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Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin should not be ranked 32

By Brian Miller

Dec 26, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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There is little love for the Miami Dolphins in the media so it shouldn’t be a surprise to see Myles Gaskin ranked the lowest RB in the NFL.

Former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew had a great career but does that make him an expert football analyst? Not really. Now working for NFL.com, Jones-Drew ranked all 32 starting running backs and Gaskin was number 32.

"Gaskin was a solid back for the Dolphins last season, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt on 142 carries. But I need to see more. – Jones-Drew via NFL.com"

Last year Miami’s run game was not very good. They ranked 22nd but we have to remember that Miami started 3 rookie offensive linemen, and watched their running back unit change as the season progressed. Remember Jordan Howard? Matt Breida? DeAndre Washington? The Dolphins were trying to find a suitable running back and Gaskin emerged from the group.

Gaskin may not have been the best running back in the NFL but come on, 32nd? Statistically speaking he is better than some of the others. Here is a comparison

  • 10 games 142 attempts 584 yards 4.1 YPC 3 TDs
  • 41 Receptions 388 receiving yards 2 receiving TDs

Number 31 Devin Singletary: Buffalo

  • 16 games 156 attempts 687 yards 4.4 YPC 2 TDs
  • 38 Receptions 269 yards 0 TDs

Number 30 Mark Ingram: Ravens

  • 11 games, 72 attempts, 299 yards, 4.2 YPC 2 TDs
  • 6 Receptions 50 yards 0 TDs

Number 28: Tevin Coleman: Jets

  • 8 games, 28 attempts, 53 yards, 1.9 YPC, 0 TDs
  • 4 Receptions, 34 yards, 0 TDs

In no way should Gaskin be ranked in the top 15 or 20 but 32nd is garbage. He is behind D’Andre Swift who came in at 22. Swift’s line was 13 games, 114 attempts, 521, 4.6 YPC, and 8 TDs. His receiving stats in 3 more games than Gaskin were also similar. 46 receptions, 357 yards and two TDs. Drew also had this to say about Gaskin.

"He has a real opportunity to be the bell cow and help Tua Tagovailoa in his first season as the full-time starter. Miami’s run game must be better than the 22nd-ranked outfit it was a year ago. It starts with Gaskin but that could change quickly if he can’t handle the load."

If we are talking statistics, which is what Jones-Drew referred to we should see Gaskin much higher, and if he Jones-Drew is basing this on potential, he should be higher. He has rookie Najee Harris ranked 16th overall and the Steelers are looking at having one of the worst offensive lines in the league.

Sorry Jones-Drew, I disagree with you on this one both statistically and based on potential.

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