Friday practice report: RB Jones a game-time decision
Posted By Eric Williams on November 27, 2009 at 2:01 pm
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Seahawks running back Julius Jones again was a limited participant in practice for a second straight day on Friday. After practice, Jones said it will be up to the trainers to determine if he can play on Sunday against St. Louis, wanting to make sure that he can safely play with the bruised lung injury
“I’m leaving it in their hands,” Jones said “They know what’s best with something like that you have to be careful with. So I’m going to leave it up to them.”
Jones said he’s had torn rib cartilage before, but nothing like the internal injury he has now.
“It’s kind of rare for football,” he said.
If Jones can’t go, then reserve running back Justin Forsett will get his second start of the season. However, Mora reiterated that when Jones returns he will remain the starter for Seattle.
Along with Jones, defensive tackle Red Bryant was a limited participant for Seattle However, Mora said that Bryant should be ready to go if called upon on Sunday.
Center Chris Spencer (thumb), defensive tackle Craig Terrill (shoulder), defensive tackle Cory Redding (knee) and safety Deon Grant (wrist) were full participants and are probable for Sunday.
Mora said Grant likely will wear a soft cast on his left wrist, which will allow him to use his fingers. Grant has been wearing a soft cast all week.
The players did have a mandatory weigh-in today after participating in Thanksgiving Day festivities on Thursday
“I didn’t see any hangover from the big, turkey dinners they ate,” Mora said. “We even had a weigh-in this morning and everybody weighed in pretty well, which they thought was cruel and unusual punishment the day after thanksgiving to have a weigh in.”
For St. Louis, quarterback Marc Bulger (knee) is listed as out. Offensive tackle Jason Smith (concussion) did not participate in practice and is doubtful
Running back Steven Jackson (back) did not participate in practice for a third straight day and is questionable. FB Mike Karney (neck), OG Richie Incognito (foot) also did not participate in practice. And LB Chris Chamberlain (concussion) was a full participant in practice and is probable.
Missing one college game in four seasons doesn't equate to being built sturdy enough to stay healthy in the NFL.
No way on Spiller....We need to use our top choices this year to fix our O and D lines, by draft or by trade, or we're going to lose Hasselbeck, continue to have a pathetic running game, and spend another year being a bottom feeder. The last thing we need are more players with small frames and big hearts who'll end up watching on the sidelines or joining IR. No more Tatupus, Hills, Branches, and Jennings, etc.
Zone blocking originated in 1995 in Denver by Alex Gibbs. It is debatable whether the o-line made it successfull or 6th round rookie TD, Georgia. A culmination of both I recon. TD would have been drafted higher had it not been for a knee injury. The line consisted of recent addition out of Wash, pro bowler LG Schlereth; pro bowler LT Zimmerman; C Nalen (pro bowl later),; RG Habib; RT Thompson... an impressive left side
Until the arrival of HC Josh McDaniels the Broncos hadn't drafted a RB high. In fact, considering the line he is running behind, Moreno hasn't been very impressive. That offense that ranked #1 rushing a year, 2nd overall is now #18, 19 rush. But Nolan has the #31 defense of a year ago challenging for the #1 spot.
Factor in the short life span of a RB and I'm content with JJ. I'd like to see him behind a better offensive line. Better even than that he ran behind in Dallas. Wish we had kept Weaver at 250 lbs. as change of pace.
Golden Tate is a stud.
Jonathan Dwyer is the type of back we need. I wonder if he'll declare for the draft this year.
I'd planned on watching that game, but find myself watching most of Stanford - Notre Dame. How's Morgan looking?
I'd feel better about '10 if we had four 1st rounders, instead of two.
Stanford's secondary is awful. Tate must have slipped 4 tackles on his way into the end zone there.
What sort of idiot WOULDN'T trade Aaron Curry for a tackle? He is a friggin LINEBACKER, and an INVISIBLE GHOST at that!!!
How about Colt McCoy at QB?
Who would you draft with 4 1st rounders?
Suh, Morgan, Okung, Nate Allen...sign Jahri Evans. How's that for wishful thinking?
I love McCoy. He's my favorite QB in this years class. Actually, in the last 2 years worth. He has an underrated arm, makes good, quick decisions and is a born leader. Big fan.
FRN - I guess I'm that sort of idiot.
Look at the pure speed at the 37 second mark. And check out the catch at 1:12.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iIdPV4eibg
Audible - At this point, give me Suh/Morgan so we're not the "Pansy Patrol" on the DL anymore. And I'll take Bulaga (if he declares) and either Iupati or Johnson to be our LG next to him so we aren't pathetic on the OL anymore either (with all due respect to Spiller).
The defense hasn't been much to write home about, but if you are watching Stan/ND... this is fun...
If we draft Jimmy Clausen, words can't describe how mad I'll be. Not that I don't think he's any good; just a moron.
Mike Iupati, the Idaho kid. I mentioned this before, but one of my cousins goes to U of I and has been jocking him for 2 years so I've been "forced" to watch him. He's big and strong and angry as piss. I would love for him to be a Seahawk.
That Tate highlight montage could almost double as one for Clausen. He showed some beautiful touch on so many of those deep balls. And the arm strength to put it out for Tate to chase it down.
He's good, no doubt, but I think he's a moron. I'd hate for a jerk to be the face of our franchise. Sure, I don't know the guy, but I've never heard anything good. I know his brother had a rep for being a jerk at Tennessee too, so it seems to be a family thing.
I have no problem taking a QB with one of our #1 picks, as long as they spend 3-4 years learning the ropes. If Matt is 36 and still healthy, I think he needs to remain the starter. I know you shouldn't pay someone to be a back-up like that, except the QB position. Just me.
I'd certainly like for one of our OL to play angry. Maybe Ray Willis wouldn't feel so alone. I've seen plenty of mocks having him go in the 1st... Mike Johnson seems more likely being there with our 2nd rounder. I wouldn't complain if we went LT and then took both guards. I'm just so sick of being dominated at the offensive LOS that I'm willing to go overboard to make it stop.
No, I don't want the leader of the 'Hawks being a guy who gets into bar fights, like Clausen did last week, either. When I see McCoy interviewed, I see a guy who I would be proud to call a Seahawk, as corny as that may sound. And beyond all the physical tools, that's important to me, as a fan.
I would love to know how many times the Seahawk RBs have been hit behind the LOS this season.
If I saw the stat, I'd either get too angry or start to cry. It's simply a joke. If you don't like the Seahawks, you probably would think it's commical.
Or how many of Matt's sacks are were they basically busted through without hardly any resistance (like if nobody were actually in front of them on their way through)? Sickening. Simply sickening.
I don't know how much of this you saw last week on the blog, but Forsett was getting killed here because he had 9 on 8. Are you kidding? He was busted in the mouth before he got back to the line on at least 5 of those attempts.
That tate clip is aweseome! Though, I'd still rather have this guy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3rmS4fh-z4
6'1", 235 pounds...notice his speed, pass catching, and how blockers bounce off of him.
One thing I noticed (besides the fact he runs on his toes, and kind of behind his legs. Almost like he's kicking them out like Deon Sanders) is that whether he's taking a pitch from the QB or rushing off tackle, his shoulders are always square to the line. Always. That run around 2:25 against Duke was stupid. Lol.
It doesn't surprise me that Forsett was getting killed on the blog (for having nowhere to run). That 80 plus yards receiving probably happened on it's own (sarcasm). He's a good little dude, and Jones isn't as bad as almost everyone says he is (he may not be overly good, but he's certainly not bad). It's that damn line, as we said in '06...
as we said in '07 (with respect to running the ball, pass blocking was fine)...
as we said in '08...
as we said in '09...
When the hell are the people upstairs going to put together a decent OL???