Dawgg Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Wasn't it refreshing to see a RB who actually "runs" and doesn't dance? I am surprised to not see this yet but I can't resist. Anthony Thomas is running the ball as good if not better than McGahee. He reads his blocks, explodes through the holes and finds the endzone. My vote is to make A-train the starter, no matter Willis' health. Plus he has a cool nickname. 826511[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluv Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I was under the impression that this thread was pro-Thomas and not anti-McGahee. I don't know why folks are so reluctant to sing Thomas' praises. The same thing happened when I tried to support him a few weeks ago- I was immediately shot down for not backing Willis with the respect he deserves. 826586[/snapback] If you read 2 of the first 3 threads were definitely more jabs at WM than given A-Train his praises. I have no problem with A-Train but I don't think he ran any harder than WM and I'm not a big WM fan either. If WM was asking for big dollars then I'd rather have A-Train but that hasn't happen yet. To me it's like dissing Thurman because Kennth Davis proved he was a good backup capable of playing just as good as TT on any given Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 If you read 2 of the first 3 threads were definitely more jabs at WM than given A-Train his praises. I have no problem with A-Train but I don't think he ran any harder than WM and I'm not a big WM fan either. If WM was asking for big dollars then I'd rather have A-Train but that hasn't happen yet. To me it's like dissing Thurman because Kennth Davis proved he was a good backup capable of playing just as good as TT on any given Sunday! 826663[/snapback] TT is HoF. WM isn't. Don't even go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 TT is HoF. WM isn't. Don't even go there. 826665[/snapback] how the hell did you pull that out of the post. nowhere did he say that WM was a HOFer or that he is as good as thruman. he simply said that trashing willis today is like trashing thomas for the comeback game, simply because they were hurt and the backup played well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Is this really friggin necessary. 826658[/snapback] Actually, yes it is. Unless you can give me one irrefutable thing that Thomas did yesterday that Willis wouldn't have then this is silly stuff that deserves silliness. K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 After one game he should be the new starter? wow, the hot pocket mentality is back A-train had a good game, I think that both him and McGahee should split time in the backfield like most teams are doing these days. NE has Dillon and Maroney, why can't we have McGahee and A-train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluv Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 how the hell did you pull that out of the post. nowhere did he say that WM was a HOFer or that he is as good as thruman. he simply said that trashing willis today is like trashing thomas for the comeback game, simply because they were hurt and the backup played well. 826669[/snapback] My words exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgg Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 That is a stupid argument. How can anyone make an IRREFUTABLE argument when Willis never actually played in that game??? That doesn't mean that you cannot make an educated guess, based on 2 years of watching him play. In my opinion: Willis would not have scored on that second TD that ATrain TD. The same hole would have been there, but Willis would have done his patented "shuffle dance" and would have been tackled for a 3 yard gain. We have seen it all too often all year. But of course the offensive line played better for ATrain, right? PLEASE... Actually, yes it is. Unless you can give me one irrefutable thing that Thomas did yesterday that Willis wouldn't have then this is silly stuff that deserves silliness. K? 826677[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Eric Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 I was going to start a thread along this line. Earlier in the season I made the comment that he seems to hit the hole much harder than Willis. He running style just seems to be better suited for the weak OL. Using him may also be a potential bandage for the pathetic pass protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 The line did a good job of run blocking. A-train would have put up the same numbers Willis did... 826651[/snapback] Nothing a little cut and paste can't do to help prove my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 After one game he should be the new starter?826681[/snapback] Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Actually, yes it is. Unless you can give me one irrefutable thing that Thomas did yesterday that Willis wouldn't have then this is silly stuff that deserves silliness. K? 826677[/snapback] If Willis and A-train are virtually interchangeable why should Willis start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 That is a stupid argument. How can anyone make an IRREFUTABLE argument when Willis never actually played in that game??? That doesn't mean that you cannot make an educated guess, based on 2 years of watching him play. In my opinion: Willis would not have scored on that second TD that ATrain TD. The same hole would have been there, but Willis would have done his patented "shuffle dance" and would have been tackled for a 3 yard gain. We have seen it all too often all year. But of course the offensive line played better for ATrain, right? PLEASE... 826685[/snapback] Actually, he did play, but don't let that get in your way. To say that this team is better off with Thomas as the starting RB after one game is utter nonsense. He gained 90 yards on 20 carries. That's a good day's work and he should be extremely happy with his results. Turning that performance into a bench Willis (who I could give a crap if he stays or goes) argument is stuupid. Your argument is like me saying that under the same circumstances Willis would have gained 93 yards, so there! It's stuupid! Shelton caught a swing pass yesterday that was good for 13 yards. We should run that play more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 To say that this team is better off with Thomas as the starting RB after one game is utter nonsense. 826711[/snapback] To say WM is unequivocably better than AT is utter nonsense. In my mind Willis has done nothing in the NFL to prove that he is a better RB than AT. So why start Willis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1011 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 wow, i am shocked it took this long for the willis bashers to come out in full force. A-train played well in place of willis yesterday. The line did a good job of run blocking. Willis would have put up the same numbers A-train did if he wasnt hurt. 826651[/snapback] McGahee: 3.8 ypc Thomas: 4.8 ypc McGahee has only went over 4 yards per carry in one game vs. the Jets. That's ONE GAME! Whenever it happens people blame the box from being crowded. Well what do you think the Packers were doing with the QB has only 100 yards passing? McGahee wouldn't have done what Thomas did. There is no statistical evidence to back that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PacificCoastBillsFan Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Boy what a thing to debate, which RB to start. I think it is a good thing to have two capable RB. The only thing I would like to see is them used as a combo, punch because of thier running style differences........but all in all the RB position is one of the last positions I would worry about........Unless WM is out long term, then back up would be come a concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drg2021 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Boy what a thing to debate, which RB to start. I think it is a good thing to have two capable RB. The only thing I would like to see is them used as a combo, punch because of thier running style differences........but all in all the RB position is one of the last positions I would worry about........Unless WM is out long term, then back up would be come a concern. 826742[/snapback] A Train looks alot like Larry Johnson in stature and runs like him also.I agree WM needs to find the bench even if hes healthy,and see if A Train can give this 0, a spark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillWalton Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Regardless of anyone's opinion on who should be our starting RB, the Green Bay game proved one fact: Runningback is the easiest position in the NFL to replace. That's why when his contract is up Willis should just be sent on his way to resign elsewhere. And yes, this has been my stance long before yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 A Train looks alot like Larry Johnson in stature and runs like him also.I agree WM needs to find the bench even if hes healthy,and see if A Train can give this 0, a spark 826755[/snapback] Why does McGahee need to find the bench? Like PAcificcoast and I have both mentioned, why don't the Bills use them both, have a running back tandum like they do in NE with Dillon and Maroney? Is it really going to hurt anyone (besides the other teams D) running 2 good running backs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drg2021 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Why does McGahee need to find the bench? Like PAcificcoast and I have both mentioned, why don't the Bills use them both, have a running back tandum like they do in NE with Dillon and Maroney? Is it really going to hurt anyone (besides the other teams D) running 2 good running backs? 826760[/snapback] Because he is heartless,and lackst he passion he had when he was trying to win the job against Travis Henry.When is the last time you saw Willas punish someone with that devastating stiff arm he had 2 years ago?I havent seen it all season,and i think if A Train were to start it would motivate Willas if nthin else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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