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Chris Perry is Averaging 2.9 Yards-Per-Carry

We allowed that the rust on Chris Perry would require a game or two -- after a full preseason, training camp -- to shake off. Having dumped Rudi Johnson in favor for the younger, swifter and stronger Perry seemed like a logical course of action, especially when considering that $3.2 million was allocated to a running back that seemed so degraded, that he'd never successfully run the ball on any single NFL down.

No, Chris Perry doesn't have the luxury of an effective offensive line that should be embarrassed to take home any paycheck for services NOT rendered. However, Perry's highest yards-per-carry, in any game, was 3.7 at the New York Giants. He's failed to reach over 3.0 yards per in two games.(Oh yea, and he's fumbled four times)

Date Opp. Result Att Yards Avg. TD
September 7 @ Bal L 10-17 19 42 2.2 0
September 14 Ten L 7-24 21 64 3.0 1
September 21 @ NYG L 23-26 20 74 3.7 1
September 28 Cle L 12-20 12 28 2.3 0
      72 208 2.9 2

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Remember when Jim Anderson was excited that Perry was a great "change of pace" back to complement Rudi?

By change of pace, he meant shifting into neutral.

"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius

by TarZander on Sep 28, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

jim anderson knows what he sees

but jim can’t run the ball during game time. either the player puts out the same level in practice as he does on game day or he’s gone.

don’t expect perry to stick long term as the starter. looks like this is a 1 year deal and the bengals will start looking for another answer.

by palewook on Sep 29, 2008 7:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C Perry

The fumbling is unacceptable, but in terms of YPA, it seems like he is getting all that is there. He usually has to make his first cut in the back field, and then needs to make another person miss to get 5 yards.

If Watson is healthy, I would like to see him running more on 1st and 2nd, and use Perry as the 3rd down back.

by R.F. Mehl on Sep 28, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the fumbles

are costly. and not something the represents cincy running backs. cutting irons and johnson before week 1 are the only reason perry is still the starter. and will continue to be the starter for 2008.

by palewook on Sep 29, 2008 7:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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