Anyone still want to defend Mike Goodson?

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

People claim we can replace Williams/Stewart with Mike Goodson, by what he has shown this season. Granted he has had some nice games, good production behind a banged up O-Line. But IMO his lack of ability to hold onto the ball exceeds his ability to make plays. In plain english, his turnovers hurt us far more than his break out plays.

So far against the Falcons today:

2 Fumbles, and 1 idiotic catch for a loss. I mean really, why go after the ball 10 yards behind the line of scrimmage? Bat it down!

He has never had success holding onto the ball. He has excellent break away speed, he is putting on some weight and it should make him more durable between the tackles. But in all honesty he will be our 3rd down back next season unless there is an injury. D-Will will be resigned (don't think we don't have the cap space to do so, and if you think JR is cheap because of this one season then you are clueless).

So what are your thoughts everyone?

[Double34Trouble28]

Just like you don't want people to base wanting him to be our #2 by just this season, you can't base not wanting him on one half of football. His fumbling problem had been better for a large portion of the season.

I don't have a horse in the race. I honestly have no preference in whether he becomes our #2 behind Stew or stays at the #3.

[tattoorhino]

Mike Goodson has been solid all year, damn give him a break for one game.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Mike Goodson has been solid all year, damn give him a break for one game.

I agree has given us some good (even great) production in a terrible season. But his fumbling problems have been the basis of why I feel moving forward he can't be a top 2 HB. I like the kid, I really do. I don't base my opinions off this one game, it's been a problem all his career. I know he has gotten better at controlling the ball, but he is unfolding this game and it's drawing some doubt into my mind (I'm sure I'm not the only one).

[tattoorhino]

I guess the Vikings should have traded Adrian Peterson after last year. This year he has 1 fumble. He just needs a little work but Goodson is a good player.

[SorthNarolina]

honestly Williams is the only back on the team that can do it all. And make something out of nothing this year when we sucked terribly he was still averaging over 4 yards a carry.

If he was still playing he would be back over 5 again.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

honestly Williams is the only back on the team that can do it all. And make something out of nothing this year when we sucked terribly he was still averaging over 4 yards a carry.

If he was still playing he would be back over 5 again.

No doubt about it. Williams needs a new deal (and I believe he gets one). There is no way we grab Luck in the draft without giving him a top 5 HB behind him.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

honestly Williams is the only back on the team that can do it all. And make something out of nothing this year when we sucked terribly he was still averaging over 4 yards a carry.

If he was still playing he would be back over 5 again.

goodson makes plays out of nothing, but he can't hold on to the ball.

williams makes plays out of nothing, but he can't stay healthy.

[countryboi]

has goodson been benched?

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

has goodson been benched?

I wouldn't be surprised. Fox can't afford to keep turning the ball over. That plus our defense/ST have missed so many opportunities to get the ball back.

[philp]

are people still comparing williams and goodson??

give goodson a few more years and then talk.

[CatMan72]

Goodson proved today that he's not a suitable replacement for DeAngelo Williams...

[philp]

i've made a thread or two this year about this. williams has got to stay. f#ck, he even wants to be here...how sad...lol.

[MadHatter]

Tiki Barber had fumble issues early in his career...it is correctable.

Goodson has too much talent to give up on him.