Dcash4 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, warfelg said: That has little to do with the concerns. Having burst and power and running behind your pads is either something you have or you don’t. Sure, kind of. He shouldn’t be anywhere near 20 touches a game, probably ever. Again, what your asking of the kid are things be NEVER did before this year. Confidence and experience CAN help in all those area, and he is learning on the fly and being asked to carry a load he shouldn’t carry. Is he a natural running back? No. so again I ask, what in the world are expectations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcash4 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 4 minutes ago, wwhickok said: He looked good when Ben was throwing the ball. “Insert every single player on offense here” looks better when Ben is in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, Dcash4 said: Sure, kind of. He shouldn’t be anywhere near 20 touches a game, probably ever. Again, what your asking of the kid are things be NEVER did before this year. Confidence and experience CAN help in all those area, and he is learning on the fly and being asked to carry a load he shouldn’t carry. Is he a natural running back? No. so again I ask, what in the world are expectations? Hit a hole with power. Hit a hole with speed. These aren’t about expectations. It’s about his skill set. He doesn’t have the skill set to do what’s needed right now so he shouldn’t be in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Fichtner is starting to seem incompetent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Let me as you: what exactly has he done that proves he really belongs on the field right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Just now, wwhickok said: Fichtner is starting to seem incompetent He was great in the first half of the season when Connor was healthy, now we don't even consider throwing at AB. wtf is going on with AB today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
43M Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Just now, warfelg said: Hit a hole with power. Hit a hole with speed. These aren’t about expectations. It’s about his skill set. He doesn’t have the skill set to do what’s needed right now so he shouldn’t be in there. We are essentially down to our third and 4th string running backs. There are always going to be deficiencies when you go that far down the chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLambert58 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Not worried about Samuels. Maybe not the most explosive guy in the world, but he has great vision and instincts. He's a good football player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 What is my expectation of Samuels? Run forward, stop trying to be flashy, thats the reason he keeps getting tackled for a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, wwhickok said: Fichtner is starting to seem incompetent Backup QB + JAG RB. Giving him a pass today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers22 Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, warfelg said: Hit a hole with power. Hit a hole with speed. These aren’t about expectations. It’s about his skill set. He doesn’t have the skill set to do what’s needed right now so he shouldn’t be in there. Completely agree. Usually, NFL RB's have some sort of defined skill. It doesn't look like Samuels has any skill set to be in the league besides catching the ball. Which, fair enough, but he shouldn't be getting many carries going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Just now, FourThreeMafia said: We are essentially down to our third and 4th string running backs. There are always going to be deficiencies when you go that far down the chart. I don’t disagree but the initial comment was establish the run. 3rd/4th RBs are JAGs. Can’t expect to establish the run with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 1 minute ago, warfelg said: Backup QB + JAG RB. Giving him a pass today. I do think thats fair but mix up this play calling. He is 'telegraphing' his playcalls right now imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warfelg Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Were definitely in a run out the clock and get home situation right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Ben might be coming back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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