rickyg said:
Only the start of the season will tell...as a dynasty owner of miller I am anxiously awaiting that and holding my breath. I am concerned that he hasn't yet blown Daniel thomas out of the water in this competition. It's making me wonder whether miller really is the goods like I have thought since they drafted him.
Since we know that thomas is a middling talent, If miller is that talented how come he hasn't blown this wide open yet?
He has gotten 9...count them...9 carries.
There is a reason for that.
This weekend he should see extensive action in the first half. And I expect him to show why he will be this teams starter. Time will tell and all this talk may help him drop in my redraft next week. If you (speaking in general not to you in particular) never saw Lamar Miller play at the U.....then move on...you have no idea what kind of special talent this kid has. When he get's past the line of scrimmage.....he is a threat to take it to the house....every time. He is a classic one cut runner and gone. Think of Clinton Portis in his rookie and 2nd year at Denver. He is that kind of runner.
Daniel Thomas looked good last week......first time he ever has. He was running for a roster spot. It looks like Jonas Gray is not going to make this team...which is a shame because he can be a far better short yardage specialist than Thomas. DT is not a good short yardage runner at all. But they will only carry 4 RB's and a FB. Miller, Thomas, Thigpen,kid from Florida (who has not looked that impressive at all...but was a draft choice this year).
Anyway......I have zero concerns about Lamar Miller. I know what he can do......and I fully expect this kid to blossom this year. In his limited action last year......he was very good.
Keep in mind as a rookie he came off Shoulder surgery, and did not have a full NFL off season and pre-season. He had to learn how to recognize pass protect assignments in a west coast offense after coming from The U in a Pro Set Offense.
Fast forward to 2013, he had a full off-season to workout, and he was 100% all off-season and in the pre-season. He is set to have a great year despite his 9 carries in 3 pre-season games......9 carries.
Not because he is losing a RB battle. Because the coaches know exactly what he can do...and what he will do when they let their thoroughbred loose.
Daniel Thomas....had to show this coaching staff he can play....he had to earn his roster spot. And so far he has earned it. He is playing for his spot. Miller is not. Thomas is not a starting caliber difference maker RB....Miller is.
Can't wait for the regular season already. Then we will see how things really go. And hey....if Miller flounders.....I will be the first on here to eat crow.