Tweet
Anyone know what they gave up to move up so far.
-
-
Wow, thats way early for him - Ryan Matthews
This is pushing players down to GB !Comment
-
Wow, Ryan Matthews goes high.....they really wanted him, that's for sure.....
Analysis
Inside: Decisive and tough interior runner. Good size and strength to get through the line of scrimmage and the acceleration to break into the secondary. Good balance to take a hit and keep his feet. Runs with good pad level inside and can drag tacklers for extra yardage. Runs with good forward lean to get the tough yards. Good timing and leaping ability for short-yardage touchdowns.
Outside: Good, not great speed to attack the defense at the flanks. Can turn the corner and is quickly moving downhill. Good lateral agility to elude in open space. Good power to run through smaller defenders' arm tackles. Better football speed than track speed. Can pull away in the open field.
Breaking tackles: One of his better attributes. Stronger runner than his weight would indicate. Runs with good pad level in traffic and with good forward lean. Good lower leg drive to push the pile. Best attribute in this area is his determination, as he keeps his legs churning and has an effective spin and stiff-arm to fight through arm tackles for additional yardage. Determined runner.
Blocking: Good effort, technique and strength as a pass blocker. Squares to the defender and supplies a good initial pop. Can absorb the bull rush due to his leverage and strength. Good effort, but only marginal effectiveness as a cut blocker. Good initial pop as a downfield blocker. Has to show more consistency in maintaining his block, as he too often moves on after supplying the initial hit, but doesn't truly lock up the defender. Has improved throughout his career. Looks to hit someone downfield when others' have the ball.
Receiving: Natural hands-catcher. Good body control to twist, make the reception and quickly head upfield. Appears to have the hand-eye coordination to track the ball over his shoulder for wheel routes. Rarely asked to run more complicated routes than simple swings and screens. Good agility, straight-line speed and suddenness to excel in this area.
Intangibles: High effort player who has proven the work ethic to recover from injuries. Was in danger of not making the academic qualifications to play as a freshman, but earned a high enough score on his ACT and has maintained his grades since. No known off-field concerns. Humble. Asked for permission from former Fresno All-American Dale Messer to wear his retired No. 21. Was granted permission from the 70-year old Messer after a face-to-face meeting. Has struggled with durability throughout his career.Comment
-
Eagles on the clock tradeComment
-
Originally posted by pittstang5
2 and a 4Comment
-
Comment
-
I am way behind, if I want to watch this on a webcast (not video, but GameCast style), where do you folks suggest? You can PM so I don't keep cluttering up the draft thread.Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.Comment
-
Eagles on the clock! Earl Thomas has to be it!Comment
-
Originally posted by pack4to84
Bulaga
Williams
Thomas
Pouncey?Comment
-
Seems cheap if you ask meOriginally posted by RastakComment
-
Morgan?Originally posted by RastakComment
-
Originally posted by pittstang5
Deep draft, that 2 is worth a late 1 in many drafts.Comment
-
My guess Derrick Morgan.Comment
-
Brandon Graham ?!?!Comment
-
B.Graham rumorComment
Comment