penguini 15 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 4 carries, 23 yards, 5.8 YPC...I say that's pretty good compared to Thomas Jones's meager 3.8 YPC. Let's give this guy more carries and put less pressure on Sanchez to make plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspegs Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'd like to see 5-10 carries next week and keep building off of it. Lets hope that ankle Rex talked about will be fine for next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Didnt you notice Greene limping off the field? Hes got knee problems. Theres a reason he wasnt chosen ealier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 4 carries, 23 yards, 5.8 YPC...I say that's pretty good compared to Thomas Jones's meager 3.8 YPC. Let's give this guy more carries and put less pressure on Sanchez to make plays. he got hurt.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaged89 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 It's frustrating that he's always hurt. It's even more frustrating now that we finally got a look at him and he's already looked better than TJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 His injury bug is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 But he's so good play him every down anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 He looked good, very good. Like the way he falls forward with contact, unlike Jones who stops dead. Needs to stay healthy though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaged89 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 He looked good, very good. Like the way he falls forward with contact, unlike Jones who stops dead. Needs to stay healthy though. This. I'm going to keep beating the "TJ stinks" dead horse until I get some satisfaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penguini 15 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I say we limit his carries until the bye week. He is not needed for this second quarter. He will definitely be needed down the road and against tougher run stuffing opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 she really didn't impress me. she's like an egg out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbro22 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 If this injury bug continues he might be right up there with Gholston as far as bust goes. Lucky for Gholston Greene had some yards today, and it seems although his bust crown is secure. How did he get injured in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damaged89 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 If this injury bug continues he might be right up there with Gholston as far as bust goes. Lucky for Gholston Greene had some yards today, and it seems although his bust crown is secure. How did he get injured in the first place? The last play he was in on he got bent at a really ugly angle. I was hoping he could shake it off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Did you guys notice how fast and hard this kid hit the holes yesterday ? I saw him limp off the field did he get hurt ? It looks like he plays much faster than what he did in preseason, so that was impressive and encouraging. I hope we see alot more of him as the season goes on . Keep in mind he drove the pile forward, something we have lacked with TJ. He also ran to the weak side off LT which is something we have not been able to do. Kind of makes you think. Give this kid the ball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LWC611 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I agree. The kid hits the hole hard. We could have a serious three headed monster if we can keep Shonn Greene on the field.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoping4ASuperBowl Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Did you guys notice how fast and hard this kid hit the holes yesterday ? I saw him limp off the field did he get hurt ? It looks like he plays much faster than what he did in preseason, so that was impressive and encouraging. I hope we see alot more of him as the season goes on . Keep in mind he drove the pile forward, something we have lacked with TJ. He also ran to the weak side off LT which is something we have not been able to do. Kind of makes you think. Give this kid the ball +100000000000000000000000000000000000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I agree he looked very good. It was a good spot to get him some carries and he took advantage. I don't see any three headed monster. The other two don't look very good. If Greene plays well he will be the first. It'll be a one headed monster, which is one head better than what we're seeing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I agree he looked very good. It was a good spot to get him some carries and he took advantage. I don't see any three headed monster. The other two don't look very good. If Greene plays well he will be the first. It'll be a one headed monster, which is one head better than what we're seeing now. I Like the one head Idea as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Greene looks good when he runs but I don't think he's going to have a good NFL career because of injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Greene looks good when he runs but I don't think he's going to have a good NFL career because of injuries. yeh he looked great, but got hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 yeh he looked great, but got hurt. Damn, I didn't know he got hurt.....the kid looked good and hit the holes fast....so tired of seeing TJ!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 yeh he looked great, but got hurt. Yep, he looked great. But, AGAIN, he got hurt. This is no minor thing (not the injury itself), but since August Greene has had 4 separate injuries. I'm starting to think he's fragile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Yep, he looked great. But, AGAIN, he got hurt. This is no minor thing (not the injury itself), but since August Greene has had 4 separate injuries. I'm starting to think he's fragile. 1850 yards last year hardly makes him fragile I think they just need to rest him until hes fully healed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Rex said he tweaked his ankle on the post gamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspegs Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Didn't know I was the starter of this thread even with the merge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 He makes yards after 1st meaningful contact. Something TJ has forgotten how to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 He makes yards after 1st meaningful contact. Something TJ has forgotten how to do. as Greenbeans pointed out Sunday, he doesnt do the Texas Two Step behind the line of scrimmage. Greene just bulls ahead..pure north/south Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 as Greenbeans pointed out Sunday, he doesnt do the Texas Two Step behind the line of scrimmage. Greene just bulls ahead..pure north/south frankly who gives a crap. he got hurt in preseason, he's hurt now. The team can't rely on a rookie who gets hurt every time he sees action. Say what you will about Thomas Jones, at least he's out there taking hits. Im dissapointed b.c greene could have entered the game at 17-0 yesterday and gained 100 yards rushing from that point. That's how strong he looked. But he didn't do that. He got his ankle rolled up on and Thomas Jones came back in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernJet Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 frankly who gives a crap. he got hurt in preseason, he's hurt now. The team can't rely on a rookie who gets hurt every time he sees action. Say what you will about Thomas Jones, at least he's out there taking hits. Im dissapointed b.c greene could have entered the game at 17-0 yesterday and gained 100 yards rushing from that point. That's how strong he looked. But he didn't do that. He got his ankle rolled up on and Thomas Jones came back in... yup..has to be on field to be effective.. i would be shocked if he doesnt play monday nite..he may be getting some 'hints' from coaches to tuf it out.. Jones wont be effective with his style while teams are putting 7/8 in box,,greene can run people over, jones cant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 His ability looks promising, but his durability doesn't. I hope this kid gets healthy, he looks like the real deal. I'm so sick of watching Jones dance around and then go down...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Greene has great vision, and cuts quickly. That is why he hit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Part of the dilemma is that TJ is a well documented pro with a strong body of work. Rex is smart enough to realize if he flat out sits TJ for SG he stands to lose the TJ guys on the team. Other vets may also view themselves as expendable. As a 1st year head coach this is an important consideration for him. He has no HC resume that can buffer him from locker room politics. ie: a BB or BP or Cowher can much easier say kiss my ass if you dont like it you are sitting and the team wont question it. Personally I expect Greene to get 6-7 carries per game and if he explodes for some big chunks Rex will have a stronger case to gradually reduce TJ's role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 It was almost like Greene lit a bit of a fire on TJ because he quit dancing around in the backfield and was actually hitting the hole. On a couple of carries, Greene made me think we might have a hidden gem on our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 He makes yards after 1st meaningful contact. Something TJ has forgotten how to do. Thing is TJ never did that. Hes a good running back but he never smashed into the line and hit the hole like Greene did on his 3 attempts yesterday. If Greene does not get hurt yesterday he would have finished out the game and ran the ball down the Saints throats. If he re injured the same sprained ankle we need to let this kid heal properly and then get him back in there for the playoff run. He would be a huge addition heading into the Playoffs and give us good reason next year to deal TJ for some draft picks if were lucky a 4th rounder unless we can convince Al Davis that TJ is an absolute beast and get a 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashmouth Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 It was almost like Greene lit a bit of a fire on TJ because he quit dancing around in the backfield and was actually hitting the hole. On a couple of carries, Greene made me think we might have a hidden gem on our team. JIF I think we do have a hidden Gem Greene is a beast we just need to get him healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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