Who Is Sony Michel?

[Nunchucks]

Ok I 'll play along: that explains the running now explain the back to back drop passes. A First Round RB is suppose to be complete catch the Football. If Sony have anvil hands when he's in there the D knows we are going to run. And when Whites in they know we are going to pass. Tough to be creative on O when the D knows what's coming.

The missed passes were not a good look. It appears that he see's a defender coming and he pulls up a little bit.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Ok I 'll play along: that explains the running now explain the back to back drop passes. A First Round RB is suppose to be complete catch the Football. If Sony have anvil hands when he's in there the D knows we are going to run. And when Whites in they know we are going to pass. Tough to be creative on O when the D knows what's coming.

Can you please stop with the bold letters? Its annoying as hell. We get your points.

 

[archstanton543]

The missed passes were not a good look. It appears that he see's a defender coming and he pulls up a little bit.

A lotta bit.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I had never seen Michel run in college, but the hype both on here and elsewhere led me to believe that he would be something special. A player that could gain yards when it looked like there was nothing there. So far that hasn't happened.

Yea he looks pedestrian out there. At Georgia he looked electric. At this point I think its the o-line, lack of a TC, lack of a preseason and just getting used to the knee thats cramping his style.

There is no doubt he has 1st rd talent. Just gonna need some time.

 

[PatsFan2]

Can you please stop with the bold letters? Its annoying as hell. We get your points.

Well at least you asked nicely.

 

[archstanton543]

Yea he looks pedestrian out there. At Georgia he looked electric. At this point I think its the o-line, lack of a TC, lack of a preseason and just getting used to the knee thats cramping his style.

There is no doubt he has 1st rd talent. Just gonna need some time.

Why? Detroit was running a rookie RB out there and he had a great night.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Why? Detroit was running a rookie RB out there and he had a great night.

Detroit’s o-line was just flat out better. This is basically preseason for Michel.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

Ok I 'll play along: that explains the running now explain the back to back drop passes. A First Round RB is suppose to be complete catch the Football. If Sony have anvil hands when he's in there the D knows we are going to run. And when Whites in they know we are going to pass. Tough to be creative on O when the D knows what's coming.

As others have said, it seems they're trying to force him the ball, especially in the passing game, and he still looks like his timing with the offense is off. He certainly needs to step up his game, no doubt about it, but he hasn't been given much chance to succeed with the blocking he's had.

I was at a Saints-Cowboys game during Ricky Williams' rookie season. After what Ditka gave up to acquire him, the expectations were ridiculous. On one play, he and the QB barely made the exchange because two defenders were wrapping them both up in the backfield. The crowd started to boo and some were yelling "You suck Ricky!!" I feel like Sony is getting a little bit of the same treatment.

 

[Steve102]

Scheme and O line struggles. Not this kid's fault.

 

[NG Pats Fan]

We did this year...but he got hurt.

over elite talent Calvin Ridley

 

[RobertWeathers]

Why? Detroit was running a rookie RB out there and he had a great night.

Did their rookie miss all of TC, preseason and have knee surgery a few weeks ago?

People need to stop with this instant gratification crap, be patient and let players develop.

 

[archstanton543]

Detroit’s o-line was just flat out better. This is basically preseason for Michel.

So why are the Pats trotting him out there on crucial downs late in a game what wasn't completely out of hand?

 

[archstanton543]

Did their rookie miss all of TC, preseason and have knee surgery a few weeks ago?

People need to stop with this instant gratification crap, be patient and let players develop.

If you want to bring the kid along slowly, I'm okay with that but that's not what the Pats are doing.

 

[SVN]

Did their rookie miss all of TC, preseason and have knee surgery a few weeks ago?

People need to stop with this instant gratification crap, be patient and let players develop.

Granted i dont visit too many other boards , but i dont know if many fans turn on their team especially such a successful one so quickly and more importantly without rationale.

 

[SVN]

So why are the Pats trotting him out there on crucial downs late in a game what wasn't completely out of hand?

Because hill is hurt, burkhead is hurt, white is better in passing situations not a runner out of the back field. He is their only runner between the tackles right now.

 

[SVN]

Why? Detroit was running a rookie RB out there and he had a great night.

Its not like we played elite defense on the line.

 

[RobertWeathers]

If you want to bring the kid along slowly, I'm okay with that but that's not what the Pats are doing.

I never said I want to bring him along slowly. He needs to play.

 

[archstanton543]

I never said I want to bring him along slowly. He needs to play.

Not if he's playing like he's playing. What happened to earning your playing time?

 

[IllegalContact]

Same people raggin in Michel are the same ones who ragged on white at the start of his career

 

[archstanton543]

Because hill is hurt, burkhead is hurt, white is better in passing situations not a runner out of the back field. He is their only runner between the tackles right now.

I know you have to keep the other team honest and all but the Pats needed to pass and flat out refused to last night.