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It is amazing how bad our running game looks compared to other teams.

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by polyjb, Dec 30, 2012.

  1. polyjb

    polyjb Well-Known Member

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    Others have commented on it - not just how the backs run, but the forward momentum, the mechanics of the handoff, etc.

    Sure, the RG3 running package is a obviously a little different, but when they hand it (or toss it - what a concept) it looks much smoother.

    Our running game looks like a bunch of 50 year olds trying to hand off a nerf football on the beach sand in Florida somewhere. Just a big clusterfluck.
     
  2. SteelHack

    SteelHack Well-Known Member

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    To much read when its Dwyer and Redman.

    Ben turns...runs back to the RB to make the handoff...and then the back looks to see what is developing in front of him.

    I think that can work with Mendenhall or even occasionally Dwyer.

    But Redman should be getting a head of steam and just hitting a hole...if its there or not...put your head down and plow.

    HACK
     
  3. Myronwemissyinz

    Myronwemissyinz

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    You compairing RGIII to 7 is apples and oranges.....The read option is perfect for a guy like RGIII....#7..not so much.Thats not our O.And I know you know that!!

    Dont know what our O is after this year but we all know its not that. Lets get a back we can give the ball to 250-300 times a season and see what happens. Screw this RBBC crap!!!! We all know#34 is not the answer. We have to go RB in R.2or3.. get a workhorse back. Keep 27&33 let 34 go. Thats just my opinion....I could be wrong!!(But I dont think so.)
     
  4. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    The difference also is that most teams have a premier back. We really don't since Tomlin and Mendy can't see eye to eye.
     
  5. Myronwemissyinz

    Myronwemissyinz

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    Like I said......Get a back you can give the ball to 250-300 times a season and see what happens. This RBBC aint working for us.
     
  6. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    I think it's been said a couple times here that this is how Haley uses RB's, doesn't work. Use 2, one for the bulk of the carries and one to spell him but not 3 backs. Since Mendy is most likely gone, go Dwyer 1 and Red 2.
     
  7. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    Well one sweet solace I take is that the Skins are still showing you can pound the football and ALL THE WHILE ending the Cowgirls season! I LOVE IT!
     
  8. polyjb

    polyjb Well-Known Member

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    +1. Booyaaah.
     
  9. Jammasterc

    Jammasterc Well-Known Member

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    Shannahan really gets an Oline blocking well.
     

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