"PACKERS LOOKING FOR THREE DOWN BACK"

[Bretsky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj6SHzDhuXA

YES, EVERYBODY KNOWS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StDyLTZkGo8

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-looking-for-a-threedown-running-back-048sp5q-192643211.html

[Bretsky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=424GvF2mKMM

[Bretsky]

SEE ALL 78

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GFWO_LIG0Y

[Bretsky]

OK...this is for JH and the MB fans.......found this from High School

Uploaded on Nov 3, 2008
In 3 years Montee Ball has rushed for over 7,000 yds and still going. He has scored 90 TD's, and averages over 11yds per carry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj_oQotkEGw

[Bretsky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzWvQ9-AM0o

one last one

[Bretsky]

HERE WAS A PREDICTION AND BREAKDOWN OF BALL BEFORE 2012 SEASON


8/16/12: In September of 2011 I wrote this: "Montee Ball could be a player who explodes across the national scene quickly in the 2011 season with John Clay no longer at Wisconsin. Ball came on like gangbusters late in the (2010) season for the Badgers with five straight 100-yard games with a total of 777 yards in those five contests. He was third on the team in rushing behind Clay and James White, but Ball led the team with 18 touchdowns. Ball has a nice blend of power and speed that will appeal to NFL coaches and scouts. He hits the hole quickly and is hard to bring down."

That turned out to be a relative understatement as Ball was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. He ran for 1,923 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per carry, and 33 touchdowns in 2011. Ball also caught 24 passes for 306 yards and six scores. His 39 total touchdowns were one of the most prolific season totals in college football history, putting him next to Barry Sanders in the record books.

Ball runs with excellent vision, balance and pad level. He is not a burner, but he hits the hole before it closes. It wouldn't be surprising if Ball's production declines in 2012 with teams selling out to stop him. His supporting cast is greatly reduced as well. Wisconsin lost center Peter Konz, guard Kevin Zeitler, its offensive line coach, its offensive coordinator, quarterback Russell Wilson and wide receiver Nick Toon.


Now some comments.............I doubt Ball jumps into round one. I think he's there for us round two but I'm not sure of that. I don't think he's there in round 3. I've been saying he's the best RB in WI for the past two years and I think I've been right. He's a step above, IMO, what we have in the roster for the Packers. A

All along I've been saying he'd going to run about a 4.5 to 4.55 forty yard dash. For those of us who know him that is not a concern. The dude plays faster on the field, he has a nose for the end zone, and he's made a few very notable tough receptions at key points in game. I don't remember being able to say that about a Green Bay running back in quite some time. He's an ideal fit for our offense. He's blocked well, hits the hole very hard and fast (unlike Ron Dayne and John Clay),has a great attitude, is a workout warrior, and catches the ball with ease.

His RB coach, who played in the NFL, has compared him to Curtis Martin. I can't figure out who to compare him to...part of me thinks Matt Forte. Dude should be a very solid RB for a team for many years to come............hopefully Green Bay.

[King Friday]

To me, Ball will surprise in the NFL just as Russell Wilson did. Measureables are for dopes. Football is won with heart, determination and comraderie. Ball has enough speed to be successful in the NFL. His real talent is the ability to make himself an extremely small target by knowing how to set up his blockers, having patience to let the play develop, as well as knowing when and how to juke and spin effectively. He also runs with above average power for his size. That power/agility combination is something that will make him get a lot of looks IMO. I think the Packers would consider him very strongly in the late 2nd/early 3rd round.

Compare his highlights to Alex Green's in college. It isn't even close. Green rarely changed direction, showed little ability to set up blocks effectively, and didn't show all that much as a receiver out of the backfield. Ball is twice the back that Alex Green is, perhaps in large part to his vast experience running the ball. Curtis Martin seems like a very good comparison...another guy who did not wow you with any individual traits, but was very good at all of them. Those guys are rare...and usually turn out to be successful when they get a chance on a good team in the NFL. To me, Ball would be a phenominal pick for Green Bay...great all around back used to playing in cold weather with superior ball security.

[rbaloha1]

Comparing Green to Ball in college is impossible.

Green was running from the run and shoot with 2 NFL receivers. Defenses focused more on the receivers which allowed Green to run in parking lots. Displayed good shiftiness in the open field.

My biggest concern was running from a 2 back pro offense which imo is still a work in progress.

Ball is an I-back running from a pro offense.

[smuggler]

And Green had lightning speed, having run a 4.17 40 in a pro-day workout.

Ball said he's been down in the 4.4s during workouts, but his official time was 4.64, Ahman's official time was considerably better.

[pbmax]

That time, unless he shreds it in Madison, is going to help ensure he is available later in the first round, if it was ever in doubt.

[Joemailman]

That time, unless he shreds it in Madison, is going to help ensure he is available later in the first round, if it was ever in doubt.

It was not. I think this ensures he will be available well into the 2nd round, unless, as you say, he does a lot better at his pro Day.

[Patler]

Packers are looking for a three-down back? They had a whole roster full of them last year. Each one lasted about three downs before getting hurt or proving to be ineffective.

[swede]

Hey-oooh!

[Pugger]

Packers are looking for a three-down back? They had a whole roster full of them last year. Each one lasted about three downs before getting hurt or proving to be ineffective.

I'd laugh with gusto if this wasn't so close to the truth!

[HarveyWallbangers]

I haven't been a fan of Wisconsin RBs coming out (not just Buckeyes bias), but I really like Ball as a pro. 2nd round might be too high though. I'm not sure if he's a game changer, and if a RB isn't a game changer, I don't like wasting a high draft pick on him.