Elijah Dotson Makes the Initial 53 (Was Poll)

[Boltjolt]

Remember, I said, "Dot is our RB version of Hill." Obviously, no comparison when it comes to position, size and style. The comparison is utilitarian in nature...the idea of a change of pace from what the opposing D has seen...

I don't see how that makes sense.

I know you are infatuated with Dotson but I don't think he has a comparison. He is who he is and he isn't on Ekelers level as of yet.

So who exactly is Dotson a change of pace from?

[dmac_bolt]

Actually, the original comparison was intended to be an approximate, extrapolated version of an extended metaphor of a comparison to a player from another team, playing a different position, while still preserving the original intent of basically saying that both players can be used on an occasional basis to participate in gadget plays to confuse the opposition...
(Hope that makes sense...ahem...and my drinking days are over...)

Whoa, you entered the 4rh dimension. I need another shot.

I’m just messing with ya, it’s all good . I understood your post, it was a stretch but stretching before Game 1 is a good thing to do. Your hammies will be loose!

[dmac_bolt]

I don't see how that makes sense.

I know you are infatuated with Dotson but I don't think he has a comparison. He is who he is and he isn't on Ekelers level as of yet.

So who exactly is Dotson a change of pace from?

Dotson is compared to Ekeler, not a wildcat trick QB. He doesn’t change that pace, he backfills it if needed for a breather or more. Moore said he’s thinking of how to use all 4, we’ll see what that means on Sunday. Moore was also pretty quick to say firmly that Ekeler is THE DUDE.

which makes sense, Austin has earned it. And he’s really good.

[Heatmiser]

Yep...early this season, we may see Moore trot out Dot for a special play or two a game, that they have practiced many times before...kind of like the way the Saints use Taysom Hill on gadget plays...Dot is our RB version of Hill...now later on, as Dot hopefully continues to excel, we'll see him on the field more often...

I don’t know. The Cowboys had Turpin last season who is very, very similar to Davis in talent and size. And one of Cowboys’ fans gripes for not shedding a tear that Moore left is that he never found a way to gadget him into the offense. If Moore didn’t do that for Turpin I am not too sure he will do it for Dotson who might end up a good running back but does not have something that would make defenses pay attention if he came into the game.

TG

[BayAreaBoltz]

Exactly what the opposing DC is saying!^

Moore with no leash will confuse the crap outta defenses.

Allen + Williams + Palmer + Johnston + Everette + Eckler in the passing game threatening the head

Then a downhill rushing scheme with our o-line creating holes and our revamped RB rotation threatening the body.

You don't know where the haymaker or uppercut will come from until its too late.

Hmmm. We've had most of those haymakers and uppercut players for years. We shall see if this is the year your dream of the Chargers floating like a butterfly and stinging like a bee comes true or not. Here's to hoping.

[Topcat]

I don’t know. The Cowboys had Turpin last season who is very, very similar to Davis in talent and size. And one of Cowboys’ fans gripes for not shedding a tear that Moore left is that he never found a way to gadget him into the offense. If Moore didn’t do that for Turpin I am not too sure he will do it for Dotson who might end up a good running back but does not have something that would make defenses pay attention if he came into the game.

TG

How about turning that corner and taking it to the house like he did vs. the Rams...
(Twice...)

[Boltjolt]

How about turning that corner and taking it to the house like he did vs. the Rams...
(Twice...)

Every RB diced up the Rams in preseason though.
The Rams D gave up 109 points in 3 games.

[richpjr]

How about turning that corner and taking it to the house like he did vs. the Rams...
(Twice...)

He show some flashes running in the preseason and also showed suspect hands with his 2 dropped passes and the dropped pitch. He hasn't even played a snap in the NFL yet and while he has some upside it's awful early to be making comparisons to anyone yet. Unless he is a ST monster or there is an injury in front of him he isn't likely to get many touches if he is even active most games.

[blueman]

He show some flashes running in the preseason and also showed suspect hands with his 2 dropped passes and the dropped pitch. He hasn't even played a snap in the NFL yet and while he has some upside it's awful early to be making comparisons to anyone yet. Unless he is a ST monster or there is an injury in front of him he isn't likely to get many touches if he is even active most games.

Drops for a rookie UDFA? Just the yips, the game ain’t too big for him.

[Topcat]

He show some flashes running in the preseason and also showed suspect hands with his 2 dropped passes and the dropped pitch. He hasn't even played a snap in the NFL yet and while he has some upside it's awful early to be making comparisons to anyone yet. Unless he is a ST monster or there is an injury in front of him he isn't likely to get many touches if he is even active most games.

QJ also had some drops...not hearing much talk about him not having a bright future...both QJ and Dot are suffering from Newbie Nerves...

[Boltjolt]

QJ also had some drops...not hearing much talk about him not having a bright future...both QJ and Dot are suffering from Newbie Nerves...

I don't see anyone slobbering over QJ either like you are with Dotson.
QJs future isn't this year.

[dmac_bolt]

I don't see anyone slobbering over QJ either like you are with Dotson.
QJs future isn't this year.

Q deserves a lot more slobber than Dot. I’m all good with the Dotdreams, it’s fun to find that rare coin on the beach. But hoisting him over our #1 pick is a pretty high climb.