Ronnie Brown is in his fourth year in the league, and he has already posted solid numbers to start off his career.
There is no doubt that he is a talented RB among the inconsistent numbers that have been posted all year by many of the league's other backs, but I believe that he is possibly the most overrated back in the league.
Brown received much attention and hype after his amazing game against the Patriots in Week Three. In that game Brown showcased his talent with 113 yards and four TDs on the ground. He also threw for a TD. I am not going to sit here and say that five TDs are not impressive, but they're possibly a bit overhyped.
If you look at Brown's numbers carefully, they are a bit deceiving.
Two of Brown's TDs were five or fewer yards. Those two can be attributed to the Dolphins giving Brown the ball with great field positioning. Another one of Brown's TDs was 65 yards, which is impressive, but it may be an aberration. If we take out those three rushes, Brown is down to only 41 yards and one TD. Not so impressive, is it?
Now for the rest of Brown's misleading season. Brown has only rushed for 100 yards three times. Additionally, he has six games with under 50 yards rushing.
Overall, just remember Ronnie Brown averages only 58.3 rush yards a game. Those aren't the kind of numbers an elite RB should be posting in the prime of his career.
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about 1 month ago
Most people I know underrate Ronnie Brown actually. They don't think he can do squat. Also remember he's in a running back by committee system with Ricky Williams and Patrick Cobbs. The reason he gets the carries down by the goal line is because he gets the job done. He has the power and the speed to do it. All of this coming off of an ACL tear last year. In fact last year he lead the league in all-purpose yards from scrimmage until he got hurt. I wouldn't say he's overrated at all, I don't think you're giving him the credit he deserves.
about 1 month ago
I will agree that Brown's numbers aren't very good and that the wildcat is overrated, but Brown's performance this year is due to crap run-blocking. Brown is an elite talent, he just needs blocking upfront.
about 1 month ago
Chris and T.J. are both right. He shares carries, and he doesn't have the best run-blocking. Brown is going to do great this week also, so get ready.
from about 1 month ago
yeah brown did great again with less than fifty yards, even if he did score a TD
from about 1 month ago
Uh, Matt, he scored the ONLY touchdown in a game where the Dolphins won by only 4 points. He's a difference maker, and he puts points on the scoreboard.
Either you don't know football, or you have an agenda. Get over yourself.
24 days ago
The Dolphins are a developing offense, their passing game hasn't fully evolved, neither has their line, but you don't get rid of a back as talented as Ronnie Brown. Put good players around him and watch how much better he gets. Not to mention, even last year, when the Fins had the most dreadful roster in the NFL, Brown was one of the only guys on offense performing before missing the season with injury.
Just because he f*ked up your Fantasy team doesn't make him overrated.
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