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And Riggins was at his best physically his first two years 1971-72. He showed he had the talent to be outstanding. Gerhart has yet to do so, especially regarding durability, as Don says.

Well, five years are gone now.

Gerhart spent his first four years as a backup. Those are usually the best years a RB will have.

George Sauer left football after the 1970 season because he didn't want to play. He fell in with the "football is dehumanizing" crowd which was in vogue circa 1970-71. Sauer did play some in the WFL. He pretty much dropped out of sight and died in 2013. Google "George Sauer Jr" and you'll find...

Yes, a team that has to depend on outscoring opponents due to a weak defense has a way of coming up short in the playoffs.

Mike Ditka in his rookie year, 1961. It was his best receiving year. Jackie Smith had over 1200 for the Cardinals in 1967.