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Why I would not worry about Barner's ball security


MHS831

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The fact that he changed his running style is huge. It means that he works on his weaknesses and is coachable.

 

The first fumble was due to a hit from behind.  I am willing to bet that has never happened to him.

 

The second fumble was based on eagerness; he reached for the ball-Clausen was a bit slow getting it to him. 

 

I did not see a ball-carrying issue, such as holding the ball away from to body to run.

 

By the way--this is unrelated---I am watching the end of the Jags / Phins game, waiting for NFL Network's 10 AM presentation of Panther/Bears,  and I have to say that the Jags not only have the worst team in the NFL, they have the UGLIEST uniforms I have ever seen.

 

 

 

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The first fumble was due to a hit from behind. I am willing to bet that has never happened to him.

Uhhhh I think he's been hit from behind before. The first one was inexcusable. The defender got a hand on the ball, but did not really hit it with much force. I would say it was a combination of nerves and sloppiness, though I'm not sure he's used to running between the tackles so much (at Oregon he bounced most of his runs outside it seemed).

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Uhhhh I think he's been hit from behind before. The first one was inexcusable. The defender got a hand on the ball, but did not really hit it with much force. I would say it was a combination of nerves and sloppiness, though I'm not sure he's used to running between the tackles so much (at Oregon he bounced most of his runs outside it seemed).

That was my suprise with the first fumble as it was just a defender reaching for it with little force(in NFL terms) and popped it out.)

I am not worried unless we see it happen again...rookie mistakes and first game action is normal and the Bears are exceptional at stripping the ball.

He showed enough playmaking ability to see he will be dangerous and can contribute with limited touches.

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Why I'm not worried...

 

One, he's a rookie who's adjusting to the level of competition and probably had rookie nerves in his first pro game.

 

Two, he did fine after that first strip, and fumble number two looked to be on Clausen.

 

Three...

 

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