Motigerhawk
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Seems like we would benefit more with Young banging on those D linemen in the 1st half, then letting IKM hit home runs.
Or am I over thinking it?
Or am I over thinking it?
This is a good idea. I didn’t get to see the second half, but were any of the backs used in the passing game? TEs and and a RB in coverage over the middle could be money. Better yet, Fant disguised as the intended receiver while actually blocking a corner for IKM out of the backfield could be a big play.Seems like we would benefit more with Young banging on those D linemen in the 1st half, then letting IKM hit home runs.
Or am I over thinking it?
Just asking, not suggesting/trying to start something, but was there some silent discipline that kept Young off the field in the first half?
He certainly looked the best on Saturday but I think it could be a week to week thing. I think all 3 will have their bright spots and I hope by using the 3, there’s a chance we can remain healthy.
Just asking, not suggesting/trying to start something, but was there some silent discipline that kept Young off the field in the first half?
One thing that surprises me is Young is the exact kind of back that has always started over a guy who maybe seemed more talented. Meaning Kirk always favored the bigger power back. Then you factor in Young being on the leadership council (or whatever it is) and it's just really surprising he's not the starter. It seems to me they are making a conscious decision to get playmakers on the field.
Smith playing so much at receiver over any random walk on helps that theory too. He reminds me of Willies in the sense that he has lots of hype and talent. I wonder if Willies would have played more now under Brian. Anyone else noticing this trend?
Jones over Hockaday might be another example of the decision to play the talented player over the hard working, always know your spot, slow guy. Judging by last Saturday's game, Kirk might not be as dumb at personnel decisions as a lot of us thought. The talented players didn't look near as good as the slow guys.