Sun-times quotes Zook:

‘‘Mikel hasn’t done anything wrong. He’s still going to play,’’ Zook said. ‘‘This keeps [the tailbacks] on edge a bit. We have to find a way to get Daniel back in there. It’s the guy that has the hot hand. It’s hard to maintain the level of intensity you have to have to play well. [At Minnesota,] Jason was the hot hand.’’

So, Mikel runs 350 yards in two games and then plays behind Ford.(?) I bet Mikel would have gained even more yards against MN if he had 20 carries. Why can't Zook settle on a 1-2 punch and go with it?

Yet the Zooker will leave punt returners in when their productivity is non-existent. Even Ron probably can't explain some of his decisions.

On a different note, can we be somewhat professional and quit using the swinging gate? Please?

I think Ford should be getting a majority of the carries. He has excellent instincts as a runner. IMO he will be on a NFL roster one day.

Probably along with LeShoure.

Ford ran really well last week. The kid really knows how to get yards after getting hit. I'm happy to have both these guys. I don't think it matters who is no. 1. Just give them both plenty of touches and things will take care of themselves. I say this is no controversy.

What is a controversy is why Zook can't figure out how to call a timeout.

LeShoure is the total package as a runner, receiver, and blocker. He's the clear #1 RB, IMO.

That said, Ford is EASILY the second best back on the team.

Stupidity?

This is a nice argument to have in an otherwise crappy season. Very strong arguments can be made for either and the team would still be successful in the running game.

I would say a big problem or puzzling, and not a controversy.

LeShoure deserves to be #1. Zook tries to hard to make everyone happy.

Ford had a better practice, got the start, then lo' and behold:

It may not be because of his play ON the field that he isn't our number 1 back..

Ford should be the number 1 back, period. He consistantly gains yards after the first hit, and has an instinct for the zone.

i agree wuth Zook as between the two. If u re-watch the game Ford made more out of his opportunities. I love Leshoure and he shouyld start some games as well. I disagree about DuFrene. Three's a crowd and it will take carries away from the other two>

If he grows 3 inches, drops the gut, and cuts his 40 time in about half, then sure.

Not so sure. LeShoure is better.