Emmitt's exit leaves void at RB

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Running back
The great Emmitt Smith has retired and there are plenty of questions concerning who will replace him. Although Marcel Shipp flashed the ability to develop into an every-down back during the 2002 and 2003 seasons, he missed all of last year because of a fractured leg that had to be surgically repaired.

Troy Hambrick, who has re-signed, is coming off a season-ending foot injury and has failed to take advantage of opportunities to win the starting job in the past. Damien Anderson, who also has re-signed, provides good depth, but he lacks ideal elusiveness and vision.

New offensive coordinator Keith Rowen will place a greater emphasis on the run, so adding a back who is capable of carrying the ball 20 to 25 times a game such as Auburn's Carnell Williams is critical.

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