Comments on: Fred Jackson’s emergence raises questions about C.J. Spiller

By: keepyerstickontheice

keepyerstickontheice — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:35:01 +0000

A bigger bust than Aaron Maybin? or Mike Williams? Really? You really should watch more football. It’s a great game you are missing.

By: keepyerstickontheice

keepyerstickontheice — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 20:22:01 +0000

Buddy is 4-1, first place AFC East.

By: mydailyff.com

mydailyff.com — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:38:05 +0000

Chill out haters… He has plenty of time to emerge. Lots of backs have been in the shadows for a couple years before blowing up. Chris Johnson is the anomaly and not the rule–blowing up in his rookie year like he did. Spiller still has that sort of upside, but he will need to get into a system that fits his skills better. He is in a system right now and with an offensive line right now that perfectly complements the skill set of Fred Jackson. Meanwhile, he is a juke you out, get to the edge, elusive type runner. He could thrive in a West Coast offense like the Eagles, a la LeSean McCoy. There’s another guy it took a little while to get up to speed, but when he got going he was a legit threat. It just so happened in this instance that the Bills drafted a talented guy who would not fit their system. That is a knock on the Bills more than a knock on Spiller. When the Bills change their offensive mindset or Spiller changes teams, he’ll be on my radar…

By: jaworkaholic

jaworkaholic — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 20:18:16 +0000

Reggie Bush 2.0

By: august1969

august1969 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:03:50 +0000

Steelers suck buddy. Old, tired, broken. See you in 7 years when your team returns to relevance like the almighty Patriots.

And you probably run like a broad.

By: rajbais

rajbais — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:02:30 +0000

C.J. Spiller is the most blatant bust ever!!!

A blatant bust is someone who fails even though he had few to no red flags or no huge concerns; a great enough skill based on coaches’ tape, and is unable to do well at a position that is easy to transition to!!!

Jamarcus Russell, Ryan Leaf, and Tony Mandarich had blatant red flags; Spiller had none and that’s why he could be a bigger bust than any of these three guys!!!

By: wwwmattcom

wwwmattcom — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:53:06 +0000

I didn’t agree with taking Spiller because I wanted an O-lineman but the guys worth a first round pick were gone, same with D-Line.

Spiller is a RB and a WR and PR KR. It turns out to be a good pick in my eyes.

In the 2nd and 3rd round they got a couple of guys who are backups right now because Kyle Williams only started to shine in 2010.

In 2011 the bills again got the best available player and it was a DT. So now those guys take a back seat in the 3-4.

They are good back ups though. 2010 was not a wasted draft.

Marcus Easley is medically not allowed to play football.

Moats is good, Batten sees the field and our seventh rounders are, 7th round picks, what’d you expect.

Biggest disappointment in 2010, Ed Wang.

By: ndnut

ndnut — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:45:36 +0000

To all you saying that the Spiller pick didn’t make sense, you’re wrong. They knew they wouldn’t have Lynch much longer and Jackson wasn’t proven yet (in the NFL, I watched him play in United Bowl I, championship game for the old United Indoor Football, now the Indoor Football League. He was RB for the Sioux City Bandits, and I watched my Sioux Falls Storm slow him down enough to win. Sioux City had good receivers along with Jackson, but not enough of a QB. Watch an INDOOR game i.e. NOT ARENA, there is a difference, sometime and you will see where he got his vision).

By: londonbengal

londonbengal — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:40:10 +0000

@ ’7thlombardiontheway’……
you missed one category,

jerkfans – check.

Man, you know what marks real winners; how to win with class; respect for your opponents. Your team probably has plenty of players with class, but I’m afraid; you have none.

You may well have seven Lombardis’ soon; but even if this happens, it will represent a mark several points higher than your IQ.

By: oxfordthecat

oxfordthecat — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 18:07:56 +0000

We’re four games into the season, and the Bill’s fans are picking MVPs…….

…. a long way to go just yet.

By: bonerchamp

bonerchamp — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 17:02:13 +0000

Great pick Buddy!!! How’s that best player avbailable working out for ya?

MDS, this article should point out the fact that Buddy’s first draft is a complete bomb! No impact, not even a freeking starter!

Hey Buddy, that baby is ugly!

By: majskinsfan

majskinsfan — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:56:09 +0000

nowillrepeat says:
Oct 8, 2011 11:17 AM
Who was the last Clemson player that was worth a damn?

The Fridge?

Redskins got a guys named Jarvis Jenkins that is going to dominate olines the he was before a torn ACL sidelined him.

By: jmsweeney81

jmsweeney81 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:19:19 +0000

Last Clemson player worth a damn was Brian Dawkins.

By: jaymc1988

jaymc1988 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:09:47 +0000

funny how it takes bill belichek to give the guy shine to get him noticed..hes been a beast but hes been my marshawn lynch and then spiller which i still cant believe buffalo wasted a top 10 pick on another rb but hes been doing good. and im a giants fan

By: pftbillsfan

pftbillsfan — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:45:55 +0000

a. Freddy might be 30 but not alot of tread, didn’t start full time until this year
b. Steelers are a classy team with unclassy fans
c. Renowned to groom under Fitz is weak because Fitz is 29
s. RIP Al Davis you and Ralph are true pioneers sad to see one of you go.

By: oldbyrd

oldbyrd — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:41:39 +0000

who ever plays will look like a pro bowl candidate against my Eagles. Reid has made so many bad decesions on personal that we are doomed.

By: EJ

EJ — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:32:11 +0000

While Spiller has all of the physical attributes, Jackson has better vision. CJ will eventually be the starting back in Buffalo, his turn will come, but for now I am enjoying the ride on the Freddy J Train, ALL ABOARD!!!

Go Bills!!!! #BillsMafia

By: nowillrepeat

nowillrepeat — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:20:59 +0000

Oh, and 7th.

Blahahahahahahahahahahahahhaha!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the good laugh tool

By: nowillrepeat

nowillrepeat — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:17:13 +0000

Who was the last Clemson player that was worth a damn?

The Fridge?

By: billsfan1

billsfan1 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:10:33 +0000

7thlombardiontheway says:Oct 8, 2011 10:11 AM Superior fan base – check

Steelers have to start winning games this year before they can claim the title. I’ve got them finishing 2 in their division

By: tilllman40

tilllman40 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:07:26 +0000

Slot receiver , best option

By: cjspiller12

cjspiller12 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:06:43 +0000

billyhoyle4real ……As for Spiller he was a reach that was supposed to put Gailey and Nix’s stamp on the organization
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Calling Spiller a reach shows how much you know about football. Spiller was projected to come off the draft board anywhere from 5 thru 9. This was said by all the experts. He was graded the best RB in the draft. Think before you post.

By: anhdazman

anhdazman — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 15:02:00 +0000

9 out of 10 times, when a RB turns 30, they’re about to head down a steep hill in regards to performance. Fred Jackson is breaking that trend. He deserves to get paid. Unfortunately, the Bills probably knows full well about 30+ RBs in the league. That’s probably why they drafted Spiller even with Lynch on the roster. Hopefully, Jackson has a great year and squeezes out a big final contract before it’s all over.

By: moneymike23

moneymike23 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:44:11 +0000

Pick made no sense at all , they also had Marshawn Lynch at the time.

By: jagman225

jagman225 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:33:30 +0000

The year is still young, still need two good backs in this league to make a push at the end.

By: tigeralum2010

tigeralum2010 — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:18:16 +0000

Hey billyhoyle4real

A) Tebow isn’t a good NFL QB. He isn’t going to be
“groomed” for anything but backup duty. Be happy with the quarterback you have. I’d also like to point out that in order for you to have somebody to “groom under Fitzy”, you need to have him signed for longer than this year.

B) Not sure if you watch college football (or, judging by your analysis of Tebow, football at all) but Spiller excelled in a spread offense in college as well

By: seneca1ss

seneca1ss — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:16:45 +0000

The Buccaneers need to acquire him ASAP (Freeman needs a guy like that)

By: clayjustsackedyou

clayjustsackedyou — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:15:24 +0000

It typically takes a few years for RBs to develop. We’ve been spoiled watching guys like LT, Adrian Peterson, and Chris Johnson explode out of the gates as rookies.

Take a look at guys like MJD, Darren McFadden, and Frank Gore. Elite-type RBs who took a little while to develop.

Its Spiller’s 2nd season in the league so its still too early to call him a bust IMO. Next season should be the defining year.

By: billyhoyle4real

billyhoyle4real — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:14:00 +0000

Trade Spiller to Denver for Tebow. We need somebody to groom under Fitzy, if Denver didn’t take Tebow, we were next in line. Clearly Denver is over
Tebow-mania and Buffalo would be a good quiet place for him to come hide and learn how the game is played. As for Spiller he was a reach that was supposed to put Gailey and Nix’s stamp on the organization… To me it’s a fair deal Tebow for Spiller, huge upside to both guys just find the right system… Ala Gailey’s spread style offense, which Tebow excelled in at the college level.

By: 7thlombardiontheway

7thlombardiontheway — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 14:11:54 +0000

Superior fan base – check
Superior players – check
Superior coaches – check
Superior front office – check
Superior media – check
Superior facilities – check
Superior stadium – check
Superior concession stands – check
Superior ballboys – check
Superior at being superior – check

The Steeler Nation’s dominance in this league is unmatched (6). This is unfair to you and we understand this. That is why we are making the neccessary changes to make it work for everyone. After we win our seventh Lombardi this year we will start our own league. You get to keep your pansy league while we start a real football league for the game as it was made.

This league will consist of the Steelers organization (this means the superior facets listed above) ONLY. We will establish rules from the ground up. These rules will stick to the foundations the game was based on. 112 members of the NFL may enter this league after deemed “pure”. We’ll introduce our own draft system that will occur every year (details still need arrangement). The orginal Steelers team (in all it’s glory) will be divided into eight teams for the first season. The system is subject to change after every football year.

Everyone prepare for the SFL