Bill from NYC Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 If Spiller had a real NFL offensive line to run behind he would be that star player we drafted. IMHO You very possibly could be right. But if so, imo this points out the stupidity of this selection both in terms of winning football games, and getting value at #9.
Rockinon Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 You very possibly could be right. But if so, imo this points out the stupidity of this selection both in terms of winning football games, and getting value at #9. I remember shortly after the Spiller pick, there was an article about how Nix believed a premium running back produced better results than a premium tackle for rushing yards. There was something about data to back that up.
Ralonzo Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 My biggest negative with Spiller is, when is he gonna start finishing runs? Seems like every run ends with him getting knocked backwards. Never falls forward for that extra yard or 2 like an NFL back (see: Freddie).
Bill from NYC Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 I remember shortly after the Spiller pick, there was an article about how Nix believed a premium running back produced better results than a premium tackle for rushing yards. There was something about data to back that up. Oh yeah, Spiller was going to make our OL better. And people actually believed this.
tennesseeboy Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 Let's see...he hasn't shown us he can run in an open field He hasn't shown us he can run between tackles He certainly hasn't shown us he can block So far he's an offensive Maybin. Hope that changes this year.
Mike in Syracuse Posted August 20, 2011 Posted August 20, 2011 I think Spiller suffered from a bit of "every play has to be a home run". He displayed very little patience last year and that's a huge negative for an RB. IMO, that was one of Thurman's greatest abilities. His tendency to ride the hip of his blocker until a seam opened was amazing.
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