Time to get concerned about the run game yet?

Let's see them chase CJ in the 4th Qtr when they have no gas.

 

I feel like we are holding back all of the plays designed to get CJ the ball in the flat. He'll will explode in Week 1.

 

CJ did nothing last pre-season. Nothing to worry about yet.

 

Every RB that has played the raiders in every preseason game has done pretty well..(I am guessing here but i think the average has been about 5.5 yards a carry, and this includes back up running backs.)

CJ should do ok against the raiders.

 

i am concerned and his 2,500 talk isn't helping. he's incredible when he's got an out/hole/look..or the start of an out but he is no power runner like eddie. he cant push a pile, thats just the facts. if they stack the deck and its a gut run he'll go down..i dont care if its preseason, regular season or superbowl. love him to death but thats the case. i want him to go 3,000 - but i think maybe he might not make what hes hoping for this year...and i hope i am wrong and i will bump this thread at the end of season and eat crow.

but yes jeff, to answer your OP i am a bit worried

 

I'm not concerned... I feel like this same discussion came up last PreSeason.

I'm also not convinced of him getting 2,000 yards rushing, let alone break the record.

But, I expect him to lead the league.

 

your frog eyes are mesmerizing

 

Yes, I'm very concerned. this is a vet OL and short of Harris in for mawae, this is the same starting OL. 2 years ago, the line was better and last year, despite CJ's amazing stats, they had a lot more inconsistency. Now, in this preseason, they look like they've taken another step back. Even on a basic dive play, with an experienced and good OL, you're stupendous RB should not be getting met in the hole at the LOS. I'm seeing far too many mistakes, BOTH mental and physical and adding Scaife's lack of blocking hasn't made things better. Roos is the biggest problem because if he can't be near all pro, VY will have a lot of pressure OR we have to keep more guys in. Fewer guys in the pattern and they can have an 8 man front but still play deep zones meaning it's a lot harder to make teams pay for stacking the box. Roos is critical to our pass and run game success.

If Scaife doesn't pick it up, Stevens may start or get a LOT of playing time as he's the only good blocking TE we have.

CJ doesn't concern me, the OL and TE blocking does. We'll have a better idea against the Saints. But this is NOT good!!!

Gut

 

There's no need to panic about the running game during preseason. If you recall, the same exact thing happened last year. Know need to speak any further.

 

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