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Karlos Williams Waived by Buffalo: Top Five Landing Spots for the Running Back

By George Stockburger

Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Karlos Williams (29) celebrates his touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Giants beat the Bills 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) watches from the sidelines during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore (23) watches from the sidelines during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Indianapolis Colts

Frank Gore was one of the many free agents brought in by the Indianapolis Colts last offseason. As one of the best running backs in 49ers history, much was expected of him in Indianapolis.

Gore struggled much of the season, averaging a career-low 3.7 rushing yards per attempt. While he did manage to break the 900 yard mark, much of that was due to quarterback Andrew Luck being out.

Additionally, Gore enters the season at the age of 33, well past his prime and one of the oldest starting backs in the league. Behind him sits former Seahawk Robert Turbin, who has one career rushing touchdown and is facing possible drug charges.

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Jordan Todman and rookie Josh Ferguson round-out the options for head coach Chuck Pagano.

With Andrew Luck back from injury, the Colts offense is expected to be rejuvenated. They have options at wide receiver with T.Y. Hilton, Donte Moncrief, and Phillip Dorsett leading the way.

Adding a running game to balance the offense could be one of the things that helps push Indianapolis over the top as they look to make the playoffs for a 14th time in the last 17 years. They’ve improved record-wise with a healthy Andrew Luck from day one, and Karlos Williams could be the missing puzzle piece in the Colts depth chart.

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