Where Foster fits
DeShaun Foster has had a lot of repuations for a five-year career. First, he was a promising future star following a solid rookie year. Then he was an injury-prone disappointment. Then he was a star waiting to happen, held down by an aging Stephen Davis. For the last two years, he's reminded me of a group of girls in high school that we knew, but didn't have any personality: "The Just-There Gymnasts." DeShaun Foster is just there.
His 3.9 yards-per-carry career average defines average. In the last three years, he has gained between 876-897 rushing yards with two or three touchdowns.
With all that said, average has value. Foster is a big back who plays in the receiving game well. He would make a fine backup, and that's where I see him headed this offseason.
If I was re-doing my running back rankings, Foster would slide in right behind Derrick Ward. The Lions, Bears, and Cowboys could all be fits.
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