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Could be the start of something great, he's about the only guy I see on offense with playmaking ability.

Nolen smith passed over again.

(10-02-2013 03:07 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  " he's about the only guy I see on offense with playmaking ability.

" ???????????? Darius is the only one??? you must be myopic or just cloudy in your thinking at times such as the above declaration.

(10-03-2013 12:26 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  

(10-02-2013 03:07 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  " he's about the only guy I see on offense with playmaking ability.

" ???????????? Darius is the only one??? you must be myopic or just cloudy in your thinking at times such as the above declaration.

Just my honest opinion Dawg. Who you see actually making plays?

(10-03-2013 01:36 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  

(10-03-2013 12:26 PM)BlazrDawg Wrote:  

(10-02-2013 03:07 PM)Big Dee Wrote:  " he's about the only guy I see on offense with playmaking ability.

" ???????????? Darius is the only one??? you must be myopic or just cloudy in your thinking at times such as the above declaration.

Just my honest opinion Dawg. Who you see actually making plays?

Recievers: Samples- good speed, very good hands, and big body. also, Kennard , has "breakaway" speed (against LB's) and decent hands. Other recievers ( apart from J Nelson ) seem average at this point.

RB's : Reaves and #7, although neither are speed backs, can get big yards.

+1 to above caveat being qb play/playcalling has been a small problem in looking like no one is producing. Darius stepped up last game when JJ went down but part of that also seemed to be that JP was willing to choose different targets whereas AB has a preference & locks in on those. I think Nolen just hasn't played enough since McGee has been here to get more plays his way (kinda a catch22 situation)

Recievers: Samples- good speed, very good hands, and big body. also, Kennard , has "breakaway" speed (against LB's) and decent hands. Other recievers ( apart from J Nelson ) seem average at this point.

RB's : Reaves and #7, although neither are speed backs, can get big yards.
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Playmakers, the Powell TD was one, yes we have good players on offense.

QB: Got to pick one for conference play I say JP this year leadership Austin is missing something.
RB: All power guys none with the ability to take one to the house. All the love Reaves get Howard should get more
TE: Yes Backman is an NFL TE underutilized should put in better spots for favorable match-ups seems he is the only TE
WR: Powell and Height are my guys and Nolen I feel we screwed placing him at TE should be the number guy now but he isn't. He is an Alabama high school great huge pick up at the time. Also felt that two years ago D. Vinson was ahead of Nolen before both got hurt. Staples is good but he doesn't impact games, and I think we would've been a hell of a safety. Nelson is a deep threat and he can't stay healthy. Missing a 6-4 guy someone like Jean for jump balls.

(10-03-2013 04:24 PM)blazerwkr Wrote:  +1 to above caveat being qb play/playcalling has been a small problem in looking like no one is producing. Darius stepped up last game when JJ went down but part of that also seemed to be that JP was willing to choose different targets whereas AB has a preference & locks in on those. I think Nolen just hasn't played enough since McGee has been here to get more plays his way (kinda a catch22 situation)

Play calling still hurting the offense, two QB's is hurting the offense. You don't use the first four games as preseason games because they count towards you being fired if you still suck during conference play.