PolishDave Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 I thought Spiller had another dismal game. He whimped out on the block that led to Orton's sack fumble. He can't break a play open to save his life. With his lack of ability to aid in stopping opponent's pass rush, I think he is more of a liability than an asset. I will be disappointed if he is back next year. Your thoughts?
Buffalo_Stampede Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Nay.. Edited December 29, 2014 by TheTruthHurts
dayman Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 I say keep him. He shouldn't be a financial issue at all so it is just a matter of keeping or not. I still think with a good OC and better OL he could be a big part of our running attack maybe even greater than 50% of it.
Endless Ike Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 If i was CJ Spiller I wouldn't want to come back.... Maybe with a new OC, but even then, I'd probably pack my bags for greener pastures.
PolishDave Posted December 29, 2014 Author Posted December 29, 2014 I say keep him. He shouldn't be a financial issue at all so it is just a matter of keeping or not. I still think with a good OC and better OL he could be a big part of our running attack maybe even greater than 50% of it. I think most fans would agree he would have had a lot more success behind a much better offensive line. It is hard to question that. However, if this guy was even close to being elite he still should be able to make a big play here or there. And he doesn't. He just doesn't. And he is not performing his basic assignments to help the rest of the team as evidenced by his whif on the pass block where Orton fumbled. If the guy isn't making any big plays on his own and if he is allowing the other team to make huge plays against him, then I say it is time to part ways with him. He seems like a great guy, but he doesn't seem like a great football player.
Dan Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 So Orton misses training camp, yet plays for 12 straight weeks, and people wanna give Hackett and him a pass because he needs to be given a chance. CJ just missed half the season and in his 2nd game back is expected to be a game changer? If he leaves, we'll be watching him score TDs ala Lynch. Yay us.
FireChan Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 So Orton misses training camp, yet plays for 12 straight weeks, and people wanna give Hackett and him a pass because he needs to be given a chance. CJ just missed half the season and in his 2nd game back is expected to be a game changer? If he leaves, we'll be watching him score TDs ala Lynch. Yay us. I've heard this about every Bills player ever. "Will go to NE to destroy us" "Will dominate somewhere else." It's happened like twice in the last decade and it happens to every team. If CJ does well somewhere else, I don't really care. He isn't playing well here. That's all that matters.
jethro_tull Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 does anyone remember the play when he was injured? that is the cj spiller that could have been this season. keep him and make it a priority to integrate him into the game plan. otherwise some team will and he will join the string of ex bills excelling after they left.
BuffalOhio Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 Has no idea how to hit the hole. Always dances to find the big run instead of the 4-5 yards he could get in the hole. Tired of him dancing and running out of bounds and losing 3-5 yards. Buh bye CJ.
Dan Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 I've heard this about every Bills player ever. "Will go to NE to destroy us" "Will dominate somewhere else." It's happened like twice in the last decade and it happens to every team. If CJ does well somewhere else, I don't really care. He isn't playing well here. That's all that matters. Exactly... He's not playing well behind that same OLine that people say is so bad you can't judge our OC's play calling. Yet, a RB is supposed to be fine running behind it. Not to mention.. Has he really looked that much worse than any of the other 3 RBs on the roster?
Gugny Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 I would love to keep Spiller at the right price; which is less than a feature back. I think he will add value to any team and I'd rather it be the Bills.
Solomon Grundy Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 Hell yeah! Get some offensive linemen and a coach that can teach them to be great!
Adam Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 If he'll play for about the league minimum, he's a valuable return man
Fixxxer Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 Depends of what his demands are. Based on overall play I can't say I would be desperate to re-sign him.
PolishDave Posted December 29, 2014 Author Posted December 29, 2014 Exactly... He's not playing well behind that same OLine that people say is so bad you can't judge our OC's play calling. Yet, a RB is supposed to be fine running behind it. Not to mention.. Has he really looked that much worse than any of the other 3 RBs on the roster? Yes he has. Especially Fred Jackson. He should be outplaying Fred Jackson consistently at this point in both their careers. He can't carry Fred's jockstrap. It's not even close. You can't count on CJ to get you a tough yard. And you can't count on him to block a blitzer so the QB at least has a chance to make a play. How much longer can you realistically wait for CJ to turn his game back around... Why would you ever want CJ in on another 3rd down play where his job is to help protect the quarterback. If he'll play for about the league minimum, he's a valuable return man I suppose he is worth keeping around for that purpose if you want to use a roster spot just for that. Seems like we got just as good of production out of Thigpen at that spot though.
BillnutinHouston Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 Great ability, but it shows nowhere near often enough. As has been said already, he simply refuses to hit a hole quickly for 4 yards and looks for the big one every carry. But what REALLY put me over the edge on Spiller was the sack he gave up today. Not only did he miss the initial block, but then he turned his back on his man while the guy stepped right around him to get the strip sack. Inexcusable. There is NO part of his heart that's into pass pro.
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