The Running Game

SmootSmack · 10-02-2011, 06:56 PM

Great seeing Torain out there though, running with a purpose.

Considering how well running backs play under Mike Shanahan it must suck to be cut by him. It's like if you can't make it as a running back playing for MS...you probably can't make it at all.

mooby · 10-02-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Hightower's not healthy. What exactly is up I don't know. But I know something is up

Whatever it is, I'll assume it's affecting him. Luckily we have our bye next week which should give him some extra rest.

Also I concur on Trent Williams. That's 3 weeks that for the most part (excluding his 4th quarter against D.Ware last week) he's played really well. I remember James Hall had a pretty good game against him in our matchup against them last year, and James Hall was pretty quiet today.

SmootSmack · 10-02-2011, 07:00 PM

You know who else was pretty solid today was...well, I guess it's were not was...Kory L. and Chris Chester.

12thMan · 10-02-2011, 07:01 PM

Case and point, Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson, and Willie Parker.

rbanerjee23 · 10-02-2011, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Hightower's not healthy. What exactly is up I don't know. But I know something is up

oh crap .. that's not good, hope it's not too serious

SmootSmack · 10-02-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rbanerjee23

oh crap .. that's not good, hope it's not too serious

No it's nothing serious. He's just not 100% to be carrying the load full time right now

DCtoAZ · 10-02-2011, 07:12 PM

I agree with the Hightower "injury" .. he has ran different in past couple weeks .. HOWEVER .. the bottom line is freaking great .. Shanny has done it again .. he has built a team around an O-Line that can run his scheme ... Torrain was a surprise today and just looked great like he left off right from last year ... Helu is just unreal and is going to be a hell of a lot of fun to watch grow over the next few years ... It's such a great mix I'm speechless .. we can really pound the rock, Kyle just needs to know that we can keep doing that when we have a lead and shorten the game ... hmmm great defense .. solid O & D lines ... depth ... great running game .. sound like the keys to something ??? Yep, Success ... 3-1 .. go Cardinals !

over the mountain · 10-02-2011, 07:15 PM

reputed redskins hatter said something in the postgame i agree with.

hightower stretches everything to the outside
helu cutbacks every chance he gets
ATV looks for the 1st cut and turns up field

it seems like with hightower, he almost always keeps stretching the play until hes on the sideline. what happened to that beautiful cutback run he had against the ravens 1st team D? helu is good no doubt but ATV seem to be just right. 1 cut turn upfield and lower the shoulder.

Dirtbag59 · 10-02-2011, 07:15 PM

Offensive lines should replace running backs in fantasy football. Only give up a certain amount of sacks, you get points, give up to many sacks, loose points. Pave the way for your running back points.

diehard · 10-02-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Offensive lines should replace running backs in fantasy football. Only give up a certain amount of sacks, you get points, give up to many sacks, loose points. Pave the way for your running back points.

+1

Would there be enough OLs to divide between among a league though?

skinsfan69 · 10-02-2011, 07:54 PM

Torain was one of the few bright spots last year. The guy runs like he's running from the cops. Good to see him back in there.

diehard · 10-02-2011, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Hightower's not healthy. What exactly is up I don't know. But I know something is up

Can't agree with that. I think it's the playcalling or maybe Hightower is giving the stretch run outside it's chance to develop and it never does. Even the one or two runs to the outside for Torain went for very little to nothing. I can only remember Helu gaining significant yardage on the same type of play (all-season) once or twice. I do wish Torain had Hightower's more durable body or Hightower had Torain's vision.

diehard · 10-02-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Torain was one of the few bright spots last year. The guy runs like he's running from the cops. Good to see him back in there.

Racist statement.

skinsnut · 10-02-2011, 08:01 PM

Torrain was impressive, definately seems to be a Skins style back...I hope our FB get's well soon...imagine him power blocking for Torrain at the goalline.
I don't think Hightower can do "power rushing" the way Torrain can.

Oh yeah...after 4 games have you guys notices the dramatic improvement in the interior line?...particularly at Center?

Have you guys seen the Center pushed back 5-10 times a game this year?
The Skins addressed one of our greatest weaknesses and boy...what a difference!

Dirtbag59 · 10-02-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mooby

One thing's for sure if we can't run the ball our offense is in trouble. We need the run game to consistently succeed on offense.

This team reminds me of the Titans before their recent collapse. Run the ball, get after the QB, do just enough through the air to win.

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10-02-2011, 06:56 PM	#16
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: The Running Game Great seeing Torain out there though, running with a purpose. Considering how well running backs play under Mike Shanahan it must suck to be cut by him. It's like if you can't make it as a running back playing for MS...you probably can't make it at all. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-02-2011, 07:00 PM	#18
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: The Running Game You know who else was pretty solid today was...well, I guess it's were not was...Kory L. and Chris Chester. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-02-2011, 07:01 PM	#19
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: The Running Game Case and point, Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson, and Willie Parker.

10-02-2011, 07:12 PM	#22
DCtoAZ Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 43 Posts: 623	Re: The Running Game I agree with the Hightower "injury" .. he has ran different in past couple weeks .. HOWEVER .. the bottom line is freaking great .. Shanny has done it again .. he has built a team around an O-Line that can run his scheme ... Torrain was a surprise today and just looked great like he left off right from last year ... Helu is just unreal and is going to be a hell of a lot of fun to watch grow over the next few years ... It's such a great mix I'm speechless .. we can really pound the rock, Kyle just needs to know that we can keep doing that when we have a lead and shorten the game ... hmmm great defense .. solid O & D lines ... depth ... great running game .. sound like the keys to something ??? Yep, Success ... 3-1 .. go Cardinals ! __________________ "F*CK THE DALLAS JUMBOTRON" NFC EAST CHAMPS RG3 will be back & #12 can run the show until hes ready.We are young w depth. 23,59,89 will all be back.Alfred Morris aka Diesel Hybrid ! @DCtoAZ81 ...2013 NFC CHAMPS

10-02-2011, 07:15 PM	#23
over the mountain Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: close to the edge Posts: 4,926	Re: The Running Game reputed redskins hatter said something in the postgame i agree with. hightower stretches everything to the outside helu cutbacks every chance he gets ATV looks for the 1st cut and turns up field it seems like with hightower, he almost always keeps stretching the play until hes on the sideline. what happened to that beautiful cutback run he had against the ravens 1st team D? helu is good no doubt but ATV seem to be just right. 1 cut turn upfield and lower the shoulder. __________________ Life is brutal, but beautiful

10-02-2011, 07:15 PM	#24
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: The Running Game Offensive lines should replace running backs in fantasy football. Only give up a certain amount of sacks, you get points, give up to many sacks, loose points. Pave the way for your running back points. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

10-02-2011, 07:54 PM	#26
skinsfan69 Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 17,330	Re: The Running Game Torain was one of the few bright spots last year. The guy runs like he's running from the cops. Good to see him back in there.

10-02-2011, 08:01 PM	#29
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,900	Re: The Running Game Torrain was impressive, definately seems to be a Skins style back...I hope our FB get's well soon...imagine him power blocking for Torrain at the goalline. I don't think Hightower can do "power rushing" the way Torrain can. Oh yeah...after 4 games have you guys notices the dramatic improvement in the interior line?...particularly at Center? Have you guys seen the Center pushed back 5-10 times a game this year? The Skins addressed one of our greatest weaknesses and boy...what a difference! __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

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