tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post3689883917905101752..comments2023-10-16T05:12:31.101-04:00Comments on It's Boris Diaw Time!: How Will the 2012 Draft Class Turn Out? The Crystal Ball Reveals All!Jon Landrumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06285647002396519452noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-62340938246137182002012-05-09T15:55:04.255-04:002012-05-09T15:55:04.255-04:00I think it depends on what you're looking for....I think it depends on what you're looking for...longer legs typically equals higher speeds, i.e. AP, so when he hits you, his mass is amplified. As you mentioned before though, MJD and Rice both have more power from a standstill, so it will ALWAYS take more than one guy to bring those two down. Really, and I don't think I'm breaking any new ground here, I think the best thing for a RB or any position, for that matter, is to learn what you do best and maximize it, while learning to work away from your weaknesses...elementary, I know, but I think it's common for coaches (See Shanahan, Mike) to try to cram their skill players into molds that don't quite fit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13479702144884181982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-73711990115300072102012-05-09T12:08:41.536-04:002012-05-09T12:08:41.536-04:00Very true.Very true.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050213069636658568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-60007581023692577672012-05-09T09:35:21.192-04:002012-05-09T09:35:21.192-04:00In terms of height he is, but he weighs approximat...In terms of height he is, but he weighs approximately the same as Ray Rice despite having 4 inches on him. That's the point Jeremy was trying to make. Larger hitting area, less mass in that hitting area. Actually, a compact runner like Rice or MJD seems much more ideal if you think about it.Jon Landrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285647002396519452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-26807709387327631982012-05-09T09:21:33.612-04:002012-05-09T09:21:33.612-04:00Wait... AP is by far the largest of the 3 RBs Jere...Wait... AP is by far the largest of the 3 RBs Jeremy mentioned... he's not smaller than the other two.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050213069636658568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-7945227358938917692012-05-08T22:53:24.932-04:002012-05-08T22:53:24.932-04:00THAT'S WHAT SHE SAIDTHAT'S WHAT SHE SAIDLaneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-9677571771737680342012-05-08T21:34:24.877-04:002012-05-08T21:34:24.877-04:00The size thing that Jeremy brings up is basically ...The size thing that Jeremy brings up is basically my point when I bring up MJD. He was considered too small coming out of UCLA, but look how durable and effective he has been. As you said, James is perfect for the NFL game, and his potential success will not be based on a couple inches or a few pounds.Jon Landrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285647002396519452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-33834590021041070212012-05-08T20:59:12.605-04:002012-05-08T20:59:12.605-04:00Peterson is a freak of nature though...there aren&...Peterson is a freak of nature though...there aren't many people his size who WANT to hit defenders like he does...watching him DOMINATE Gay in the playoffs a few years ago was one of my favorite plays that I've ever seen live.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13479702144884181982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-88465748511333628542012-05-08T17:58:14.923-04:002012-05-08T17:58:14.923-04:00MJD is listed at 5'7 208, AP listed at 6'1...MJD is listed at 5'7 208, AP listed at 6'1 217, Ray Rice 5'8 212....size is ridiculously overrated for RBs, because AP is 'smaller' than the other 2 but considered a bruising, physical runner. James will fit in perfectly in the NFL today because he is quick and can catch.Jeremy Bolingernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-57195780667916831092012-05-08T16:59:03.674-04:002012-05-08T16:59:03.674-04:00Let me just throw this out there as well...
LaMic...Let me just throw this out there as well...<br /><br />LaMichael James and Maurice Jones-Drew are the same size. MJD is about 10 pounds heavier, but there's little doubt James will add that much weight in a short amount of time. <br /><br />Just saying...Jon Landrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285647002396519452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-77731766994564540362012-05-08T16:53:28.918-04:002012-05-08T16:53:28.918-04:00Umm...yes and no, I guess. James has similar talen...Umm...yes and no, I guess. James has similar talent in the passing game, and I imagine he'll quickly be utilized in that way. But I actually think he brings value between the tackles as well, unlike Sproles. Keep in mind, James is 2 inches taller and weighs 15 more pounds than Sproles. Give him a year of serious weight lifting, and he'll weigh the same as McCoy. <br /><br />You're right, he'll probably be more of a Sproles type in his rookie year. SF needs receivers so bad, and having a Sproles type player would be huge for them. Imagine the impact on their third down offense and red zone offense! But I do think he'll usurp more and more carries. He probably will never get the number of carries McCoy or any #1 back gets, but I think he could easily take 150-200 without getting too banged up.Jon Landrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285647002396519452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-30538594482529896622012-05-08T16:39:04.930-04:002012-05-08T16:39:04.930-04:00HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Great.HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Great.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050213069636658568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9311787837526355.post-12907728994391571362012-05-08T16:30:42.511-04:002012-05-08T16:30:42.511-04:00Just curious...when you say, James will be "M...Just curious...when you say, James will be "McCoy Lite," does that sound a little bit like Sproles to you? I really not sure about it, because honestly I haven't watched much James, but given the success Sproles has found in a real-life, legit NFL offense, that could be good news for James.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13479702144884181982noreply@blogger.com