Chris Palmer and the Run Game

Discussion in 'Tennessee Titans and NFL Talk' started by ColtKiller, Dec 12, 2011.

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  1. GoT

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    but
     
  2. TitanJeff

    TitanJeff Kahuna Grande Staff

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    This OL isn't getting it done unless the opponent is in the lower 1/3 versus the run. Palmer doesn't trust them enough to give CJ the ball on 3rd-and-1 knowing he's going on fourth if he doesn't pick up the first down.

    I put more of the blame on Matthews and Munch who are unwilling to make some changes.
     
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  3. Titanup1982

    Titanup1982 All-Pro

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    I actually thought CJ was going to have a field day on the Saints.
     
  4. GoT

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    with PO still possible it is way past time to flip Amano and Harris and have Scott develop Otto/Matthews Disease
     
  5. SawdustMan

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    Exactly. It's pathetic. It's sad that I can call out our run plays with amazing accuracy.

    The run game's struggles have been a combination of play-calling, OL and CJ all year long. For whatever reason we just cannot get them on the same page often enough.

    As for CJ, he's proven that he still has "it". Or at least "some of it". My only remaining criticism of him is he seems to give up too easy. If it's not happening for him right out of the gate it looks like he just doesn't give it the same effort. In his defense, it has to be discouraging when you're getting blown up in the backfield more often than not. Still, I'm missing that "Hey, I'm this team's playmaker and I have to make something happen" drive from him.
     
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  6. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    I know you're disappointed in the loss, but your anger is being directed at the wrong guy. Chris Palmer has done a fine job this year. I wouldn't hold this against Palmer, I mean look who he has to turn to in order to run the ball. Eugene Amano, Leroy Harris, and Chris Johnson.... Those are the last 3 faces I'd want to turn to when in need this season.
     
  7. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    Why is it that we have two of the BEST offensive linemen EVER, and our team can't run block?
     
  8. steverife

    steverife Pro Bowler

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    The issue yesterday seemed that the Titans weren't even trying to block the 8th guy. Where CJ was cutting back for big gains the last few weeks, Roman Harper was running at him from the other side unblocked and either tackling him from behind and eliminating the cut back.

    The Saints clearly watched film and the Titans clearly didn't adapt.
     
  9. Sonic28

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    Great players don't always make great coaches
     
  10. GoT

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    its a pattern with this staff, hard too admit though.
     
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