Guice's release following a domestic violence arrest, he, Peterson and longtime third-down back Chris Thompson are all gone, and the backfield has a decidedly young look.
Third-round draft pick Antonio Gibson figures to start, with Bryce Love an option after working his way back from knee surgery, and J.D.
McKissic filling Thompson's old role.Offensive coordinator Scott Turner said Gibson has done a good job in training camp but was vague about his role Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Gibson played a hybrid running back/receiver role at Memphis, and Rivera compared his potential to Carolina's Christian McCaffrey.“This is a very talented, gifted young man that did a lot of different things,” Rivera said Thursday.