IrishPride Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Will they really shelf the 15th pick? Usually they deal with growing pains at QB? Why not RB? Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raulmz Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tebby Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I hope they do, I got Woodhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Melvin Gordon = Gorumble ??? Shelved because he fumbled is what I noticed watching the game. I doubt they bench him for the season. It was the first time I saw Brandon Oliver being used much by the Chargers this year, he got a lot work a year or two ago when Matthews was banged up. Bigger concern would be if they abandon the run for the most part, then you get tons of Woodhead catching the ball and far less use of Gordon. PS SD coach McCoy specifically said after the game he was benched because of his 2 fumbles (lost one). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tebby Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Brandon Oliver is useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Brandon Oliver is useless Not to useless to push Gordon to the bench after his fumbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishPride Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 Melvin Gordon = Gorumble ??? Shelved because he fumbled is what I noticed watching the game. I doubt they bench him for the season. The Average back in NFL carries the ball 15 to 20 times a game, that would be an avg. of a fumble a game? 78 carries and 4 fumbles, 3 of which they lost? Just thought 4 fumbles in such a short time would earn him some time on the pine not just the one game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Growing pains at qb? Rivers has been there a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doobwaa Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) I think he is comparing the longer leash a young QB gets vs that of the young RB in general terms Along those lines... there are usually a few other capable RBs on the roster that replace the rookie - in this case Woodhead and Oliver The reason the rookie QB has a longer leash is because if they are starting him in the first place--- they likely don't have anyone of note behind them. All that being said, Gordon got benched because he lost 2 fumbles in a close game. They aren't going to "shelf" him ....tho I would imagine his leash will be shorter until he gives the staff ample reason to lengthen it again. Oliver is more than capable of filling in (tho in terms of fantasy has no real value) .... whether its to provide some sure hands....or to maybe "motivate" the rook to get his tacoe straight. Just my 2 cents Edited October 21, 2015 by doobwaa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishPride Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Growing pains at qb? Rivers has been there a long time. Talking about rookie Qb's really? No Sh#T Rivers has been there a long time, thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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