CMike had a....

[Smellyman]

How many yards did he have?

70 yards on 21 carries.

He had seemingly so many holes where he just runs into blockers butts.

I seriously think Rawls doubles that.

 

[bigskydoc]

He'll make a decent 3

-bsd

 

[Uncle Si]

How many yards did he have?

70 yards on 21 carries.

He had seemingly so many holes where he just runs into blockers butts.

I seriously think Rawls doubles that.

Agreed...

So he had a good game, but could have been so much better

 

[getnasty]

Lynch would have gotten 100 easily with the cutback lanes that were out there for the taking.

That said, Michael had a few nice runs and turned a couple of negative plays into positive ones. And he didn't fumble. Seemed like Michael was focused on not screwing up and left some yards on the field as a result. When he no longer feels like he's one mistake from being out of the league, he'll loosen up and look better.

For one game, it was good enough.

This is what I thought, he was so focused on ball security that it slowed him down, I swear he ran the whole game with two hands on the ball.

 

[Ruminator]

Lynch would have gotten 100 easily with the cutback lanes that were out there for the taking.

That said, Michael had a few nice runs and turned a couple of negative plays into positive ones. And he didn't fumble. Seemed like Michael was focused on not screwing up and left some yards on the field as a result. When he no longer feels like he's one mistake from being out of the league, he'll loosen up and look better.

For one game, it was good enough.

Yeah that's what I thought watching this offense -- a mostly healthy Lynch would definitely have bulldozed for 90+ yards (and probably caught a couple passes for another handful or two of yards). Considering how the Vikings' defense often attempted to clog up the obvious running lanes in much the same way the Seahawks' D clogged AP's lanes, I was pleased with CM's concentration and effort. And was glad my fears of him trying too hard because it's a playoff game were unfounded.

 

[Dizzlepdx]

I only recall one 'he shoulda' moment-he was running at a left cb and he tried to run around and I wanted CMike to just truck him. What did all you guys see?

 

[OpHawk]

I'll take the guy that was there vs the guy that wasn't

 

[DavidSeven]

He was fine. About you'd hope from a third string RB in a big game.

However, if Seattle is going to sustain this run, they need another playmaker and they're not really getting that from Michael. Russ, Doug and Lock can't just carry this thing forever; don't care how good the playcalling or QB play is. Going to need at least one more guy to step up to take the pressure off. You'd hope that Marshawn could be that guy again, at least one last time.

 

[seahawkfreak]

He didn't fumble, so yes he had a great game.

Cause he has so many fumbles right? :sarcasm_on:

 

[SauceTownHawk]

The 2nd and 5 where he slipped and could have easily picked up 5 to seal the game is what sticks out to me. He's not somebody that will take over a game. Hopefully lynch is back next weekend

 

[Ozzy]

I thought he played very well considering the conditions. He left some yards at times but also had a couple of runs unique to his skill set where he got more than most would get with his low center of gravity. He played about as well as any offensive player did today.

 

[IndyHawk]

I thought he played very well considering the conditions. He left some yards at times but also had a couple of runs unique to his skill set where he got more than most would get with his low center of gravity. He played about as well as any offensive player did today.

I'll agree with this but wonder if he would have had all the reps in practice instead of Beast,how much better he would have done.That said 2 games for CM and he hasn't done anything that says he cannot play.I feel like he can be a factor going forward but he needs reps to keep getting better.

 

[SeatownJay]

I think he's earned a chance to be on the opening day roster next season.

 

[LickMyNuts]

He lacks a bit of leg drive at the point of contact. He stops his feet and gets turned backward too easy.

But he didn't fumble, and in these conditions against a good defense that is worth a lot.

 

[Ozzy]

Can't disagree with anything you've said Indy.

 

[nanomoz]

He didn't fumble, so yes he had a great game.

Cause he has so many fumbles right? :sarcasm_on:

Ball protection has been an issue. And most think it is part of why he was jettisoned. Heres some good analysis on the subject: http://12thmanrising.com/2015/05/13/why-christine-michael-doesnt-get-more-playing-time/

 

[edogg23]

Every player looked slower out there today, especially in making cuts in that weather. I thought he did pretty damn good considering he outran Peterson and didn't fumble.

 

[renofox]

Did anyone else notice that, once the Seahawks took the lead, he was consistently running into 8 and 9-man boxes and still getting positive yardage?

 

[12thbrah]

C-Mike played awesome I thought. Those last few possessions though when we were trying to run out the clock with him I was on pins and needles. Was pretty sure he was gonna put the ball on the ground.

 

[Tech Worlds]

I think he's earned a chance to be on the opening day roster next season.

No.

I think he has earned the chance to compete for a roster spot during training camp next season.