How do you view Jackie Battle?

[Fritz88]

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[Munson]

Future hall of famer.

[AndChiefs]

Needs more OT runs. Mccluster can take catches in the flat but should never run up the middle again.

[FAX]

I've always liked him. You can look it up and everything.

Took a lot of abuse for my views, but stuck with him. He has ... something. No quit, maybe.

FAX

[chasedude]

Isn't he close to more carries this season than he's had the 3 years prior? He was a work horse tonight

[crazychiefsfan]

Needs more OT runs. Mccluster can take catches in the flat but should never run up the middle again.

THIS

[MoreLemonPledge]

Our second best RB when everyone is healthy, I guess...

[Sassy Squatch]

Perfect face to describe cassel.

[ChiTown]

Through my TV set.....

[jd1020]

Needs more OT runs. Mccluster can take catches in the flat but should never run up the middle again.

It should be a no brainer that McCluster should get sweeps/screens/crosses and never run inside. But the Chiefs constantly run him inside and then they started pitching the ball out to Battle... It's like wtf?

If the Chiefs had a QB that could threaten every part of the field McClusters game would open up, but because we don't they can just sit on the short options.

[Okie_Apparition]

Perfect after D has been worn down
BRNG BACK CHARLES

[KC Hawks]

He would be a perfect compliment to a healthy Charles.

[Deberg_1990]

Hes ok. Not a star, but a nice compliment. Better than I originally thought
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[-King-]

Through my TV set.....

ROFLROFLROFL

[MoreLemonPledge]

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[factortobe]

So far our best option!

[Spott]

In the nude with my special 3D glasses.

[EyePod]

Much better than I view Dexter or TJ.

[Fritz88]

ROFLROFLROFL

Doing this...

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[Delano]

I wish he could turn upfield a bit faster. You know, he lacks that quick burst, but he is that bruiser they need in short yardage situations.
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[Mama Hip Rockets]

Battle >>>>>>>>>>>> Jones

[KC native]

Like I said in the game thread, I'll take back every negative thing I've ever said about him. Next year, cut Jones and pay Battle a little more.

[EyePod]

Needs more OT runs. Mccluster can take catches in the flat but should never run up the middle again.

Cassel doesn't call that play though.

[ChiTown]

Doing this...

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[EyePod]

Like I said in the game thread, I'll take back every negative thing I've ever said about him. Next year, cut Jones and pay Battle a little more.

Battle after Jamal will be ridiculous.

[evenfall]

He is a decent guy to have in your platoon. Don't think he is an every down back at all.

[Okie_Apparition]

IT was a veteran move to get 5 yards on the botched flea flicker. I don't think any other back on the roster would have pulled off

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Battleship!!!!!

[boogblaster]

He's earning his pay-check ....

[Imon Yourside]

Stopgap until Charles gets back, we can also cut Jones at any time.

[stlchiefs]

A younger Thomas Jones.

[keg in kc]

He looks like a backup running back forced into a starting role. He can be serviceable but we need Charles back in the worst way.

[Shogun]

A younger Thomas Jones.

This.

Say what you want about Thomas Jones, I don't want him playing anymore but hes done A LOT with Charles and Battle

[Urc Burry]

I despised him the preseason... now he is our #1 back no question

[KCBOSS1]

#2 sharing carries with Charles next year.....very effective combo.

[rico]

I despised him the preseason... now he is our #1 back no question

This. If memory serves me correctly, he was fumbling the ball like whoa during the preseason. I was thinking he would be cut. Now, I like him.... an upgrade from Thomas Jones.

[Ming the Merciless]

with skepticism


for a few more weeks

[Frankie]

Needs more OT runs. Mccluster can take catches in the flat but should never run up the middle again.THAT is what DMC should be used for 90% of the time.

I've always liked him. You can look it up and everything.

Took a lot of abuse for my views, but stuck with him. He has ... something. No quit, maybe.

FAXThis would have been my post word by word. :thumb:

I can't believe how many football geniuses here wanted him cut.

Battle >>>>>>>>>>>> JonesJones has nothing left in the tank. Time to politely thank him and send him on his way.

[Chief Faithful]

Battle is best in the fourth quarter after the defense is getting beat down. I think they need another quality RB and drop Jones.

[Frankie]

Battle is best in the fourth quarter after the defense is getting beat down. I think they need another quality RB and drop Jones.

Any suggestions?

[Fritz88]

This.

Say what you want about Thomas Jones, I don't want him playing anymore but hes done A LOT with Charles and Battle

And Baldwin.

[yeti]

It should be a no brainer that McCluster should get sweeps/screens/crosses and never run inside. But the Chiefs constantly run him inside and then they started pitching the ball out to Battle... It's like wtf?


Yes that's becaue Bill Muir is RETARDED...and old.

[Iconic]

Any suggestions?

Adrian Peterson

[KurtCobain]

Solid backup option.

[lcarus]

As long as he keeps holding onto the football, he's a solid RB in this league.

[Rasputin]

Glad he is a Chief. Exited for JC to return next year. Hoping Stanzi at QB or other draft pick in 2012. JC & Battle attack. I likey.

[Thig Lyfe]

Trade him to the Raiders for two first rounders.

[MoreLemonPledge]

He gets what's blocked for him, which is much better than what can be said for Thomas Jones at this point. He's done better than anyone really expected, but he's not a special talent.

[chiefzilla1501]

I wish the Chiefs would stop getting so cute early in the game and just run the living shit out of Jackie Battle. I dont' need to see McCluster on a 1 yard carry. I don't need to see Thomas Jones (though, props to him on an awesome clutch block today).

[chiefzilla1501]

He gets what's blocked for him, which is much better than what can be said for Thomas Jones at this point. He's done better than anyone really expected, but he's not a special talent.

I disagree. He's shown good shiftiness for a guy his size, terrific vision, and he's had to work for a lot of extra yards. And his big first down today was more than earned.

[MoreLemonPledge]

I disagree. He's shown good shiftiness for a guy his size, terrific vision, and he's had to work for a lot of extra yards. And his big first down today was more than earned.

He averaged 3.7 yards/carry tonight. Yes, he made some big plays, but he's not necessarily a game changer.

[Iconic]

Trade McCluster and Jones for Pierre Thomas... That guy is such a fucking beast.

[MoreLemonPledge]

Trade McCluster and Jones for Pierre Thomas... That guy is such a fucking beast.

Yes, because it's not like New Orleans doesn't have a better version of each of them already (Sproles and Ingram, respectively).

[Rausch]

People need to quit making $3it more than what it is.

Battle is an unbelievable 3rd string HB.

THE END.

Thiggy was an unbelievable 3rd string QB.

THE END.

We are lucky to have had guys that deep to be able to step up...

[Iconic]

Yes, because it's not like New Orleans doesn't have a better version of each of them already (Sproles and Ingram, respectively).
:doh!: Completely forgot about that little shit Sproles. They don't even use Pierre that much. I feel like they waste him for what he's worth.
I can dream though...

[Rasputin]

Trade him to the Raiders for two first rounders.

ROFL but we would have to wait 2014 & 2015 to use em oh

[TimeForWasp]

This is how I view him.

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[Hootie]

I view him as slow who can truck some guys once he gets a full head of steam...I feel like he has so/so vision and, while not a bad thing, hesitates to run on instinct because he's worried about holding on to the ball and not fumbling...

I don't think he's any long term answer but he's definitely filled in nicely, can definitely fill the "Thomas Jones" role next year...and can definitely be a solid #3 back on our team...

I think we need to have Charles + a compliment (someone in the draft)/Battle and McCluster (3rd down back/gimmick player) for next year...

Charles
Rookie grinder preferably
Battle
McCluster scat back

[Urc Burry]

I view him as slow who can truck some guys once he gets a full head of steam...I feel like he has so/so vision and, while not a bad thing, hesitates to run on instinct because he's worried about holding on to the ball and not fumbling...

I don't think he's any long term answer but he's definitely filled in nicely, can definitely fill the "Thomas Jones" role next year...and can definitely be a solid #3 back on our team...

I think we need to have Charles + a compliment (someone in the draft)/Battle and McCluster (3rd down back/gimmick player) for next year...

Charles
Rookie grinder preferably
Battle
McCluster scat back
This. He's been okay this year, but I don't want him to be the one splitting carries with Charles next year

[BoneKrusher]

he's better than i originally thought.

[bsp4444]

I view him as slow who can truck some guys once he gets a full head of steam...I feel like he has so/so vision and, while not a bad thing, hesitates to run on instinct because he's worried about holding on to the ball and not fumbling...

I don't think he's any long term answer but he's definitely filled in nicely, can definitely fill the "Thomas Jones" role next year...and can definitely be a solid #3 back on our team...

I think we need to have Charles + a compliment (someone in the draft)/Battle and McCluster (3rd down back/gimmick player) for next year...

Charles
Rookie grinder preferably
Battle
McCluster scat back

He's not slow. He needs to learn how to be an effective back by getting the carries we are wasting on McCluster. I think he is a perfect compliment to charles next year.

Oh...and he was good for 13 fantasy points last night!

[HonestChieffan]

Why he isn't out there more and McClusterfumble on the sidelines Ill never know. Great game, great end but damn. Its painful watching us do some of the things we do and the play calling makes my head hurt at times.

[Chiefnj2]

He's the best healthy back on the team right now. Unfortunately, when I watch him run at crucial times, I end up holding my breath waiting for a fumble.

[notorious]

I said it before, run him to death and trade him if a decent offer comes along.

[ChiefGator]

I was travelling last weekend and had to work last night, so..

How is he at pass blocking and picking up a blitz? Is he versatile?

[Mr. Laz]

He's our best option

more Battle, less McCluster


seriously DMC makes about 1 player miss each GAME ... not worth all the touches he gets just for the 1 or 2 playes he actually makes in a game. Arenas is a better returner too but he was limping last night so apparently DMC got the call.

[jspchief]

Our running game is bad. Battle didn't do anything exceptional last night.

[BigRichard]

Usually with my TV but I sometimes view him through my computer.

[durtyrute]

Jackie Battle Bitches. Not flashy, but he's tough as shit

[Molitoth]

This. If memory serves me correctly, he was fumbling the ball like whoa during the preseason. I was thinking he would be cut. Now, I like him.... an upgrade from Thomas Jones.

Yeah, fumbling is a problem that can be solved with good coaching.
See: Tiki Barber

[Otter]

He's probably of the the most upright runners I've ever seen. As long as it works...

[Akron's#1ChiefsFan]

He's the best of a bad situation. He's a better pure back than Dex, and he's younger and better than TJ. He's not a long term answer, but God willing we won't need one after Charles recovers. He's doing great all things considered.

[journeyscarab]

Usually with my TV but I sometimes view him through my computer.

:LOL:

Me too!

[Extra Point]

I see him as Barry Word, w/o being God's gift to the team. Battle needs more carries w/ holes to run through.

DMC a starter last night? I knew the game would be too close for comfort.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I've always liked him. You can look it up and everything.

Took a lot of abuse for my views, but stuck with him. He has ... something. No quit, maybe.

FAX

A cool, footbally last name

[Graystoke]

Chiefs running game is bad right now, and unfoutunatley we are a "Run Team". I was impressed with Battle. His early runs looked bad, but I think he is a keep on hitting them kind of runner. This payed off for the Chiefs.
Keep him.

[DeezNutz]

JAG.

[Frankie]

Trade him to the Raiders for two first rounders.

Since they don't have a first in 2012 and possibly 2013, we should up that price to three first rounders.

[Micjones]

Battle gave this team a lift last night when the offense couldn't get going.
Kid always runs hard, Seems to find open lanes to run through and is always falling forward. Definitely needs more carries (distributed evenly throughout the game). When he produces...so does this offense.

[Frankie]

He's the best healthy back on the team right now. Unfortunately, when I watch him run at crucial times, I end up holding my breath waiting for a fumble.

I feel like he has so/so vision and, while not a bad thing, hesitates to run on instinct because he's worried about holding on to the ball and not fumbling.I just wish people would get off of this "fumbling" thing. The guy has not had a "fumbler" label until you guys started pasting it on him this pre-season when the whole team was freakish.

He WILL fumble one of these days like all RBs do, and we won't hear the end of it here.

SHEESH!!!

He's our best option

more Battle, less McCluster


seriously DMC makes about 1 player miss each GAME ... not worth all the touches he gets just for the 1 or 2 playes he actually makes in a game. Arenas is a better returner too but he was limping last night so apparently DMC got the call.DMC up the middle is stupid. It can only work perhaps once a game if he has successfully been used the right way beforehand. By that I mean if he has been sent to the edge or used as a receiver off the backfield. If we feed a D that kind of DMC enough times they might fall for one up the middle that he might break.

He's probably of the the most upright runners I've ever seen.
I don't know about that. It seems that when he hits a whole he takes quite a bit of a lean.

[jspchief]

Battle gave this team a lift last night when the offense couldn't get going.
Kid always runs hard, Seems to find open lanes to run through and is always falling forward. Definitely needs more carries (distributed evenly throughout the game). When he produces...so does this offense.Probably 65% of his carries were less than 3 yards. Had Thomas Jones turned in an identical performance, he'd be getting flamed.

At this point I think we have no choice but to continue and increase Battle's work load, but I can't agree that he was lifting the offense. Our total lack of a running game is the only reason SD was able to hang around in that game. He made two clutch runs to make the game winning FG shorter. Other than that, he was pretty invisible.

[Micjones]

Probably 65% of his carries were less than 3 yards. Had Thomas Jones turned in an identical performance, he'd be getting flamed.

On the drive in question (late 3rd Quarter) he gave us 42 yards in the scoring drive that he capped with a 1-yard TD leap.

[007]

I'm still worried he is going to fumble away a game at some point. He has impressed the hell out of me so far this year though.

[jspchief]

On the drive in question (late 3rd Quarter) he gave us 42 yards in the scoring drive that he capped with a 1-yard TD leap.You're right. He did have that good drive. I had forgotten how many runs he had in that drive.

And the funny thing was, several of those runs were to the outside. Not typical of what you'd expect for Battle runs. I remember wondering why we hadn't run to the outside more. Of course, when we tried it with Jones in OT it was a disaster.

[Micjones]

You're right. He did have that good drive. I had forgotten how many runs he had in that drive.

He gave the offense a much needed spark there.
I'd like to see them make a concerted effort at getting him some rhythm going forward. Take those Jones carries and give them all to Battle.

[FAX]

We seemed to do much better on the edges ... off tackle, as opposed to between the tackles. We kept trying to run straight ahead, though.

I don't really understand that idea. Perhaps the Sandy Vagos were perceived to be weak up the middle ... something for which they compensated and we didn't adjust?

FAX

[Sure-Oz]

He probably is a #3 RB on a team. Nothing special but he is doing a decent job, can't fault him for effort

[Deberg_1990]

I'm still worried he is going to fumble away a game at some point. He has impressed the hell out of me so far this year though.

Dont worry, that will come in the playoffs, i mean..isnt that inevitable?..its the Chiefs.

[Sure-Oz]

Surprised we didn't try to get Choice for depth

I think we need a #2 guy that can bash with Charles, not Battle

[nychief]

He is all we have. Might not be a world beater, but he is all we have...he runs straight and hard... blocks very well. We need him to continue to progress, and most important, stay healthy.

[FAX]

He is all we have. Might not be a world beater, but he is all we have...he runs straight and hard... blocks very well. We need him to continue to progress, and most important, stay healthy.

He is a good backup, I think. Like the National Guard Reserves. Give him some training and an opportunity and he can blow stuff up just like the big boys.

Actually, Battle has shown flashes of really good running ability. He has some speed and is certainly tough. Our problem last night seemed to be that we were stuck on trying to run up the gut. Once we started rushing off-tackle, things improved significantly.

FAX

[Iconic]

I like him but he's 28 years old... and lacks in the speed department.

[Reerun_KC]

I view him through my TV. Its craziness.

[Dave Lane]

I think he's basically worthless, Kimble Anders could run circles around him. I think we should name him the human battering ram. Larry Johnson / 10000