Falcons Fan MVP 3,944 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Devonta Freeman didn't get much playing time under Mike Smith and Dirk Koetter. Then Kyle Shanahan came in as offensive coordinator and Freeman was balling. How surprised would you be if Quadree Ollison had a break out year next season and became our number one back? egoprime II 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya_boi_j 67,661 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I would love it marvinthemartian, falcons007, slick0ne and 8 others 8 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NWFALCON 4,372 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 As surprised as wheaties learning that Bruce Jenner would eventually become a woman. mtldirtybird, celtiksage, Mr.11 and 16 others 3 1 15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Refried Beans 1,505 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I am actually surprised Ollison was not used more than he was. He was a beast at Pittsburg. I am sure there is a reason why. TD usually hit on RBs. UnrealfalcoN, papachaz, Falcons Fan MVP and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HASHBROWN3 17,760 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 It's so hard to say. I mean it would be nice to see the guy get some carries so we knew lmao. For me, I would welcome it, but I just don't know how dynamic the guy can be or if he's capable of being a serious threat that a defense has to account for. Lots of ????? for me. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falconsd56 26,575 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I would be surprised to see him as the main back but not to surprised to see him as a contributor.. One thing to remember about Freeman is....he actually was not meant to be the starter for the Falcons....that was Coleman. It was only after Teco got hurt did Freeman become a starter. slick0ne, k-train, Falcons Fan MVP and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvinthemartian 5,425 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 If Ollison comes in and just kills it and does a great job then that is an even further indictment on the woes and errors of the Quinn staff Falcons Fan MVP and ratesforless 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaJoe 3,233 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 50/50. Don't know why he wasn't used far more for past two seasons. I have to assume it was primarily because DQ and DK are both pretty stupid in some ways, and the RB choice may be yet another. It may also be that Ollison simply isn't getting it done. This year will tell us which it was. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mister pudding 3,353 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 This is how we turn around our running game? I doubt he will ever be anything more than a short yardage back... ok to have on the team, but not starting please k-train and Falcons Fan MVP 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marvinthemartian 5,425 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Just now, Mister pudding said: This is how we turn around our running game? I doubt he will ever be anything more than a short yardage back... ok to have on the team, but not starting please Kinda like the old “how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop” thing...the world may never know. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mister pudding 3,353 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, marvinthemartian said: Kinda like the old “how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop” thing...the world may never know. I sure of s**t hope it never comes to that.. new gm and coaches all around and lining up Ollie in the backfield come Sept Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PriMeTiiMe 7,912 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Nothing more than a goalline back. Hated the pick when we made it and still do. He was a worse version of Brian Hill who we already had on the roster coming out of college. Ito should be the only RB currently on the roster on this team next year. We need a #1 guy that can handle bulk carries and a change of pace back for passing situations (Deion Lewis/JD McKissic type). Demetric Felton would be perfect. Falcons Fan MVP, celtiksage and vitaman 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcons007 24,565 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 45 minutes ago, ya_boi_j said: I would love it Yep. I would love to see each of those young guys step up. Herr Doktor, Mr.11, ya_boi_j and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boise Falcon Fan 4,113 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Falcons Fan MVP said: Devonta Freeman didn't get much playing time under Mike Smith and Dirk Koetter. Then Kyle Shanahan came in as offensive coordinator and Freeman was balling. How surprised would you be if Quadree Ollison had a break out year next season and became our number one back? I would be shocked. I don't think that any of our backs are anything other than a back-up. I would jettison all of them. vitaman and Falcons Fan MVP 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boise Falcon Fan 4,113 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, NWFALCON said: As surprised as wheaties learning that Bruce Jenner would eventually become a woman. You win the internet today! Super funny!🤣 Falcons Fan MVP, NWFALCON, campdirtybirdz and 3 others 1 2 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ramonezy 956 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Ask me this AFTER the season ends... I'd be pissed at the start... But if he turns into the next Derrick Henry then... Day1, Falcons Fan MVP, Herr Doktor and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4dabirds 3,748 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I’m thinking Ollison is a preseason cut. Seriously, if Ollison were any good then we’d of seen more of him already; he has 23 career rushes for 2.3 ypc. I would love it if the guy were a beast, but I’ve seen nothing at the NFL level that suggest he is. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Herr Doktor 8,500 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 It would be welcome. We have several enigmas on the team that are currently under contract that I'd love to see work out. Falcons Fan MVP 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus 26,601 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 He's big and cheap. Maybe he can turn into something. Stranger things have happened. Meanwhile draft a decent back...there are a few in this draft. Falcons Fan MVP, falconsd56 and JDaveG 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falconsd56 26,575 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 21 minutes ago, 4dabirds said: I’m thinking Ollison is a preseason cut. Seriously, if Ollison were any good then we’d of seen more of him already; he has 23 career rushes for 2.3 ypc. I would love it if the guy were a beast, but I’ve seen nothing at the NFL level that suggest he is. Not true. Reading between the lines on something Morris said...he had to earn his PT in practice. He also had a fumbling problem last year. But still in a very small sample size he converted TDs and first downs at a really good rate despite his ypc....so there has been a glimpse of him being a good goal line/short yardage type back. Falcons Fan MVP and Jesus 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falconsd56 26,575 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Just now, Jesus said: He's big and cheap. Maybe he can turn into something. Stranger things have happened. Meanwhile draft a decent back...there are a few in this draft. Sign one, draft a couple and let everyone fight for carries in practice. One good thing about a new staff is that everyone has a chance at a clean slate. Falcons Fan MVP and Jesus 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus 26,601 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, falconsd56 said: Not true. Reading between the lines on something Morris said...he had to earn his PT in practice. He also had a fumbling problem last year. But still in a very small sample size he converted TDs and first downs at a really good rate despite his ypc....so there has been a glimpse of him being a good goal line/short yardage type back. If you get the line working like Tennessee's line, he'll have holes where he can make plays. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcons Fan MVP 3,944 Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, PapaJoe said: 50/50. Don't know why he wasn't used far more for past two seasons. I have to assume it was primarily because DQ and DK are both pretty stupid in some ways, and the RB choice may be yet another. It may also be that Ollison simply isn't getting it done. This year will tell us which it was. He looked pretty good what little I've seen. I remember he got a first down on a 4th and short against Carolina. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falconsd56 26,575 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 minute ago, Jesus said: If you get the line working like Tennessee's line, he'll have holes where he can make plays. well one thing we need to do is we need to get better blocking out tight end and fullback positions There were alot.....I mean alot of times where the linemen had their blocks set up and Smith or Hurst just whiffed and allowed their guy to make a tackle. Jesus and Cheap Talk 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jesus 26,601 Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Just now, falconsd56 said: well one thing we need to do is we need to get better blocking out tight end and fullback positions There were alot.....I mean alot of times where the linemen had their blocks set up and Smith or Hurst just whiffed and allowed their guy to make a tackle. Hurst was wasted for half the year. He can get better at blocking but really what was the deal with Luke Stocker. He was signed to block and he sucked at it. Get a fullback fer sure. falconsd56 and Cheap Talk 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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