Sam Bam

Remember New England Patriots Power Running Back Sam Bam Cunningham who played collegiate football at Southern Cal. I am starting to think that some NFL teams need more guys like Sam Bam Cunningham especially around the goal line. Sam, who unbeknown to many a football fan, is the older brother of former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham. Let's go back to Sunday night when the Steelers had 1st and goal from the half yard line. The half yard line is 18 inches from pay dirt. The Steelers could not get it in for a score. This happens to many a team. Is there an explanation for this? Are the NFL defense that strong and athletic that down in the red zone, their speed and athleticism make it difficult to score. This is where a specialist like Sam Bam Cunningham can come into play. This guy could get into the end zone with his power, explosion, and instincts near the goal line. And I mean a specialist like a punter, a placekicker, a long snapper. He comes in near the goal line and powers his way into the end zone or he leaps over the linemen to get into the end zone. Nothing fancy. These guys are out there, teams need to go and find them. The San Diego Chargers used to utilize LaDainian Tomlinson leaping ability to spring over the linemen to get into 6 point territory. This may be easier said than done, but the more I watch professional football, the more I see teams drives thwarted near the goal line. Teams need to find guys like Sam Bam Cunningham.