The Phinsider
Last week, I asked the following question:
Do you believe that Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane will enter the very exclusive club of players who have hit both 1,000 yards in both receiving and rushing for the 2026-2027 NFL season?
Below are some of your thoughts and answers-
UpInPensacola is not concerned with the issue at this point, I guess.
This is like asking if your location will experience a direct hit of a hurricane this year… four months before the hurricane season begins.
Dave21 believes it’s possible, but what would that do to him and his long-term future?
Well, it will be easier since there are more games each year, but at what cost does it come, as a toll on Achane? I would honestly like to see the touches get spread around a bit more. Wright is very capable, and wearing the defense down with a heavy combo of those 3 would be good to see.
cyberflea knows that it’s unlikely, given how rare it occurs, especially coupled with the fact that he will be the primary focus of every defense we face.
It’s only happened three times in the history of the NFL which tells you it will be highly unlikely. With an unproven QB and as it is now a suspect WR room. Defenses will be game planning on stopping Achane as their #1 priority making the accomplishment even more difficult.
Luvs2drnk points to multiple reasons why it’s very unlikely.
Two things make this very unlikely. One, Achane doesn’t have the supporting cast Craig and Faulk had to keep defenses honest. Two, he lacks the size to lead the league in touches, as McCaffrey did in 2019, and stay healthy. I would also mention that since 2019, McCaffrey has only played a full season in 3 out of the next 6 years following. Achane had 305 touches last year and is still dealing with an injury from last year.
ncchadphin4life says that accomplishing this would tell him one of two important things.
If Achane rushing for 1000 and receiving a 1000, it tells me 2 things. (1) The rest of the team is lacking or (2) We have one of the or the best Oline in the league and other weapons on the outside that teams must game plan for.
MiamiItaliano says it’s not likely to happen.
It’s only happened 3 times in NFL history. Roger Craig, Marshall Faulk and Christian McCaffrey. So, I doubt it.
CluelessNFLfan does not want to see him run into the ground.
No. That would mean over using him and I’m hopeful the new coaching staff is too smart for that
THEphinz says he could, but that he won’t.
Is he capable? Yes. Will he? No. If that happens, which would be incredible and fun, then this is a 12 win team, which they just arent.
SlayerNation1 points to the obvious double-edged sword with him getting that many touches in a season....
