Bubba Gump Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 21 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: I can’t recall exactly who it was but didn’t a QUARTERBACK recently start a game having had less than a week on a team? How complex is this offense? Or how dense is this running back? The offense is so complex, Dorsey didn't even know how to run it, lol 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 15 minutes ago, boyst said: They hate that you are right Ha! Rather than McDermott come out and say Lenny has nothing left in the tank, he kindly makes him sound like he’s too dumb to understand the playbook. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 1 hour ago, WotAGuy said: Ha! Rather than McDermott come out and say Lenny has nothing left in the tank, he kindly makes him sound like he’s too dumb to understand the playbook. Why waste a spot on the PS then? If he has nothing left in the tank and too dumb to understand the playbook, then release his arse!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 58 minutes ago, Solomon Grundy said: Why waste a spot on the PS then? If he has nothing left in the tank and too dumb to understand the playbook, then release his arse!! He’s only been on the team for 2 weeks. That may very well happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, NewEra said: He’s only been on the team for 2 weeks. That may very well happen. I played RB in college and outside of QB it's not an easy learn Personnel groups, Formations , footwork and duty are all assigned every play... Yes for a pro who's been through 20 years of ball it shouldn't be rocket science But I can see it taking a few weeks ... Because every type of run ... Counter, power O, stretch , duo etc has different footwork ... And the bills mite call X , Z, which takes a few weeks to get down Remembering 500 plays isn't easy Edited November 18, 2023 by Buffalo716 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said: I played RB in college and outside of QB it's not an easy learn Formations , footwork and duty are all assigned every play... Yes for a pro who's been through 20 years of ball it shouldn't be rocket science But I can see it taking a few weeks ... Because every type of run ... Counter, power O, stretch , duo etc has different footwork ... And the bills mite call X , Z, which takes a few weeks to get down Remembering 500 plays isn't easy I’m sure. Doesn’t mean he’s a sure thing to make the team or even keep his place on the PS. I’m pulling for him, I’m just not expecting much, if anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 5 hours ago, mrags said: McDownsie The way my jaw just dropped… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 7 minutes ago, NewEra said: I’m sure. Doesn’t mean he’s a sure thing to make the team or even keep his place on the PS. I’m pulling for him, I’m just not expecting much, if anything I can agree to that 100% 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 It’s going to be a physical, nasty fight against the Jets. If it’s going to be that kind of party- let’s use Playoff Lenny now. Smash ball football coming at you green men! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Remembering 500 plays isn't easy Don't let that flummox you, Len...we only run 3 involving a RB. 😁 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 8 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: I played RB in college and outside of QB it's not an easy learn Personnel groups, Formations , footwork and duty are all assigned every play... Yes for a pro who's been through 20 years of ball it shouldn't be rocket science But I can see it taking a few weeks ... Because every type of run ... Counter, power O, stretch , duo etc has different footwork ... And the bills mite call X , Z, which takes a few weeks to get down Remembering 500 plays isn't easy Not only what you say with running the ball, he also has to learn pass blocking assignments. Everyone wants him rushed to the field...until he gets his assignment mixed up and it results in Josh Allen getting piledriven into the turf by an untouched DT. Then those same people would be "he shouldn't even have been out there" Keeping all that in mind, however...last year the 49ers did trade for CMC and had him up and going with a handful of plays 4 days later. I do think there is/was opportunity to do the same here. He wouldn't have to learn the entire playbook. Set aside a package of plays and work him in if he can contribute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein's Dog Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Pete said: It’s going to be a physical, nasty fight against the Jets. If it’s going to be that kind of party- let’s use Playoff Lenny now. Smash ball football coming at you green men! I hope we have Lenny ready to go too. NYJ will try and rip the ball away from Cook. They'll smell blood now after the Denver disaster. Cook needs to concentrate on ball security. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 13 hours ago, boyst said: They hate that you are right He's not right. Fournette was great in pass protection for Brady. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 10 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: I played RB in college and outside of QB it's not an easy learn Personnel groups, Formations , footwork and duty are all assigned every play... Yes for a pro who's been through 20 years of ball it shouldn't be rocket science But I can see it taking a few weeks ... Because every type of run ... Counter, power O, stretch , duo etc has different footwork ... And the bills mite call X , Z, which takes a few weeks to get down Remembering 500 plays isn't easy let’s not pretend our playbook is so exceptional that we are the only team that can’t generally plug and play backs. Sure he might not have 100% open to him but… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, BuffaloBillyG said: Not only what you say with running the ball, he also has to learn pass blocking assignments. Everyone wants him rushed to the field...until he gets his assignment mixed up and it results in Josh Allen getting piledriven into the turf by an untouched DT. Then those same people would be "he shouldn't even have been out there" Keeping all that in mind, however...last year the 49ers did trade for CMC and had him up and going with a handful of plays 4 days later. I do think there is/was opportunity to do the same here. He wouldn't have to learn the entire playbook. Set aside a package of plays and work him in if he can contribute. Yes and pass blocking is usually what separates NFL backs from getting onto the field and not It is a more mental thing... If you have The want and determination you can get it done It just takes a lot of fortitude to square up a 250 lb linebacker or 270 end . but with technique and mindset it's a very learnable skill 6 hours ago, NoSaint said: let’s not pretend our playbook is so exceptional that we are the only team that can’t generally plug and play backs. Sure he might not have 100% open to him but… Of course... Realistically you can put him on a small workload with 20 plays he's learned Edited November 18, 2023 by Buffalo716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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