Beef Jerky Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) I think that bust is pretty harsh. He was poorly used and still had a couple of good years when healthy. If he stays healthy he will be a monster in Payton's system. Spiller isn't a guy that you "run until he pukes." He is a weapon not really an RB. Just watch how Sean Payton uses him in the screen game, on jet sweeps, returning kicks and with a handful of carries in space. Neither Reggie Bush nor Darren Sproles have Spiller's natural ability and both of them flourished in that role. He is the prototype for what they do. People are going to talk about it like a "career resurgence" when in reality it will just be Spiller being used properly. If a RB can't be used as a RB then he was a bust... Sproles is a much better player then Spiller could ever hope to be. Edited April 17, 2015 by Beef Jerky
Nanker Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 I'm really, really glad he didn't go to the JESTS. I wish him well.
RichVP Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 If a RB can't be used as a RB then he was a bust... Sproles is a much better player then Spiller could ever hope to be. Aaannnddd there goes your credibility. If you had any to start with anyway.
Kirby Jackson Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 If a RB can't be used as a RB then he was a bust... Sproles is a much better player then Spiller could ever hope to be.Sproles hasn't ever been used as a traditional RB? He has played the EXACT position that Spiller is made for. That is why the Saints paid him. He is a more talented version of Sproles. The Saints sorely missed someone like that last year. In fact, many Saints fans believe that along with the defense that was THE biggest issue on the team. I'd look for Spiller to have about 600 yards on the ground, 75 catches for 650 yards and 8 TDs. In addition 2 more punt return TDs for a total of 10. He will be put in position to do exactly what he was born to do.
NoSaint Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) It's pretty rare after they are on a new team. There's a lot of new guys that are here that could be interviewed. and many probably have and/or will be. 1) we likely dont read a ton of the indy star, or houston chronicle to see if anyone has reached out. 2) the pieces normally end up pretty fluffy. even if we see them, rarely are they incredibly inflammatory or would we think twice about them. 3) when we read offseason articles most of the time we dont really care about which reporter supplied the quotes. example - i just poked around the 2 biggest saints boards, and not a mention of this article for the nola fans. Edited April 17, 2015 by NoSaint
eball Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 I can't wait to read the piece in the Indy Star about how Jerry Hughes will "always be a Colt."
John from Riverside Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 There was never a doubt that CJ was a class guy
YoloinOhio Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) I can't wait to read the piece in the Indy Star about how Jerry Hughes will "always be a Colt."This pic from his wedding is great. He loves it here. @Iam_jerryhughes: Wherever we're together is where we call home..#TheHUGHEStonWedding https://t.co/qFGFsMXvkh Edited April 17, 2015 by YoloinOhio
nuklz2594 Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 so if healthy, who has a better season---shady or spiller?
Kirby Jackson Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 so if healthy, who has a better season---shady or spiller?Shady because he is more complete and isn't sharing the backfield with a pro bowl RB. Spiller will be used as a weapon and will really elevate the Saints offense but Shady will be a workhorse.
FireChan Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 so if healthy, who has a better season---shady or spiller? Shady will double CJ in all categories, except averages.
Kirby Jackson Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Shady will double CJ in all categories, except averages.Not in the receiving categories. 2 years ago Sproles and Thomas combined for 148 receptions (both were over 70). The Saints want to get back to that which is why they wanted Spiller so badly. He will be a 70+ catch guy if healthy which will translate to a bunch of yards. He may never be healthy though.
FireChan Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 Not in the receiving categories. 2 years ago Sproles and Thomas combined for 148 receptions (both were over 70). The Saints want to get back to that which is why they wanted Spiller so badly. He will be a 70+ catch guy if healthy which will translate to a bunch of yards. He may never be healthy though. I really don't think CJ will have 70 catches. I would bet on it if I could.
Peter Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 CJ always has been a class act and great teammate. He loved playing for the Bills and in Buffalo. He and Fred always got along great, and all of the other players loved him. I never understood some of the posters on this board who seemed to enjoy spewing vitriol his way -- especially those who claimed he had no "heart." Nothing could be further from the truth. Let me preface my following comment by emphasizing that I love Rex and the direction of this team. I also love Shady. Nevertheless, the question at the end of the day will be whether the Bills will be better with Shady and his cap hit or with both CJ and Kiko and their respective cap hits. Time will tell. In any event, I will be rooting for the Bills and Shady, but also wish CJ all the best in NO (and am glad that he did not go to the Jets or another AFC East or AFC team).
Kirby Jackson Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 I really don't think CJ will have 70 catches. I would bet on it if I could.Sproles also had 75 catches in 2012 and 86 in 2011. That is the role that Spiller was brought here to play (and born to play really). Obviously, living in New Orleans I follow them pretty closely. He may never stay healthy in which case that number will be less. I just don't see it being less than that with that exact role in mind. Spiller has ALWAYS been the perfect fit for Payton's offense, much in the same way that Charles Clay is such a good fit in Roman's offense. CJ is the guy that the Saints were missing last year. Their offense regressed because of it. They were hoping to use Brandin Cooks in that way some but he got hurt. Now he has to be the number 1 option and will be a more traditional WR. CJ will fill that Sproles/Bush role and will flourish in doing so. They were hoping Cadet would be that guy but he hasn't been.
YoloinOhio Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 Sproles also had 75 catches in 2012 and 86 in 2011. That is the role that Spiller was brought here to play (and born to play really). Obviously, living in New Orleans I follow them pretty closely. He may never stay healthy in which case that number will be less. I just don't see it being less than that with that exact role in mind. Spiller has ALWAYS been the perfect fit for Payton's offense, much in the same way that Charles Clay is such a good fit in Roman's offense. CJ is the guy that the Saints were missing last year. Their offense regressed because of it. They were hoping to use Brandin Cooks in that way some but he got hurt. Now he has to be the number 1 option and will be a more traditional WR. CJ will fill that Sproles/Bush role and will flourish in doing so. They were hoping Cadet would be that guy but he hasn't been. off topic but whatever happened to Khiry Robinson?I thought he was supposed to be the new Sproles last year
Kirby Jackson Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 off topic but whatever happened to Khiry Robinson? I thought he was supposed to be the new Sproles last year Honestly, he had a bad year and also missed about half of it. That combined with Ingram playing great really limited his chances even when healthy.
Nanker Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 (edited) "I'll always be a Buffalo Bill at heart" Such a good guy http://www.buffalone...-heart-20150416 Edited by YoloinOhio, Today, 07:43 AM. Yolo, your link goes to your first post - not the bnews.com article! Edited April 17, 2015 by Nanker
YoloinOhio Posted April 17, 2015 Author Posted April 17, 2015 Yolo, your link goes to your first post - not the bnews.com article! Weird! Fixed! Thanks lol
Overseas Bills Fan Posted April 17, 2015 Posted April 17, 2015 I will root for him as he is a class act player, but not when he plays the Bills. Sorry, all opponents get booed.
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