CMike to start at RB vs. NYG?

[sureletsrace]

You never said those names until now so don't blame me for not saying they don't inspire confidence until now. When I said we have no one to run the ball or pass the ball to, I didn't mean that in a literal sense. I meant no one is having such a great season. Consistently moving the chains is a huge problem. Witten is not impressing anyone either.

There's no arguing that our offense has been having trouble moving the ball. I'd like to point out however that we scored 28 and 26 points against the Falcons and Saints, respectively.

Those are scores that should win football games.

I truly think our offense can score enough points. I think the bigger concern should be whether they can stay on the field long enough to give the defense a rest. If the offense can score more than 20 points and sustain some drives and take time off the clock effectively, then we can win games, even if those time eating drives do not result in points.

 

[JoeKing]

You said you didn't understand how less completions and more turnovers could lead to more production. Was just trying to give you some context.

If you want context about what I said then understand that someone else had said the "lower completion percentage and more turnovers" line first, then I added just as an observation... that doesn't sound like it would lead to more productivity. Was said without Cassel even in mind.

 

[rpntex]

Marshawn Lynch. Nuff said.

No, not 'nuff said.

He also got bounced by a 34-year old and an undrafted rookie. He would most likely have been released had Dallas not inquired about a trade. It's obvious that Lynch wasn't the only thing standing in his way.

I hope he sets the world on fire...I really do. The fact that Seattle was ready to cut him in favor of of an aging vet and a rookie free agent doesn't give me much confidence, however.

 

[CWR]

He sucks, hasn't earned a chance. Doesn't even belong on the roster... just a huge waste of time. Cut immediately!

Well I'll give you this much, you don't sit on the fence! I guess you will look really smart or really stupid. I honestly have no idea, but I know he has talent and Im hoping to see a RB that falls forward for a change. At this point I don't know why we wouldn't welcome a change.

 

[JoeKing]

Well I'll give you this much, you don't sit on the fence! I guess you will look really smart or really stupid. I honestly have no idea, but I know he has talent and Im hoping to see a RB that falls forward for a change. At this point I don't know why we wouldn't welcome a change.

The problem with the running game is not the RBs. CMike will fair no better than the other RB until the blocking gets better and even then, he lacks the vision to be good. For whatever reason, he rarely runs to daylight .

 

[CowboysRule]

The problem with the running game is not the RBs. CMike will fair no better than the other RB until the blocking gets better and even then, he lacks the vision to be good. For whatever reason, he rarely runs to daylight .

The problem with the running game is not the blocking, it's the passing game. We need Cassel to complete some deeper passes to back people away from the line. You can't block 9 guys with 5 people, even if they were all hall of famers.

 

[JoeKing]

The problem with the running game is not the blocking, it's the passing game. We need Cassel to complete some deeper passes to back people away from the line. You can't block 9 guys with 5 people, even if they were all hall of famers.

I agree the passing game needs to improve to back people away from the line. Notice I didn't specify the O-line blocking is the problem, I said blocking, which means we aren't putting a man on a man and creating space for our RBs to run in. Yes, that is mostly because there is a numbers mismatch as you deftly pointed out. But more specifically to CMike's deficiency as a runner, I don't think an improved passing game or blocking will help him because he lacks the vision to run to daylight as I've already stated.

 

[DC Cowboy]

I'm ready for something.............Dumb and dumber bore me.

i have tempered enthusiasm, keep in mind CMike was the 3rd option at RB in Seattle.

 

[30yrheel]

Did you watch Stewart with the Panthers? Sometimes he had to make his own holes, break tackles and move the pile.
That's what I'd like to see.

 

[Idgit]

Seriously, guys. Get it together in this thread. Mothers and sisters are off limits.

 

[CWR]

The problem with the running game is not the RBs. CMike will fair no better than the other RB until the blocking gets better and even then, he lacks the vision to be good. For whatever reason, he rarely runs to daylight .

I would agree the problem is not ONLY the rbs but I think if you put a strong enough rb back there the results improve. I know that sounds ridiculously obvious but my point is even in great circumstances our other backs are less than impressive.

 

[JoeKing]

I would agree the problem is not ONLY the rbs but I think if you put a strong enough rb back there the results improve.

Yeah sure, a Lynche-type bull that can run through arm tackles but that's not CMike despite his physique that suggest he should be capable of doing so.

 

[CWR]

Yeah sure, a Lynche-type bull that can run through arm tackles but that's not CMike despite his physique that suggest he should be capable of doing so.

I think the reason there is optimism is because our other backs don't bull through anything and we are all aware cmike has the tools. Wether he is able to put them to use or not is the question. The main thing is what we are doing now isn't working and we are all pretty desperate to change coarse. I mean how sad is it that were excited to see Cassel play?

In any event I like the fact we have our defense healthy and a change at qb and rb. You may very well be proven wrong simply because Cassel opens up the field more and doesn't allow defenses to key in on the run.

 

[JoeKing]

I think the reason there is optimism is because our other backs don't bull through anything and we are all aware cmike has the tools. Wether he is able to put them to use or not is the question. The main thing is what we are doing now isn't working and we are all pretty desperate to change coarse. I mean how sad is it that were excited to see Cassel play?

In any event I like the fact we have our defense healthy and a change at qb and rb. You may very well be proven wrong simply because Cassel opens up the field more and doesn't allow defenses to key in on the run.

I think there is too many changes being made at one time. Weeden was the right guy to bench. CMike will prove himself inefficient as a RB no matter the improvement in other areas. Cassel should have at least some limited success at passing the ball down field.