Tuesday, July 16, 2013

The Dual RB System: For Better or Worse?

It seems today the majority of NFL coaches have bought into the dual running back system, mostly stating, "It takes multiple backs to win in this league."  They may be on to something.  Dating back to the 2000 Superbowl, 10 of the last 13 SB champs have had 2 Rbs with 100 + carries during regular season play.  Two of the exceptions came courtesy of the New England Patriots (2001, 2004).  Leave it to Belichick to make the exception to the rule.

Year SB Champ Lead Rusher 2nd Lead
2012 Ravens Rice - 257 Pierce - 108
2011 Giants Bradshaw - 171 Jacobs - 152
2010 Packers Brandon Jackson - 190 Kuhn - 84
2009 Saints Mike Bell - 172 Pierre Thomas - 147
2008 Steelers Willie Parker - 210 Moore - 140
2007 Giants Jacobs - 202 Derrick Ward - 125
2006 Colts Joe Addai - 226 Rhodes - 187
2005 Steelers Parker - 225 Bettis - 110
2004 Pats Corey Dillon - 345 Kevin Faulk - 45
2003 Pats Antowain Smith - 182 Kevin Faulk - 178
2002 Bucs Michael Pittman - 204 Mike Alstott - 146
2001 Pats Antowain Smith - 281 Marc Edwards - 51
2000 Ravens Jamal Lewis - 309 Priest Holmes - 137

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