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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    Quote Originally Posted by streetkings01 View Post
    If he's taken off of IRDR does he get thrown into the rotation this Sunday? Wouldn't make sense to take him off and then keep him inactive for the next 2 weeks.
    I hope not because he ****ing sucks.

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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    Quote Originally Posted by YardRat View Post
    No, it isn't, when broken down it's usually 11 carries for 13 yards and one for 47. He also still can't block or pick up blitzes.
    Fred Jackson is one of the better blocking RBs in the league...are you comparing Spiller to him?

    Also, they are running Spiller straight up into the line more now that they have hefty mauler-type players on the o-line. Not exactly Spiller's forte.

    Anyway, what you describe can apply equally to Barry Sanders. He'd lose yardage quite a bit, then break one. And no, I'm not calling Spiller Sanders. When you are averaging 5 yards-per-carry over time, you are doing something right beyond any shadow of a doubt. Spiller isn't an every down back, but he's a dynamic playmaker. Amazing to me how so many Bills fans want to put him down. He's worthwhile.
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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    i dont understand the hate for spiller.

    i would NEVER draft a rb in the first round and i was furious when we drafted him. but its not his fault

    however he;s a very talented back that hasnt been used properly throughout his bills career. except for 2012

    i pray he can play the next 2 weeks hes an explosive play waiting to happen at any time he touches the ball. the bills have been missing the big play for several weeks besides games vs the jets

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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    Activate him then save him for NE...we'll need every weapon in the arsenal for that game.
    Oh no!...We suck again!

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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    Quote Originally Posted by feldspar View Post
    Fred Jackson is one of the better blocking RBs in the league...are you comparing Spiller to him?
    I'm not comparing him to anybody, it's a job requirement skill that he's never been able to grasp...picking up blitzes.

    Also, they are running Spiller straight up into the line more now that they have hefty mauler-type players on the o-line. Not exactly Spiller's forte.
    Getting outside from the backfield is nobodies forte in today's NFL, the defenses are just too fast. Spiller's best season he did a lot of running between the tackles, and may hay by bursting through the hole and getting to the second level. It's the only time in his career he's displayed that ability. In the first couple of games this season, it looked like he was 'getting it' again, but quickly regressed to avoiding the hole and constantly trying to bounce outside.

    Anyway, what you describe can apply equally to Barry Sanders. He'd lose yardage quite a bit, then break one. And no, I'm not calling Spiller Sanders. When you are averaging 5 yards-per-carry over time, you are doing something right beyond any shadow of a doubt. Spiller isn't an every down back, but he's a dynamic playmaker. Amazing to me how so many Bills fans want to put him down. He's worthwhile.
    Yeah, not even in the same world, let alone zip code. Spiller isn't consistent enough with his 'dynamic play-making' to be considered a weapon...too many strikeouts, not nearly enough homeruns, or even triples or doubles.

    All that being said, if you'll re-read my initial response I stated they should activate him and use him...even if the chances of his lightning striking are slim to none, now's the time to hope it can hit. The team needs an almost miracle to make the playoffs, might as well double down and hope CJ can help achieve it.
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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    The O sucked with Spiller so it won't matter...

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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    Quote Originally Posted by GreedoII View Post
    The O sucked with Spiller so it won't matter...
    I don't know. Orton did play his best when Spiller was healthy. Maybe not related, but it certainly can't hurt to have him back.

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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    Quote Originally Posted by HHURRICANE View Post
    We need to activate CJ so he can get stuffed for 2 yard losses up the middle.

    Don't miss him...good luck on your new team.
    You do remember he got injured on a run that he broke a 53 yard run and he also had a kickoff return of 102 yards to help turn around the first game against Miami? The guy adds an element this team lacks which is explosiveness.

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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    Activate Spiller sure why not.

    Get him as many touches as he can handle.

    If he rushes for 175 yards and 3 td's resign him.


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    Re: Does Spiller play Sunday?

    Put him in motion several times and throw quick swing passes to him.

    If he has some open space, he may bust one.

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