For the past two seasons, Taylor has split time in the backfield with the 22-year-old Maurice Jones-Drewhomhom the Jaguars drafted in the second round in 2006.
Barber is the Giants' most feared offensive weapon, a player defenses must prepare for because he could be anywhere -- the featured running back, as a receiver out of the backfield, even split wide as a receiver.
In a hurry-up offense, a versatile back who can make plays out of the backfield and/or split out wide is invaluable.
Arizona overcame a 1-2 stort to finish the regular season with 10 victories for the first time since 1976, its recovery stimulated by the production of Wells and Tim Hightower, with whom he splits time in the backfield.
He is a space-creating running and receiving threat out of the backfield, slot or split wide.
He can help a team because he is an adept receiver – not just out of the backfield but also split in the slot.
Wide receiver Amani Toomer, split left, circles back through the backfield to take a handoff from running back Tiki Barber who has sprinted left.
With a unique combination of attributes -- speed, good hands and a large 230-pound frame -- Bennett could be a secret weapon as a pass-catching threat out of the backfield, as a receiver split wide and even as a tight end, Payton was certain.
BATON ROUGE, La .— The Florida offensive linemen planned to double-team Louisiana State defensive tackle Drake Nevis, but he split the pair and dashed into the Gators' backfield to disrupt a run play.
On both plays, the Ravens went with an empty-backfield, five-receiver set, with RB Ray Rice split out wide and either Boldin or Smith in the slot.
