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RB Ronnie Brown, Miami Dolphins

HT: 6-1, WT: 223, Born: 12-12-1981, College: Auburn, Drafted: Round 1, Pick 2

2008 Projections

2007 Game Summaries

Week 1 - Brown got the start at running back over Jessie Chatman, but didn't manage to distance himself from the man behind him on the depth chart. He led the team in rushes and rushing yards, but averaged less than three yards per carry. Brown was more effective coming out of the backfield and catching passes, snagging all six balls thrown his way and finishing third on the team in receiving yards. He had more touches and yards than Chatman, but head coach Cam Cameron seems committed to use a running back by committee approach.

Week 2 - Brown had a tough time running against the Cowboys. He had runs of seven and 12 yards early in the third quarter, but struggled to get past the line of scrimmage during the rest of the game. Chatman saw more playing time as the game went on, which could be because Brown failed to create consistent offense.

Week 3 - Brown returned to his role as the number one running back for Miami and he responded with the best day of his career, 211 total yards and three touchdowns. He carried 23 times for 112 yards -- a 4.6 yard per carry average -- and caught six pass for another 99. He kept finding big holes in the Jets' defense and no other Miami runners had a single carry. He also played a key role in the passing offense. His six receptions tied him for the team lead with Chris Chambers.

Fantasy owners have been waiting for head coach Cam Cameron to let Brown run and the results were impressive. Even with Miami falling behind Brown remained very involved in the offense. In the fourth quarter he narrowed the Jets' lead to 31--28 when he scored one touchdown on the ground, another through the air, and added a two point conversion.

Week 4 - Brown carried the ball 15 times for 134 yards, and one touchdown. He also caught six passes for 73 yards, while being targeted on nine in total. Brown ran with power, though showed a lot of elusiveness for a bigger back. Much was made of him losing 25 pounds in the offseason, and he certainly appears to have been able to take advantage of the weight loss. On Brown's lone score of the game, he finished strong up the left middle for ten yards, bowling over a Raider defensive back in the process. On Miami's next drive, backed up at their own endzone, Brown took a ball up the middle for 60 yards, setting up another score later in the drive. He was a key part of the passing game as well, with Green looking for him frequently on dump off's and screen passes. Brown accounted for eight of the Dolphins 13 first downs.

Week 5 - Brown continued his strong play, rushing 23 times for 114 yards and a touchdown on the ground, and chipping in with five receptions for 39 yards on five targets in the passing game. Brown showed the skill set that made him a top draft pick, hitting the holes with authority and getting into the second level despite mediocre offensive line play. His touchdown run came in the first quarter from three yards out.

Week 6 - Brown was one of the centerpieces of the Dolphins offense. He showed his power running the up the middle, averaging 5.3 yards per carry. He was often able to make one cut, make a defender miss, and get to the second level of the defense with ease. While he didn't show much of a speed burst, his strength and usefulness as a flat pass option more than made up for this shortcoming. For pass plays, the Dolphins used Brown out of the flat, as a safety option for quarterback Cleo Lemon. Brown showed good hands and did not drop a pass during the game.

Week 7 - Brown ran the ball with determination and was effective both as a runner and a receiver against the tough Patriots' defense. On a key 4th and 1 early in the game at midfield, Brown was basically untouched through the line of scrimmage as he pulled off a beautiful 19 yard run. Brown and the offensive line were the only bright spot of the day for the struggling Miami Dolphins. If not for the running game, the Dolphins may not have managed to put anything on the board.

Brown left the game with a leg injury in the third quarter after attempting to tackle DB Randall Gay during an interception return. An MRI is scheduled for Monday.