Will We See a Lot of Hill?

[BengalsRocker]

(12-26-2015, 02:42 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Look, I get that it's popular to pick on Brad, but I understood what he was saying/asking. 

Hill just doesn't have it this year, but when I see a player rush for 1100 yards on 5.1 ypc and then see that ypc drop to 3.3 the next season, I think it's a little more complex than simply saying he sucks or suddenly "lacks vision". There could be numerous factors, such as change in offensive philosophy, blocking schemes, fullback usage, etc. 

Also it's possible that Hill is playing through undisclosed injury (it happens) or maybe he's just dancing more this year. Either way, I believe Hill proved his physical talent last year. He ripped off constant big gainers and looked like he was going to be a stud for years. You just don't see scrubs coming in and doing what he did last year.

It's more likely that it's a down year for him and something needs to change in order for him to regain his old form. We've seen down years from RBs many times. Doug Martin was abysmal for 2 years after a stellar rookie season. Now he's leading the NFL in rushing. The talent was always there.

It's obvious the blocking schemes have changed and will probably continue to change under Hue.  Personnel as well.

I never said he lacked vision.  There has been some questionable decisions by him.  It's there.  On tape.

I do believe he is trying to carry the ball differently.  His footwork has changed.  He's trying to slide hop, and skip before and at the LOS.

There have been some holes.  He seems to be looking for the homerun  and not just getting to the second level where he should be able to take on defenders.

Does he have it in him?  I believe so.  Like you said he's done it before. 

To me it seems more mental than anything.  I just hope they can figure it out before next season.