CJPearl2 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 And a touchdown. Lynch: 59 ruhsing, 8 receiving; Jackson: 17 rushing, 83 receiving. Ill take that every week.
oak tree 12 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 And a touchdown. Lynch: 59 ruhsing, 8 receiving; Jackson: 17 rushing, 83 receiving. Ill take that every week. i'm a bit confused how does our running game suck?????????????????????
ax4782 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 i'm a bit confused how does our running game suck????????????????????? Ditto that. We may not have had over 100 "rushing yards" but the backs look solid. Not to mention that ML is averaging 5 less carries per game this season over last season, which will allow him to be much more rested and capable at the end of the year when we may need him for a run, or the playoffs (knock on wood). I think people are too concerned with their fantasy team's stats, and not enough about the overall success of the team. Freddie and Beast looked awesome today. You want to talk about a bad running game, the Jags two backs who were top of the league last year didn't exactly have solid days "rushing" the ball. People are really having to fish for reasons to be pessimistic about the outcome today.
VOR Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Just think how good the team WILL be when the running game gets going.
Bmwolf21 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Maybe I'm being dense, but I don't follow - how did our running game produce 167 yards?
Indy Dave Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Maybe I'm being dense, but I don't follow - how did our running game produce 167 yards? Obviously, our running backs produced 167 total yards, but much of it was through the passing game. I see what he meant, and see why you're confused. It's total offense, not rushing.
ax4782 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Maybe I'm being dense, but I don't follow - how did our running game produce 167 yards? See CJ's post to start the thread. He's saying that if you count the screens as runs, and several of them may as well have been, our backs totaled 167 yards and a TD. That's not bad.
Bmwolf21 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Obviously, our running backs produced 167 total yards, but much of it was through the passing game. I see what he meant, and see why you're confused. It's total offense, not rushing. I think I see that now. Another shining example of "lies, damned lies, and statistics."
John from Riverside Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 I think it is important to note that our 1st 2 opponents had very good defenses.
Lurker Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 i'm a bit confused how does our running game suck????????????????????? Not enough highlights to make the ESPN talking heads gush like schoolgirls...
Max997 Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 i wouldnt say its awful but it definately needs improving
RVJ Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Look what the Raiders rushed for today. They only passed for 55 yards. But had 300 yards rushing. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore;_ylt=...gid=20080914012
Astrobot Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 I think it is important to note that our 1st 2 opponents had very good defenses. Agree, John. Not only were they good D's, but we can also cite today's stifling heat and that new LT getting used to football.
RayFinkle Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Look what the Raiders rushed for today. They only passed for 55 yards. But had 300 yards rushing.http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/boxscore;_ylt=...gid=20080914012 Were any of those 55 yards passing screen passes, because those count as rushing yards.
Indy Dave Posted September 14, 2008 Posted September 14, 2008 Were any of those 55 yards passing screen passes, because those count as rushing yards. Screen passes don't count as rushing yards, unless you throw it backwards. You know, kind of like Wycheck to Dyson. Oh wait, that was forward too.
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