Samuels vs Rice

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by hurrykaine

In defense of Samuels, in that Spurrier game, only 1 or at most 1.5 of Rice's sacks were attributable to Samuels. The other two were a result of Spurrier and the O-line genius Kim Helton matching a tight-end directly one-on-one with Rice, which is suicide.

I do, however, share your concern - Samuels against Rice will be a key match-up in this game.

The year Spurrier was here was basically Samuels worst year as a pro. In addition to that, he was fighting some nagging ankle/knee injuries which contributed.

I think big Chris will keep him check this time around.