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Roy Helu set to take Redskins running back job


 Roy Helu set to take Redskins running back job
By killadre - 07-21-2012, 03:59 AM - Boxden > BX SportsCenter


Training camp is finally almost here. They allow tackling there and everything. Around the League will count down the top 30 position battles to watch throughout the preseason.

No. 22 Washington Redskins running back: Tim Hightower vs. Roy Helu vs. Evan Royster

Top 30 training camp position battles

• Mike Shanahan brought back the exact same running back group this year despite Hightower coming off a torn anterior cruciate ligament. This is a surprise until you realize this group performed pretty well last season despite an ever-changing offensive line.

• The Washington Times wrote this week that Hightower was the favorite for the gig, which is a bit of a surprise coming off a serious injury. Hightower is good at every facet of the position, but not great at any. His questionable explosiveness figures to be worse after surgery.

• Helu looked dynamic at times last year, but wore down late in the season. Still, 1,019 yards from scrimmage with 49 receptions isn't shabby for a rookie. He had three straight 100-yard games at one point and has the highest upside of the group.

• Royster should not be overlooked. He finished the season with two big games, and ran with more power than Helu. We went back to watch every Royster snap and he was unremarkable despite impressive numbers. Ask three Redskins observers about the roles of these three players and you'll get three different answers. It wouldn't shock us if Shanahan added a player to the group in camp.

• The safest bet among this group is that the Week 1 starter will not be the Week 10 starter. Mike Shanahan is sure to drive fantasy owners crazy by rotating the league back.

Projected winner: Helu, because it's unrealistic to ask Hightower to carry a big load early.
Roy Helu set to take Redskins running back job - NFL.com


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12 comments for "Roy Helu set to take Redskins running back job"


 07-21-2012, 07:34 AMaway - #2
@RG3
wouldn't be surprised to see royster as the main back.
 07-21-2012, 08:14 AMaway - #3
iSpeakGenius
Shanahan wont make the final decision until 15 minutes before kick off in week 1. nicca hates fantasy football owners.
 07-21-2012, 05:20 PMaway - #4
Tony_Stylezzz
Two good RBs

[pic] Roy Helu and Evan Royster Rookie Highlights - YouTube
 07-21-2012, 05:52 PMaway - #5
mrbelvy
clinton portis[pic]
 07-21-2012, 05:59 PMaway - #6
DR JAYY
Helu on Madden [pic]
 07-21-2012, 07:17 PMaway - #7
Abose 3
Originally Posted by Tony_Stylezzz
Two good RBs

Helu showed some great explosiveness. And I think that will the power or Royster/Hightower that the skins running game could be very successful.
 07-21-2012, 07:26 PMaway - #8
Bangladesh
!! the stupid[..] skin neck we cant wait to fry ya pigs....











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 07-21-2012, 07:29 PMaway - #9
Bangladesh
Originally Posted by mrbelvy
clinton portis[pic]



I PROP U FOR THIS^^ CLINTON WAS A TALENTED RUNNER. AND I FELT HE WASNT EVEN THAT BIG AND YET HE WAS A GREAT BLOCKER AND INSIDER RUNNER... MAN I WISH HE HAD REACHED 10,000 YARD SO CLOSE[pic]
 07-21-2012, 08:28 PMaway - #10
AnyGiven
[pic] It doesn't even matter who starts all of em are productive. The chains won't stop when the other is rest or hurt












































































































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 07-21-2012, 09:57 PMaway - #11
Cya Nerd
Dudes gonna be legit
 07-22-2012, 12:40 AMaway - #12
cubes
niccas ga#sed over Evan Royster and Roy Helu?????


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