Why trent richardson will be a bust

He averaged 2. And when they needed him most in the AFC playoffs, he was still in a fog and little help. He was no better the following season. The Colts released him after his second season with them. The joy is back: Richardson is The youngest of his three children, Trent Jr. It was a drought I went through. I was upset. I was hurt by the game, but you live and you learn. I learned the business part of it. What kept my pushing forward was my kids.

When I look up every morning and had a chance to be a house dad, take them to school, be able to go to plays and gymnastic meets and football, and see my kids playing sports, that too motivated me. They are and Richardson is a big reason why. He remains fond of Cleveland and has a positive outlook for the Browns. I want to be their star running back. Alright, I have to do this mentally, I got to physically get in shape, I got to do this and that. Bell made a noticeable commitment to training and conditioning last offseason and came back lighter and much leaner in The results were clear, as Bell showcased sweet footwork, quickness and an electric burst through the hole.

He was the best back I watched on tape this past year. That's just one example. I've seen it countless times. A player improves his conditioning, study habits and overall game and comes back stronger, faster and ready to compete for his job. The talent level is already there with Richardson. He's still the guy with the skill set that experienced scouts fell in love with when he came out of Alabama.

And even if he's not back with the Colts in , we can all agree he will get another opportunity somewhere. The tape is still the deciding factor in this game. That's how players are evaluated. That's the tool that leads to opportunities.

And every time a guy takes the field, he has to autograph his performance with that tape. Packers vs. Midseason awards: Who is MVP favorite? Cody Benjamin 1 min read. Prisco: Raiders, Chiefs in thriller Pete Prisco 5 min read. And when Richardson got to the NFL, he suffered an extreme version of a fate not uncommon for prolific Alabama running backs. Yeldon, a second-round draft pick who ran for more than 3, yards at Alabama, has never rushed for more than in an NFL season he had last year.

Derrick Henry ran for 2, yards at Alabama in , but has a total of 1, yards in two seasons with the Titans.