Rushing Attack Option?

BrudLee · 12-21-2004, 11:19 AM

I'm a little surprised that Chris Cooley hasn't received a single rush attempt this year. He is in the backfield at the snap frequently, and opposing defenses have all but tuned him out as anything but a blocker.

I don't expect any 100-yard games out of him, but it seems that he might be a viable option on a 2nd-and-short to keep the linebackers honest. Fake the sweep to Portis and draw Cooley up the middle.

OK, I admit it. He's my goal-line back in Madden. Is that so wrong?

SKINSnCANES · 12-21-2004, 11:21 AM

We should definitly throw a few runs in just to keep the defense on their heels. Gibbs has been lining Cooley up as the far wideout a lot recently and that isnt the role he should be playing. Hes definitly bee na great impact player for us.

And I must also admit that I love Cooley in Madden. Not as a goal line back but as my stud TE.

joethiesmanfan · 12-21-2004, 11:28 AM

Personally i think thats a great idea

skinsguy · 12-21-2004, 11:34 AM

I wonder how effective he could be if we give him some goal line runs? Of course we also have to have the run blocking..otherwise you could drive a mack truck through the guys and still not get in the end zone.

Daseal · 12-21-2004, 11:50 AM

Anything is worth a try!

MTK · 12-21-2004, 12:52 PM

I'm really surprised we haven't tried Betts at the goal line this year. All year he's been very quick to the holes and he's got the weight advantage over Portis.

BossHog · 12-21-2004, 12:52 PM

No go! One of the commentators mentioned that we don't have a "hammer" for short yard situations. I thought Cartwright fit the bill from what we saw last year. He's my HB in my jumbo package on Madden. He's been activated for a few weeks now and played only on special teams. Why not use him more?!

offiss · 12-21-2004, 12:56 PM

I doubt we will see him with any carries he doesn't look like he would be overly effective in that area, as well Gibb's never used his H-back's on running play's, the closest he came was end around's with Doc Walker in his first SB year and he went away from that as the year's progressed.

SkinsRock · 12-21-2004, 02:43 PM

I've been thinking the same thing about Cooley or Sellers. They are built for power and could break through when a hole isn't there much better than a smaller back. Plus, if they were lined up as a fullback, they could catch the D by surprise...especially because "Gibb's never uses his H-back's on running plays"...

CRT3 · 12-21-2004, 02:48 PM

My cousin and I discussed that very thing about a short yardage back since we can not seem to pound it in from the 3. Why not Lavar. Running back in high school and has the size, bulk and determination to get it 3 yards.

cpayne5 · 12-21-2004, 03:01 PM

I wouldn't be suprised to see a big, undrafted RB make it to next year's roster for situations such as this. Possibly taking Rock's roster spot.

Drift Reality · 12-21-2004, 03:20 PM

I think we should put Joe Salave'a in as our goal-line and short yardage back. If you disagree with me, you're wrong.

JWsleep · 12-21-2004, 03:23 PM

I'm surprised we haven't seen any change up at all down there at the goal line. I was looking for Betts at least, if not Sellars.

Gibbs obviously has something he wants to make work down there, a rather precise power play that keeps getting blown up by missed blocks. Gibbs does like to stick with things until it works or until it's obvious to everyone in the universe that it doesn't (Brunell, anyone?). While I respect the fact that IF the play finally clicks, the o-line will feel a great satisfaction, come together as a group, etc., if they keep getting stuffed, they're gonna lose faith. If nothing else, we oughta be able to run a great play-action fake to Portis on 1st and goal on SUnday!

JWsleep · 12-21-2004, 03:24 PM

whoa. I'm a gamebreaker! Got my burgundy socks on, yo! :headbange

SmootSmack · 12-21-2004, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drift Reality

I think we should put Joe Salave'a in as our goal-line and short yardage back. If you disagree with me, you're wrong.

Of course, what you meant to say was with Pierce firmly entrenched at MLB, let's convert Barrow to a goal-line back next year or resign Jeff Chandler and make the 6'3", 240 lb. John Hall our goal-line back

Seriously though, I think Matty is right about Betts

12-21-2004, 11:19 AM	#1
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Rushing Attack Option? I'm a little surprised that Chris Cooley hasn't received a single rush attempt this year. He is in the backfield at the snap frequently, and opposing defenses have all but tuned him out as anything but a blocker. I don't expect any 100-yard games out of him, but it seems that he might be a viable option on a 2nd-and-short to keep the linebackers honest. Fake the sweep to Portis and draw Cooley up the middle. OK, I admit it. He's my goal-line back in Madden. Is that so wrong? __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

12-21-2004, 11:21 AM	#2
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 5,454	We should definitly throw a few runs in just to keep the defense on their heels. Gibbs has been lining Cooley up as the far wideout a lot recently and that isnt the role he should be playing. Hes definitly bee na great impact player for us. And I must also admit that I love Cooley in Madden. Not as a goal line back but as my stud TE. __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

12-21-2004, 03:01 PM	#11
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,807	I wouldn't be suprised to see a big, undrafted RB make it to next year's roster for situations such as this. Possibly taking Rock's roster spot. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

12-21-2004, 03:20 PM	#12
Drift Reality Impact Rookie Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 506	I think we should put Joe Salave'a in as our goal-line and short yardage back. If you disagree with me, you're wrong. __________________ Drift Reality DC City Blog New Influencer

12-21-2004, 03:23 PM	#13
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	I'm surprised we haven't seen any change up at all down there at the goal line. I was looking for Betts at least, if not Sellars. Gibbs obviously has something he wants to make work down there, a rather precise power play that keeps getting blown up by missed blocks. Gibbs does like to stick with things until it works or until it's obvious to everyone in the universe that it doesn't (Brunell, anyone?). While I respect the fact that IF the play finally clicks, the o-line will feel a great satisfaction, come together as a group, etc., if they keep getting stuffed, they're gonna lose faith. If nothing else, we oughta be able to run a great play-action fake to Portis on 1st and goal on SUnday! __________________ Hail from Houston!

12-21-2004, 11:28 AM	#3
joethiesmanfan The Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,163	Personally i think thats a great idea

12-21-2004, 11:34 AM	#4
skinsguy Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Greensboro, North Carolina Posts: 6,766	I wonder how effective he could be if we give him some goal line runs? Of course we also have to have the run blocking..otherwise you could drive a mack truck through the guys and still not get in the end zone.

12-21-2004, 11:50 AM	#5
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Anything is worth a try!

12-21-2004, 12:52 PM	#6
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	I'm really surprised we haven't tried Betts at the goal line this year. All year he's been very quick to the holes and he's got the weight advantage over Portis.

12-21-2004, 12:52 PM	#7
BossHog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Norfolk, Va Posts: 665	No go! One of the commentators mentioned that we don't have a "hammer" for short yard situations. I thought Cartwright fit the bill from what we saw last year. He's my HB in my jumbo package on Madden. He's been activated for a few weeks now and played only on special teams. Why not use him more?!

12-21-2004, 12:56 PM	#8
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 60 Posts: 3,097	I doubt we will see him with any carries he doesn't look like he would be overly effective in that area, as well Gibb's never used his H-back's on running play's, the closest he came was end around's with Doc Walker in his first SB year and he went away from that as the year's progressed.

12-21-2004, 02:43 PM	#9
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 55 Posts: 907	I've been thinking the same thing about Cooley or Sellers. They are built for power and could break through when a hole isn't there much better than a smaller back. Plus, if they were lined up as a fullback, they could catch the D by surprise...especially because "Gibb's never uses his H-back's on running plays"...

12-21-2004, 02:48 PM	#10
CRT3 Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Rockville Age: 61 Posts: 795	My cousin and I discussed that very thing about a short yardage back since we can not seem to pound it in from the 3. Why not Lavar. Running back in high school and has the size, bulk and determination to get it 3 yards.

12-21-2004, 03:24 PM	#14
JWsleep Propane and propane accessories Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, TX Age: 55 Posts: 4,717	whoa. I'm a gamebreaker! Got my burgundy socks on, yo! :headbange __________________ Hail from Houston!

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