Norv Turner coached RB's have led the league in touches

[mudloggerone]

A whopping 6 times between '91 and'07. If you own Matthews here's another reason to smile. Between '91 and '08 Turner coached RB's have finished in the top 5 in touches 11 times. Turner has promised to use Mathews as a work horse. It appears he'll get the touches if history is any indicator. All you gotta do is pray for his health. A short list of his previous beasts in the backfield finds Emmitt Smith, Ricky Williams, and of course L.T. Does Mathew's name belong up there with these studs?

 

[deuce4321]

No it doesn't.

 

[Miller]

It just might after this year......everyone has to breakout from somewhere. His health is the biggest concern. If he's healthy, he's going to get the rock.

 

[Orgazmo]

Ronnie Brown signed. Obvious backup or camp body?

 

[Phicinfan]

Ronnie Brown signed. Obvious backup or camp body?

Maybe both? If he proves he is over his health issues, he would make a great back up and 3rd down back.

 

[Miller]

simple insurance. I think he makes the team, but don't see him as a threat to Mathews at this point in his career.

 

[mudloggerone]

don't see him as a threat to Mathews at this point in his career.

Only if it's in a race to the emergency room.