected. I really doubt the Dolphins think they are set at RB.
Ahmed running for 120+ against New England last week was better than any game Gaskin had until this week. Not even close. The terrorist was still a one trick pony last week. I saw one play of that game and it involve Ahmed hand gifting a sack to the opposite team. This is PRECISELY why your Gaskin = Ahmed take is just plain shit. A game includes more than a subset of select plays within a game. I had no idea you were this fucking stupid.
I’m stupid? When the fuck did I ever say Ahmed was better than Gaskin in college? Gaskin has four better season than Ahmed’s best. I didn’t hate Ahmed but I wasn’t a huge fan either.
I said his game vs NE was better than any in the pros, which it was. 120 yards vs the Patriots is better than 88 vs the Jets. He started over Gaskin because of that game and earning the nod. I bet Gaskin starts next week after this one. Kind of how it works when you don’t have a legitimate starting RB. One given up sack (the only play you saw) makes that not true?
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Ahmed I'm not sure of but he flashes talent.
Again, don't follow the league but haven't they gotten most of the carries this year for a 10 win team? Not a completely shit division either.
He’s averaging 19 touches/game (15 run/4 pass) for 99 yards/game.
He’s averaging 4.2 YPC.
3 out of 9 games have been duds.
Vs. the Rams, 18 carries, 47 yards, 2.6 YPC.
Vs. the 49ers, 16, 57, 3.6.
Vs. the Jags, 22, 66, 3.0.
The game against the Rams was definitely his worst overall. Against SF & the Jags, he added some catches to improve his overall performance. He’ll be a serviceable player and have a decent NFL career.
I never bash the kids so I won’t comment on Ahmed.
I said his game vs NE was better than any in the pros, which it was. 120 yards vs the Patriots is better than 88 vs the Jets. He started over Gaskin because of that game and earning the nod. I bet Gaskin starts next week after this one. Kind of how it works when you don’t have a legitimate starting RB. One given up sack (the only play you saw) makes that not true?
You don’t need a degree in mathematics to know that ...
Rams was Tua’s 1st start and he was overmatched a bit
Jags was a Thursday game
He's lucky he landed on the Dolphins, any other team may not have given him such an extensive tryout. His competition coming in was a white running back from Cal.