A few thoughts

[BengalChris]

(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

The fumble aside, as bad it was, came long after the dislike for Hill. Hill was too tentative last year and I, like many people, thought he'd come out this year with a new attitude in his running, but the line play in front of him has made getting going at all a difficult thing to do.

We got to see what he can do with a so-so RT. Of course, it's not like Cleveland is sporting a top notch bunch of tacklers. So I take the performance as one which is a step in the right direction, but let's see some more of it before I'll believe anything is fixed.