The Cleveland Browns have said all summer that they were going to use running back Trent Richardson a lot and as a workhorse. When the season kicked off against the Miami Dolphins he carried the ball only 13 times for 47 yards. Against the Baltimore Ravens he’ll get more chances becuase offensive coordinator Norv Turner said he wants running back Trent Richardson to get more than 20 carries.
#Browns OC Norv Turner said he wants RB Trent Richardson to get more than 20 carries.
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) September 12, 2013
After all the talk of using Richardson as a workhorse and the offense running through him it was a surprise to see him have a smaller than expected role. Richardson was surprised too, and talked to head coach Rob Chudzinski and Turner about it.
#Browns RB T-Rich said he thought team was going to run ball vs. MIA. Said he talked to Chud & Norv about it. Eager for bigger workload.
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) September 12, 2013
The Baltimore Ravens season opening loss to the Denver Broncos was surely embarrassing. While they gave up 7 passing touchdowns to Peyton Manning and 462 yards passing, they were better against the run. Denver’s running backs carried the ball 21 times for 67 yards. That is an average of 3.19 yards a carry.
#Browns RB T-Rich said #Ravens' season-opening loss hasn't changed his opinion about them. Called they're defensive players "bullies."
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) September 12, 2013