Titans should see what Brown can do
Keeping Eddie George as the feature back despite his lack of production won't help the Titans reach the postseason.
Updated: October 7, 2003, 3:03 PM ET
By By Darrell Trimble | NFL Insider
It is said that running backs hit the wall when they hit 30, but Eddie
George, the newest member of the "over the hill" club, saw his demise begin
slightly earlier.
George started off his career by rushing for at least 1,200 yards in each of his first five seasons, but a toe injury derailed his 2001 season, and he hasn't been the same since. Over the last 37 games, none of the 36 running backs who've carried the ball at least 300 times has run for fewer yards per carry than George (3.1).
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