RonArtest15 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Two or three times this year, and if I remember correctly, he was having problems with losing the rock last season as well. I LOVE what he brings to the table because he's tough as nails and a darn good RB in this league, but I have to wonder if the coaching staff feels like he can be a liability at times due to his propensity to put the ball on the ground. Gotta secure the ball, Alf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangSteve Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 And he seems to lose it inside opponents territory, he needs to work on it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 No question he needs to secure the ball better. It's becoming a tad too much of a trend for comfort. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justice98 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I think more needs to be said about this cuz it does seem like it's becoming a problem. Maybe the actual fumble numbers don't bear that out, but anecdotally, he puts it on the ground too much to keep looking the other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZRagone Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Fumbling was one of his issues coming out of college, and I've noticed it at times over the past few seasons. People even started asking those questions a bit at the end of his rookie year I think. But at thisp oint his benefits far outweigh that risk imho. Additionally, I personally view fumbles due to bad technique / laziness to be worse than ones where the defender simply makes a very good play. The other team is paid too. Alfred's had a mix of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 He's always been a bit of a fumbler. 4 his rookie year. 5 last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain James Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 No one can deny that he is always falling forward. His beastness gains us yards when runs should be a loss. Sadly, I almost have to close my eyes on every run now because I can just see the ball popping out. Gotta fix this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igglesfan Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 He always been a bit of a fumbler, but this is due his running style, IMO. Runs inside - hard all the time. Always trying for the extra yards in traffic. I would take the times he puts it on the ground for the effort shown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurf85 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 He's always been a bit of a fumbler. 4 his rookie year. 5 last year. Yeah it's been a problem. One that he needs to find a way to fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 No comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLink Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 He runs hard and doesn't get down easy. When you try to fight for extra yards, it's a good chance the ball will be stripped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yeah, I think I yell at him 7 or 8 times a year. Needs to keep it high and tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsinparadise Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It was his problem in college, it was a problem last year and so far this one, I'd say its definitely an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 A problem, but not a major problem. This board loves to see a pot hole and shout, "Look! I've discovered the Grand Canyon!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 If he puts up 1200-1400 yards and 10 TDs, I'll take the 4-5 fumbles. It's concerning, but most of the fumbles are not "soft" fumbles, they are extra effort fumbles. He's had a few "soft" fumbles here and there. THOSE have to get cleaned up. Tiki Barber was known as a fumbler, and Coughlin fixed him. I hope somebody can help Alfred out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
httrMP Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Any chance this could be fixed with equipment (like new gloves or elbow pads) rather than by changing his running style? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 A problem, but not a major problem. This board loves to see a pot hole and shout, "Look! I've discovered the Grand Canyon!" Anytime you have a RB that fumbles, it's a major problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 It is a concern but something he can address. AP had fumbling issues and it probably cost the Vikings a SB birth in 09 but since then AP has been exceptionally better. Same thing happened with Tiki. We just need a coach to get with Alfred and make it a priority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 IIRC Tiki (or someone else) simply carried a football around with him. Presumed inviting anyone and everyone to try and take it away. Maybe it seems like Morris has concerns because of a few close non fumble calls, like in week 1 down on the goal line. That could have been 3 turnovers inside the 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonez3 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Tiki employed a, IMO, revolutionary grip. Had multiple points if contact and was held horizontally and in sternal region. He said it took some getting used to, but he basically NEVER fumbled again. I think that technique would be great for AlMo. It sacrifices some speed. But just like Tiki, speed isn't his string point. Definetely needs to be addressed. If I were RB coach...'Al, you're going to start to carry the ball differently'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voice_of_Reason Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Any chance this could be fixed with equipment (like new gloves or elbow pads) rather than by changing his running style? i think it's more of how he holds the ball, where he holds it, etc. Shrugs. But if you're trying to run over 4 dudes because they are tackling you in the backfield, ball placement gets a little squishy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempre_victrix Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 He definitely has a habit of carrying the ball with one hand/arm. He need to secure the ball better when there is a hint of traffic around him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyfan1993 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yeah, I think I yell at him 7 or 8 times a year. Needs to keep it high and tight. i dont think hes hearing you...might wanna shout louder at him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 i dont think hes hearing you...might wanna shout louder at him... I know, none of them hear me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilMonkeyBoy Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Any chance this could be fixed with equipment (like new gloves or elbow pads) rather than by changing his running style? Helped Ahman Green to wear a sleeve on his arm if I remember correctly. He had over active sweat glands and so he wore some type of rubber sleeves on his arms and didn't have an issue from then on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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