Based on the overall RB chatter leading up to the first game, I doubt many thought Dowdell would get the majority of the 1st quarter carries. He did, and was running the ball well, including our first TD of the season and the 12 yard run fumbled on.
When he got the second carry of the game, I thoughht "someone must have fumbled in practice leading up to the game," opening the door for Dante. Rhule talked about all 4 RB's being rather equal, but said things would separate as the season went on. Rhule has also talked so much about protecting the ball and a player getting yanked if he turned it over.
I'm pretty sure DD didn't return to the game after his fumble. I feel for him and hope he gets another crack at it, but you just can turn it over, especially after last year's fumble-mania.
When he got the second carry of the game, I thoughht "someone must have fumbled in practice leading up to the game," opening the door for Dante. Rhule talked about all 4 RB's being rather equal, but said things would separate as the season went on. Rhule has also talked so much about protecting the ball and a player getting yanked if he turned it over.
I'm pretty sure DD didn't return to the game after his fumble. I feel for him and hope he gets another crack at it, but you just can turn it over, especially after last year's fumble-mania.
