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Miles Sanders disappointed in lack of chances in Super Bowl, ready for more in Carolina


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Miles Sanders played 57 percent of the Eagles’ offensive snaps last season and set career highs with 1,269 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. But in the postseason, it was Kenneth Gainwell who got more of the running back snaps. 

Sanders played 76 offensive snaps in three games, while Gainwell saw 95.

In the Super Bowl, Sanders had 26 snaps and seven carries for 16 yards. (He did fumble out of bounds on the opening play from scrimmage, which could have played into his playing time.)

Sanders admits it was disappointing to stand and watch as the Eagles lost to the Chiefs. 

“Last game of the season? For all of the marbles? Everybody can answer that question,” Sanders said, via Steve Reed of the Associated Press. “If they put themselves in my shoes, would they be happy? I don’t want to make headlines, [but] if it does, I don’t care.”

Sanders signed with the Panthers in free agency, but he said the frustration of not playing more in the Super Bowl wasn’t the reason he left Philadelphia.

“I can get into that another day, maybe,” Sanders said. “Maybe you should ask them why I’m moving here.”

In Carolina, Sanders is expected to become the every-down back. It’s a role Christian McCaffreyhad in his time with the Panthers, who traded him to the 49ers last season.

Sanders, who is reunited with running backs coach Duce Staley in Carolina, wasn’t used much in the passing game in Philadelphia the past three seasons. But he caught 50 passes for 509 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie. 

“This is going to give me more opportunities to help my team win, and that’s all I’m about,” Sanders said. “I’m a team guy and I want to do whatever I can to help our team win. Making it to the Super Bowl is pretty addicting and if I knew the formula I would do it every year.”

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/06/09/miles-sanders-disappointed-in-lack-of-chances-in-super-bowl-ready-for-more-in-carolina

 

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55 minutes ago, GOAT said:

sanders was sucha frustrating player to have on my fantasy team.

would blow up for 20-25 points and then literally only get 2 carries the next game.

still won the league tho.

His vision is honestly not great, but he has a second gear that he hits when he does get to a hole and then busts out chunk yardage.

I think Foreman is a better pure RB with lower top-end speed, but Sanders is faster and a better receiver out of the backfield so he's more versatile.

I think we probably slightly payed too much for him but I get why we did it. Even then, his contract is not Cap breaking and we can maneuver it easily enough if he starts to suck.

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7 hours ago, Ricky Spanish said:

His vision is honestly not great, but he has a second gear that he hits when he does get to a hole and then busts out chunk yardage.

I think Foreman is a better pure RB with lower top-end speed, but Sanders is faster and a better receiver out of the backfield so he's more versatile.

I think we probably slightly payed too much for him but I get why we did it. Even then, his contract is not Cap breaking and we can maneuver it easily enough if he starts to suck.

Agree. I was honestly shocked Foreman ended up signing for so cheap.

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On 6/12/2023 at 1:30 PM, PantherKyle said:

Kind of an L take. They lost because they couldn't stop Mahomes. The O was great. Not about individual performance in the super bowl. I get the frustration, and hope to see him do well here.

It was a team effort in the loss, and a team effort for the win.  The Chiefs returned a fumble for a touchdown and a punt return was returned down to the 5 yard line.  Mahomes ended the game with only 182 yards passing.  BUT, he didn't make the critical mistake that Hurts made.

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36 minutes ago, Lame Duck said:

I’m super excited about Miles but hope we have a decent competition for him.  I had him on my fantasy team last year and he always was boom or bust.  I’d like for us to add 240lbs back who can move a pile. 

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On 6/12/2023 at 1:30 PM, PantherKyle said:

Kind of an L take. They lost because they couldn't stop Mahomes. The O was great. Not about individual performance in the super bowl. I get the frustration, and hope to see him do well here.

Philly’s Defense shat the bed in the SB

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