10-24-2016, 02:49 PM
(10-24-2016, 12:27 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I somewhat understood people being down on Hill last year. But with the way Gio tailed off last year, and how he's ran this year, I just can't help but sincerely believe it's a blocking issue. That said, I think there is a segment of fans who will never give Hill a fair shake for the following reasons:
1. A lot of folks hated that we passed on Carlos Hyde and had no clue who Hill was. They resented Hill because he wasn't Hyde.
2. Some people really really really hate dancing. Even if it's tasteful and harmless.
3. A lot of big Gio homers hate Hill because he keeps Gio from starting and/or getting more touches. I like both RBs, but I guess some people insist on favoring one or the other.
4. The playoff fumble
I have been pretty down on Hill, but more so the running game in general. For a team that every year talks about establishing the run, and being a run first team, they are never very good at it.
I personally don't care if it is Hill or Gio that gets the bulk of the touches. I think either just need to be able to move the ball to take some of the heat off of Andy. I do think Gio offers more in the passing game, but that is not his primary purpose. I do get annoyed when people talk about catering the offense to Hill (Andy under center, a fullback, etc.) because I think that takes away opportunity from Andy and do not believe Hill is good enough to scheme things around him.
