Braxton Miller’s production is a given at this point in Urban Meyer’s offense, but he can’t do it alone forever.
The dynamic dual-threat quarterback needs some help, and that’s where Carlos Hyde comes in. He’s not a home-run threat out of the backfield like Tim Tebow had under Meyer at Florida, but he’s a consistent north-south runner who complements Miller perfectly.
Miller is essentially a running back. Yes, he can throw, but watching this kid run one time will show you how gifted he is on his feet.
Adding Hyde to the equation makes Miller’s read-option play more dangerous because it forces teams to focus on two players and not just one. No matter how great Miller is, elite defenses will find a way to slow him down sooner or later. Stopping him completely won’t happen, but any dip in production from the quarterback could be enough to hurt Ohio State in a big way.
The stability Hyde provides is unlike anything that the Buckeyes have. Miller doesn’t have a top-notch receiving corps…
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