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Players who's lack of use is mind boggling (1 Viewer)
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gethugefast1
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Ryan Mathews? Norm is still taking his top playmaker out when they need to score late in the game. Puzzling
did you people even watch Fred Jackson play last year? He's not 100% right now.Spiller still whiffs when picking up the blitz and lacks any power between the tackles. That goal line fumble against the Patriots was pretty awesome too.
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Warpig
Footballguy
While I agree that Jackson is a good RB and isn't what he used to be, how can you argue with Spiller's production when he is the lead horse? He goes nuts when he doesn't have to share the load. He's far more explosive than Jackson. As a coach, I may be willing to deal with his short comings with blitz pickup when he is averaging about 7 yards per carry. And as a coach, it would be your job to create a game plan that takes into consideration Spiller's strengths and weaknesses. When Chris Johnson was running for 2,000 yards, did the coach take him off the field because he couldn't pick up the blitz? No. He is your best weapon and the defense has to account for him when on the field.Just my .2 cents.'Aaron Rudnicki said:'ShaHBucks said:
Spiller is great, but the idea that Fred Jackson is useless is ridiculous. He led the league in yards per carry last year.The people whining about him getting touches have to be Spiller owners. As a Bills fan, I would be upset if the coaches didn't keep Fred Jackson involved when he's healthy and able to contribute. He's much better than people in here are giving him credit for.They should use both of these guys. They are 2 of the 3 best weapons the team has on offense.While I agree that Jackson is a good RB and isn't what he used to be, how can you argue with Spiller's production when he is the lead horse? He goes nuts when he doesn't have to share the load. He's far more explosive than Jackson. As a coach, I may be willing to deal with his short comings with blitz pickup when he is averaging about 7 yards per carry. And as a coach, it would be your job to create a game plan that takes into consideration Spiller's strengths and weaknesses. When Chris Johnson was running for 2,000 yards, did the coach take him off the field because he couldn't pick up the blitz? No. He is your best weapon and the defense has to account for him when on the field.Just my .2 cents.'Aaron Rudnicki said:'ShaHBucks said:
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Limp Ditka
Footballguy
'Aaron Rudnicki said:'ShaHBucks said:
Spiller still whiffs when picking up the blitz and lacks any power between the tackles. That goal line fumble against the Patriots was pretty awesome too.
I think the guy was still like 7th rated RB in most leagues after missing 2 weeks.
Sam Quentin
Footballguy
Cedric Peerman
Every time he touches the ball he does nice stuff. Why can't they get this guy more touches?
Every time he touches the ball he does nice stuff. Why can't they get this guy more touches?
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Drew Brees
It's pointless to ever hand the ball off when you have him under center. He should be throwing for 7,000 yds and 65 TDs a season.
It's pointless to ever hand the ball off when you have him under center. He should be throwing for 7,000 yds and 65 TDs a season.
Even in this pass happy league you can't be that one dimensional. Every winning team needs a semblance of a running game so they don't drop 7 in coverage every play. When a team has nothing but the pass it's pretty easy to defend (see Packers v Giants 2011 playoffs).
mphtrilogy
Footballguy
how mcCoy does not get 25-30 touches a game is mind boggling
just_want_2_win
Footballguy
DeAngelo Williams
Jonathan Stewart
This is the worst one I can think of. The Panthers didn't anticipate Cam doing what he did last year, supposedly, and that's why they kept both RBs. But even with that line of reasoning, it'd still have been better to trade one for pick(s) or personnel and then look for a good, cheap backup RB with potential. Almost should've sold high with DeAngelo, or if they were scared about Stewart's nicks and dings, moved him. Instead, wasted both of them.
Pierre Thomas
Chris Ivory
Mark Ingram
The Saints throw so much that all this talent has no way to get on the field and produce. One of Ivory or Ingram should be traded for a pick or player to help out somewhere else.
Fred Jackson
C.J. Spiller
This one isn't as egregious as the above two examples. But each could be a featured back somewhere. Buffalo should trade one and get a good cheap competent back up RB.
Rice
McCoy
Great weapons that frequently don't get used enough by their respective teams.
Michael Bush
Tebow -- Shouldn't be a starting QB but he is definitely a weapon.
Kevin Smith -- Obviously has the injury history but to not be used at all these weeks?
Ben Tate -- Nicked up a lot this year but probably could be taking a bit of the load off Foster.
Kendall Hunter -- Has looked great in limited time so far. Same as with Tate -- could be preserving Gore a bit more.
Jonathan Stewart
This is the worst one I can think of. The Panthers didn't anticipate Cam doing what he did last year, supposedly, and that's why they kept both RBs. But even with that line of reasoning, it'd still have been better to trade one for pick(s) or personnel and then look for a good, cheap backup RB with potential. Almost should've sold high with DeAngelo, or if they were scared about Stewart's nicks and dings, moved him. Instead, wasted both of them.
Pierre Thomas
Chris Ivory
Mark Ingram
The Saints throw so much that all this talent has no way to get on the field and produce. One of Ivory or Ingram should be traded for a pick or player to help out somewhere else.
Fred Jackson
C.J. Spiller
This one isn't as egregious as the above two examples. But each could be a featured back somewhere. Buffalo should trade one and get a good cheap competent back up RB.
Rice
McCoy
Great weapons that frequently don't get used enough by their respective teams.
Michael Bush
Tebow -- Shouldn't be a starting QB but he is definitely a weapon.
Kevin Smith -- Obviously has the injury history but to not be used at all these weeks?
Ben Tate -- Nicked up a lot this year but probably could be taking a bit of the load off Foster.
Kendall Hunter -- Has looked great in limited time so far. Same as with Tate -- could be preserving Gore a bit more.
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Dought Man
Footballguy
Moreno is like a cloud of terrible.
just_want_2_win
Footballguy
I had listed him in this thread as someone I consider underused too, but I didn't want to self-promote so I'm quoting yours for context. Besides, you said it first. At any rate, Ivory isn't going anywhere:From Rotoworld today:
