In the past 3 years, Carson evolved from an unlikely 7th rounder, to a solid RB who battled through a horrific injury, held off first round competition, delivered during the 2018 fantasy playoffs (and then he got injured in 2019 week 16. Ouch.) I like this guy: always running hard, always wanting more - despite that injury, 2019 was again better than 2018.
There are quite a few concerns for 2020 though:
- The competition just increased. Penny was never much of a threat as he is more a (outside) zone runner but DeeJay Dallas is a proper between the tackles banger, can catch a screen, can do a bit of pass pro, etc. Dallas is the type of back that Carroll seems to want in Seattle. He is currently low on the depth charts, but I think he could leapfrog Penny and threaten Carson.
- Carson had 7 fumbles in 2019, most of all NFL RBs (Henry was #2 with 5) - and that's not the full story, because if you fumble during the hand-off, it's generally on the QB. But 7 is a lot - usually when you fumble that much, coaches tend to fade you (hello Tarik) unless you are Adrian Peterson. You just got to protect the ball better.
Teams are already actively gunning for Carson and trying to punch the ball from his hands.
So... I'm going to be a bit careful with Carson. I don't think he's going to get 300 touches again; if he does I think he'll be 1200+ yds again, but for now I'm taking the under.
I also won't be surprised if he again has a revival during camp or in the second half of the season. As said, he's a fighter, and never gives up. Just hold on to that ball, buddy.
Chris Carson (2020)
There are quite a few concerns for 2020 though:
- The competition just increased. Penny was never much of a threat as he is more a (outside) zone runner but DeeJay Dallas is a proper between the tackles banger, can catch a screen, can do a bit of pass pro, etc. Dallas is the type of back that Carroll seems to want in Seattle. He is currently low on the depth charts, but I think he could leapfrog Penny and threaten Carson.
- Carson had 7 fumbles in 2019, most of all NFL RBs (Henry was #2 with 5) - and that's not the full story, because if you fumble during the hand-off, it's generally on the QB. But 7 is a lot - usually when you fumble that much, coaches tend to fade you (hello Tarik) unless you are Adrian Peterson. You just got to protect the ball better.
Teams are already actively gunning for Carson and trying to punch the ball from his hands.
So... I'm going to be a bit careful with Carson. I don't think he's going to get 300 touches again; if he does I think he'll be 1200+ yds again, but for now I'm taking the under.
I also won't be surprised if he again has a revival during camp or in the second half of the season. As said, he's a fighter, and never gives up. Just hold on to that ball, buddy.
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