xtip Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, running backs, Atlanta. All season they’ve been a lethal combo for the Falcons, the kind of two-headed running threat that gives opposing defensive coordinators fits all week in preparation. In the rout of the 49ers on Sunday, Freeman and Coleman combined for 34 carries, 197 yards, 5.8 yards per rush, and three touchdowns (all from Freeman). Talk about smart drafting by GM Thomas Dimitroff: Freeman came in the fourth round in 2014, Coleman in the third round of 2015—proof that greatness doesn’t reside only at the top of the draft. It’s the kind of speed-inside running combination that every team in the league is looking for in the backfield http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/12/19/nfl-playoff-possibilities-titans-packers-week-15-peter-king I love our RBs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sipifalcon Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 right on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidecar Falcon Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Gurleydiggytroff!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixFalcon Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Tell us something the entire league doesn't already know. Free and Teco are ballers, this is fact and old news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonnyjim Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thank you Mr. Dimitroff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchy Carter Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 If Dimitroff doesn't win Exec of the year AGAIN...I'm blaming the Russians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACK4ttACK Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 love me a run game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg4876 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I hope tevin rounds back into full game shape. he hasnt been the same yet since he came back, before his injury he was almost as much as a wr as a RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkerFalcon8710 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 4 hours ago, Bunchy Carter said: If Dimitroff doesn't win Exec of the year AGAIN...I'm blaming the Russians. Does he share it with Scott and our 9 other gms? Lol looks like our front offices will be getting poached the next few yrs like they did on 2011/2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 3 hours ago, jdawg4876 said: I hope tevin rounds back into full game shape. he hasnt been the same yet since he came back, before his injury he was almost as much as a wr as a RB You're right something seems to be holding him back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEinPHX Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 5 hours ago, Bunchy Carter said: If Dimitroff doesn't win Exec of the year AGAIN...I'm blaming the Russians. Actually, the Russians have a history of helping the unqualified candidate win, so you may end up owing those commies a thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoddyWhite84 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 7 hours ago, xtip said: Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman, running backs, Atlanta. All season they’ve been a lethal combo for the Falcons, the kind of two-headed running threat that gives opposing defensive coordinators fits all week in preparation. In the rout of the 49ers on Sunday, Freeman and Coleman combined for 34 carries, 197 yards, 5.8 yards per rush, and three touchdowns (all from Freeman). Talk about smart drafting by GM Thomas Dimitroff: Freeman came in the fourth round in 2014, Coleman in the third round of 2015—proof that greatness doesn’t reside only at the top of the draft. It’s the kind of speed-inside running combination that every team in the league is looking for in the backfield http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/12/19/nfl-playoff-possibilities-titans-packers-week-15-peter-king I love our RBs.. Troffed' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FentayeJones Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 5 hours ago, Bunchy Carter said: If Dimitroff doesn't win Exec of the year AGAIN...I'm blaming the Russians. Yeah I think he should definitely be a strong candidate. I have a feeling Jerry Jones will get it this year though. TD has been doing a dam good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 I like Coleman, I really do..but does anyone else get furious when freeman is tearing up a defense and they bring Coleman in and he starts running right into defenders? He reminds me so much of norwood. Just goes nowhere over and over until I'm ready to throw my TV out the window then he suddenly busts off a huge run. Just seems that way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungHeezy Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 minute ago, EVIL Dan Quinn said: I like Coleman, I really do..but does anyone else get furious when freeman is tearing up a defense and they bring Coleman in and he starts running right into defenders? He reminds me so much of norwood. Just goes nowhere over and over until I'm ready to throw my TV out the window then he suddenly busts off a huge run. Just seems that way Doesn't really seem that way to me, especially not this season. The hot hand has stayed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 29 minutes ago, JOEinPHX said: Actually, the Russians have a history of helping the unqualified candidate win, so you may end up owing those commies a thank you. not you too, Say it ain't so, Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 3 minutes ago, YoungHeezy said: Doesn't really seem that way to me, especially not this season. The hot hand has stayed in. Yea it's not so much that it's an issue. But since he's come back from his injury, you can tell isn't seeing what freeman is seeing I guess. It's like..oh this is working with freeman, let's put Coleman in. It's happened a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatboi Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 4 hours ago, jdawg4876 said: I hope tevin rounds back into full game shape. he hasnt been the same yet since he came back, before his injury he was almost as much as a wr as a RB We haven't really been playing man to man teams like Denver where a linebacker is on him. That's why king said DC's are losing sleep gameplanning for them. Carolina plays a lot of zone so he probably won't go off in the pass game again. Keep in mind teams weren't looking for him earlier in the season. After what he single handedly did to Denver they look where 26 is now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatboi Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 13 minutes ago, EVIL Dan Quinn said: Yea it's not so much that it's an issue. But since he's come back from his injury, you can tell isn't seeing what freeman is seeing I guess. It's like..oh this is working with freeman, let's put Coleman in. It's happened a few times They go with the hot hand. Earlier in the season teams were game planning for only freeman. After Denver Coleman became part of the game plan. Teams aren't gonna met Coleman single handedly dismantle them like he did Denver. He had 4.1 yards a pop with a long of 29 yards against SF. He was balling too. Free just got the redzone carries. Earlier it was tevin. Against the rams he lead rushing. 4.5 yards a pop. Only carried the ball 8 times. Freeman has 6 carries for 6 yards. To me the only difference is we've been slightly unblalanced and pass happy. Against SF we were balanced and you saw the difference. KC he had 12 carries for 49 yards. 4.1 a pop. He moves the ball when he's in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leggggggo Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Being at the games I might be missing something... But it seems they alternate drives mostly... or if one of them gets called for a bunch of runs on a long drive, they will swap out mid way thru the drive... Personally I'm completely fine with how they are operating... It keeps both fresh into the fourth quarter of every game and hopefully deep into the playoffs... I mean, can you imagine how dogged Zeke has got to be and they haven't played a single playoff game yet? He has more touches to this point in the season than he ever had as a college back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 31 minutes ago, TheFatboi said: They go with the hot hand. Earlier in the season teams were game planning for only freeman. After Denver Coleman became part of the game plan. Teams aren't gonna met Coleman single handedly dismantle them like he did Denver. He had 4.1 yards a pop with a long of 29 yards against SF. He was balling too. Free just got the redzone carries. Earlier it was tevin. Against the rams he lead rushing. 4.5 yards a pop. Only carried the ball 8 times. Freeman has 6 carries for 6 yards. To me the only difference is we've been slightly unblalanced and pass happy. Against SF we were balanced and you saw the difference. KC he had 12 carries for 49 yards. 4.1 a pop. He moves the ball when he's in. I'm not saying they don't go with the hot hand. But there have been drives where freeman is doing well, and suddenly they bring in coleman, who can't get going. Like I said, it isn't a huge deal but it's frustrating to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
putnam6 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Birds need the running game to continue here these last 2 games and the playoffs. Balance wears down defenses and TOP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg4876 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 37 minutes ago, TheFatboi said: We haven't really been playing man to man teams like Denver where a linebacker is on him. That's why king said DC's are losing sleep gameplanning for them. Carolina plays a lot of zone so he probably won't go off in the pass game again. Keep in mind teams weren't looking for him earlier in the season. After what he single handedly did to Denver they look where 26 is now. he also has not had as many touches as lately. freeman is carrying the rock 73.6 percent over the last 4 games as compared to coleman. to me he has not quite looked the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaptain Krazy Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 The lesson is it simply isn't smart drafting a RB in the 1st round. Gurley looked good last year and Elliott is looking great this year and yet neither was necessary as a top 10 pick. A very good OL can get a team a good enough running game to succeed, and there will be RBs in the 3rd-5th rounds that can perform at a ProBowl level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerhill Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 This is why you don't draft running backs in the 1st round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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