Question of the Day - 11/19 "Windshield View"

[sb41champs]

 Are you confident that Trent Richardson can shoulder a bigger load as the "featured RB" ??

[pgt_rob]

 Are you confident that Trent Richardson can shoulder a bigger load as the "featured RB" ??

 

No. Not with our inexperienced line that can't seem to block.

[kidrocks]

 Are you confident that Trent Richardson can shoulder a bigger load as the "featured RB" ??

Not alone. 

[MTC]

No. Not with our offensive line. 

[BOTT]

No. He just isn't a talented runner.

[Smonroe]

I wouldn't be confident with Jim Brown in his prime running with that line blocking scheme.

[Flash7]

Trent has shown what he's good at-- pass blocking and catching out of the backfield. What he's bad at, however, is running the ball. That's kind of what we need him to be good at.

[tomloge]

No way.  I'd like to see him do good, but so far he's shown very little.  He has a few good runs this year, seems a little bit better than last year.  But overall, doesn't seem to be making much progress yet.  How long will this take?  He's supposed to be a professional, right?

[Bravo]

Nope... Even Bradshaw struggled to run behind our offensive line. Both of our backs did more work in the passing/recieving game.

Let's all hope our OFFENSIVE LINE CAN RUN BLOCK before we see if Trent can shoulder the load.

[LJpalmbeacher2]

No way ! Boom or anyone else getting handoffs will outperform him.

[RockThatBlue]

I wouldn't be confident with Jim Brown in his prime running with that line blocking scheme.

No kidding. Jim Brown would have had a hard time getting yards with this line.

[HungarianColtsFan]

 Are you confident that Trent Richardson can shoulder a bigger load as the "featured RB" ??

 

No. On one hand our run-blocking is poor, on the other hand T-Rich isn't living up to expectations.

Honestly I had big hopes with that guy, but he's proven being an average RB, who can't undo shortcomings of O-line. With a far better run-blocking he could be (seem) stellar RB, but right now he's struggling with getting through LOS. 

[P-Money]

No. On one hand our run-blocking is poor, on the other hand T-Rich isn't living up to expectations.

Honestly I had big hopes with that guy, but he's proven being an average RB, who can't undo shortcomings of O-line. With a far better run-blocking he could be (seem) stellar RB, but right now he's struggling with getting through LOS.

There are very few backs in the league currently or retired that could accomplish what your asking of T-rich. I'm not defending the guy but with our crappy o-line there isn't a back in the league that could put up the numbers everyone seems to be expecting from him or a healthy Bradshaw.

[HungarianColtsFan]

There are very few backs in the league currently or retired that could accomplish what your asking of T-rich. I'm not defending the guy but with our crappy o-line there isn't a back in the league that could put up the numbers everyone seems to be expecting from him or a healthy Bradshaw.

 

 

You are correct...I wanted to express he isn't a 'hole-hitter'.

[P-Money]

You are correct...I wanted to express he isn't a 'hole-hitter'.

I can't disagree with that. He seems to have tunnel vision most of the time. Thing is, that hole is usually very small or non existent because of our o-line. Only a Sproles or the "Pocket Hercules" can fit through such tight windows.

[HungarianColtsFan]

I can't disagree with that. He seems to have tunnel vision most of the time. Thing is, that hole is usually very small or non existent because of our o-line. Only a Sproles or the "Pocket Hercules" can fit through such tight windows.

 

Actually I hate when he is sent against a stacked box where O-line can't block for RBs. He could produce more on sides or with screen passes. 

[sb41champs]

   I don't know whether to blame the running game "struggles" on an offensive line with two rookies - OR - to blame a back who has cost two different teams a 1st round draft choice but has failed to prove worthy of either pick.  The team can no longer take the "time will tell" stance.  Either plug in our veteran players on the offensive line - or - make it clear to T-Rich that his job is in jeopardy if he doesn't start producing.    

[sfergson727]

The way Trent runs reminds me of a bug splat on my windshield, does that count as windshield view?  I guess you can take that as a resounding "NO" to the question at hand.

[wesd2890]

No. He just isn't a talented runner.

You ever see him in college.. the talent is there.. our pitiful line has no talent

[BOTT]

You ever see him in college.. the talent is there.. our pitiful line has no talent

Yeah, and I said the browns were dumb for taking him that high. Lots of guys look great in college and flame out in the pros.

[Gavin]

Depends...will there be someone standing behind him with a cattle prod to his butt when he gets the hand off? Has our O Line figured out how to run block

[Coffeedrinker]

Yes he can.  The question should be, will Pep develop an offensive game plan that shows some sort of commitment to the run game?