Should Cribbs be a running back in the West Coast offense?

I came across a tweet for this article and I must say, I have not seen anyone talk about this angle for quite some time and it poses some interesting thoughts that makes me think Cribbs could be a better RB than WR.

Heck...the author even uses a comparison of Cribbs to Reggie Bush, which is really brilliant in my opinion.

What do you think?

11 months ago thegrabbler 9 comments 0 recs |

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It’s an interesting idea, and was an interesting read, as well as, I’m sure, a good debate topic; but I think his run after catch ability at WR could be a big assett within a ball control West Coast offense under a QB with Colt’s skillset, if they can get the ball in his hands more often of course.

by NYSteelersFan4 on Jul 5, 2011 2:08 PM EDT reply actions

I think the author really nailed it when he used the Reggie Bush comparison.

Sometimes Bush is a RB and sometimes a WR, but regardless Bush is most effective after the ball is in his hands.

Solid comparison and I don’t care whether its as a WR or RB, just get him the ball more and use him like Bush gets used in the Big Easy.

by thegrabbler on Jul 5, 2011 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

If Joe Thomas says it it must be true! Put him at running back!

"buuuuuuuh!"--- Mooncamping

by Vezoma on Jul 5, 2011 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert

by Simmsinns on Jul 9, 2011 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve always thought he was better suited for RB. After all he is great in the wildcat.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jul 5, 2011 11:51 PM EDT reply actions

I agree seeing as how, outside of the return game, the MOST effective way Cribbs has been used in the past was in Wildcat and more or less as a RB.

It just makes sense to me.

by thegrabbler on Jul 6, 2011 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s even simpler than that.

He isn’t a WR, to continue wasting time on that isn’t helping us at all. Cribbs’ best weapons are his vision and his ability to break tackles. The Browns should use him, much like the article notes, like a Reggie Bush. Give him 10 carries a game, throw him some quick screens and let him play BOTH ways on special teams.

It keeps Hillis and Hardesty fresher. It allows our best open field playmaker to get the ball in those type of situations, and it allows him to return to his role as the best two way ST player in the NFL.

by Bernie19Kosar on Jul 7, 2011 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions