It's a function of how they're using him. The run blocking this year has not been up to snuff, and Hyde is running into giant masses of humanity almost every carry. At this point, Gore is getting the lion's share of carries against more open fronts, and that's understandable given he's the proven vet who has never been much of a fumbler. Hyde's time will come. Possibly in the next few weeks if they start resting Gore more to keep him fresh-ish for the post season. He has broken off some really nice runs when put in the right situation.
I think it's the situations. When Hyde is in, it's generally in an obvious running situation, and opponents are loading up the box. I don't know what has happened to Greg Roman. From 2011-12, he was an outstanding play caller. They ran a lot of unusual sets, and mixed things up nicely. In the last two years, they've moved away from that. There are still spurts where they throw the opposition off balance, but not nearly as regularly. They're practically a "Tressel-ball" team this season. And given the weapons available, that's very frustrating at times. Of course it may be a function of the spotty line play they've had this year.
Yeah, um, that hurts. But if anybody can cobble together an effective defense from spare parts, it's Fangio.
Doesn't matter, though. That shell of a Niner defense ain't stopping Peyton tonight.
