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Originally Posted by htismaqe
Ford isn't fully healthy. He even said so in an interview. I wouldn't be surprised to see him come up lame at some point during the game.
In addition, his inability to contribute in the running game limits the amount of time he can be on the field, which reduces his potential to rush the passer on anything other than known passing downs.
Dee Ford isn't a delicate thoroughbred, he's a one-trick pony with a couple of bum legs. Frank Clark is twice the player Ford is.
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Ford isn't a complete non-factor in the running game. He's just not an edge-setter.
He's a pursuit player and those have value. Hell, those could have pretty substantial value against a team like SF that will look to stretch the line out on those outside zones. Having Ford's speed from the backside would be pretty nice.
Doesn't help you if you run right at him, but it's not fair to say he provides nothing against the run. Against the Chiefs he's one of the few guys in the league who might be able to stymie the jet sweep actions.