![]() Although Keiland Williams showed himself to be a capable backup running back, and third down option, he isn't the type of back who should have to start for an extended period of time. Last season, on more than one occasion the Redskins were left with only a single healthy running back, that can't be the issue again this season. Whether you love Ryan Torain or not as the Redskins top running back, one thing is abundantly clear in the NFL, and that is you can't survive with just one running back.Considering the extensive injury history Torain has, the Redskins have to especially concerned with having an order of succession. Lewis is the type of back who will get overlooked because he doesn't fit a cookie cutter image, but end up being one of the most productive backs from this class. Overall I don't think he will be a 25 carry a game type of back, but 15+ should be alright. What he lacks in straight away speed, he makes up for in toughness and an ability to be more of a complete back. While he will get compared to some of the speed backs of the past few years, its not a good fit for him. ![]() Add to that his balance and physical running style and you have a back that can pick up big chunks of yards consistently. In addition to physically being able to cut, Lewis sells it so well with his body language that a lot of defenders over pursue. Lewis is one of the better running backs at changing directions, and juking defenders. He can still make those 50 and 60 yard runs, but he will do it with his agility and football I.Q. He's not the type of running back who will make one cut, get to the sideline and is off to the races. He can still get to the outside or the 2nd level, he just doesn't have the sustained speed. The thing that scouts seem to overlook, is his very good initial burst. That isn't likely to be the case with Lewis as he will probably be more of a 4.48-4.53 type of guy. Normally people expect smaller backs, to run 40 times in the 4.3's or at worst low 4.4's. Lewis is a running back that I think is getting widely overlooked in scouting circles, because he doesn't have that breakaway speed.
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