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Dunno how much better the line will get, either. Martz talked this morning about rookie Alex Barron playing NO Right Tackle at all this season (he is currently working out at Left Tackle). Of course if protection doesn't get better, he may have to...
Every year.Bruce = Value
Countless backs have proven size is not as big a factor as you think (Dunn, portis, even tomilinson) Though sporles is even smaller than those guys... but i like what i've seen so far from him.. he was unstoppable his sophomore year at K StateSproles reminds me of Napoleon Kaufman. Fast, spectacular looking, but too small to be more than a change-of-pace type guy.Turner looks good.. but i would like to see sporles at #2 on the depth chart..
He looked pretty fleet of foot out there. Made a lot of cuts and showed ability to change direction. He'll cut into both Jax numbers for certain.anybody? Is Faulk going to be like Eric Metcalf (I think its a good role for him) essentially making Marshall the #3 WR?:X :X :X
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Look on the brightside, at least he won't get hurt in a preseason game.Chargers president just said Gates will sign his one year tender today, and report to practice tommorow.. but still will miss first reg season game. Why didn't he just report yesterday??
Well, watching him in the preseason, I can say that as a pass-catching back he will be very useful. His moves in the open field are nice. However, he has been stuffed for no gain or a loss on most of his runs inside, which to me indicates that he won't ever be able to be a #1 back. You have to be able to do that to be #1.Countless backs have proven size is not as big a factor as you think (Dunn, portis, even tomilinson) Though sporles is even smaller than those guys... but i like what i've seen so far from him.. he was unstoppable his sophomore year at K StateSproles reminds me of Napoleon Kaufman. Fast, spectacular looking, but too small to be more than a change-of-pace type guy.Turner looks good.. but i would like to see sporles at #2 on the depth chart..
From what I've heard, the team likes Sproles alot, but do not consider him an every down back. They really like what Michael Tuner is doing and if something happened to LT, Turner would be the one getting most of the work. Sproles does look quick, though.Well, watching him in the preseason, I can say that as a pass-catching back he will be very useful. His moves in the open field are nice. However, he has been stuffed for no gain or a loss on most of his runs inside, which to me indicates that he won't ever be able to be a #1 back. You have to be able to do that to be #1.Countless backs have proven size is not as big a factor as you think (Dunn, portis, even tomilinson) Though sporles is even smaller than those guys... but i like what i've seen so far from him.. he was unstoppable his sophomore year at K StateSproles reminds me of Napoleon Kaufman. Fast, spectacular looking, but too small to be more than a change-of-pace type guy.Turner looks good.. but i would like to see sporles at #2 on the depth chart..
Brought in Arena Leaguer Hamilton to take the work of preseason kicks off of Wilkins. Same last week. I've heard nothing negative about Wilkins' ability to go once season beginsanyone know why wilkins isn't kicking? Is it injury or does martz just not really care about getting him preseason reps?
Nah, it was a bad pass by Bulger, not a drop by mcdonald.
I dont think SJ is impacted either. I have thought that Faulk's career could be extended by moving him to an Eric Metcalf late in his career type role. Getting in as WR and doing things from the slot. Just curious if he had been used like that, or more of a change of pace RB/3rd down RB only.He'll get touches, but I'm not concerned about SJ in the least.anybody? Is Faulk going to be like Eric Metcalf (I think its a good role for him) essentially making Marshall the #3 WR?
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Well, like the others said it was pretty much out of the backfield. However, his first catch came when both he and SJax were lined up in the backfield, then Faulk went in motion out wide before the snap and caught a quick pass.I dont think SJ is impacted either. I have thought that Faulk's career could be extended by moving him to an Eric Metcalf late in his career type role. Getting in as WR and doing things from the slot. Just curious if he had been used like that, or more of a change of pace RB/3rd down RB only.He'll get touches, but I'm not concerned about SJ in the least.anybody? Is Faulk going to be like Eric Metcalf (I think its a good role for him) essentially making Marshall the #3 WR?
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I thought the reason mcdonald slid is because the ball was thrown behind him. Just my impression.
Faulk is an interesting play this season. I really think he is a rich man's eric metcalf from here on out. Metcalf stats:| Rushing | Receiving |Well, like the others said it was pretty much out of the backfield. However, his first catch came when both he and SJax were lined up in the backfield, then Faulk went in motion out wide before the snap and caught a quick pass.I dont think SJ is impacted either. I have thought that Faulk's career could be extended by moving him to an Eric Metcalf late in his career type role. Getting in as WR and doing things from the slot. Just curious if he had been used like that, or more of a change of pace RB/3rd down RB only.He'll get touches, but I'm not concerned about SJ in the least.anybody? Is Faulk going to be like Eric Metcalf (I think its a good role for him) essentially making Marshall the #3 WR?
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He's had two games now at close to 7 ypc, but even in a full half he's only getting 6-7 carries. Hopefully he gets much more work as the season unfolds.I dont think SJ is impacted either. I have thought that Faulk's career could be extended by moving him to an Eric Metcalf late in his career type role. Getting in as WR and doing things from the slot. Just curious if he had been used like that, or more of a change of pace RB/3rd down RB only.He'll get touches, but I'm not concerned about SJ in the least.anybody? Is Faulk going to be like Eric Metcalf (I think its a good role for him) essentially making Marshall the #3 WR?
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Just keeping him fresh, and not risking injury.He's had two games now at close to 7 ypc, but even in a full half he's only getting 6-7 carries. Hopefully he gets much more work as the season unfolds.I dont think SJ is impacted either. I have thought that Faulk's career could be extended by moving him to an Eric Metcalf late in his career type role. Getting in as WR and doing things from the slot. Just curious if he had been used like that, or more of a change of pace RB/3rd down RB only.He'll get touches, but I'm not concerned about SJ in the least.anybody? Is Faulk going to be like Eric Metcalf (I think its a good role for him) essentially making Marshall the #3 WR?
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Looks more like a team falling behind that still has a hall of fame back to get the ball. I'd love to see this kid see 20-25 carries, but I wouldn't bet on it happening with the makeup of this teamJust keeping him fresh, and not risking injury.He's had two games now at close to 7 ypc, but even in a full half he's only getting 6-7 carries. Hopefully he gets much more work as the season unfolds.I dont think SJ is impacted either. I have thought that Faulk's career could be extended by moving him to an Eric Metcalf late in his career type role. Getting in as WR and doing things from the slot. Just curious if he had been used like that, or more of a change of pace RB/3rd down RB only.He'll get touches, but I'm not concerned about SJ in the least.anybody? Is Faulk going to be like Eric Metcalf (I think its a good role for him) essentially making Marshall the #3 WR?
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