Thats somewhat true. Kelly looked much more like a 2 (or even a 1) coming out of the 3 spot. And did it pretty quick once given the chance. That doesn't happen with every team every year.
The one takeaway from the discussion of depth in this thread (by comparison from 16' to 17') for me is the known facts from last year.
Kelly provided 2 deep production from the 3 when it was required.
Even with Hurd leaving and Kamara getting dinged late CFA (the 4) carried the ball 10 times after Hurd left and 8 of those come against Tech in a 55-0 game. Which is not that uncommon anywhere. When you start digging that deep into a position you change your approach because you re not going to get what you need that far down the roster especially at RB. The gameplan is adjusted.
2 of the 3 SEC caliber (2 deep production) RBs, are no longer on the roster.
The 17' group may prove to have more depth, but it won't be measured by how many RBs are listed on the roster. But rather when or if needed can they produce. Theres no way of knowing that today. We didn't know it in 16' until the A&M game.
