But those four active RBs included Dion Lewis, LGBT and uber-STer Brandon Bolden...and maybe James White as a just-in-case, right? I don't see BB and a Friends feeling the same jones for keeping Iosefa available on game day, do you?
Because he has the potential to help them. They will presumably assess him in practices this week and determine if he's one of the 45 they need for this game. Just like every other player.
To learn the system, and prepare to step into the lead back role in week 17 (and beyond) should anything happen to Bolden or White?
I don't know why you're so dismissive of the idea - Iosefa led the team in carries on Sunday. And no question there is less talent at the position now, but isn't that all the more reason to carry more options and depth?
Id be shocked if he doesn't dress. Don't forget he's probably been studying plays since last week. He may not get more than a handful of carries (although I suspect he will) but I'm sure he's ready
Fair points all and you may well be right. I don't think Iosefa covered himself in glory last week, but yes, he did get the most carries. I can definitely see your point, especially in the near term. He might be part of the all hands on deck. And I would definitely like to get Bolden back focused on the STs.
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I'm perfectly fine with this...as long as he's never on the field for the rest of the year.
You mean after Week 17?
I'm surprised you're still killing him for this after Martin and Amendola both fumbled and lost punts in similar situations against Houston and Tennessee.
Indeed, you could argue that Harper's kick was the most difficult of all to return, given the snowy conditions and the team's decision to not even attempt to field the subsequent punt (and didn't the Broncos also fumble but recover a punt?).
Agreed. The guy made a mistake. Granted it was a big one but he did well in preseason and was fine during the game until that point. Not saying Harper is any good but mistakes are made constantly. By this reasoning Lafell should have been cut last year, Dion Lewis cut this year etc.
I can hold irrational sports grudges with the best of them. And punt fumbles really grind my gears.
I think the issue with the fumble was what happened after. The D caved after Harper's fumble; it held tough after Martin's and Amendola's. None of that had anything to do with the returner, but Harper got blamed for the subsequent defensive breakdowns while Martin's and Amendola's blunders were forgotten because the D picked them up.
Bracketing the line play... Jackson looked like a guy who hadn't played football in nearly a year, for good reason. He didn't show "burst". He looked like he had concrete in his shoes. Jackson hasn't had "burst" in this decade. He does have a solid understanding of pass protection and isn't going to fumble. Slow(er) backs can be useful in certain situations.
