A Breakout Game for Beanie Wells is on the Horizon
by Andrew602 on Nov 20, 2009 3:00 AM MST
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PrintWith Sunday's game approaching, rookie running back Beanie Wells has yet to have a "breakout game" if you will. Last week he scored two touchdowns, but was limited to 85 yards. The good news is that Wells did this against an 11th ranked Seahawk rush defense, and the upcoming Rams are presently yielding 142.3 rushing yards per game, which accounts for 28th in the league.
Handing off the ball to Beanie and Tim Hightower(I still have love for him) will be one key to the Cardinals winning the game on Sunday. In their past two games, which have both been victories, Ken Whisenhunt has shown a tendency to open the game with Hightower, and close it with Wells. Should the Cardinals take the same approach on Sunday, Wells may get even more opportunities against a vulnerable defense. The Rams have allowed 13 rushing touchdowns this season, which is 29th in the league, and give up a 4.5 YPA average which is 24th in the league.
The credit for Wells averaging 78.5 rushing yards in his last two games should obviously go to the offensive line, but much of the credit should go to Ken Whisenhunt for giving the rookie more chances with the football. He could have limited Wells for much of the season for fumbling the football 5* times in his first five games, but instead allowed Beanie to show that can can carry the rock without putting it on the ground. In his first four games of the season Wells touched(carries and catches) the ball 23 times. In the last five games, Wells has touched the Ball 69 times.
The Cardinals will certainly need to establish an early lead to start running effectively on Sunday, but that's not a stretch considering how much the Rams have struggled this season. If you look at his yards-per-carry average(4.6), Wells would need to carry the ball 22 times to eclipse the 100 yard mark. Could this be the breakout game of Beanie Wells rookie season? What would it take for Wells to have a dominant game?
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don't forget he had 32 yards recieving against the hawks
so he did have over 100 total yards last game. I wanna see Beanie get more involved in the screen game.
I would be happy to see us play disciplined, intense and balanced. Don’t care much about any individual stats just want another W.
+1 I'll take a W any day
But seeing Beanie run for over 100 would be nice to see, plus he’d be the first to do it this year.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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I am suspecting Beanie to have his coming out party this week. I even picked him up off waivers this week and am starting him in one of my fantasy leagues. I didnt think he would be there after last weeks game since I was last on the waiver wire but I was lucky to snag him. It also had to do with me FINALLY giving up on Lynch. I am excited though with what I have seen from him. I will be the 1st to admit that I wanted Donald Brown (I think the Cards did too) but I think we may have gotten the better deal.
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I started him in the ROTB league last week and am starting him this week.
To be honest I just started him because Portis was out but because of that performance he is starting this week.
I am also debating on whether to start him over Pierre Thomas or not in my other league. They both have nice match ups but both are in a time share.
I was in the Lesean McCoy boat like Red Reign was ,and still is. I was a little disappointed that we did not take McCoy but Beanie has changed my view on that.
McCoy vs Beanie
to be honest I have not seen what McCoy has done as a pro so fill me in. At the time I did not want to take mcCoy in the 1st but would have in the 2nd if he was there (and we had not taken an RB in the first).
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He's a smaller poor man's version of Brian Westbrook
He may be there one day but he will never be able to carry the load like Beanie will. Sorry but that’s my opinion, I know people here wanted McCoy on the Cardinals(Caugh Red Reign)
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Bennie is the 'poor mans' AD
and to be honest Hightower is a little like chester taylor
but the offensive sets we run are very different, it’ll be interesting to see how Whiz uses them moving forward. It’s really smart these days to have a 2 RB system, and I still see a 50/50 split going forward (not great for FFL, but still good)
by quid pro quo on Nov 20, 2009 11:02 AM MST up reply actions
Beanie is a lot bigger then Peterson with a much longer reach
I would say he’s a poor mans Steven Jackson if anything.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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As far as Donald Brown
He’s been ok this season but in no way seems as explosive as Beanie. After 9 games I’d say that Beanie and Moreno have been the best out of the draft, but even Moreno hasn’t been that impressive.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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i havent been impressed with Moreno
i think we got the best back in the draft. I also dont think its a fair assesment to say Beanie is the poor mans AP. I think that Beanie may do some things better COUGH stiff arm COUGH. Is AP better, YES. But I think with all their similarities they are different backs. Plus Beanie hasnt been given the same chances AP has so its not a fair assesment.
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Beanie is going to have a big day.
It seems like he knows the offense better now, it won’t be long before he easily gets 100 yards a game.
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I'm predicting a 50+ yarder this game
With the Rams rush D, anything is possible for our running backs. After all, it was against the Rams where Hightower had his 1st (only?) 100 yard day, imagine what Beanie’s going to do to them. XD
God I can't wait.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Wow you called it.
Timmy got a 50 yarder and another 100+ yard game.
Life's too short. Be a fan. Orlando Magic, Arizona Cardinals,Tampa Bay Rays and of course "the U"! What a winning combo.
I'm pretty pumped
for tomorrow’s game. I was talking to my brother last night, and we both agreed that this is probably the game when Beanie breaks out the big guns. I could see him having a long TD run, and well over 100 yards.
However, all I really want to see is the W at the end of the game. I hope the Cards aren’t looking past the Rams and show up tomorrow to play and win.
We all bleed Cardinal Red, but most of us don't recognize it!
+1
Really looking forward too. Game got pushed back till later which helps the Cardinals too. I’d love to see Wells break one but in the end a W is all that matters.
What? I didn't break it, I was just testing its durability, and then I placed it in the woods becuase it's made out of wood and I just thought he should be with his family.
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Well, I was right about the 50+ yard run...
just guessed the wrong back! Hightower is like kryptonite to the Rams.
by lifeinthepit00 on Nov 22, 2009 10:08 PM MST reply actions
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