I noticed this in the 1st game, but I wanted to give it a few more games just to make sure and confirm it.
Chris Carson is looking really slow out there, and should not be gobbling up the bulk of the carries. For this offense to really work, you need a guy with burst who can get to the hole on outside zone in a timely fashion. I've seen Carson not get there in time and the hole would close. I also think that is why Seattle has reverted back to shotgun inside zone runs to help Carson.
I was extremely relieved that Alex Collins had the lion's share of the carries in the 2nd half. Collins has more nimble feet and IMO should be the #1 back at this juncture. Carson can fall forward for a yard or two, and can still be a great short yardage back, but Collins right now is the superior player.
Chris Carson is looking really slow out there, and should not be gobbling up the bulk of the carries. For this offense to really work, you need a guy with burst who can get to the hole on outside zone in a timely fashion. I've seen Carson not get there in time and the hole would close. I also think that is why Seattle has reverted back to shotgun inside zone runs to help Carson.
I was extremely relieved that Alex Collins had the lion's share of the carries in the 2nd half. Collins has more nimble feet and IMO should be the #1 back at this juncture. Carson can fall forward for a yard or two, and can still be a great short yardage back, but Collins right now is the superior player.