Jonas Gray called up from the Practice Squad

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Tin IndianTin IndianForum VeteranOP
Sep 23, 2015, 11:02 AM

A couple reports out there saying he has been brought up. I dont remember but I have heard he is a hard runner. If that is true it is probably what we need. Miller is fine but isn't a hard between the tackles guy, though he has gotten better.

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GalantGalantForum Veteran
Sep 23, 2015, 11:11 AM

Anyone with a status on Lamar's ankle injury?

EDIT: https://twitter.com/ArmandoSalguero/status/646713583649296388

https://twitter.com/AbramsonPBP/status/646713475025104896


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SceetoSceetoForum Veteran
Sep 23, 2015, 12:06 PM

"Jonas Gray is getting dizzy and about to go ballistic"

Tin IndianTin IndianForum Veteran
Sep 23, 2015, 12:26 PM

"Sceeto wrote:

"Jonas Gray is getting dizzy and about to go ballistic"

One can hope.

My hope is that he is eager to get back at it after having success in NE then getting in the doghouse and subsequently shelved. I hope he feels he has ALOT to prove!

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ConuficusConuficusLuxury Box
Sep 23, 2015, 08:32 PM

These coaches won't ****ing use him, they will continue to roll Williams out there, you watch.

MikeHonchoMikeHonchoSupporter
Sep 23, 2015, 08:54 PM

"Conuficus wrote:

These coaches won't ****ing use him, they will continue to roll Williams out there, you watch.

Won't matter behind this abortion of an offensive line. You could try to run Peter, Paul, John, Joseph, James or even Jesus himself up the gut and not move an inch on third and short.

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WhiteIbanezWhiteIbanezNew Member
Sep 23, 2015, 10:11 PM

"lmeister3 wrote:

Won't matter behind this abortion of an offensive line. You could try to run Peter, Paul, John, Joseph, James or even Jesus himself up the gut and not move an inch on third and short.

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BS..... A running back has to make things happen on his own. Miller didn't run with urgency at all on Sunday.
10 carries 14 yards. Pathetic.

MikeHonchoMikeHonchoSupporter
Sep 23, 2015, 10:28 PM

"WhiteIbanez wrote:

BS..... A running back has to make things happen on his own. Miller didn't run with urgency at all on Sunday.
10 carries 14 yards. Pathetic.

You make a good point. Thought it leaves me wondering what exactly the approximately 1500 Lbs. of useless mass lining up in front of him is for.

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WhiteIbanezWhiteIbanezNew Member
Sep 23, 2015, 11:12 PM

Miller is soft. Finesse running back and not a good one. Give the OL all the grief you want but we have a very bad starter at the position.
He still can't handle the load or the carries.

MikeHonchoMikeHonchoSupporter
Sep 23, 2015, 11:36 PM

"WhiteIbanez wrote:

Miller is soft. Finesse running back and not a good one. Give the OL all the grief you want but we have a very bad starter at the position.
He still can't handle the load or the carries.

Had pretty good ypc and rushed over 1000 yds last year. Behind arguably a worse offensive line (if you can believe it).

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Rock SextonRock SextonForum Veteran
Sep 23, 2015, 11:37 PM

"WhiteIbanez wrote:

Miller is soft. Finesse running back and not a good one. Give the OL all the grief you want but we have a very bad starter at the position.
He still can't handle the load or the carries.

Man I'm so pissed I drafted that guy. Dafuq was I thinking. :tantrum:

djphinfandjphinfanSupporter
Sep 23, 2015, 11:46 PM

id like to see a back run with some violent juice..maybe he's got some....wonder if moreno is getting close.

ExplosionsInDaSkyExplosionsInDaSkyForum Veteran
Sep 24, 2015, 08:03 AM

We've seen situations where certain players perform better than others despite dealing with the same circumstances. For some reason that happens in sports. Maybe Gray can provide something that Miller simply can't behind this O line of kneeless Cattle. I certainly don't want Damian Williams back there, he'll fumble. What can it hurt to give Gray a look? Especially against Buffalo.

Tin IndianTin IndianForum Veteran
Sep 24, 2015, 10:16 AM

Williams just doesn't impress me. He doesn't hit the "holes" hard enough, just seems to tentative. Hopefully Gray will at least try to move the pile.

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Tin IndianTin IndianForum Veteran
Sep 24, 2015, 10:23 AM

I really hope he can be effective. I just watched some clips of his huge game last year against the Colts, 199 rushing and 4 td's, and the Pats had a real good push coming from their o-line. Gray broke a number of tackles too but they had good play up front.

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PHPhins Up Wins UpNew Member
Sep 24, 2015, 10:39 AM

Should have had him in the last game instead of Williams being stuffed on 3rd and short. Idk how much he or any back can do though behind this terrible line and ridiculous play calling.

KeyFinKeyFinForum Veteran
Sep 24, 2015, 11:42 AM

"WhiteIbanez wrote:

BS..... A running back has to make things happen on his own. Miller didn't run with urgency at all on Sunday.
10 carries 14 yards. Pathetic.

I think you watched a little too much "Last Boy Scout". RB's certainly not expected to do it on their own unless you're in Hollywood.

https://youtu.be/VVrsGHs2MCk?t=1m55s

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Tin IndianTin IndianForum Veteran
Sep 24, 2015, 11:53 AM

Would that qualify as a personal foul? Clearly it is unnecessary roughness.

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Vertical LimitVertical LimitForum Veteran
Sep 24, 2015, 12:35 PM

None of these runningbacks impress me... it's just another need for the draft on top of safety, corner, middle linebacker, guard, pass rusher... sigh

BigDogsHuntBigDogsHuntNew Member
Sep 24, 2015, 01:06 PM

"Conuficus wrote:

These coaches won't ****ing use him, they will continue to roll Williams out there, you watch.

4th on the depth chart....

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