Blue Chipper Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I was reading kffl and came across some Travis Henry news. Apparently he had arthroscopic sugery on his right ankle yesterday. I was always a Travis fan and hope he recovers and has a good season in 06. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfbillsfan Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I liked him too, but how may times did you hear Henry's name this year? I for one am glad Donahoe got Marv a 3rd rounder for the guy. Would have been even better if Willis did not fall flat on his face(though, not COMPLETELY HIS FAULT), but I am grateful for the 3rd rounder. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I liked him too, but how may times did you hear Henry's name this year? I for one am glad Donahoe got Marv a 3rd rounder for the guy. Would have been even better if Willis did not fall flat on his face(though, not COMPLETELY HIS FAULT), but I am grateful for the 3rd rounder. Go Bills! 576881[/snapback] 10th in the league in rushing with 1247 yards is hardly falling flat on his face. Let's give the guy a decent OL and gameplan before throwing in the towel, ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfbillsfan Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Agreed, coaching and the OL were a big part of the problem. But, I think the bottome line is that Willis was a dissapointment this year. I hope he rebounds. I just wish he was sooooo good, that he could just take over games, run out the clock, not run backwards, force the coaches to leave him in on 3rd downs, and actually act like he gives ten sh*its when interviwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Agreed, coaching and the OL were a big part of the problem. But, I think the bottome line is that Willis was a dissapointment this year. I hope he rebounds. I just wish he was sooooo good, that he could just take over games, run out the clock, not run backwards, force the coaches to leave him in on 3rd downs, and actually act like he gives ten sh*its when interviwed. 576903[/snapback] I hear ya, but you have to take the guy for who he is, personality-wise. I don't doubt for one second that he wants to break every play for an 80-yard run, and to me, that's all that matters (provided he picks up a blitzing LB every once in a while as well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Well, the self-proclaimed "bowling ball rolling downhill covered in razorblades" is apparently under the knife himself, trying return to a position to make a play. I guess this is being in the gutter for him, right? I always liked Travis's spirit, punishing the defenders. I hope he comes back strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Agreed, coaching and the OL were a big part of the problem. But, I think the bottome line is that Willis was a dissapointment this year. I hope he rebounds. I just wish he was sooooo good, that he could just take over games, run out the clock, not run backwards, force the coaches to leave him in on 3rd downs, and actually act like he gives ten sh*its when interviwed. 576903[/snapback] In order to "run out the clock" and "take over the game" you have to actually "get the ball" in the 4th quarter. While i agree we need to see an improved Wills, the way he was handled was abysmal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfbillsfan Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 I think I may be involved in my very first Statium Wall controversey/argument (god, I wish I could spell)! Actually, I think we are all on the same page here. I recall the last game of last season against Pittsburgh. Willis was running all over those guys in the first half. Then, for apparently no reason whatsoever, they just stopped giving him the ball. Play calling has sucked for the last 5 years, Williams and Mularkey both blew with regards to play calling. Saying that he fell flat on his face was a little strong. It is sad, that a team with an almost 1300 yard susher can only muster 5 wins. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SACTOBILLSFAN Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 In order to "run out the clock" and "take over the game" you have to actually "get the ball" in the 4th quarter. While i agree we need to see an improved Wills, the way he was handled was abysmal. 576956[/snapback] Well its not the best strategy to run out the clock when you're down in the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 10th in the league in rushing with 1247 yards is hardly falling flat on his face. Let's give the guy a decent OL and gameplan before throwing in the towel, ok? 576890[/snapback] You have to take all aspects into account...Not just the #s that please you... A RB is completely defined by # of Rushes, # of Yards, # of TDs and YPA... Though McGahee was 10th in total yards....his # of TDs and YPA were more in the middle of the pack or the lower half....that was what was most disappointing...but as the original poster mentioned, not all due to his fault... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 You have to take all aspects into account...Not just the #s that please you...A RB is completely defined by # of Rushes, # of Yards, # of TDs and YPA... Though McGahee was 10th in total yards....his # of TDs and YPA were more in the middle of the pack or the lower half....that was what was most disappointing...but as the original poster mentioned, not all due to his fault... 577289[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 WM is a power back,not quick or shifty. Need a good o-line for that. We need to mix in a change of pace back 7 to 10 carries a game. I would look for this in the 4th or 5th round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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