NoSaint Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 last night was likely the type of role you see him in -- about 10, maybe 15 targets max, but them being plays that can produce chunk yardage. He had a 10 yard run, a couple of productive catches, and then the big gainer. the home run wont come every week, so you will see plenty of 7 touches for 35 yards kind of stat lines but you will also see some 7 touches for 180 yard days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 That was a great home win and the saints first of the year. Congrats CJ, proud of you. He still didn't seem 100 percent either, but you knew he wasn't getting caught once he saw daylight on that last play..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Love seeing class acts do well! 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 80 yard TD play for Spiller. The MIA was found. Good for him. Hope he can keep it up. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys-new-orleans-saints-20151004018/ Brees' 80-yd. TD pass lifts Saints in OT As Drew Brees watched Saints teammate Zach Hocker clank a potential winning field goal off the upright before a stunned Superdome crowd, the veteran quarterback began trying to convince himself that he was simply meant to throw his 400th career touchdown pass in overtime. Brees hit C.J. Spiller.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Some interesting analsyis how saints are using him... New Orleans never would have had to pull the curtain off other pages of the Spiller Protocol if Zach Hocker had nailed a 30-yard field goal at the end of regulation. Luckily, the Saints spent the evening preparing for rain. The 80-yard touchdown pass Spiller caught was set up throughout the game. When a twist was added to the route concept, the Cowboys werent ready for it, which allowed Spiller to race to the end zone and deliver the 26-20 victory. The plotting for the play began during the third quarter when Spiller caught a 9-yard pass near the right sideline. New Orleans came out in its 12 personnel on the play, with Spiller lining up in the slot to the inside of Brandin Cooks. Cooks ran a short route over the middle, drawing a linebacker with him, which allowed Spiller to get open in the flat. Later in the fourth quarter, the Saints showed the same look and got the same result. Cooks ran a quick out route, drew a linebacker, and Spiller got open in the flat again for a gain of 9 yards. New Orleans rolled out the same look a third time in overtime. This time, Cooks ran an in route and the linebacker was ready to attack Spiller in the flat. The difference was that he kept going when he turned up the field. Dallas wasnt ready for it, and it resulted in an easy touchdown. The Saints will continue to look for ways to get Spiller involved and create mismatches. Even though his usage was limited until late in the third quarter, its clear the coaching staff has a vision for him, and he will continue to open things up for the offense. It became clear in the first quarter that he can change the way this team is defended. On one play, he motioned across the formation and was able to pull both linebackers and a safety his direction. This left Willie Snead in position to beat one man for an 11-yard reception on a slant. As Spiller continues to integrate himself in the offense and takes on a larger role, it will become easier to create these mismatches because teams will have to respect his presence. http://theadvocate.com/sports/latestsports/13642612-70/saints-report-card-final-play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Congrats to CJ. He's a good guy and a gentleman, unlike that POS OBJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 JTSP - exactly the type of stuff the saints will do. some weeks they wont get back to that route variation at the end, or it wont work and his stat line will be pedestrian, but he will have a clear role and effect on defenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Congrats to CJ. He's a good guy and a gentleman, unlike that POS OBJ. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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