JerseyBills Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Yea but Shady barely comes off the field,so while it'd be great to have a premiere backup, I don't consider it a necessity at all. Plus Tolbert has ran very well these last 2 weeks
BuffaloBillyG Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 I like Tolbert. I think everyone agrees -- Tolbert is good, but he's situational. If Shady is out multiple weeks, you don't want to rely on just Tolbert and DiMarco. Â Taiwan Jones looked good last week but they could use someone else at HB still, I think. Â Ideally next year we have rookies at QB2 and HB2 behind Tyrod and Shady. If Shady was hurt my bet would be Banyard or Jones starts and Tolbert keeps his same role. I think Banyard/Jones would split up Shady touches or they would go with a hot hand approach.
The Now Moment Posted October 29, 2017 Author Posted October 29, 2017 Tolbert has been more than adequate in his role. I really don't get why everyone is stuck on the opinion that he needs to be upgraded. He's a 3-8 carry a game type guy. He can move a pile and punish tacklers. And by the way...he's very underrated as a pass catcher. Notice how I said it should be addressed in the offseason? Didn't read well did we? Buffalo needs a guy who can rush 10-15 times next to Mccoy not 3-8 going into next year. He's 30. Tolbert is also old and not a potential replacement. Please read before commenting
LA Grant Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 If Shady was hurt my bet would be Banyard or Jones starts and Tolbert keeps his same role. I think Banyard/Jones would split up Shady touches or they would go with a hot hand approach. Â You're right, I forgot we brought back Joe B. Â Team is probably set at RB.
BuffaloBillyG Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Notice how I said it should be addressed in the offseason? Didn't read well did we? Buffalo needs a guy who can rush 10-15 times next to Mccoy not 3-8 going into next year. He's 30. Tolbert is also old and not a potential replacement. Please read before commenting Wow, snark much? You assume McCoy is even on the team next year. That's cute. As you said, he's 30, has a high contract and will start to decline before you know it. His "potential replacement" isn't on the roster for a reason. RBs have a shorter shelf life thank a carton of milk. Â But hey, at least your reply was so cutting and original. You managed a reading comprehension quip. You must be at the top of your 9th grade class.
The Now Moment Posted October 29, 2017 Author Posted October 29, 2017 Wow, snark much? You assume McCoy is even on the team next year. That's cute. As you said, he's 30, has a high contract and will start to decline before you know it. His "potential replacement" isn't on the roster for a reason. RBs have a shorter shelf life thank a carton of milk. Â But hey, at least your reply was so cutting and original. You managed a reading comprehension quip. You must be at the top of your 9th grade class. I think you made my point for me. There's no replacement/running mate for Mccoy on the roster. Thank you
Buffalo Boy Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Am concerned because without McCoy , our offense is done. It seems as if the line has suddenly figured out how to block over the last two weeks. I assume some changes were made during the bye. I wonder how much say Shady had in it. Tolbert was getting some decent yardage on some plays but he is not capable of carrying this load of Shady goes down.
YoloinOhio Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 Am concerned because without McCoy , our offense is done. It seems as if the line has suddenly figured out how to block over the last two weeks. I assume some changes were made during the bye. I wonder how much say Shady had in it. Tolbert was getting some decent yardage on some plays but he is not capable of carrying this load of Shady goes down. the change was Cordy Glenn came back. Imo
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 I think Tolbert has done a good job.
bobobonators Posted October 29, 2017 Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) the change was Cordy Glenn came back. ImoAgreed. Â Its blows my mind how trade talk gossip swirls around Glenn; like really good young LT grow on trees. Why in the world would we want to trade him. Yeh hes costly, like every other really good LT is. Edited October 30, 2017 by bobobonators
The Now Moment Posted October 30, 2017 Author Posted October 30, 2017 I think Tolbert has done a good job. Tolbert isn't someone who can take over the load when Mccoy gets hurt which happens every year. This offseason they should look for Mccoy's eventual replacement and a guy that can split the load with him if he is on the roster next season. Tolbert is not a guy who can split the load. Tolbert is not a running mate
JerseyBills Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 Wow, snark much? You assume McCoy is even on the team next year. That's cute. As you said, he's 30, has a high contract and will start to decline before you know it. His "potential replacement" isn't on the roster for a reason. RBs have a shorter shelf life thank a carton of milk. Â But hey, at least your reply was so cutting and original. You managed a reading comprehension quip. You must be at the top of your 9th grade class. He's a once in generation talent man. The 30 year old stigma doesn't apply to Shady imo.. he looks 25 .. what makes u think he's going to lose a step other than his age? I haven't seen one inkling of him losing a step
Kelly the Dog Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 I absolutely agree, but will say that Tolbert did his job today and didn't leave a lot of yards on the field that I thought he did in other games. Tolbert should be the #3 and sometimes short yardage back and backup FB and special teams player.
The Now Moment Posted October 30, 2017 Author Posted October 30, 2017 I absolutely agree, but will say that Tolbert did his job today and didn't leave a lot of yards on the field that I thought he did in other games. Tolbert should be the #3 and sometimes short yardage back and backup FB and special teams player. I agree, nothing against Tolbert. He has played well but I think we need a number 2 back that will eventually take over as our 1 in a few years. He just isn't that.
boyst Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 I agree. I keep hoping they trade for someone before the deadline. It was reported they were sniffing around for a RB. i know it would never have happened but i'd have enjyoed them getting Peterson, though i think Peterson is more done than he shows. fueled by passion to prove people wrong right now.
JohnC Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 i know it would never have happened but i'd have enjyoed them getting Peterson, though i think Peterson is more done than he shows. fueled by passion to prove people wrong right now. The issue you are going to have with Peterson, even as an impassioned player wanting to prove people wrong, is that he is resistant to subordinating himself to another primary back and touching the ball at a much lesser rate that he feels he should have. The chemistry right now is so balanced. I hate to see it tampered with.
boyst Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 The issue you are going to have with Peterson, even as an impassioned player wanting to prove people wrong, is that he is resistant to subordinating himself to another primary back and touching the ball at a much lesser rate that he feels he should have. The chemistry right now is so balanced. I hate to see it tampered with. do not disagree one bit but his skillset and ability would be the PERFECT compliment for McCoy
JohnC Posted October 30, 2017 Posted October 30, 2017 do not disagree one bit but his skillset and ability would be the PERFECT compliment for McCoy What New England does well is get worn out running backs and judiciously use them. They don't keep them for long but when they have them they usually make a great contribution. For the most part the issue isn't the talent but the mind-set and willingness to accept a diminishing role.
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