Dragonborn10 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 This seems odd. To me I saw no appreciable difference with Urbik. If anything I thought Urbik was a better pass blocker. Why put Miller on a bum ankle out there when his back-up is healthy, a veteran, and is nearly if not as good? Makes no sense. Stick with Urbik for this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I trust Kromer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I agree that Urbik is a little better in pass protection but Miller is better in Run blocking. He is also a rookie with a higher ceiling so i think thats why they made the move, plus like Big Blitz stated I also trust Kromer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 If he is healthy enough and there is no drop off, maybe they want to develop him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 This seems odd. To me I saw no appreciable difference with Urbik. If anything I thought Urbik was a better pass blocker. Why put Miller on a bum ankle out there when his back-up is healthy, a veteran, and is nearly if not as good? Makes no sense. Stick with Urbik for this game. I fear I'm missing your point. If Miller checks out with the doctors and the coaches prefer him, why wouldn't he play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I agree that Urbik is a little better in pass protection but Miller is better in Run blocking. He is also a rookie with a higher ceiling so i think thats why they made the move, plus like Big Blitz stated I also trust Kromer. And this is a team that wants to run the ball more than it throws it. You get your best run blocker in and for me there is no doubt that is Miller. Â The one thing I would say was I was really impressed going back and watching the all-22 with the communication and teamwork between Mills and Urbik last week and sometimes that is more important then getting your best 5 out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I fear I'm missing your point. If Miller checks out with the doctors and the coaches prefer him, why wouldn't he play? Because we know more about each guys health than the team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 And this is a team that wants to run the ball more than it throws it. You get your best run blocker in and for me there is no doubt that is Miller. Â The one thing I would say was I was really impressed going back and watching the all-22 with the communication and teamwork between Mills and Urbik last week and sometimes that is more important then getting your best 5 out there. That makes a lot of sense to me. Should the team get behind in points, and need to throw more then put Urbik back in there. Â Last week Mills looked to be head, and shoulders above anything I've seen from Henderson or Kounandjio. Hope he stays healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I'd like to see Mills in this week with a more "normal" gameplan. He did well last week but had a huge amount of help on almost every snap against Watt. If he can hold up this week in a more normal plan then he becomes the starter for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezeMafia Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I trust Kromer. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Because we know more about each guys health than the teamAnd we know who is better right? J/K Anyone who has played O line or understands the game knows that those 5 guys play as one. Sometimes scheme changes to compensate for one parts weakness. I am not saying Miller is that much better than Urbik today, I am saying Miller has a much higher ceiling. The only way to have Miller reach his full potential is with pt. so if the docs say he is healthy and Miller thinks he can go, he plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) Yeah, it is curious, but I will trust that the coaches know better than me. Â I think the bigger mystery is Mills versus Henderson? It sure seems that Mills was more productive, but it was one game. I've read mixed reports on who would be starting, any word today? Edited December 12, 2015 by CSBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strive_for_five_guy Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Yeah, it is curious, but I will trust that the coaches know better than me. Â I think the bigger mystery is Mills versus Henderson? It sure seems that Mills was more productive, but it was one game. I've read mixed reports on who would be starting, any word today? I hope there is something with Mills there. Got the Miller/Mills connection on the right side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I wonder if things might have gone better early in the season if Kromer had been available....he missed the first 6 games on suspension. Just wondering, as the run game improved when he got back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I wonder if things might have gone better early in the season if Kromer had been available....he missed the first 6 games on suspension. Just wondering, as the run game improved when he got back How much of that credit should go to McCoy's return to health? I'm not taking anything away from Kromer, but that's a reality we have to recognize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 (edited) I wonder if things might have gone better early in the season if Kromer had been available....he missed the first 6 games on suspension. Just wondering, as the run game improved when he got backLikely several layers of things coming together. Shades health the biggest. Schematically some of the wrinkles may be kromer even (more karlos and shady together, for instance) ashes been both OC and also in New Orleans was the running game coordinator or some similar title.  He did a really dumb thing this summer but I'm glad he's back because he's a really good coach from all I can gather from a fans perspective Edited December 12, 2015 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 They were running the ball just fine with Urbik. One missed block on a key passing down could change the entire game. I'm not thrilled about this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 They were running the ball just fine with Urbik. One missed block on a key passing down could change the entire game. I'm not thrilled about this. And one key block on a key running down could. You can disagree with the move but the post was weak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Urbick is a valuable backup, he is the first man in for the 3 interior o lineman. If he gets hurt and another interior starter gets injured than our offensive line play would have a considerable drop off. Thus the reasoning behind starting miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 And one key block on a key running down could. You can disagree with the move but the post was weak. Seems a bit harsh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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