Breece Hall

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It's tempting to give Breece Hall a wide berth with the depth at the position, Justin Fields at QB and a new head coach. I expect Hall, one of the most talented runners of recent years, to be let loose. 

"The coaches are talking about Hall as the cornerstone of the offense, helping quell fears of Justin Fields robbing goal line scores."

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Disappointed last season despite playing 16 games, and new Jets coach Aaron Glenn wants a committee in 2025. With young talent behind Hall, that plan has legs.

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Breece Hall is one of the most gifted runners in the NFL. He has the talent to rival Christian McCaffrey as a versatile workhorse. 

There's too much working against him to reach that ceiling. Is Hall truly back from the knee injury he suffered earlier in his Jets' career? Will Justin Fields and/or Braelon Allen hurt Hall's red-zone value? Why are the Jets so set on using Allen, a plowhorse in talent relative to Hall's thoroughbred skills? 

It's the most frustrating utilization of talent at the RB spot in the league. Hey Woody, did Brick begin playing Madden after Hall was drafted? Get him the version with Hall at Iowa State, please.

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He's an amazing athlete at 217 pounds. He ran a 4.39 40-yard dash and posted jumps of a 40" vertical and a 10'06" broad. He racked up elite production in college, totaling 1,149 yards and 10 touchdowns as a freshman, 1,752 yards and 23 touchdowns as a sophomore, and 1,766 yards and 23 touchdowns as a junior. And he has already posted proven production in the NFL prior to and after his rookie season ACL tear. He's the total package.

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Tanner Engstrand's new scheme should elevate him as a runner. If the system helps efficiency, that should offset volume concerns. His explosive ability should also lead to big plays.