Is Spiller going to start showing us something?

[Lucky]

Hey guys, I'm new here. Been a diehard going back when Joe Ferguson was taking snaps. I look forward to discussing our team with you guys.

First up for me is Spiller. While I love his skills, his performance to date has been dissapointing. While it is to early to call him a bust, I am concerned. We have enough holes in the roster already, without having to start over again at the RB position.

[trapezeus]

Re: Is Spiller going to start showing us something?

welcome to the board.

i wouldn't worry about spiller just yet. even in the worst case, "he's a bust" scenario, there seems to be plenty of nondrafted runningbacks who run ok. Ganther seems to be an average back who filled in nicely. had a long run or two and picked up blocking.

I really don't think we run enough to truly judge the RB's and for the time being fred jackson is the man.

[RockStar36]

Re: Is Spiller going to start showing us something?

Spiller isn't a bust. Maybe they could've drafted elsewhere to help the team, but they didn't, and they'll be fine anyways.

Now if this team was fighting for a playoff spot and Spiller still wasn't playing/producing, I'd be a little more worried. Right now just let him get a few reps and learn the ropes so he can make an impact next season.

[Pinkerton Security]

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Im not worried.

I think in college he was able to rely on his speed and now he is still figuring out exactly how fast these pro players are at every single position. He will hopefully figure out how to better utilize his blockers, hit the hole hard and get the 4 yards that are usually there, and let the big plays come as they may. Chris Johnson is so good because he is patient and takes the yards hes given, but when that 1 play comes where the long run is available, he takes full advantage...this is what Spiller needs to learn, patience.

[Lucky]

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Thanks guys. Good responses by all.

[Mr. Pink]

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As long as you don't expect him to be an every down RB who can provide the occasional big play, you'll likely be pleased with his production.

If you expect more than that, you'll be greatly disappointed.

[OpIv37]

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My big concern about Spiller is that so many great RB's break out in their first year. Hell, look at LeGarrett Blount and Chris Ivory.

RB has the easiest learning curve in the NFL and it is not a good sign that Spiller is taking a long time to catch on.

That being said, Jackson is taking a lot of snaps and our OL sucks at run blocking. So, while I am still concerned, it's not impossible for him to improve and be an impact player.

[trapezeus]

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i just don't think our RB's get the touches. especially in the first half. in the games they played well in the second half, fred jackson came out and ran the ball. but i can't remember a single game where the running game started out well.

and likei said, fred takes the majority of snaps. it's hard to see spiller walk in for one run and expect much mroe than a few yards.

i do hope that we've seen the last of mckelvin on kicks and punts with a healthy spiller.

[justasportsfan]

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Not worried about Spiller right now. Will worry if Jackson goes down and Spiller can't pick up where Jackson left off.

[OpIv37]

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Gailey would be wise to start giving Spiller his opportunity though. Obviously the season's a lost cause- let him have the opportunity to learn.

[DraftBoy]

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Spiller has seen less touches this year than I expected, which is saying something considering I was basically the only person on this board saying he wasnt ready to handle a full load of carries this early in his career.

[Mr. Pink]

Re: Is Spiller going to start showing us something?

Spiller has seen less touches this year than I expected, which is saying something considering I was basically the only person on this board saying he wasnt ready to handle a full load of carries this early in his career.

Did Jesus tell you that too? Or was it obvious?

Spiller will never be able to handle a full load of carries at the NFL level.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Is Spiller going to start showing us something?

Did Jesus tell you that too? Or was it obvious?

Spiller will never be able to handle a full load of carries at the NFL level.

Jesus dropped the knowledge, but I told him that I already had this one covered.

He then went back and hit the bong again.

[Dr. Taylor Zaius]

Re: Is Spiller going to start showing us something?

Jesus dropped the knowledge, but I told him that I already had this one covered.

He then went back and hit the bong again.

Really? Wow.

[Cleve]

Re: Is Spiller going to start showing us something?

I'm willing to bet right now that Spiller will be another bust. I agree with OpIv37's take - he should have shown us more at this point than he has.

His acquisition, given the far more glaring and obvious needs of the team, seemed to me to reek of Ralph Wilson Jr's increasingly erratic and incompetent meddling again.