YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Right up until we lose him to injury? I think that this regime is rolling out all the stops to try to win games with an inexperienced, project QB at the helm. "win now" mode doesn't usually go hand in hand with developing a raw QB. Combine that with they have nice depth at RB that they have never had before and probably a desire to keep Goodwin healthy as a deep threat - plus they don't even know if CJ will be here long term. Might as well get out of him what you can, now. Edited September 2, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Right up until we lose him to injury? Well if you don't take a chance in life.... Hey the players know the risk when they step out there and I have a feeling that CJ lobbied for the kick return duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 (edited) Seattle has Earl Thomas returning punts. Talk about risky! Gotta think the drop off from him to his backup is more than it is from CJ to Bryce. Edited September 2, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Right up until we lose him to injury? Sure, why not--is he a precious flower? What are we saving him for? 12.5 carries and 2 catches a game? He's a first round pick. In college his value was as a returner and a scat back. About time they really put him to work. He will never be a feature back.. If he gets hurt, next up.....just like last year. In fact, we are even more deep at RB this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What a sad way to view the impending season. What is it that you have seen about Marrone....even one thing.....that would make you feel differently? I want to feel differently but I see a useless blowhard of a coach flailing about blaming everyone but himself. I know he is trying, but when things don't work he thrashes. How do you view him? Do you think he would sacrifice CJ to keep Crossman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleveland Rocks? Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 He was so ridiculous at kick returns in college. Good call, especially in the last year of his contract! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 What is it that you have seen about Marrone....even one thing.....that would make you feel differently? I want to feel differently but I see a useless blowhard of a coach flailing about blaming everyone but himself. I know he is trying, but when things don't work he thrashes. How do you view him? Do you think he would sacrifice CJ to keep Crossman? I'm not enamored with Marrone. He has a lot to prove as an NFL HC. I'm hoping this team will play with passion for him and the rest of the coaches. He'll be fine if he can get the most out of the talent on hand. If not, he'll be gone, but I'll let 2015 take care of itself. In the mean time, I'm going to enjoy this season as much as the Bills allow me to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 hopefully he only returns them 15-20 yards. otherwise he'll be too winded to play rb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bufcomments Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm not enamored with Marrone. He has a lot to prove as an NFL HC. I'm hoping this team will play with passion for him and the rest of the coaches. He'll be fine if he can get the most out of the talent on hand. If not, he'll be gone, but I'll let 2015 take care of itself. In the mean time, I'm going to enjoy this season as much as the Bills allow me to. Actually Marrone is not all of the problem. Not a fan of Hatchet being OC. But we shall talk after the game this Sunday about that, and I'm sure we will have lots to discuss on that subject. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 That's ok I guess but I prefer him as a KR. He can't do both? He has fluid moves at full speed. I'm not sure I see the quickness with him as a PR. McKelvin has never been a kick returner. Punt returns are much different. These are very often different people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 McKelvin has never been a kick returner. Punt returns are much different. These are very often different people. You must be forgetting his infamous KR fumble that cost the Bills a win in New England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Right up until we lose him to injury? He was injured all last year not returning kicks. People get hurt in football. Put your best players out there and let them play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'm not enamored with Marrone. He has a lot to prove as an NFL HC. I'm hoping this team will play with passion for him and the rest of the coaches. He'll be fine if he can get the most out of the talent on hand. If not, he'll be gone, but I'll let 2015 take care of itself. In the mean time, I'm going to enjoy this season as much as the Bills allow me to. I have hope too, just not expectations. Maybe if I forget we even have a coach and just watch that is my best shot. I just can't even imagine a scenario where this boob becomes some sort of viable coach. McKelvin has never been a kick returner. Punt returns are much different. These are very often different people. He was very good until that one game. IIRC he was touted coming out of college too. He is very fast; almost Goodwin fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJDK Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 If you want him to get the ball in space than put him in the game on third Down and throw swing passes. Terrible coaching decision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonechiller Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Deion did it for years, I don't remember him getting hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AC4 IN ATL Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm shocked. When the depth chart was first released people thought it was a gimmick to get Chicago thinking differently, but it's actually true! This just reeks of desperation and shows lack of confidence in the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 What's the difference in CJ, breaking open a 20 yard run, at full speed and getting tackled AND returning a kickoff and getting tackled? Yes, the guys on kickoff are coming at him full speed, but IMO thats no different than a Safety coming up from his safety spot, so he has a head of steam, and meeting CJ in he hole or outside. He's a RB, should be used to and built for taking bigger hits and knows how to absorb the hits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 KR doesn't do a whole lot anymore, so I'm not overly worried. Better than Goodwin getting hurt every game, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Perfect, been saying all along he should be used as a utility guy returning kicks, some running back, some wide out. He IS NOT an every down back. In college what he excelled in was kick returner. CJ Spiller 96 yd kickoff return TD: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted September 4, 2014 Author Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm shocked. When the depth chart was first released people thought it was a gimmick to get Chicago thinking differently, but it's actually true! This just reeks of desperation and shows lack of confidence in the offense. seattle is using Earl Thomas on punt returns, which is far more dangerous. Are they desperate as well, with no confidence in the offense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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