where is CJ Spiller?

SmashMouth · 12-14-2015, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by lumm0x

He reminds me a Reggie when he was a rookie. Couldn't find the hole with a seeing eye dog. He's struggling with our offense and I place that blame upon him. He'd be in more if he proved during practice he knew what he needed to do.

And a younger Ingram as well... how many of you were calling for his being traded/cut early on?

Rugby Saint II · 12-14-2015, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Did you see him miss the blitz pickup and got Brees sacked?? That's what keeps you on the bench. He is struggling with the playbook and to me it appears he doesn't trust his knee yet to make cuts. But until he learns the playbook and picks up a blitz before releasing for a pass, his ass will ride the pine.

Yeah, what he said.

FinSaint · 12-14-2015, 10:03 PM

IMO, he seems to lack vision and the ability to make jump-cuts. He seems to always choose the wrong hole to hit and because of that ends up running into a defender more times than not. Usually he just abandons the run and heads over to the sideline for a minimal gain. He also seems to avoid contact whenever possible.

Very disappointing...

QBREES9 · 12-14-2015, 11:20 PM

Tim Hightower!!!!

The Dude · 12-15-2015, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

He hasn't been given much of a chance, but he's done virtually nothing with what chances he's had. I don't get why... This guy was a dynamic talent just a couple of years ago, and he's still young. He doesn't look elusive or powerful, or anything positive right now.

I think it's too soon to be thinking about getting rid of him, though. 3 years left on his contract... And I don't think we'd get anything in a trade. They let Ingram plod his way around for 3 years before he ever showed any glimmer of ability.

Hes been in for only 8 plays all year and one was a TD. Just sayin. Other than that play and one or two more he wasnt even given the ball. I agree its too soon. I think its injury related and it just looks bad with all the other bad FA picks we have had to put him on IR. Which is a dumb move if we could get someone who would actually play.

burningmetal · 12-15-2015, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

And a younger Ingram as well... how many of you were calling for his being traded/cut early on?

A lot, including me. I'd still be ok with trading him, if I thought he'd bring any value back. He's improved a little bit, but he's not game changer. I think the biggest thing I've noticed about him as that he finishes runs better than he used to. He was notorious for running into the backs of his linemen and just falling down.

But I don't see where he's a guy that makes something out of nothing. Spiller, for whatever reason, is looking a lot like the old Ingram. But I've seen the guy when he was a star. I'm not ready to quit on that potential after one year, when I watch the crap show that was Mark Ingram, his first three years, as I said before.

ChrisXVI · 12-15-2015, 08:30 AM

RaginCajun83 · 12-15-2015, 10:49 AM

on the bench

SloMotion · 12-15-2015, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Crazy stat. Former Saints/current Lions safety Isa Abdul Quddus has 1 rush att. for 30 yards in '15. C.J. Spiller's longest run: 11 yards

— https://twitter.com/larryholder/stat...69212719759360

, when the hell did that happen?

RaginCajun83 · 12-15-2015, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

A lot, including me. I'd still be ok with trading him, if I thought he'd bring any value back. He's improved a little bit, but he's not game changer. I think the biggest thing I've noticed about him as that he finishes runs better than he used to. He was notorious for running into the backs of his linemen and just falling down.

But I don't see where he's a guy that makes something out of nothing. Spiller, for whatever reason, is looking a lot like the old Ingram. But I've seen the guy when he was a star. I'm not ready to quit on that potential after one year, when I watch the crap show that was Mark Ingram, his first three years, as I said before.

I'd trade him in a heart beat, his best season was a contract year besides that he's been a bust

12-14-2015, 12:36 PM	#21
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,267 Blog Entries: 29	Re: where is CJ Spiller? Originally Posted by lumm0x He reminds me a Reggie when he was a rookie. Couldn't find the hole with a seeing eye dog. He's struggling with our offense and I place that blame upon him. He'd be in more if he proved during practice he knew what he needed to do. And a younger Ingram as well... how many of you were calling for his being traded/cut early on? skymike likes this.

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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,250	Re: where is CJ Spiller? Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Did you see him miss the blitz pickup and got Brees sacked?? That's what keeps you on the bench. He is struggling with the playbook and to me it appears he doesn't trust his knee yet to make cuts. But until he learns the playbook and picks up a blitz before releasing for a pass, his ass will ride the pine. Yeah, what he said.

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FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,964	Re: where is CJ Spiller? IMO, he seems to lack vision and the ability to make jump-cuts. He seems to always choose the wrong hole to hit and because of that ends up running into a defender more times than not. Usually he just abandons the run and heads over to the sideline for a minimal gain. He also seems to avoid contact whenever possible. Very disappointing...

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,076	Re: where is CJ Spiller? Originally Posted by burningmetal He hasn't been given much of a chance, but he's done virtually nothing with what chances he's had. I don't get why... This guy was a dynamic talent just a couple of years ago, and he's still young. He doesn't look elusive or powerful, or anything positive right now. I think it's too soon to be thinking about getting rid of him, though. 3 years left on his contract... And I don't think we'd get anything in a trade. They let Ingram plod his way around for 3 years before he ever showed any glimmer of ability. Hes been in for only 8 plays all year and one was a TD. Just sayin. Other than that play and one or two more he wasnt even given the ball. I agree its too soon. I think its injury related and it just looks bad with all the other bad FA picks we have had to put him on IR. Which is a dumb move if we could get someone who would actually play.
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SloMotion 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,776 Blog Entries: 15	Re: where is CJ Spiller? Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Crazy stat. Former Saints/current Lions safety Isa Abdul Quddus has 1 rush att. for 30 yards in '15. C.J. Spiller's longest run: 11 yards — https://twitter.com/larryholder/stat...69212719759360 , when the hell did that happen?

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RaginCajun83 Hou Saints Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 5,050	Re: where is CJ Spiller? Originally Posted by burningmetal A lot, including me. I'd still be ok with trading him, if I thought he'd bring any value back. He's improved a little bit, but he's not game changer. I think the biggest thing I've noticed about him as that he finishes runs better than he used to. He was notorious for running into the backs of his linemen and just falling down. But I don't see where he's a guy that makes something out of nothing. Spiller, for whatever reason, is looking a lot like the old Ingram. But I've seen the guy when he was a star. I'm not ready to quit on that potential after one year, when I watch the crap show that was Mark Ingram, his first three years, as I said before. I'd trade him in a heart beat, his best season was a contract year besides that he's been a bust

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