NEW
#11
Since69
Registered
Joined: Nov 02, 2006
Posts: 1,135
Since69
Registered
Joined:Nov 02, 2006
Posts:1,135
That 8.2 ypc is impressive, but largely a product of the spread offense that Hawaii ran.
And 4.45 doesn't sound that slow to me.
If he shows anything he'll replace BJack as our 3rd-down back.
And 4.45 doesn't sound that slow to me.
If he shows anything he'll replace BJack as our 3rd-down back.
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#12
wpr
Preferred Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2008
Posts: 20,215
wpr
Preferred Member
Joined:Aug 08, 2008
Posts:20,215
"Since69"That 8.2 ypc is impressive, but largely a product of the spread offense that Hawaii ran.
And 4.45 doesn't sound that slow to me.
If he shows anything he'll replace BJack as our 3rd-down back.
Wasn't it Tony Fisher who had some eye popping numbers?
He came in on 3rd down with 3-4 Wr in spread formation and they would run him up the middle for 6-9 yards?
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#13
Zero2Cool
Elite Member
Joined: Oct 14, 2006
Posts: 44,952
Zero2Cool
Elite Member
Joined:Oct 14, 2006
Posts:44,952
Biography: Junior college transfer awarded all-Conference honors as a senior with rushing totals of 146/1199/18 and 27/363/1 receiving. Rushing totals the prior year included 86/453/2.
Negatives: Not a physical runner and tends to finish plays out of bounds. Does not display much strength carrying the ball. Must pick up the blocking intensity.
Analysis: Green is a physically gifted ball carrier with the athletic skills and running abilities to make it at the next level. He offers potential as a second back in the NFL if he rounds out his game and carries the ball with more physicality.
Projection: 6th
Read more: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/draft-2011/players/98152.html#ixzz1KyQ6bnQZ
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#14
porky88
Veteran Member
Joined: Apr 27, 2007
Posts: 3,540
porky88
Veteran Member
Joined:Apr 27, 2007
Posts:3,540
He runs downhill and has experience in a spread offense. He's a natural pass catcher out of the backfield. Mike McCarthy can move him around. He can line up in the slot as a WR. His hands are that good. I agree that it spells doom for Brandon Jackson. I suspect he was drafted as his replacement. I think he'll be a nice player in the screen game. He could return kicks. This is a scheme fit. He fits into the Packer offense very nicely.
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#15
wpr
Preferred Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2008
Posts: 20,215
wpr
Preferred Member
Joined:Aug 08, 2008
Posts:20,215
"porky88"He runs downhill and has experience in a spread offense. He's a natural pass catcher out of the backfield. Mike McCarthy can move him around. He can line up in the slot as a WR. His hands are that good. I agree that it spells doom for Brandon Jackson. I suspect he was drafted as his replacement. I think he'll be a nice player in the screen game. He could return kicks. This is a scheme fit. He fits into the Packer offense very nicely.
The only thing that bothers me if he is to replace Jackson is that he needs to work on his blocking but IIR, Jackson needed work when he got to GB.
But then they were not the defending SB champs and I don't like to see GB slid back in any portion of their game.
Esp RBs picking up would be assailants of ARod.
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#16
Zero2Cool
Elite Member
Joined: Oct 14, 2006
Posts: 44,952
Zero2Cool
Elite Member
Joined:Oct 14, 2006
Posts:44,952
"wpr"The only thing that bothers me if he is to replace Jackson is that he needs to work on his blocking but IIR, Jackson needed work when he got to GB.
But then they were not the defending SB champs and I don't like to see GB slid back in any portion of their game.
Esp RBs picking up would be assailants of ARod.
I credit Edgar Bennett with improving the RB's pass blocking skills, who is now the WR coach.
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#17
wpr
Preferred Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2008
Posts: 20,215
wpr
Preferred Member
Joined:Aug 08, 2008
Posts:20,215
"Zero2Cool""wpr"The only thing that bothers me if he is to replace Jackson is that he needs to work on his blocking but IIR, Jackson needed work when he got to GB.
But then they were not the defending SB champs and I don't like to see GB slid back in any portion of their game.
Esp RBs picking up would be assailants of ARod.
I credit Edgar Bennett with improving the RB's pass blocking skills, who is now the WR coach.
Exactly.
He will be busy with his new job and won't be able to spend much time helping the RBs or their coach.
Certainly he can discuss a few things with them but not spend every day with them.
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#18
millertime
Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2008
Posts: 979
millertime
Member
Joined:Aug 14, 2008
Posts:979
Seems like a niche pick. Our team is so loaded that we have to draft a 3rd down back to ensure he'll make the roster.
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#19
warhawk
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 07, 2008
Posts: 1,721
warhawk
Senior Member
Joined:Aug 07, 2008
Posts:1,721
"millertime"Seems like a niche pick. Our team is so loaded that we have to draft a 3rd down back to ensure he'll make the roster.
It seems to me Thompson is looking at both value and where we may need players depending on who stays and who goes.
We get the OT that is necessary with Cliffy's iffy knee's and the other OT's being somewhat iffy other than Bulaga.
We get the WR with Jones probably gone and Driver getting older and hurt more often.
We get the 3rd down back with Jackson probably gone.
I guess now I see Thompson going to the D and getting an OLB, DL, and CB. Of course, who knows with Ted.
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others
NEW
#20
musccy
Veteran Member
Joined: May 07, 2009
Posts: 3,479
musccy
Veteran Member
Joined:May 07, 2009
Posts:3,479
"Zero2Cool""wpr"The only thing that bothers me if he is to replace Jackson is that he needs to work on his blocking but IIR, Jackson needed work when he got to GB.
But then they were not the defending SB champs and I don't like to see GB slid back in any portion of their game.
Esp RBs picking up would be assailants of ARod.
I credit Edgar Bennett with improving the RB's pass blocking skills, who is now the WR coach.
I'm still not happy Edgar was moved to WRs coach but what do I know.
Anyway, virtually everyone else has already said what needs to be said, but I like that he has a fb frame with rb speed/agility.
This definitely appears to be an upgrade over BJack, and maybe a solid fill-in for an everydown back in a year or two if Starks/Grant goes down.
0
SlickVision, Methodikal, Kevin and 5 others