Spiller is not an NFL RB. Jackson is.
Spiller is not an NFL RB. Jackson is.
who cares who is in there for the first snap?
This is running back by committee, and it should be.
Even though Freddie brings things to the table that Spiller can't, I think Spiller is the better back. I'm just glad that we have them both and don't have to choose between the two.
better days (09-03-2014),trapezeus (09-03-2014)
better days (09-03-2014),Don't Panic (09-03-2014),justasportsfan (09-03-2014)
First three scripted plays:
Spiller off-tackle to the right (for 2 yards).
Spiller off-tackle to the left (for 2 yards).
Fred Jackson swing pass behind the line of scrimmage (for 4 yards).
Punt.
Adrian Peterson was not chosen to be captain, they must be trying to trade him. For what it's worth, out of the 32 teams, there is 1 RB and 1 FB that are captains.
Spiller played much of the year on a bad ankle and still gained over 900 yds. with a 4.6 y/c. Not great but certainly better than not "so well".
In the 4 years combined since Spiller has been has been in the league, only Jamaal Charles has a higher y/c average. That is not an average back. It's up to Hackett to use Spiller right.
better days (09-03-2014)
Some of you guys are really good at not making any sense. Its almost as if its a skill that you've been able to hone over the years...
starting running back is a concern for this team? it's a brutal position that takes a toll on the player. i'd like to have both and don't care who takes the first snap. i just hope both can be successful.
who really cares as to who starts ? If teams are playing the pass or the D is spread out, try Spiller. If you want to punish/soften up the DL, try Jackson.
and i'm guessing dixon is going to work his way in there as well. i just think they need to start with jackson because he gets stronger as he gets touches. spiller really can come in and be explosive for 4-8 plays. and dixon should be the guy to spell jackson and be a bruising runner when other teams are wearing out on stopping the run.
Whatever they do, let's make sure most of the Spiller plays calls the coaches send in are for him to try and bust it straight up the middle. And give Freddy the outside routes.
This lowly cart.... it hits harder and has a higher yards
per play average than the Bills' offense!
gebobs (09-03-2014)
Fiat justitia ruat caelum. Noli timere. Laus Deo.