Koolblue13 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Steelers fans are starting already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible_Red40 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 23 minutes ago, Gregpeck99 said: Kelley scores at least two TDs. Although I don't care how we score. Pittsburgh has a decent defense, more against the run. They only gave up 6 rushing TDs last year. Also keep in mind the Redskins and Cousins do like to toss it around in the Red Zone. 79 pass attempts (6 most in the league) inside the 20, which included 50 completions and 22 TD's, to go along with 0 ints. A lot of receiving options down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Koolblue13 said: Steelers fans are starting already. I work with about 20+ of them... Tomorrow should be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrine Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 51 yards rushing, 4 receptions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bird_1972 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 5 hours ago, RandyHolt said: I expect the fumbles, from all backs. **** happens. It's the injuries and what may even be a lack of polished running, for lack of a better phrase. He just looks.... raw - as @skins4eva said. I thought backs are supposed to be ready to roll, less what seems to be some blocking to learn. I don't recall Marshawn Lynch being a world beater early in his career with the Bills despite being a high draft pick. And I know The Scot compares Jones to him - perhaps it may take a little time for him to get in the "groove"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 2 hours ago, illone said: Too injury prone and too old for this GM. Just throw R. Kelly in the game, he is a natural runner and perfect for the power scheme that Callahan wants to run. Charles is a shiny object, don't do it man! If they just threw R. Kelley in the game, then I'll be pissed. . . . I'll see myself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Just now, NewCliche21 said: If they just through R. Kelley in the game, then I'll be pissed. . . . I'll see myself out. I think i see what you did there. Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 minute ago, illone said: I think i see what you did there. Good one. Would've been better if I didn't eff up my homophones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 59 minutes ago, bird_1972 said: I don't recall Marshawn Lynch being a world beater early in his career with the Bills despite being a high draft pick. And I know The Scot compares Jones to him - perhaps it may take a little time for him to get in the "groove"? I've been trying to stress this for some time now, but it's fallen on deaf ears for the most part. It seems people go overboard with the fact that RBs are usually plug and play. It's true, but there are plenty of exceptions. Some of the best backs on the league right now had to grow into their roles. It took some time. Some of them would start hot, then drop off, then get it back together. It's not always, "oh, he's a RB, he can just get thrown in there and look good right now". The thing about Matt, as well, is that he didn't get a whole lot of carries at Florida. So if anyone needs some seasoning, it's him. For me, I'm just pleased the team has recognized his size and athleticism as being worthy of development and patience. I think they're looking at him as more of a long term project guy than most fans, and I believe that's the smart thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 1 hour ago, bird_1972 said: I don't recall Marshawn Lynch being a world beater early in his career with the Bills despite being a high draft pick. And I know The Scot compares Jones to him - perhaps it may take a little time for him to get in the "groove"? Good point. At least he didn't break a hand over him thus far! Jones didn't log a ton of carries in college, not necessarily a bad thing, which also fits the needing more time than a fully polished short shelf life just graduated college back theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illone Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Marshawn was a beast coming out of Cal when he was drafted. he earned the high draft pick, and did quite well in Buffalo despite always being on a losing team. He had 1K+ yards as a rookie. I could see some of the comparisons with Jones being similar size, frame, etc, but Beastmode was NFL ready when he came into the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_skins Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 One thing that might go unnoticed in tonight's beatdown. Thompson was getting Cousins killed. He went, from my count 1-6 on 1 on 1 pass block situations. Jones is a much much better pass blocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Thompson is tiny. Keeping him in on pass pro is silly. Roll Cousins or get Thompson out in the flat where he can do damage as a receiver. Bad game planning. Hell, put Kelley in there if need a blocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolblue13 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 We should just give up on running the ball. Jones is terrible and CT will get hurt next week. And comparing Jones to Lynch, well remember, the bills dumped him and he was putting up twice the numbers of Jones before he took off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetMeSeeYourWarFace21 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I wish we'd make Mack Brown our starter..,...want to see Kelley, but Brown has the speed and he runs tough. We needed that tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 We're gonna sign a vet and go with him and Kelley. Jones is toasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskin Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 We let Alfred, a serviceable back who is among the leaders over the past 4 seasons, with 2 probowls under his belt, go for this. So what if his production was declining. Jones is vomit-inducing. Pierre Thomas, please pick up the white courtesy phone. Scot has made some piss poor decisions this last offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrison J Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Jones did ok with limited opportunities tonight I though. He has little to no chance trying to make things happen behind that O-Line tbh. Dunno what people are expecting of him. Callahan still hasn't sorted our run blocking it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I thought Jones looked okay, but he still doesn't scare you as a defense. Too many negative/minus plays. Our running game on both sides of the ball are not a recipe for consistent success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAVEONTHEWARPATH93 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 He's a JAG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 It's hard to judge a guy based on 7 carries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veretax Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I was just rolling with the punches after the first quarter, did anyone not named Jones carry the ball for us? Jones ran the ball 7 times for 24 yards (3.4 average) Thompson ran it 4 times for 23 yards and a 5.8 average. So we ran it 11 times.... not counting Kirks' scramble in garbage time That's like Andy Reid bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s0crates Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 8 minutes ago, Veretax said: I was just rolling with the punches after the first quarter, did anyone not named Jones carry the ball for us? Jones ran the ball 7 times for 24 yards (3.4 average) Thompson ran it 4 times for 23 yards and a 5.8 average. So we ran it 11 times.... not counting Kirks' scramble in garbage time That's like Andy Reid bad. I've never liked how often Jay passes, but a 4:1 ratio of passes to runs is bad even for him. No wonder the Steelers sat in zone all night and got INTs. We need more balance on offense I would like to see Jay commit to establishing the run, but history tells us that just is not who he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Hammer Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 8 hours ago, illone said: I work with about 20+ of them... Tomorrow should be fun One of my Krav Maga instructors is one. It's going to be an intense session when he starts sparring with some of my classmates LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napredskins1 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 I would've liked to have seen Kelley run a few times to see what he could do. Hopefully we can get this running game going next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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