THE ICEMAN Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I really like Freeman but Coleman is the best fit in this scheme you could get the only thing that could hold him back is his pocket protection and blitz pic up Rodgers showed just how valuable that was when the falcons beat the sea hawks in the wildcard game.not to mention he's the 1st back we drafted thats not undersized and projects to be a 25 carrier back if needed and he's productive enoughreminds me of a faster version of demarco Murray whos a 1 cut guy but with coleman if he makes you miss hes probably going to take it to the house. Adrian Foster is another guy that has that type of style i just don't see freeman as a great fit vs coleman could he start sure but can he be as good and as productive as coleman can.Are some high on Freeman? just look at them in college Coleman was on a completely different level and ran for over 2000 yards last year on a average team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xskyx Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Freeman also came from a zone scheme I believe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monolith2001 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 People worry too much about who starts. Both will get reps in preseason and at the beginning barring injuries or fail. I see committee until game 4 or 5 unless someone breaks out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggggggo Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm sorry, but you lost all cred when you even mention him in the same sentence as Murray or Foster... I realize you are only comparing the type of runner and not saything he is as good, but still, he's never played a single NFL snap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Mo Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Freeman is more experienced so he will definitely start...however, by the end of the season I think Coleman takes his spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'll come down to the blocking scheme duties for the RB...this is what I'm thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunken Minotaur Zebra Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 People worry too much about who starts. Both will get reps in preseason and at the beginning barring injuries or fail. I see committee until game 4 or 5 unless someone breaks out.Didnt Terrence West and Isaiah Crowell both end up with **** near identical stat lines? Shanahan will maximize the running game, not one RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hashbrown3 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 If they both stay healthy it will be fun to watch. I'm good with a 1-2 combo punch or if one gets more game reps. In either case we have some decent backs. If the scenario was to happen the way I prefer, then my hope is that Coleman beasts out and wins the job outright eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Who really cares which one starts. They will both get plenty of reps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I think this is an interesting question. In the Mike Smith era there would have been zero chance of Coleman starting. With Dan Quinn running the show I think the best player will start. I wouldn't be surprised either way. But my gut tells me Freeman will get the nod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 since I would guess it is 50% at best chance of him winning the job, I would say yes, there is definately a way he doesnt start game 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigSmackDaddy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Who really cares which one starts. They will both get plenty of reps.I know I don't. I just hope whomever is doing their job better gets more carries. I personally like Freeman's attitude better, goes about his business and plans to show his worth on the field but hey TC can backup all the talking he's been doing then he'll deserve the starting nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorWest13 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Didnt Terrence West and Isaiah Crowell both end up with **** near identical stat lines? Shanahan will maximize the running game, not one RB well look at west now the backfield is even more crowded and he lost the starting job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdz4i Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 there is plenty of ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Would imagine that Freeman starts because pass blocking takes a while for the rookie RBs to understand.Don't care who starts- what I want is a solid one-two punch in the run game. Want whoever has the hot hand playing. Want both to be fresh at the end of a game. Wouldn't mind seeing a bunch of 2 RB sets if both prove they can block and catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ICEMAN Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 i just don't see freeman as a productive 1000 yard back and more so a solid secondary backwere coleman as just a runner out of the backfeild is a nightmare if he can add the screen game and can split out at times becomes a game changerdefenses can't sit back on julio if coleman is gashing them for 10-15 yards a pop just look what smith did with very few touches last year. Coleman has elite speed like jones and smith so if one guy is out of position it could be a 50 yard run vs 5 yards freeman runs hard but just doesn't have that element the threat of the run evens plays more into as defense game plan for speed.freeman doesn't have that element but does run hard if coleman stays healthy i just see him getting 60/70 percent of the carries it more than just production its the threat of his speed it makes the defenses game plan for him and take some pressure off jones if hardy ends up being anything better than HD and coleman is legit Jones may have an all time great year as well as ryanwho was more effective last year freeman or Smith? freeman had 473 yards on 95 touches and 2 TD Smith had 366 yards on 36 touches and 5 TD and he missed 6 games Coleman is a better all around back than smith and has the elite speed that makes smith so valuablei like freeman as a solid backup but overall i really see now way he starts over Coleman its either going to be not being able to pick up the blitz or injuries.maybe start is the a bad term i could see him starting for a game or two but colemen getting 60-70 percent of the carriesat the end of the day none of these guys are really proven backs so its still all up in the air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ICEMAN Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Who really cares which one starts. They will both get plenty of reps.one has speed the other doesn't and that changes the game and how teams gameplan for that highly effects how they defend jones may actually force a lot of teams to play a zone and give up a lot of yards to not give up the big plays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 i just don't see freeman as a productive 1000 yard back and more so a solid secondary backDon't think you can judge Freeman from last year. Between the Oline nightmare and Smith's reliance on SJax, never got to see what he can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADBABY Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 If we are playing lets pretend.. which we are, he would be my starter and he would get 2/3 of the carries from scrimmage. Since camp has not even started we don't know much yet about what the coaches are going to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbabygrady Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Ball security, pass protection, catching passes, durability - the RB that excels in these areas will get the most snaps. We know all three backs are well suited for the blocking scheme with good vision and lateral agility. Coleman and Smith have the breakaway speed that Freeman lacks but he could still end up as the starter if he's the more complete player. This is the training camp battle that I'm most excited to see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I really like Freeman but Coleman is the best fit in this scheme you could get the only thing that could hold him back is his pocket protection and blitz pic up Rodgers showed just how valuable that was when the falcons beat the sea hawks in the wildcard game.not to mention he's the 1st back we drafted thats not undersized and projects to be a 25 carrier back if needed and he's productive enoughreminds me of a faster version of demarco Murray whos a 1 cut guy but with coleman if he makes you miss hes probably going to take it to the house. Adrian Foster is another guy that has that type of style i just don't see freeman as a great fit vs coleman could he start sure but can he be as good and as productive as coleman can.Are some high on Freeman? just look at them in college Coleman was on a completely different level and ran for over 2000 yards last year on a average teamBlocking and Injury free will be big for Coleman.I think it will be tough for him alo as I think Freeman offers more versatility with his pass catching also.Pass Pro is big though that normally dictates who gets the nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I think both are pretty good fits personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 one has speed the other doesn't and that changes the game and how teams gameplan for that highly effects how they defend jones may actually force a lot of teams to play a zone and give up a lot of yards to not give up the big playsFreeman has 4.5 speed. Same type of speed Shady McCoy has Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I think the real question would be, Is there anyway that Coleman actually does start at the beginning of the year. I like them both pretty much equally so I am stoked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneManWolfPack Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 i just don't see freeman as a productive 1000 yard back and more so a solid secondary backwere coleman as just a runner out of the backfeild is a nightmare if he can add the screen game and can split out at times becomes a game changerdefenses can't sit back on julio if coleman is gashing them for 10-15 yards a pop just look what smith did with very few touches last year. Coleman has elite speed like jones and smith so if one guy is out of position it could be a 50 yard run vs 5 yards freeman runs hard but just doesn't have that element the threat of the run evens plays more into as defense game plan for speed.freeman doesn't have that element but does run hard if coleman stays healthy i just see him getting 60/70 percent of the carries it more than just production its the threat of his speed it makes the defenses game plan for him and take some pressure off jones if hardy ends up being anything better than HD and coleman is legit Jones may have an all time great year as well as ryanwho was more effective last year freeman or Smith? freeman had 473 yards on 95 touches and 2 TD Smith had 366 yards on 36 touches and 5 TD and he missed 6 games Coleman is a better all around back than smith and has the elite speed that makes smith so valuablei like freeman as a solid backup but overall i really see now way he starts over Coleman its either going to be not being able to pick up the blitz or injuries.maybe start is the a bad term i could see him starting for a game or two but colemen getting 60-70 percent of the carriesat the end of the day none of these guys are really proven backs so its still all up in the airThis is your brain on meth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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