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  • Mike
    Registered User
    • Jan 2009
    • 3805
    #1

    Starting to Worry about Spiller...

    I am sure this has been posted before, but I am starting to worry that Spiller is not who we thought he was. Judging from his college days and a few pre-season plays I saw a player who could go the distance on any given play from anywhere on the field ala Chris Johnson. Now, I am thinking that I was wrong!

    So far, not so good. Spiller has not shown anything during the regular season. Not one Flash in the pan, not one Great Play, not one good game. This is a bad sign, especially for a RB who usually contribute right away. in fact, this past draft class -if judged right now- is not just bad, but it is worst than bad, it is awful.

    Now, I know what many of you will argue. Its only been 9 games, he is a rookie, etc... The same basic arguments we have been making for 10+ years for players like Maybin, etc... and how its different this time around. Now, if we can go past this, beyond arguing for arguments sake, or playing devils advocate.

    Based on what you have seen what do you guys think of Spiller and this Draft Class?
    Do you think Spiller is the dynamic back we though we were drafting like a Christ Johnson or another undersized RB like Warrick Dunn who maybe a good compliment.
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  • G Wolly
    Registered User
    • Mar 2004
    • 9387
    #2
    Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

    I think it's still early to determine the answer of the latest episode of Bust or No Bust.

    Let Chan work with him this offseason to integrate him into a starting back and we'll see how he does next season.


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    • Bangarang
      Registered User
      • Sep 2010
      • 1686
      #3
      Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

      I'm not worried. We know what the guy can do. He'll be just fine.
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      • better days
        Registered User
        • Jan 2010
        • 22028
        #4
        Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

        Originally posted by Mike
        I am sure this has been posted before, but I am starting to worry that Spiller is not who we thought he was. Judging from his college days and a few pre-season plays I saw a player who could go the distance on any given play from anywhere on the field ala Chris Johnson. Now, I am thinking that I was wrong!

        So far, not so good. Spiller has not shown anything during the regular season. Not one Flash in the pan, not one Great Play, not one good game. This is a bad sign, especially for a RB who usually contribute right away. in fact, this past draft class -if judged right now- is not just bad, but it is worst than bad, it is awful.

        Now, I know what many of you will argue. Its only been 9 games, he is a rookie, etc... The same basic arguments we have been making for 10+ years for players like Maybin, etc... and how its different this time around. Now, if we can go past this, beyond arguing for arguments sake, or playing devils advocate.

        Based on what you have seen what do you guys think of Spiller and this Draft Class?
        Do you think Spiller is the dynamic back we though we were drafting like a Christ Johnson or another undersized RB like Warrick Dunn who maybe a good compliment.
        If Spiller is as good as Warrick Dunn, I will be very happy. Dunn was a very good RB, despite his small stature, he could run between the tackles as well as turn the corner. He is also a great person & was a great teammate.
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        • djjimkelly
          Registered User
          • Apr 2003
          • 7045
          #5
          Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

          i like buddy nix and think hes the man to fix our situation

          but the spiller pick sucked when it happened

          9 games into this season it looks even worse

          i pray this is like a redshirt year

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          • Buffalogic
            Rumblin' Stumblin' Bumblin'
            • Feb 2006
            • 5345
            #6
            Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

            Spiller is starting to worry about you..

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            • PromoTheRobot
              Registered User
              • Sep 2003
              • 2311
              #7
              Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

              I know. 9 games into the season and no Super Bowl MVP. What a waste.

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              • Romes
                Registered User
                • Jul 2002
                • 5766
                #8
                Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

                It certainly too early but Spiller has shown little since the pre-season and given our recent history at drafting I think its totally reasonable to be skeptical that Spiller will turn out to be that Pro Bowl caliber feature back.
                Originally posted by paladin warrior
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                • BertSquirtgum
                  Legendary Zoner
                  • May 2009
                  • 13379
                  #9
                  Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

                  really? a bust thread 9 games into the season? gailey hasn't even given him a shot at running the ball. he usually gets..... what... 5-10 rushes per game? we won't know much until gailey gives him the rock more than fred.
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                  • Billz_fan
                    Registered User
                    • Jan 2003
                    • 2614
                    #10
                    Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

                    Most running backs work off the rhythm of the game etc and need to be out there and part of the offense down in and down out. Just cant run him in off the bench 5-10 times and expect him to get good stats. I would reserve judgement until he has many games strung together where he is the feature back in the offense and gets 20-30 touches a game. If he doesn't produce then you can start to worry.

                    With that said, I never liked the pick to begin with but I just sighed as usual on draft day

                    Why they have not used him more or given him a game or 2 as #1 back. I do not know.
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                    • airdog32
                      Registered User
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 156
                      #11
                      Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

                      what I feel will make the best use of him is using him as a reciever ala BUSH in NO his speed is there just his size is tough, when 240+ Lb's can chase you down those hits hurt, he needs to get over that! I am confident chan will find a way to use his talent it may not be the way we want to see it as fans but it will come! One question why run the risk of injuring such a talent when we are 1-8? Devolpe some talent and postions of need then lets see what type of impact he can make!

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                      • Extremebillsfan247
                        Registered User
                        • Sep 2008
                        • 3142
                        #12
                        Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

                        Originally posted by Mike
                        I am sure this has been posted before, but I am starting to worry that Spiller is not who we thought he was. Judging from his college days and a few pre-season plays I saw a player who could go the distance on any given play from anywhere on the field ala Chris Johnson. Now, I am thinking that I was wrong!

                        So far, not so good. Spiller has not shown anything during the regular season. Not one Flash in the pan, not one Great Play, not one good game. This is a bad sign, especially for a RB who usually contribute right away. in fact, this past draft class -if judged right now- is not just bad, but it is worst than bad, it is awful.

                        Now, I know what many of you will argue. Its only been 9 games, he is a rookie, etc... The same basic arguments we have been making for 10+ years for players like Maybin, etc... and how its different this time around. Now, if we can go past this, beyond arguing for arguments sake, or playing devils advocate.

                        Based on what you have seen what do you guys think of Spiller and this Draft Class?
                        Do you think Spiller is the dynamic back we though we were drafting like a Christ Johnson or another undersized RB like Warrick Dunn who maybe a good compliment.
                        Did you ever consider that he might actually have done something if he didn't have to compete for snaps with Lynch and Jackson, also facing a head coach who hasn't coached an NFL team since Troy Aikman was still a QB in the League? Chris Johnson succeeded because of the situation and team he was drafted to. He didn't have 2 other veteran RBs in front of him competing for snaps at the same position, or a question mark Head Coach to start with as Jeff Fisher has been with Tennessee for a very long time.

                        Spiller is always going to have a problem with getting out of the backfield. It's when he gets to the second level of the defense where he becomes as dangerous as some of the top Running Backs in the league, and we have all seen flashes of that. But I have to say this was expected considering what he was drafted into.

                        I understand that he isn't breaking rushing records or anything, but when you have a guy like Fred Jackson in your way, things like that just don't come easy for any rookie. Spiller will have his day, but right now its all about Fred Jackson until Gailey feels it's time to go in a new direction with Spiller. JMO

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                        • tampabay25690
                          Registered User
                          • Feb 2004
                          • 9670
                          #13
                          Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

                          OMG....
                          Some of you are funny.
                          Why would you be worried???
                          The guy is still learning the NFL, he didnt have to worry about pass protection at Clemson.....
                          He will be just fine...
                          GO Gators!!!!!!
                          GO GATORS!!

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                          • YardRat
                            Well, lookie here...
                            • Dec 2004
                            • 86161
                            #14
                            Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

                            Although I maintained from the point he was drafted that Spiller would become nothing more than a situational specialist and never become a back that can carry the load, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt at least for a year or two.

                            He's contributed even less than I thought he would his rookie season, but to be fair he really hasn't seen the field as much as I thought also. You've got to get your hands on the ball to have a chance to make plays.
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                            • X-Era
                              What this generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace
                              • Feb 2005
                              • 27670
                              #15
                              Re: Starting to Worry about Spiller...

                              Originally posted by tampabay25690
                              OMG....
                              Some of you are funny.
                              Why would you be worried???
                              The guy is still learning the NFL, he didnt have to worry about pass protection at Clemson.....
                              He will be just fine...
                              Exactly. Improve the RT spot, and have improved QB play, and the offense will continue to develop. Spiller could be great in a productive offense.

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