Vereen and Brady

7. Back-up Running Back

6. Kickoff/Punt Returner

5. No Huddle Back

4. Wide Receiver

3. Third Down Back

2. Decoy

1. The Joker

Shane Vereen's role is that of the "Aaron Hernandez, pun intended). Others are multi-purpose speeds backs who can rush and receive almost equally well. When you put it all together, the best description for's role is that of the " joker ." Versatile and speedy, the "joker" moves around like a chess piece on the board. Some "jokers" are motion tight ends (like, pun intended). Others are multi-purpose speeds backs who can rush and receive almost equally well.





Can Vereen join names like Percy Harvin, Darren Sproles and Reggie Bush among the elite speed backs? This is the year we should find out.









WHAT ROLE(S) DO YOU THINK SHANE VEREEN WILL PLAY THIS YEAR?

is clearly #1 on the depth chart. However ifneeds a blow,is likely to be the first guy off the bench. Or if you "," you could always use him to embarrass Bart Scott and the Jets Sincewas released, there is a need for someone to step up in the return game. While it is unlikely thatwill be used in this capacity, he had some experience returning kicks at Cal.The secret is out of the bag:is a precise route runner with soft hands . If he gets matched up against a linebacker (like he did against the Eagles ), then he can take it to the end zone.With the loss ofin the offseason, the role of third down back is suddenly up for grabs.'s unique blend of skills (rushing, receiving, blocking) make him the ideal candidate to fill Woodhead's shoes In an offense with skill position stars likeand, it's only natural to think that the versatilecould be used as a decoy. Using his speed and quickness, he could help distract and split defenses to open up the field for the other offensive threats.