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Memnon said:
That's about what he should get.

Giving him more than 15 carries would likely result in a loss.
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I view him as an elite role player. Not every team has a 230-pound back who gets 5.7 yards a pop and rolls up first downs while also being a plus in protection.

If we used him like a 25-carry guy, the lack of elusiveness and patience becomes more of an issue. The way he’s being used now is the perfect role for him on a championship offense.
 
Cane4L said:
Nahh bro you’re crazy. All Homer could do was run in a straight line. Deejay has been one of my favorite recent canes and he was a stud here no doubt. But neither of them are even close to Walton when it comes to pure talent imo. Btw I love both Homer and Deejay
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All three were great backs. The 50 yard TD run that Walton had called back for a stupid holding call on the other side of the play against FSU in 2016 might be one of the best runs I’ve ever seen
 
DMoney said:
I view him as an elite role player. Not every team has a 230-pound back who can get 5.7 yards a pop and roll up first downs while also being a plus in protection.

If we used him like a 25-carry guy, the lack of elusiveness and patience becomes more of an issue. The way he’s being used now is the perfect role for him on a championship offense.
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Both Fletcher and Lyle are super young. I know Fletcher has a season already under his belt and is playing a ton this season. But he did lose an entire offseason to injury. I think it's premature to guess how either develops over the next year or two. They'll make an exceptional combo next season regardless.
 
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Will not second-guess the coaches on rotation but I believe Lyle would help with slow starts & the luls we have offensively. Would love to see Lyle as starter, Fletcher in middle relief, & Martinez as closer.
 
brock said:
Lyle had a great game. But the discourse on Martinez play is crazy, he’s been clutch all year, powerful running, blitz pick up’s and in the passing game which I didn’t expect coming into this season
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What’s the discourse on Martinez? Seems like ppl are just saying Lyle needs more carries
 
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Cylo said:
I wanted Miami to bring in 2 RBs in this upcoming class. There's a chance Ajay Allen hits the portal and u can't blame him with him only having 2 years left (hope he stays) and Martinez hitting the draft. Were down 2 RBs with only Girard Pringle coming in. We gotta get 1 from the portal and here's the thing what good RB is coming to Miami knowing we already have Lyle and Fletcher here?
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If you're a dawg, you're not worried about Fletcher.
 
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DMoney said:
I hate disagreeing with the Legend, but this is one where we just see it very differently.

Fletcher is a really good football player. There's no narrative. He averages 5.7 YPC, dominates in short-yardage, blocks, and batters the opponent. He's a big piece of our #1 offense, and he should be. He's not a franchise back like Edge or McGahee, but I don't see many people making those comps.

I agree Lyle is the best runner, and has more upside overall. Next year, my guess is that Martinez's carries go to Lyle and he forms a great 1-2 punch with Fletcher. I also wouldn't be surprised if Girard Pringle plays a change-of-pace role early in his career (similar to Lyle this season).
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Fletcher just went 6-55 yds-9.2 ypc

The backlash against Fletcher is this thread is surprising.

But I guess whenever the fanbase wants the backup to have more carries, they feel the need to tear down the guy in front of him (justified or not)

I get the excitement over Lyle, but there's no need to trash Fletcher.
 
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At this point I give Lyle the most carries he can handle before diminishing returns. If feelings are hurt, they're hurt.

These running backs are replaceable.
 
TwentySix said:
Lacks size. Lacks top end speed. Etc.
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Stevie Wonder GIF by John Legend
 
if all you guys are gonna do is argue about which back is better, I have to wonder when the last time any one of you got laid....
 
brock said:
Speed and power. Plus he produced in big time games. Has a much better yards per carry average too. Let me call my rb expert in here @bshaw28
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@Cane4L - Production is the case for Homer & Dallas > Walton

Walton racked up huge stats vs bad opponents. It gave the illusion he was better than he was.

But against good/quality opponents - Walton was really bad, and Homer/Dallas were really good.

Career Games vs Top 25 Opponents
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