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The OL was excellent at run blocking.Both backs looked very good.. I was most impressed with Hyde, given that this is his like 4th team in 2 yrs, but he ran like his old 49'ers self.
I'm no expert on OL run-blocking so I'm curious to hear if the guys up front showed improvement..
I also have to think that the presence of WFV and Stills had to help ease up the defense
Add it all together and looks like we have a competent run game now.. can only think it gets better since half of the pieces weren't even on the team 2 wks ago
Slow clap good manDr Johnson and Mr Hyde
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“Backs ran with intent”Backs ran with intent. Even when no holes present. Surprised me. Hope they get more creative getting Duke in space and let Hyde handle the inside stuff. Pleased with the play so far but it’s a long season.
We got two guys looking for homes. Hyde on a one year deal right, at what point do you start thinking extension
Our running game looked great, actually. Nothing the Miller-Blue tandem ever did looked half as good as Duke-Hyde. It reminded me of the good times when we had Arian Foster lighting it up. I thought Hyde had the best vision of the two against the Saints, but then again, they’re both different backs with different skill sets. Both Duke and Hyde balled out! Let’s hope they keep trending up!
“Backs ran with intent”
LIKE SMOKE THROUGH A KEYHOLE!
I agree and I get that it was preseason but I thought Buddy Howell got upfield in a hurry also. Seemed like before he was touched he was always eight yards down range.IMO, you nailed the majic word of why the running game looked good. Having the vision to see where the hole is developing is key to any running game.
Works for me.Dr Johnson and Mr Hyde
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Can't wait to see Howell behind our #1's.I agree and I get that it was preseason but I thought Buddy Howell got upfield in a hurry also. Seemed like before he was touched he was always eight yards down range.
Like after the season but then i think we will see the real Hyde. So never. Just my opinionWe got two guys looking for homes. Hyde on a one year deal right, at what point do you start thinking extension
I don’t know. None of the bench warmers really stood out to me. Howell, Crocket, or Jones.Can't wait to see Howell behind our #1's.
I thought he looked good in the preseason.
I think if he sees the field in a RB capacity he is gonna try to light it up.
Higdon was in that group as well.I don’t know. None of the bench warmers really stood out to me. Howell, Crocket, or Jones.
Backs ran with intent. Even when no holes present. Surprised me. Hope they get more creative getting Duke in space and let Hyde handle the inside stuff. Pleased with the play so far but it’s a long season.
Seems like the type that just needs a chance. He has great size. Seemed to be a straight ahead runner. Lack of vision?Can't wait to see Howell behind our #1's.
I thought he looked good in the preseason.
I think if he sees the field in a RB capacity he is gonna try to light it up.
Carlos Hyde had another good game. 90 yards on 20 carries. His longest was for 14 yards.
Would you extend him..He's now at 176 yards on 30 carries in the first two. 5.8 ypc.
Not too damn bad a start.
And I agree with tk, these aren't running through a big alley kinda yards. He's working his arse off.
Would you extend him..
Would you extend him..
Would you extend him..
Seems like the type that just needs a chance. He has great size. Seemed to be a straight ahead runner. Lack of vision?
Still weirded out that Carlos Hyde was our best offense player yesterday.
Weirded out? How so? The only ones that were so vocal about him being done and criticizing the signing are the ones who probably never even saw the guy play before. He has been the best back out of the group, and it ain’t even close. Not saying Hyde is better than Duke, I just think O’Brien doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing. He’s trying to utilize Duke just like he did Miller (which Hyde is best at due to his good vision), instead of using him where his ability most shines.Still weirded out that Carlos Hyde was our best offense player yesterday.
Weirded out? How so? The only ones that were so vocal about him being done and criticizing the signing are the ones who probably never even saw the guy play before. He has been the best back out of the group, and it ain’t even close. Not saying Hyde is better than Duke, I just think O’Brien doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing. He’s trying to utilize Duke just like he did Miller (which Hyde is best at due to his good vision), instead of using him where his ability most shines.
I dunno Hyde being on his fourth team in a calendar year sounds closer to done than a guy I want to be counting on to do the heavy lifting ...btw, Texans have a legit starting dual-threat QB, a Wr tracking towards the HOF, 3 top-end speed WRs, and high volume pass-catching RB...and the 29-year-old (see this Friday) tossed around, never had a 1,000 yards dude is clearly the best player on offense...maybe weirded out is wrong...effing PO'ed might be better