ieatcrayonz Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Not the first time I have seen Spiller referred to as not being too smart. I could have sworn, when he was drafted, he was described as very bright, and a straight-A student at Clemson...for what that is worth. No offense to anyone but isn't being a straight A student at Clemson kind of like being the smartest man in Canada? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Could CJ Spiller be a problem if he isn't the starter in 2012, like this article suggests? Personally, I don't think so. He's never been a troublemaker in the past and I don't believe he'll become one now. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/10/jackson-may-get-extension-but-spiller-wants-to-start/ I would be more concerned if CJ DID NOT want to be a starter....a young man who is drafted to be in the NFL (#9 overall at that) should have the passion to be on the field every play he possibly can be and have a strong and relentless desire to contribute in any way he is able to a win!! If he was apathetic toward his playing status, I would think he's more suited for a back-up or complimentary role....because HE thinks so....and to your second point, CJ has had a very "team first" approach, which I think is fantastic and necessary, and you're right I don't believe that would change at this point. However, if in 2 years CJ continues to be productive and or become a phenomenal runner and he's still playing second fiddle to Freddie J, then I think the BILLS run into an issue of keeping him when he becomes a FA...however, time will tel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 No offense to anyone but isn't being a straight A student at Clemson kind of like being the smartest man in Canada? It would atleast put you in the top 5. I bet he plays a mean game of checkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 WTF wouldn't an NFL Player want to be a starter! Nothing to see here....move on! +1. That's what I came here to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Not the first time I have seen Spiller referred to as not being too smart. I could have sworn, when he was drafted, he was described as very bright, and a straight-A student at Clemson...for what that is worth. It's strange. He did poorly on his Wonderlic, but was on the honor roll in HS and graduated from Clemson a semester early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeyBomb Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Guys! This is just a rumor that PFT is reporting. It says "per league source." I'm sure it isn't something Spiller is going to trip out about like this RUMOR implies. It's rumor until we see a quote from somebody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I'd love to see Spiller force the Bills to sit Freddie. CJ would be playing at an incredible level for that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeyBomb Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 WTF wouldn't an NFL Player want to be a starter! Nothing to see here....move on! Exactly.Wouldn`t want it any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 It's strange. He did poorly on his Wonderlic, but was on the honor roll in HS and graduated from Clemson a semester early. There are a few explanations ranging from he was a star athlete pushed through the system to possibly he's very smart but has some sort of learning challenge that was showcased in the test setting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 There are a few explanations ranging from he was a star athlete pushed through the system to possibly he's very smart but has some sort of learning challenge that was showcased in the test setting. Who cares run through the hole and cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) It's strange. He did poorly on his Wonderlic, but was on the honor roll in HS and graduated from Clemson a semester early. Gifted athlete of (ahem) modest intelligence being advanced through school? Strange indeed. He graduated Clemson early because they ran out of gut courses for him to take in sociology. Worst wonderlic of all rookkies his year. Edited February 11, 2012 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Gifted athlete of (ahem) modest intelligent being advanced through school? Strange indeed. He graduated Clemson early because they ran out of gut courses for him to take in sociology. Worst wonderlic of all rookkies his year. But boy can he run.Screw the Bills debate team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Gifted athlete of (ahem) modest intelligent being advanced through school? Strange indeed. He graduated Clemson early because they ran out of gut courses for him to take in sociology. Worst wonderlic of all rookkies his year. There's a difference between merely advancing through school (which is commonplace I realize), and being on the honor roll and graduating early. How many players taking easy majors have graduated early? Perhaps he is dumb. Doesn't mean he can't play in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 There's a difference between merely advancing through school (which is commonplace I realize), and being on the honor roll and graduating early. How many players taking easy majors have graduated early? Perhaps he is dumb. Doesn't mean he can't play in the NFL. Yeah I`ve seen alot of smart football players that sux. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 (edited) There's a difference between merely advancing through school (which is commonplace I realize), and being on the honor roll and graduating early. How many players taking easy majors have graduated early? Perhaps he is dumb. Doesn't mean he can't play in the NFL. It really doesn't matter when top athletes with easy majors graduate. Most of them don't bother. Spiller stayed an extra semester because his soph and junior rushing numbers weren't impressive. But yeah he's smart enough to play RB in the NFL--not a lot to learn at that spot. Edited February 11, 2012 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 EVERY down: two backs, three wide. Sub in a TE and Cory Mac as needed. Split CJ/Fred wide as needed, but ALWAYS have them on the field together. Imagine: every down: Vincent Jackson, Stevie, CJ and Freddie have to be accounted for in one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 EVERY down: two backs, three wide. Sub in a TE and Cory Mac as needed. Split CJ/Fred wide as needed, but ALWAYS have them on the field together. Imagine: every down: Vincent Jackson, Stevie, CJ and Freddie have to be accounted for in one way or another. The big problem with this is that if your offense is based on both CJ and Freddie being in at the same time, they are in serious trouble if one of them goes down with an injury. It's not like receivers were you can plug and play them. Each back (since they both have distinct and different styles) would have to have a suitable backup that would ensure that the offense doesn't miss a beat. So that would mean the Bills would carry four backs? Two slashers and two pounders? In theory it sounds great, but in practice the Bills would be foolish to make that their base offense because of the risk of injury totally screwing the base offense and having the Bills changing tracks in season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 No offense to anyone but isn't being a straight A student at Clemson kind of like being the smartest man in Canada? Hey that's rude! Haha Can you even find Canada on a map? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Could CJ Spiller be a problem if he isn't the starter in 2012, like this article suggests? Personally, I don't think so. He's never been a troublemaker in the past and I don't believe he'll become one now. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/02/10/jackson-may-get-extension-but-spiller-wants-to-start/ No big deal. EVERYBODY on the team wants to be the starter at their position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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