Bishop Sankey: I don’t plan on fumbling being a problem

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    Titans rookie running back Bishop Sankey has a shot to move ahead of veteran Shonn Greene into the top spot on the depth chart this summer as Greene dealt with knee problems, but he is at risk of fumbling it away.

    Sankey has fumbled in each of the first two preseason games and displayed problems holding onto the ball in practice as well. Coach Ken Whisenhunt said Sankey needs to show more attention to details like footwork and exchanges with the quarterback because they are the root cause of the fumbles. Sankey appears to have taken the coach’s words to heart.

    “You definitely can’t put the ball on the ground. I want to do everything right assignment-wise, execution-wise. That’s really my main focus each and every game, to help the team win,” Sankey said, via 247Sports.com. “It seems like a small detail, but it’s something you’ve got to do right each and every time. It wasn’t an issue for me in college, and I don’t plan on it being an issue for me now.”

    It’s hard to think of a running back who made a fumbling problem part of their plan for an upcoming season, but, as Sankey pointed out, holding onto the ball wasn’t an issue for him at Washington. That doesn’t mean the demands of the professional game won’t be and Sankey’s expected rise to a prominent offensive role will take some time if the little things continue to trip him up.



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  2. JCBRAVE

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    Like I said after his fumble last game, with time he'll get more comfortable and with comfort comes confidence. Hard to play well when youre having to think about what to do. Typical rookie issue.
     
  3. SRW293

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    Agree, hope he is a fast learner. We will need him this year.
     
  4. JCBRAVE

    JCBRAVE goTitans 2019 Survivor Champion

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    He seems intelligent, I think things will work themselves out just fine.
     
  5. ImATitan

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    He's going to be fine, fumbling won't be an issue. I'm drafting him in my keeper league..hopefully! lol
     
  6. The Hammer

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    I am sure no one plans on being a fumble problem
     
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  7. nickmsmith

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    "I don't forsee fumbling ever being an issue" -Lendale White and Alge Crumpler circa 2008.

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  8. Ryno

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    Man I can still see the Crumpler front flip fumble to this day:wall:
     
  9. nickmsmith

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    the worst of times. It was so cold that game, and rainy. Last playoff appearance to date.... shameful
     
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    It's forever burned into my brain.If genetic memory really is a thing I'm sure I will pass it down to my descendants. I loved Crumpler and in that moment he was dead to me.
     
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