CJ Spiller--Lazy and stupid NFL coaches. (1 Viewer)

[tandl71]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

 

[cloppbeast]

Let's see what happens in a game before panicking.

 

[TheDirtyWord]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

I wouldn't be too worried here. BUF runs the ball more than any other team. The need for two RB's is significant based upon how that team is built. So long as Spiller stays healthy, he'll be a major part of that offense but at the same time, it's a good idea to not overload him with time on the field.

I also think Rotoworld's insight on this one is off. Spiller isn't a back-up to Jackson...they are both equal in terms of how BUF will rely on them...just in different capacities.

 

[zamboni]

So the coaches are lazy and stupid since they liberally play an extremely good NFL RB in Fred Jackson despite his advanced age? Sometimes we need to separate FF from real life football.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

cuz he's awesome?

u mad bro?

 

[tandl71]

No, not most. But how's it been working out for the Bills?

 

[zamboni]

No, not most. But how's it been working out for the Bills?

If you think the Bills are struggling because they are using Fred Jackson a lot, you should watch them more.

 

[cracKer]

Maybe we've all just been slow to realize that Spiller is nothing more than a COP back

 

[Warpig]

Ha,ha! So glad I traded Spiller off for Montee Ball. I didn't want to deal with the headache of Fred Jackson (and now Bryce Brown) lurking about. He better hope he gets traded or he will be part of a RBBC for his forseeable future.

I reference Brown since Marrone said he sees Brown as a future starter. Now that he's returning kicks he may be more susceptible to big hits and injury.

 

[Pots]

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

I'll explain it to you: The coaches don't make personnel decisions based on your fantasy lineup or the fact that you think you got a steal on where you drafted on of their players. They don't make personnel decisions based solely on age either. They make them on production and talent, and feel that relying more on Fred Jackson (rather than your fantasy hopes) would help their team win.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

FJax gets so little respect because no one knew who he was until he was 26. Branding wins again!

Also... in the NFL if you can do what the other guy can do at +25 pounds you're typically going to take his snaps.

 

[Ghost Rider]

So long as both are relatively healthy, I think it only makes sense for Spiller and Jackson to keep sharing touches. The Bills use their RBs a ton (the two had a combined 488 touches last year), and if that continues again, both should be good producers again.

 

[Bud]

Murky waters for Spiller, he's more like a RB3/Flex option in fantasy unless he proves otherwise. They aren't going to let Bryce Brown just sit and watch either.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

They don't care about your fantasy team?

 

[Dr. Octopus]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

I wouldn't be too worried here. BUF runs the ball more than any other team. The need for two RB's is significant based upon how that team is built. So long as Spiller stays healthy, he'll be a major part of that offense but at the same time, it's a good idea to not overload him with time on the field.

I also think Rotoworld's insight on this one is off. Spiller isn't a back-up to Jackson...they are both equal in terms of how BUF will rely on them...just in different capacities.

True, they saw practically an identical number of carries last season despite Spiller having the early season HAS.

 

[steveski]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

There's already a thread for this. http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=689018

 

[FF Ninja]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

I wouldn't be too worried here. BUF runs the ball more than any other team. The need for two RB's is significant based upon how that team is built. So long as Spiller stays healthy, he'll be a major part of that offense but at the same time, it's a good idea to not overload him with time on the field.

I also think Rotoworld's insight on this one is off. Spiller isn't a back-up to Jackson...they are both equal in terms of how BUF will rely on them...just in different capacities.

True, they saw practically an identical number of carries last season despite Spiller having the early season HAS.

I'm with you guys. This isn't even news here. Buffalo's insistence on rolling out Jackson is the reason Spiller was so cheap this year. But Spiller had more carries per game last year and a higher YPC despite the dreaded high ankle sprain. I think a healthy Spiller come close to 240 carries at 5 ypc this year while Jackson's use slips as age sets in. By the time fantasy playoffs roll around, you really think it's going to be a 50/50 split if Spiller is @ 5 ypc and Jackson is @ 4 ypc? Probably not.

If you drafted him, you expected this. Just be patient with a 55/45 split, probably in Spiller's favor (but with Jackson getting goal line), and wait on the big games that will come in the second half of the season. Who was the last 33 year old RB to have a successful AND healthy season?

 

[Area51Inhabitant]

The value pick for the Bills may well turn out to be Bryce Brown.

 

[(HULK)]

Your life will be happier if you ignore the spin Rotoworld puts on everything. And your fantasy lineups more accurate as well imo

 

[Modog814]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

I wouldn't be too worried here. BUF runs the ball more than any other team. The need for two RB's is significant based upon how that team is built. So long as Spiller stays healthy, he'll be a major part of that offense but at the same time, it's a good idea to not overload him with time on the field.

I also think Rotoworld's insight on this one is off. Spiller isn't a back-up to Jackson...they are both equal in terms of how BUF will rely on them...just in different capacities.

True, they saw practically an identical number of carries last season despite Spiller having the early season HAS.

I'm with you guys. This isn't even news here. Buffalo's insistence on rolling out Jackson is the reason Spiller was so cheap this year. But Spiller had more carries per game last year and a higher YPC despite the dreaded high ankle sprain. I think a healthy Spiller come close to 240 carries at 5 ypc this year while Jackson's use slips as age sets in. By the time fantasy playoffs roll around, you really think it's going to be a 50/50 split if Spiller is @ 5 ypc and Jackson is @ 4 ypc? Probably not.

If you drafted him, you expected this. Just be patient with a 55/45 split, probably in Spiller's favor (but with Jackson getting goal line), and wait on the big games that will come in the second half of the season. Who was the last 33 year old RB to have a successful AND healthy season?

Although I think the split will be closer to 60/40 for Spiller. And I wouldn't read too much into the KR duties...yet. Spiller was listed 3rd on the depth chart for KR duties behind Watkins and Goodwin. Watkins is battling a rib injury so I can see why they'd want to limit unnecessary hits for a while. And I believe Goodwin has been dealing with hamstring trouble as well as a neck issue. So this could just be short term. Not to mention, Buffalo returned just 23 kick offs last year, so their philosophy may be just to take a knee anyway.

 

[sho nuff]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Jackson at 33 is still effective.

They have zero shot at anything big this year.

Use up the 33 year old asset like this now because you know you will drop him soon enough.

 

[Warpig]

The value pick for the Bills may well turn out to be Bryce Brown.

I was just thinking the same (especially for next year). Seems like most people are forgetting about Brown. The current coaching staff brought him in. Spiller was inherited. But you'd still think they would atleast try to trade Spiller? His contract is team friendly (1.7 mil this year and 2.1 mil next year).

Pretty sure most of us have come to the realization that there are a lot of head coaches that aren't very good (thus the turnover every year). Perhaps Marrone won't even be there next year if Manuel face plants and they aren't very good. Then Brown may be irrelevent as well.

 

[cstu]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Jackson at 33 is still effective.

They have zero shot at anything big this year.

Use up the 33 year old asset like this now because you know you will drop him soon enough.

Spiller is the one who is a free agent next year, not Jackson.

 

[OldMilwaukee]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Jackson at 33 is still effective.

They have zero shot at anything big this year.

Use up the 33 year old asset like this now because you know you will drop him soon enough.

Bills gave Jackson an extension last month.

 

[ImTheScientist]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Jackson at 33 is still effective.

They have zero shot at anything big this year.

Use up the 33 year old asset like this now because you know you will drop him soon enough.

Bills gave Jackson an extension last month.

Spiller is a free agent next year. That logic makes no sense. I would also argue that the Bills coaching staff is on a short leash with new ownership coming in. Personally I love Spiller as an RB2 this year.

 

[Chaka]

Ha,ha! So glad I traded Spiller off for Montee Ball. I didn't want to deal with the headache of Fred Jackson (and now Bryce Brown) lurking about. He better hope he gets traded or he will be part of a RBBC for his forseeable future.

I reference Brown since Marrone said he sees Brown as a future starter. Now that he's returning kicks he may be more susceptible to big hits and injury.

Potential starter.

 

[BigTex]

They are just trying to get the most dynamic player on the field getting the ball in different situations. That's all.......

Tex

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Maybe we've all just been slow to realize that Spiller is nothing more than a COP back

excuse me?

 

[shader]

Calm down. A few things about Spiller and the Bills:

1. They look to have a good defense

2. They plan on running the ball a lot

3. The QB appears to stink

4. Spiller has great games when healthy.

I saw all I wanted to see with Spiller in the preseason when he exploded on a few big runs. Spiller and Fred Jackson are the only offensive bright spots on the team.

I think Spiller sees 15 carries a game and 4-5 receptions. He could be in line for more runs if Jackson gets hurt. But I would think they'd shift Bryce Brown into Jackson's role.

Bottom line is that if you drafted him in the 5th round of a 12 team ppr league...you did good.

 

[shader]

Spiller had 1700 combined yards, 43 receptions and 8 td's in 2012.

If he stays healthy, I think he will easily match that, with the potential of exceeding that. Remember he put up those numbers on only 207 carries...which averages out to 13 carries a game.

He's a free agent after this year and the coaching staff needs to win. I expect them to ride him like a horse. Probably bad for him longterm, but I LOVE him in 2014.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

I'm starting both FJAX and Spiller in a start 4 RB league.

I'll be sleeping well at night.

 

[SameSongNDance]

All this means to me is that he gets a few more shots at scoring a TD per game (assuming you get points for kick return TDs). Maybe this will help him establish a rhythm. I literally think this is a plus.

 

[Chaka]

Calm down. A few things about Spiller and the Bills:

1. They look to have a good defense

2. They plan on running the ball a lot

3. The QB appears to stink

4. Spiller has great games when healthy.

I saw all I wanted to see with Spiller in the preseason when he exploded on a few big runs. Spiller and Fred Jackson are the only offensive bright spots on the team.

I think Spiller sees 15 carries a game and 4-5 receptions. He could be in line for more runs if Jackson gets hurt. But I would think they'd shift Bryce Brown into Jackson's role.

Bottom line is that if you drafted him in the 5th round of a 12 team ppr league...you did good.

There is no way Spiller is in line for 300-320 touches this year or any other. 240 is a much better estimate for his (and FJax) season totals. Even with an injury to Fred Jackson I don't think Spiller will likely see 300 touches as it seems likely that Dixon and/or BBrown will simply be inserted into the lineup.

Spiller had 1700 combined yards, 43 receptions and 8 td's in 2012.

If he stays healthy, I think he will easily match that, with the potential of exceeding that. Remember he put up those numbers on only 207 carries...which averages out to 13 carries a game.

He's a free agent after this year and the coaching staff needs to win. I expect them to ride him like a horse. Probably bad for him longterm, but I LOVE him in 2014.

Spiller did that as the feature back (FJax got hurt) and with a different coach who played a much more wide open spread offense that was perfectly suited to Spiller's skill set (and he still didn't displace FJax as the starter). I wouldn't put those kind of expectations on him this year with an up tempo smash you in the face offense that is not as well suited to his abilities.

 

[sho nuff]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Jackson at 33 is still effective.

They have zero shot at anything big this year.

Use up the 33 year old asset like this now because you know you will drop him soon enough.

Bills gave Jackson an extension last month.

And?

Does not change what I am saying.

At 33...they know he won't have much left...that is the type of player you run into the ground.

They are not going to handle him carefully or worry about him wearing down over the years.

Jackson's extension was to lower this year's cap number. They have zero risk in letting him go after this year if he shows more signs of wear.

I think the only thing he may get if they wait even til during camp next year is something like 100,000 workout bonus.

The extension does not change what I am saying about using up an asset in this case.

 

[T with T]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Easy Pal.. Cjspiller just doesn't have what it takes to be a featured back... He gets dinged up way to easy in the same fashion as Dmac... Im sure no one is asking why Dmac isn't getting tons of carries... Easy question, easy answer.. 33 year old FJax keeps churning out top 15 rb seasons... IF you were hoping FJAX would go away you are going to be disappointed.... Spiller is fodder imo.

 

[T with T]

Maybe we've all just been slow to realize that Spiller is nothing more than a COP back

:IBTL:

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

Spiller had 1700 combined yards, 43 receptions and 8 td's in 2012.

what else did he have in 2012?

 

[bigmarc27]

In about 5 weeks, buy Spiller in your dynasty leagues. Once he's on a new team, he'll explode.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Jackson at 33 is still effective.

They have zero shot at anything big this year.

Use up the 33 year old asset like this now because you know you will drop him soon enough.

Bills gave Jackson an extension last month.

And?

Does not change what I am saying.

At 33...they know he won't have much left...that is the type of player you run into the ground.

They are not going to handle him carefully or worry about him wearing down over the years.

Jackson's extension was to lower this year's cap number.

according to what?

is this fact or your imagination?

 

[Hot Diggity Dog]

I wouldn't call them lazy...

 

[tandl71]

I meant lazy in thought. Some may not wish to challenge the status quo.

I'm hoping the Bills take advantage of the fact that CJ is a FA next year and run him ragged.

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

I meant lazy in thought. Some may not wish to challenge the status quo.

I'm hoping the Bills take advantage of the fact that CJ is a FA next year and run him ragged.

could we really stop this ####### ######ed kind of thing, or start supporting it with something more substantial than a ####### ######ed opinion.

edit: also, the coaches have fake smiles

 

[Coeur de Lion]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Easy Pal.. Cjspiller just doesn't have what it takes to be a featured back... He gets dinged up way to easy in the same fashion as Dmac... Im sure no one is asking why Dmac isn't getting tons of carries... Easy question, easy answer.. 33 year old FJax keeps churning out top 15 rb seasons... IF you were hoping FJAX would go away you are going to be disappointed.... Spiller is fodder imo.

CJ Spiller has missed 3 games total in four years, guy, two with a hamstring as a rookie, and one last year with a high ankle sprain. He's actually proven to be far more durable than your typical NFL RB. Comparing him to McFadden is absurd.

 

[SameSongNDance]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Easy Pal.. Cjspiller just doesn't have what it takes to be a featured back... He gets dinged up way to easy in the same fashion as Dmac... Im sure no one is asking why Dmac isn't getting tons of carries... Easy question, easy answer.. 33 year old FJax keeps churning out top 15 rb seasons... IF you were hoping FJAX would go away you are going to be disappointed.... Spiller is fodder imo.

CJ Spiller has missed 3 games total in four years, guy, two with a hamstring as a rookie, and one last year with a high ankle sprain. He's actually proven to be far more durable than your typical NFL RB. Comparing him to McFadden is absurd.

I don't think you're actually supposed to respond to that guy; that's one of his more tame posts believe it or not.

 

[Dondante]

As per Rotoworld.com and Buffalobills.com, CJ Spiller will be the Bills kick returner this year. Presumably, he will take a back seat at RB to Fred Jackson, as starting RBs usually aren't featured on special teams.

WHY ARE THESE COACHES SO STUBBORN? What good reason is there to trot out 33 year old Jackson over Spiller? Explain this to me!

I am enraged as I felt I got a bargain drafting Spiller at 5.02 in 12 team PPR.

Let the tanking of our draft picks begin...

Jackson at 33 is still effective.

They have zero shot at anything big this year.

Use up the 33 year old asset like this now because you know you will drop trade him to Dallas soon enough.

Fixed

 

[humpback]

Calm down. A few things about Spiller and the Bills:

1. They look to have a good defense

2. They plan on running the ball a lot

3. The QB appears to stink

4. Spiller has great games when healthy.

I saw all I wanted to see with Spiller in the preseason when he exploded on a few big runs. Spiller and Fred Jackson are the only offensive bright spots on the team.

I think Spiller sees 15 carries a game and 4-5 receptions. He could be in line for more runs if Jackson gets hurt. But I would think they'd shift Bryce Brown into Jackson's role.

Bottom line is that if you drafted him in the 5th round of a 12 team ppr league...you did good.

Spiller has never averaged 15 carries per game nor 4-5 receptions per game- you think he sets career highs (by quite a margin) in both this season?

 

[Modog814]

Calm down. A few things about Spiller and the Bills:

1. They look to have a good defense

2. They plan on running the ball a lot

3. The QB appears to stink

4. Spiller has great games when healthy.

I saw all I wanted to see with Spiller in the preseason when he exploded on a few big runs. Spiller and Fred Jackson are the only offensive bright spots on the team.

I think Spiller sees 15 carries a game and 4-5 receptions. He could be in line for more runs if Jackson gets hurt. But I would think they'd shift Bryce Brown into Jackson's role.

Bottom line is that if you drafted him in the 5th round of a 12 team ppr league...you did good.

Spiller has never averaged 15 carries per game nor 4-5 receptions per game- you think he sets career highs (by quite a margin) in both this season?

This fake football thing would be so much easier if all you had to do was look back at the past...

Spiller started the year with 66 carries in the first 4 games last year (that's 16.5/game) before suffering a HAS that includes missing half of the Jet game and some of the Raven game as well. He also finished the year averaging 15.6 carries per game following his week 12 bye. So 15 carries definitely seems realistic barring injury. I'll admit 4-5 receptions is a lot (for pretty much any RB, that's 64-80 rec) but 3-4 is probably also doable. In the end I can definitely see Spiller getting 19 or 20 touches a game.

 

[Eminence]

The guy gets injured last year and continues to play with an injury and now you're complaining the coaches didn't give him the ball enough. If Spiller is ripping out 20+ gains, he's going to see the ball. He'll have his games and Jackson will get his, the Bills runs a ton. I think Fred Jackson is almost proof that Running Backs wear down with touches and not age.

Because he started his career late and looks very healthy. He may already have burnt out by now if he started his career earlier. Still, got to respect the guy for staying relevant.

 

[cstu]

The guy gets injured last year and continues to play with an injury and now you're complaining the coaches didn't give him the ball enough. If Spiller is ripping out 20+ gains, he's going to see the ball. He'll have his games and Jackson will get his, the Bills runs a ton. I think Fred Jackson is almost proof that Running Backs wear down with touches and not age.

Because he started his career late and looks very healthy. He may already have burnt out by now if he started his career earlier. Still, got to respect the guy for staying relevant.

I think of every carry like a 1000 sided die - eventually it's going to land on the one that says "You're done".

 

[Kool-Aid Larry]

The guy gets injured last year and continues to play with an injury and now you're complaining the coaches didn't give him the ball enough. If Spiller is ripping out 20+ gains, he's going to see the ball. He'll have his games and Jackson will get his, the Bills runs a ton. I think Fred Jackson is almost proof that Running Backs wear down with touches and not age.

Because he started his career late and looks very healthy. He may already have burnt out by now if he started his career earlier. Still, got to respect the guy for staying relevant.

I think of every carry like a 1000 sided die - eventually it's going to land on the one that says "You're done".

d+d nerd