eball Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Call me crazy, but CJ's 27-yarder to start the Bills' first possession was a thing of beauty. Patience, vision, and speed. Let's hope this is a sign of things to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Voice Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Call me crazy, but CJ's 27-yarder to start the Bills' first possession was a thing of beauty. Patience, vision, and speed. Let's hope this is a sign of things to come. Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobu Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The thing about those off tackle runs--its more about the blocking than the run. But I hear you Spiller did his part to perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 "Fred Jackson is as smooth as pouring water into a glass." -- Steve Tasker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The thing about those off tackle runs--its more about the blocking than the run. But I hear you Spiller did his part to perfection. Yeap and on his next 2 touches a screen play and swing pass when all he had to do was beat one defender in space he went down each time for a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobu Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Yeap and on his next 2 touches a screen play and swing pass when all he had to do was beat one defender in space he went down each time for a loss. He did not have a good night. What I was referring to is the off tackle run on the first play. It was a thing of beauty. Spiller is never going to be a tackle breaker. Does he need to be able to beat one guy in space? Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBD Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Call me crazy, but CJ's 27-yarder to start the Bills' first possession was a thing of beauty. Patience, vision, and speed. Let's hope this is a sign of things to come. You're crazy man, I like you, but you're crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 WHat i need from Spiller other than the obvious is to NOT take negative yardage plays as often as he does. Just take the yard or two if you have to but don't make a 1st and 10 into a 2nd and 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 He did not have a good night. What I was referring to is the off tackle run on the first play. It was a thing of beauty. Spiller is never going to be a tackle breaker. Does he need to be able to beat one guy in space? Absolutely. Totally agree. I simply really liked that first run, as it seemed to disprove those who have claimed Spiller is too dumb to read blocks and can't pick the right holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Gun Special Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Lets not be too hard on spiller, the guy needs time before we can "reggie bush" him. Keep in mind that freddie Jackson couldnt crack the NFL at spiller's age. Guy was playing in front of high school crowds in europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 WHat i need from Spiller other than the obvious is to NOT take negative yardage plays as often as he does. Just take the yard or two if you have to but don't make a 1st and 10 into a 2nd and 12. Defenders being in the backfield as soon as he gets the hand-off is not Spiller's fault. I love how one poster above can discount his run by saying it was due to good blocking, but Spiller getting tackled in the backfield is his own fault... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scraps Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Lets not be too hard on spiller, the guy needs time before we can "reggie bush" him. Keep in mind that freddie Jackson couldnt crack the NFL at spiller's age. Guy was playing in front of high school crowds in europe. Freddie Jackson wasn't the 9th overall pick in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just in Atlanta Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 One good run. There's a lot of hope tied in one play, but I will be very happy if that play is a harbinger. In the meantime, we have a solid starter. An announcer recently said Freddie flowed like a waterfall. While other RBs gash and zig, Freddie, he said, effortlessly glides through defenders, taking the path to least resistance. I say Freddie's nickname should hereby be "Waterfall Jackson." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Gun Special Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Freddie Jackson wasn't the 9th overall pick in the draft. Oh i hadnt thought of that :wallbash: geez. It still takes time for some RBs to adjust, whether you are a scrub or not. Spiller may never be good, but he has a lot more physical talent that Jackson, and he is showing more this year than last already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Call me crazy, but CJ's 27-yarder to start the Bills' first possession was a thing of beauty. Patience, vision, and speed. Let's hope this is a sign of things to come. Here's the video from BB.com Spiller run You can see it's a great job by the O-line and WRs, and it helps that Spiller is fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) Lets not be too hard on spiller, the guy needs time before we can "reggie bush" him. I am confused, do you mean are going to cut him in a few years because he isnt producing and is due a huge roster bonus? Edited September 2, 2011 by Thoner7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoretalk Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 The thing about those off tackle runs--its more about the blocking than the run. But I hear you Spiller did his part to perfection. and guess who was doing the blocking on Detroit's 1st team guys? ... Bell, Levitre, Wood, Urbik, and Pear. The starting O-Line is looking like they are coming together and I really like Hairston's mean streak and blocking ability so he will be pushing both Bell and Pear. Of course, not sure about the rest of the reserves so the waiver wire may give us someone who will better serve the team if injuries hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) Totally agree. I simply really liked that first run, as it seemed to disprove those who have claimed Spiller is too dumb to read blocks and can't pick the right holes. One preseason play takes care of that? Even a broken clock is right twice a day But thanks for starting this thread. I will make sure not to be late watching it tonight. I'd hate to miss Spillers good play Edited September 2, 2011 by CodeMonkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 2, 2011 Author Share Posted September 2, 2011 One preseason play takes care of that? Even a broken clock is right twice a day But thanks for starting this thread. I will make sure not to be late watching it tonight. I'd hate to miss Spillers good play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 CJ will have a breakout season - I'm sayin' 2000+ all-purpose yards. Remember where you read it first. GO BILLSSS!!!! 19 and 0 baby!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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