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I'll bite.

Assuming ~40 carries a game:

Brown - 12
Gray - 11
Bergeron - 14
Monroe - 3

Based on 40 carries a game

Brown 12
Gray 12
Bergeron 10
Monroe 2
Daje Johnson 3
WR or QB 1

That is assuming that Gray takes over for Fozzy in the wildcat role.

Throwing out the anamolies we averaged about 45 rushes per game. While I think we throw the ball a bit more this season, I think we will grind out the clock enough to where we will have about the same rushing attempts when its all said and done.

Brown and Bergeron are grouped together in my mind bc theyre both practically interchangeable. 1st2nd&goalline backs. Theyll essentially split those carries. Call it 22-25 carries per game.

Gray is an everydown back but will likely see more action on 3rd downs than the others. Wouldnt be shocked to see him get a couple more total carries than B&B(split) due to versatility and possible wildcat action at the goalline. Call it 12-15 carries per game.

Then you throw in about 5 to 10 carries a game for DJ/Daje, Hills, and Ash.

I think it will take a few games before Gray gets more than 7.

dp

Since Harsin thinks in terms of "roles" inside packages, as opposed to depth chart "positions" per se, we may need to consider this in terms of "touches", as opposed to just "carries", and may need to think about this through the lens of packages instead of depth chart.

That said, I think you'll see J.Gray's tally increase due to his role in the passing game and his role as in the Wildcat package. Also, a key here is who is the short yardage RB? Assuming it's Bergeron primarily, than his carries may go up, but not necessarily because he's the preferred option relative to Malcolm Brown as primary RB. Lastly, I wonder if J.Overstreet belongs in this seasons' allocation of carries.

Net-net, in terms of touches, I'll guess:
M.Brown - 15
J.Gray - 12
J,Bergeron - 10
Ash - 5
Monroe - 3

I think Malcolm will be the primary bell cow between the 20s, and I think Harsin will lean heavily on the run between the 20s. Bergeron in the short yardage package, and J.Gray in the "change-up" packages like the Wildcat and the 3rd down passing packages.

MB - 14
JB - 12
JG - 12
Others - 7

I dont think theres going be a definitive number or really a ball park. Well let me rephrase that, there shouldne be a definitive number with each guy IMO. I think it should be whoevers got the hot hand should be the guy that gets the most carries throughout a game or even a stretch of games. If you try to split it too evenly all three never really get a chance to get going because their always gonna be wondering "when am I going to come out". I get wanting to spare each to reduce the risk of injury but youve got to give it to whoever is the most effective at the time.

Assuming 45 carries:

Brown - 14
Bergeron - 14
Gray - 10
Daje/DJ - 4
Ash - 3

I'll just be really happy if everyone listed stays healthy to be fighting for carries.

it's going to be different every game based on injuries and who has the hot hand. but i'll play... based on 45 carries.

JB-17
MB- 14
JG- 7 (i think he get's more passes than any of the other running backs)
DM/DJ- 3
Ash- 4