You Just Got To Play Him!

[dtrain]

https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2019/...triots-matchup

“It’s one of those things where you’ve got to just play him,” added McCullough. “I sat with the staff, and I made that comment— ‘We got to just put this guy out there.’ It’s hard to pick and choose. You didn’t know the game was going to become the way it did, so I just put him in early. Coach [said] ‘Hey, what are we doing?’ I said, ‘We getting this guy out there, man. Let’s get him going.’ And he performed at the level that we expected and we know it’s only going to move up from here.”

Thompson went on to lead the Chiefs in carries and yards, accumulating all while the game well in hand. So, despite that success, it is worth wondering whether the Chiefs would give him more meaningful snaps against New England.

“I like to think that I am one of the official presidents of the short running back club,” said 5-foot-7 offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy of the 5-foot-8 Thompson. “With Darwin being in that short running back club, obviously I have high expectations of him. But the kid — he has a dynamic personality, and he has a great work ethic... he will be given an opportunity at some point, but right now, he’s learning behind a number of great players, he’s spending time in that room with coach McCullough — they’re doing a hell of a job. And the only thing he wants to know is how can he improve on the next particular play.”

McCoy was once again on the field for less than 40% of the snaps against the Raiders. He had five carries for 10 yards.

“He did a nice job and had productive runs today,” said Andy Reid after the game. “Look, we’re not fooling anybody here and he’s not getting any younger. It’s my responsibility to manage him the best I can and I think I know him as well as anybody. I’m going to do what I think is right on that and if it’s wrong then it’s my fault and I’ll take that on my shoulders. I know he wants to play every play. He loves to play, but I also have to trust what I do on that part.”

[Kman34]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

And I know he's cut but that dude is still LITTLE.

Y'all see him after the TD run? I think it was after the TD run anyway, but Mahomes was up next to him getting him fired up and Mahomes made him look like a little kid. And Mahomes is hardly a big football player.

The guy isn't just football small - he's normal human being small. And for as cut as he is, he still doesn't have a large frame in the same sense that a guy like Mark Ingram does. Even a guy like Darren Sproles was just built sturdier. Thompson is strong, but he's still angular. He's not built like a short, squad guy - He's built like a miniaturized tall guy.

Devin "Motor" Singletary is 5’ 7” and 203 lbs... he seems to do fine for the Bills..

[Lzen]

Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

...Mahomes is hardly a big football player...

ESPN lists Mahomes as 6' 3" and 230lbs. That's a big QB.

[DJ's left nut]

Originally Posted by Kman34

Devin "Motor" Singletary is 5’ 7” and 203 lbs... he seems to do fine for the Bills..

Yeah but don't you feel like Singletary is built differently? That's kinda the point I'm trying to make. It isn't even strictly about height/weight but rather about build and how that weight is carried. Frankly, I think they're sneaking in about 15-20 lbs on Darwin, but it's really neither here nor there.

I know what his measurables are but man, to just look at the guy he isn't very big at all. I was frankly stunned when I saw him in person. And I've seen the combine picks so I know the dude is YOKED. But he's just...angular. I think scouts call it 'high cut' and I don't know what they mean by that but I think it applies to Thompson.

And maybe it's just that he runs a little higher so he APPEARS to be less squat? Because the guy stands out for how small he is out there and it isn't just his height. He looks like a little kid standing next to guys.

Originally Posted by Lzen

ESPN lists Mahomes as 6' 3" and 230lbs. That's a big QB.

And?

I didn't say a big quarterback. I said a big football player. As in a comparison to the guys that are going to be hitting Mr. Thompson.

Yes, Mahomes has a sturdy build for a QB. But as far as all football players go he's relatively ordinary. And a lot of the dudes that are gonna put a bullseye on Darwin are much MUCH bigger.

[crispystl]

Originally Posted by smithandrew051

If it’s ball security, then he must be a fumbling machine to lose carries to Damien Williams and McCoy

At first I thought it was pass pro. Then he had that dumb play a few games ago where he ran out of bounds to stop the clock when we were milking it. So I’ve always wondered if it was a combo of those two or if they were hiding him for the late season run. If the latter were true though, I doubt they would’ve put him on tape like that last week for New England to see, so yeah....I’m really confused.


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[VAGOMO 4 LIFE!]

Reminds me of Tarik Cohen

[Bump]

he's the only RB that has shown any ability to break a tackle and have some burst.

[Simply Red]

Play the piece of shit!

[rtmike]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Play the piece of shit!

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[Chief Roundup]

If he is going to get to play his pass pro better be a lot better.

[Chris Meck]

I agree the issue has to have been pass pro and blitz pick-up.

That said, I'm excited about his potential.

We're never going to be a 'power running game' so why not just kill mother****ers with speed from the RB spot too?

[jjjayb]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

If he is going to get to play his pass pro better be a lot better.

Better than what? Where are the issues? Have you seen them or are you assuming?

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by chiefforlife

Darwin was able to do something we havent done all year. Close out a game running the ball when the opposing defense knows thats what we are doing.

Maybe he is just now ready or maybe he has been ready and wasnt allowed to go in the game. Id like to believe the coaches know best but if you believe that then why did Mcullogh have to insist on putting him out there. Bienemy and Reid had to be forced into it, it sounds like.

Either way, I hope he is ready and provides the spark in the run game we have been missing. Maybe see some classic Spencer Ware moves as well!

To be fair, though... The game was already over. He looked impressive but the raiders didn't look like they cared at that point.

[Rasputin]

If we can utilize a play maker going into ****sborough Massachushits then we can dump a bunch of tea in the harbor and have us a party.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by jjjayb

Better than what? Where are the issues? Have you seen them or are you assuming?

He has failed miserably. I have seen it with my own eyes as have many others. It has been pointed out when he has had the opportunity. He failed twice last week in 2 opportunities. Yes the penalty was BS but he lack of technique and ability still made Mahomes roll out early.

[jjjayb]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

He has failed miserably. I have seen it with my own eyes as have many others. It has been pointed out when he has had the opportunity. He failed twice last week in 2 opportunities. Yes the penalty was BS but he lack of technique and ability still made Mahomes roll out early.

Mahomes has had to roll out early on most drop backs all year. How is it different with mighty mouse in there?