StHustle Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 (edited) Now that first fumble forced by Watt, I can't even blame the guy. Watt punched that ball so hard with such pin point accuracy, I'm not sure how many players in the league dont fumble it. But overall the numbers arent good. In college there were no red flags. He had 5 fumbles over his 3 year career which included 778 touches (1 fumble per about 156 touches). THIS YEAR? 4 fumbles with just 164 touches for an alarming rate of 1 fumble per 41 touches. This guy has AMAZING potential to be a top 5 back in this league for years to come but MUST get that together and quickly. I'm sure the coaches are on top of this. Just something to keep an eye on moving forward. I want the guy to get 25-30 touches per game but at this rate he would fumble 2 times every 3 games. Edited December 16, 2019 by StHustle 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 All his fumbles are the same too— he’s juking a guy out and gets nailed from behind by the pursuit. It’s a concern— he probably was good enough in college that no one was chasing him down from behind. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I don't know too many players that could avoid a couple of those that were punched out from behind. hell of a defensive play I'd say. as for concern going forward, I'm not, he'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I think as he gets more experience and more field awareness they will decrease. Has to realize by now that NFL defenders are worlds better than what he faced in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf63 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I have to say I have never seen a team attack the ball like Pittsburgh did last night, it was amazing to watch, but frightening at the same time. He needs to get better as we can see Gore has nothing left in the tank. I hope he figures it out.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codyny13 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Meatloaf63 said: I have to say I have never seen a team attack the ball like Pittsburgh did last night, it was amazing to watch, but frightening at the same time. He needs to get better as we can see Gore has nothing left in the tank. I hope he figures it out.... I agree, they are awesome at taking the ball away, it’s like an art. Something we can take from that game on our offense and defense. Protect the ball more and go after the ball more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 They absolutely need to do this to Motor all WEEK: https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/a98695c0-af78-4089-92de-4fbcdb849efb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hooks Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 I'm pretty sure Singletary already knows he doesn't want to fumble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSEFEFFER Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 10 minutes ago, Meatloaf63 said: I have to say I have never seen a team attack the ball like Pittsburgh did last night, it was amazing to watch, but frightening at the same time. He needs to get better as we can see Gore has nothing left in the tank. I hope he figures it out.... I think the one Watt attempted on Josh that just barely missed was even more "vicious." A direct hit on the ball with that punch move is going to dislodge it the majority of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Ball security will be a focus this week I'm sure. And fortunately it is something that can be improved. Not sure what it was, but the ball just seemed a little extra slippery last night, for both teams. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsfanAZ Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 The more touches he gets, the more chances for a fumble. Hopefully his fumbles will be limited but they will happen. I am more concerned about Allen fumbling the ball when he runs than Singletary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Not worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf63 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 5 minutes ago, JESSEFEFFER said: I think the one Watt attempted on Josh that just barely missed was even more "vicious." A direct hit on the ball with that punch move is going to dislodge it the majority of the time. That was crazy and luckily he missed huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 It was a good thing he lost the ball last night. Gets to see himself on film and the mistakes and make adjustments. They were after the ball all night everyone knew they were going to get to it at some point. Watt is playing at a mvp level I expected him to make some huge plays. And as much as we dog on Ford he help up quite nice I thought against Watt. Singletary will be alright. I’m sure in film study they will be preaching ball security and sometimes just go forward you can’t juke everyone every play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 For sure needs to tighten that part of his game up. That will be the only thing standing between him and a top back for years to come. I think he can get better at it. I wonder if this was something that was happening in Training camp and practice early in the year. Might of been another contributing factor for why Gore was getting more touches to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, JESSEFEFFER said: I think the one Watt attempted on Josh that just barely missed was even more "vicious." A direct hit on the ball with that punch move is going to dislodge it the majority of the time. That was so close to a solid punch to man land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soflabillsfan1 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, JESSEFEFFER said: I think the one Watt attempted on Josh that just barely missed was even more "vicious." A direct hit on the ball with that punch move is going to dislodge it the majority of the time. That was so scary. If he hits that ball direct, it's coming out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 21 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: I don't know too many players that could avoid a couple of those that were punched out from behind. hell of a defensive play I'd say. as for concern going forward, I'm not, he'll be fine. Agreed. Be nice if people would not over react from one game. Every week there is some over reaction to something that happened in one game as if it’s chronic, been happening all year, etc. Let’s not panic over some big defensive plays by a great defense as if it’s now a chronic issue for Singletary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Thank God Brown recovered that 2nd fumble or we probably lose that game. This is a serious issue that will have to be addressed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
london_bills Posted December 16, 2019 Share Posted December 16, 2019 Could ruin his career. Hopefully it gets sorted, needs to put two hands on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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