Chiefs RB Jackie Battle Plans To Test Free Agency

[Micjones]

Originally Posted by TRR

I cannot remember a bigger running back that struggled more in short yard situations that Jackie Battle. He had the occasional leap for a 1st down/TD but that was about it.

Its like the coaches kept saying "he's so big he can't possibly be that bad in short yardage situations..." But he was.
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Being successful in short yardage situations isn't about size though.
It CAN be, but ultimately I think vision, awareness, good decision-making and explosion are more important.
Marcus Allen wasn't a big guy, but he knew how to move the chains. Or sneak into the endzone.

[TRR]

Originally Posted by Micjones

Being successful in short yardage situations isn't about size though.
It CAN be, but ultimately I think vision, awareness, good decision-making and explosion are more important.
Marcus Allen wasn't a big guy, but he knew how to move the chains. Or sneak into the endzone.

Your right...Its not all about size. Priest Holmes was a great short yardage back as well without great size. However, it doesn't hurt either. It highlighted the fact that Battle does not have good vision or balance.
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[Dragonocho]

Maybe if he takes a handoff from someone who otherwise would be a threat to pass that will help him.

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Dragonocho

Maybe if he takes a handoff from someone who otherwise would be a threat to pass that will help him.

Ding, Ding, Ding!

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

He does a have great name for football. For that I'd give him the vet minimum, take it or leave it.

Oh btw, Brianfo's still alive.