Yes, he's a guy we could have drafted as "Mr. Irrelevant" instead of Timmy Toone, and even though we had a need we passed. This boy scout atmosphere in Detroit is a part of why we are who we are.
Yes, he's a guy we could have drafted as "Mr. Irrelevant" instead of Timmy Toone, and even though we had a need we passed. This boy scout atmosphere in Detroit is a part of why we are who we are.
Well, perhaps it would have worked out better for us if we drafted him in the 7th round nine years ago, but we're talking about the 2018 version of Blount. It was one of the hardest things to watch in my lifetime of being a Lions fan (which is saying A LOT). Good old boy Bobby Quinn had to have his guy though.
In the end, you still need an OL to run behind AND an offensive plan where the defensive guys aren't calling out your plays before the ball is snapped. We had how many different lineups on the OL? Do I think Blount is done? Yep, but I wasn't against them trying to find a short yardage guy, at LEAST they understood that it was an issue.
Post by badnews3123 on Mar 30, 2019 10:33:23 GMT -6
Problem is, Blount was never a good short yardage guy. He’s alsways been a guy that despite his size, needs the a hole and then does his work at the second level.
Problem is he danced even more than normal last season didn’t even have that second level juice he had in the past. And every back on the roster averaged 2 yards a carry more than him.
After seeing the Lions sign Rams RFA Malcolm Brown to an offer sheet that the Rams matched, I think the Lions prefer another versatile RB that can provide a short yardage dimension, who can also contribute effectively as a receiver, pick up blitzes effectively, and be an asset on Special Teams. The hardest part of this to find in the draft during a RBs rookie season is the pass protection component.
Hopefully CJ can carry the load. He does run well inside, or he has in the past. I still think they should draft a back though. Maybe a Holyfield..He's a bruiser
He has a better YPC and a better YPC average than Riddick. Anderson is 2 months older, has a super bowl ring and was the feature RB on the losing side in the SB last year. Unless they are planning on moving Riddick into the slot or some other kind of WR role, hard to justify his salary. If he wants to stay he needs to take a pay cut.
He has a better YPC and a better YPC average than Riddick. Anderson is 2 months older, has a super bowl ring and was the feature RB on the losing side in the SB last year. Unless they are planning on moving Riddick into the slot or some other kind of WR role, hard to justify his salary. If he wants to stay he needs to take a pay cut.
I don't know that Anderson's signing has any bearing on Riddick's future though, does it? Anderson would be more Blount's replacement. My hope is the draft a Riddick type and dump Riddick.
I talked to Kerryon via Twitter and he assured me he is going to bring it this year. He is excited. So I am predicting 1200 yard rushing 350 receiving. YW (knock on wood) Jinx, F U Bobby Layne!
