Happy Clouds Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 We obviously have problems everywhere with this team. One of the biggest disappointments has been the disappearance of the running game. Our offensive line has been unable to create any holes or forward push. Last year we had a punishing back in Chris Ivory, who was able to break many tackles and gain additional yards. We also had Tommy Bohanon as a fullback. I know he didn't get many snaps per game, but he was still useful in short yardage situations. This year we constantly go empty backfield, even in 3rd and 1 or 2. Forte and Powell are more finesse runners and might benefit from an extra blocker. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villain The Foe Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Maybe. Running game is not looking good either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 We need to add some speed and youth at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Clouds Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 We need to add some speed and youth at the position. Agree. Unfortunately, that might take a little time. Fullback can be added immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Just use Sheldon... I mean, Bowles already has him just running full speed into the line from his role as a linebacker. He can do the same thing as a fullback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Clouds Posted October 19, 2016 Author Share Posted October 19, 2016 Just use Sheldon... I mean, Bowles already has him just running full speed into the line from his role as a linebacker. He can do the same thing as a fullback. I was hoping that wouldn't come up. Bowles calls him his "hybrid" player. Think they did use Richardson a few times in that role near goal line a few years ago. Wouldn't put it past Bowles to try it again. Sheldon wins defensive rookie of the year a few years ago as a down lineman, now we play him everywhere but where he is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsjets Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 A QB who can't throw and a O-Line that can't block and you cut the FB? I don't get this move at all. I believe we cut the FB after week 1 and the run game has been going downhill ever since. Cut one of those useless TEs and lets restart our run game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxgreen Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 If there is a high impact running back available in the first round of the 2017 draft, I wouldn't be upset if we take him. But I honestly think right now that establishing the passing game will help more than anything in making Forte effective. No way he should be this bad. Our OL was doing a decent job the first few games as well, but it soiled the bed last night. If Macc thought it would make a difference we would probably have already signed a FB by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYDreamer Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 When we think back to the preseason, I think we all agreed that the young WR talent on this team showed promise and we cheered for Macagnan because his evaluations as undrafted rookie FA's gave us something to look forward to beyond Marshall and Decker. To do that, we kept all of the receivers so we don't lose them and based on their play they deserved a roster spot. I agreed with this move. The other spot was at the QB position. Keeping 4 QB's clearly limits us from adding other positions that can contribute on Sunday while 2 QBs stand on the sideline in cheerleader gear. Again, a move I didn't disagree with if we were not getting rid of Geno Smith. Which brings me to my point, if we have so much depth at those 2 positions and they are not contributing, it takes away from adding a FB or TE that would also be useful in pass protection and the run game. When you look at the QB's throwing down the field, they have an extra blocker in the backfield protecting the QB (This contributes to our lack of pass rush and QB Pressure from our defense). When we run out there with 5 wr's we are relying on our suspect O-line to match up and block their opponent which they are losing and Fitz does not have the time to throw. Yes our running game has also suffered since cutting the FB position. Macagnan has some work to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 If the Jets were 3-3... Yeah maybe. But at 1-5? We should hope they keep losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 We shouldn't of gotten rid of the position. The teams leading the NFL in rushing use a FB. It would give Fitz a dump off outside of Forte and help the running game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I think or run game is more of an ol problem or a coaching problem. Forte is struggling a bit but we aren't running the ball as often as we should and part of that is that we are frequently playing from behind and the other part is that the oline is simply not opening holes for the rbs. We rushed our backs a total of 12 times against the cardinals it was something like 9 to forte 3 to Powell...how many rbs are going to have big games consistantly on 9 carries.Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJ37/12 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Gailey's system only works if everyone is healthy, which they are not. Staying in 4/5 wide on every down is just plain dumb with the current roster. Resign the fullback, add the te in the game plan and cut Kellen Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Bring back Bohanan and get rid of 1 of the TE's that contribute nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 For the love of god cut Kellen Davis, whiffed on a block last game and then took that beauty of a false start. Our present offense does not use one, simple as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 1 minute ago, joewilly12 said: Bring back Bohanan and get rid of 1 of the TE's that contribute nothing. CUT Kellen Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJets Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Teams are stacking the box because they're daring our QB to throw the football. Our OL can only block so many people. Get a QB and our running game will open up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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