Can Slaton be a Feature Back?

[nero THE zero]

Very nice analysis. This is the type of quality posting that I love to read.

Given your premise, Slaton is obviously built enough to carry a starter's load, but I don't think he'll be asked to do that off the bat. Given the fact that he is a rookie, he will have to pay his dues, learn the scheme, prove that he can pass protect, and prove he can hold onto the ball before he gets any kind of significant PT.

Also, I think he was brought in as an insurance policy and a change of pace kind of guy. There's no question in my mind that some combination of Chris Brown and Ahman Green or Chris Taylor will be our RBBC. I think, given their injury history, Slaton will be slotted behind them in case one goes down with an injury. In due time I do agree with your conclusion that Slaton could be getting the majority of carries in a RBBC, but I certainly don't think it's this year and I hope it's not next year.