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  • Oh wow
    Hall of Famer
    • Mar 2019
    • 2753

    Benny Snail football

    Maybe he is saving it for the regular season.

    Dude looked slow and had no moves.

    Did he ever break a tackle?

    I didn’t think he would be our closer when we drafted him but damn.. dude didn’t impress me at all.

    One thing that stood out when watching his highlight reel was the gaping wide holes the OL gave him to run through.

    Maybe he gets better with more reps but he was probably the biggest let down this preseason.
  • Northern_Blitz
    Legend
    • Dec 2008
    • 24373

    #2
    I think he'll cut weight in the off season (like Bell and Conner). Hope that gives him some more speed.

    Didn't look good running the ball in games (although early preseason reports were pretty high on him IIRC)

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    • Oh wow
      Hall of Famer
      • Mar 2019
      • 2753

      #3
      Originally posted by Northern_Blitz
      I think he'll cut weight in the off season (like Bell and Conner). Hope that gives him some more speed.

      Didn't look good running the ball in games (although early preseason reports were pretty high on him IIRC)
      I’m not giving up faith in him just making an observation.

      When he got tackled on the edge I almost lost it. Dude has no burst or 2nd gear.

      break a tackle or 2 if you aren’t shifty or fast enough to outrun anyone.

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      • NorthCoast
        Legend
        • Sep 2008
        • 26636

        #4
        Originally posted by Oh wow
        I’m not giving up faith in him just making an observation.

        When he got tackled on the edge I almost lost it. Dude has no burst or 2nd gear.

        break a tackle or 2 if you aren’t shifty or fast enough to outrun anyone.
        Isn't that what he was known for in college? Running over guys?.... welcome to the NFL Mr Snell...

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        • Steelerphile
          Pro Bowler
          • Dec 2008
          • 1198

          #5
          Originally posted by Northern_Blitz
          I think he'll cut weight in the off season (like Bell and Conner). Hope that gives him some more speed.

          Didn't look good running the ball in games (although early preseason reports were pretty high on him IIRC)
          Samuels, Bell and Conner all looked much better than Snell has looked so far, even before cutting weight. I hope they didn't make a mistake
          drafting this guy because I think depth is needed at the RB position over the 16 games.

          Samuels and Conner look very good so far. But Snell has been a disappointment. No wiggle and no burst. If he has to cut 10 lbs to be half way
          decent, this is a lost season for him. I had some concern about him watching his tape because he seemed straightlinish and slow, but what
          was impressive is that seemed so determined and refused to be tackled.

          But he has seemed to go down without a lot of fight in the preseason. If he has a lot of pride, which I hope he does, he should be
          working with the coaches, watching tape and doing whatever he can to improve for the season.

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          • Moonie
            Hall of Famer
            • Sep 2013
            • 2516

            #6
            He sucks. He's a bum. They should escort him off the premises and toss all his personal belongings in the street. Him and that complete waste of a draft pick, Justin Layne.

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            • Oh wow
              Hall of Famer
              • Mar 2019
              • 2753

              #7
              Originally posted by NorthCoast
              Isn't that what he was known for in college? Running over guys?.... welcome to the NFL Mr Snell...
              I think it was grinding teams down.

              Thing is, looking at his tape and he was running through some huge holes and rarely touched on the first or second level. Whoever the OL coach is at UK needs a job in the NFL.

              Hopefully he spends more time getting stronger and less time saying his name over and over again.

              Benny Snell needs to tell Benny Snail to wake up.

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              • hawaiiansteel
                Legend
                • May 2008
                • 35648

                #8
                Originally posted by Moonie
                He sucks. He's a bum. They should escort him off the premises and toss all his personal belongings in the street. Him and that complete waste of a draft pick, Justin Layne.
                same was said about Troy Bustamalu his rookie season...

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                • Oh wow
                  Hall of Famer
                  • Mar 2019
                  • 2753

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Moonie
                  He sucks. He's a bum. They should escort him off the premises and toss all his personal belongings in the street. Him and that complete waste of a draft pick, Justin Layne.

                  That’s harsh. It’s still early. I think we are spoiled by the JuJu rookie season.

                  Most rookies don’t look good their first year. It’s rare when they impress out of the gate.

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                  • pittpete
                    Legend
                    • Aug 2008
                    • 6825

                    #10
                    Have to agree, not very impressive performance this preseason.
                    Doesnt break tackles and runs too high
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                    • Captain Lemming
                      Legend
                      • Jun 2008
                      • 16041

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Oh wow
                      I think it was grinding teams down.

                      Thing is, looking at his tape and he was running through some huge holes and rarely touched on the first or second level. Whoever the OL coach is at UK needs a job in the NFL.

                      Hopefully he spends more time getting stronger and less time saying his name over and over again.

                      Benny Snell needs to tell Benny Snail to wake up.
                      Listen closely.
                      He wasn’t saying his name. He ain’t that egotistical

                      He spoke of playing “Benny HILL” football.

                      Benny Hill had LEGENDARY elusiveness man.
                      We can only hope Snell lives up to the impossibly high standard he set for himself:

                      Last edited by Captain Lemming; 08-30-2019, 06:53 PM.
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                      In view of the fact that Mike Tomlin has matched Cowhers record I give him the designation:

                      TCFCLTC-
                      The Coach Formerly Considered Less Than Cowher

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                      • Moonie
                        Hall of Famer
                        • Sep 2013
                        • 2516

                        #12
                        Originally posted by hawaiiansteel
                        same was said about Troy Bustamalu his rookie season...

                        Give me their names, those who biffed on Polamalu. I will ban them in perpetuity. Maybe longer.

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                        • Iron City Inc.
                          Hall of Famer
                          • Jun 2013
                          • 3237

                          #13
                          Snell was able to get to the edge at camp. One cut guy. Possible he's dinged up. I saw the game last night n he didn't show what we all saw every day at camp. He's on the 53 and will likely get a hat on most Sundays. We'll just have to wait n c on this.

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                          • RobinCole
                            Pro Bowler
                            • Apr 2014
                            • 1358

                            #14
                            If he ends up on the 53 it would be a gift. Based on preseason, he’s practice squad material and that might be generous too.

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                            • Oh wow
                              Hall of Famer
                              • Mar 2019
                              • 2753

                              #15
                              Originally posted by RobinCole
                              If he ends up on the 53 it would be a gift. Based on preseason, he’s practice squad material and that might be generous too.
                              He definitely makes the 53. Someone else will snatch him up and if Conner goes down we need someone to give Samuels a breather

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