remarkable to watch down the stretch of the season. his effort against Washington with a high-ankle sprain was one of the best performances of the year.

to be honest, he often had *great* blocking on his big runs, but his speed made a 30-yard gain into a 70-yard touchdown. that's not insignificant. he has quick feet -- not so much a jump cut runner as one who will micro-step his way through the second level. and his burst is special, with the speed to beat secondary defenders to the end line.

more impressive than his speed is how tough he runs; he breaks way more tackles than he ever should. with his size, though, against NFL defenders he's going to have some 18-carry, 60-yard games when he can't break one.

if he's managed well and can stay healthy, he offers a big play opportunity on the ground -- a rare thing in today's league.