Duckett or Sellers

[Counter-Tre]

Who's TJ Duckett?

[The Zimmermans]

Again, 3rd and 1 to open the game and we ran off tackle with betts on a slow developing stretch play. WTF, i almost took a dump in the bar. What is wrong with giving the ball to a 260 back up the gut on 3rd and 1. They finally got it right later on but gimme a break.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by The Zimmermans

Again, 3rd and 1 to open the game and we ran off tackle with betts on a slow developing stretch play. WTF, i almost took a dump in the bar. What is wrong with giving the ball to a 260 back up the gut on 3rd and 1. They finally got it right later on but gimme a break.

I wasn't all that impressed with TJ in short yardage. I believe he had two carries on 3rd and 1 situations, the first time he got stopped and it looked like a weak effort to me. He tends to tip toe a bit, almost reminds me of Ron Dayne a bit.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

I think that Saunders is just now getting these looks to work to his advantage. Say we started running Sellers or Duckett up the gut from the get-go, teams would INSTANTLY know where it's coming. Sure, we should be able to get it, but wouldn't you love to see Sellers/Duckett come in on a third and one and Campbell to playaction and throw the deep ball?!

[hesscl34]

I was screaming for Duckett yesterday. I think he needs MORE playing time for sure.

[The Zimmermans]

it was great watching 5 guys at once trying to take him down. A heavier dose of duckett would wear them down so much faster, opening holes for betts. and yes, playaction would be killer with duckett in the mix, and he's gotta be a decent blocker at his size right?????

[TheMalcolmConnection]

This might sound weird, but bear with me...

For anyone who has played those racing games where you can upgrade your car and make it faster, better top speed, better acceleration, hear this:

I see Duckett as the car right when you start out and you're first upgrading. You invest all you can into top speed and when you start playing, until the acceleration is better it's like it takes FOREVER to get to top speed. That's him. Once he gets to the LB level he's REALLY rolling for a big man, but it seems like it takes him FOREVER to get there.

I know it didn't need a stupid analogy, but I'm trying to waste these last few minutes of work.

[RobH4413]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

This might sound weird, but bear with me...

For anyone who has played those racing games where you can upgrade your car and make it faster, better top speed, better acceleration, hear this:

I see Duckett as the car right when you start out and you're first upgrading. You invest all you can into top speed and when you start playing, until the acceleration is better it's like it takes FOREVER to get to top speed. That's him. Once he gets to the LB level he's REALLY rolling for a big man, but it seems like it takes him FOREVER to get there.

I know it didn't need a stupid analogy, but I'm trying to waste these last few minutes of work.

I love the analogy...

I couldn't agree more.

As far as short yardage goes, If your the coach, who would you give it to on 3rd and 2?

I'm giving the ball to Sellers...Duckett does a great job breaking the short yardage for a huge gain, but Sellers will get those 2-4 yds every time. I'm getting the first down w/ Sellers, and then handing it off to T.J. the next play.

[70Chip]

This is a good analogy. I think that's why Duckett looked so good on the stretch play. It allows him to get to top gear and then cut back off his blockers without having to dance around defenders. All big backs are like that. If they have to do a dance at the line, they are easy to deal with. But, if they can run straight downhill it takes three guys 5 yards to get them down. Momentum = Mass X Speed. Stephen Davis, Mike Alstott, John Riggins, Gerald Riggs, and George Rogers were the same way.

[Citizens for 81]

If you never saw Duckett play and based your opinion about his skills from the posts here on this forum, you would think he is the second coming of Earl Campbell. Duckett's alright but Betts is more ideal to back up Portis (if he doesn't demand big money).

If you look at it rationally which type of RB better steps in when Portis can't play, an every down back like Betts or a short yardage plough like Duckett? Personally, I enjoy Duckett's style better, but I'm not the o-coordinator.

[Skinnzz]

duckett doesn't have a history of fumble and betts haz made me throw many of thing n yell profanites on more than 1 sunday

[The Zimmermans]

I agree, he takes a while to get going, but I still feel he is far more effective on short yardage than betts, who does tend to trip and fall a lot, get's ahead of himself sometimes.

[MonkFan4Life]

You're right Malcolm. I just started playing NASCAR on the PS2 and I had to deal with the same thing. Reminds me, I need to update my car...

THIS IS WAY OFF TOPIC,... Accepted is FUNNY AS HELL !!!!!

Duckett does seem a little slow hitting the hole but once he picks up he is kinda like Ram-Man !

[Redskin]

Both backs are pretty smash mouth and going head on against them is suicide for almost any defender (almost always will roll over them) but I personally feel that sellers has more versatility then duckett and breaks more tackles

[The Zimmermans]

please repost, I didn't catch that redskin