clayton163v Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 We all know we need one and I have reviewed them All have warts only one offers a complete game. That guy is Brian Robinson. Breece Hall is a good fit for a zone scheme but cannot block which I cannot stomach. Too expensive too. Kenneth Walker a poor fit as he cannot run laterally. Spiller? Cannot block but is otherwise a good fit. Dameon Pierce? Cannot run laterally. Zamir White? Two ACLs, too many fumbles and he cannot block. Cook? Can't block at all. A true matador. So who is a good fit for us? Brian Robinson (see below), Kyren Williams (ideal third down back - he can block and catch - but no long speed and is stuck between the tackles as a runner as he cannot run laterally), Rachaad White "ideal back for a zone blocking scheme" "adds a dangerous element to the passing game" but cannot block at all, Hassan Haskins - a one cut runner for a "zone running scheme" but a poor blocker. So that leaves Brian Robinson. Why him? Long speed? No but a 4.5 at 225 is not bad. He is a "between the tackles bruiser". Unlike the others he is a finished product for the pro game. He has "enough twitch to miss tacklers in short spaces". He also has "enough ball skills to factor as a pass catcher". But where he shines is when the play gets changed and the call is "MAX PROTECT". None of our current backs can stay home and protect Zach. Says Ourlads : "Elite blocker with the right mindset and fully capable skill set. One pop isn't good enough for him. Will stay on his man and take pride in pushing him out of the play." Those of you who read Ourlads know that they toss out the "ELITE" word like a manhole cover. It is seldom bestowed and actually exists when they use it. He is the only guy in the draft who will reliably protect Zach. He is an ideal fit for the zone scheme and we need a large back to replace Perine who must fight for his job this season. I covet him and hope the Jets do too. Ourlads give him a 3d round grade. I hope we get him at 111 or 117. Zach needs him and so do we. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCJet Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Robinson is also the guy Id like to see us end up with. Low milage and the size to really be a thumper in the second half of games and especially in the cold weather. Pro style skill set coming from Alabama which should prepare him well for the NFL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32EBoozer Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 (edited) 23 minutes ago, clayton163v said: Kyren Williams (ideal third down back - he can block and catch - but no long speed and is stuck between the tackles as a runner as he cannot run laterally) Maybe Williams falls into the 3rd after a disappointing 40 time. I love him as a player. High football IQ and a born leader. Sneaky fast with great hands and a solid blocker Kyren Williams was a force in Notre Dame‘s offense the last two seasons and is one of the most talented running backs the Fighting Irish have had in quite some time. However, his showing at the NFL combine didn’t do him any favors ahead of the draft. Williams measured in at 5-9, 194-pounds, perhaps a little lighter than NFL teams would like. His hand size of nine-inches is a half-inch bigger than Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett for whatever that is worth. Williams ran his 40-yard dash in a disappointing 4.65 seconds, the slowest of any running back to run on Friday night. His vertical leap of 32 inches and broad jump of 9 feet, 8 inches left some to be desired. Williams turned into a fascinating case study in terms of his draft selection with this. Anyone who watches his film sees a player who is clearly strong as a bull and can do anything he’s asked to – catch the ball out of the backfield, take on pass rushers, show elite balance and so on. How much will the poor showing at the combine hurt Williams? A lot of pressure has certainly been now put on him at Notre Dame’s pro day in April but after strong showings by other top backs in this draft, Williams certainly did himself no favors Friday. Notre Dame Football @NDFootball showing his speed @Kyrenwilliams23 clocks a 4.54 on the 40 #GoIrish Edited April 23, 2022 by 32EBoozer Update pro day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecuadorian Jet Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 What about Hassan Haskins from Michigan, could be a good complement for Elijah Moore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darnold's Forehead Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Strange... Thought for sure this would be a Josh Adams thread. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirorob Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 I still like Spiller out of A&M. Not great speed, but big, tough, runs well, and is used to sharing the load, again a lower mileage back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTJetsFan Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 I'm in on Robinson too. Hopefully available in the 4th. I like Carter and Ty Johnson, but we need a bigger back who can move the pile between the tackles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 I like Breece Hall. He wouldn't be there to block, he's there it run and catch passes. Find a blocking back in UDFA or use one of our previous scrub RB picks like Perine for blocking. With that said, Tyler Allgeier of BYU (nice Wilson tie-in) might be a steal in the 5th or so. We're looking to compliment Carter in a 1-2 punch, not replace him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsons Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Jerome Ford... This is who I believe can excel greatly in the stretch offense which Lafleur runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets0712 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Strange... Thought for sure this would be a Josh Adams thread.Lol. I was thinking bout Bringing him up but. Decided not too.. but while I’m here now. He would be the PERFECT complement to MC.Sent from my iPhone using JetNation.com mobile app Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowles Movement Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 4 hours ago, clayton163v said: We all know we need one and I have reviewed them All have warts only one offers a complete game. That guy is Brian Robinson. Breece Hall is a good fit for a zone scheme but cannot block which I cannot stomach. Too expensive too. Kenneth Walker a poor fit as he cannot run laterally. Spiller? Cannot block but is otherwise a good fit. Dameon Pierce? Cannot run laterally. Zamir White? Two ACLs, too many fumbles and he cannot block. Cook? Can't block at all. A true matador. So who is a good fit for us? Brian Robinson (see below), Kyren Williams (ideal third down back - he can block and catch - but no long speed and is stuck between the tackles as a runner as he cannot run laterally), Rachaad White "ideal back for a zone blocking scheme" "adds a dangerous element to the passing game" but cannot block at all, Hassan Haskins - a one cut runner for a "zone running scheme" but a poor blocker. So that leaves Brian Robinson. Why him? Long speed? No but a 4.5 at 225 is not bad. He is a "between the tackles bruiser". Unlike the others he is a finished product for the pro game. He has "enough twitch to miss tacklers in short spaces". He also has "enough ball skills to factor as a pass catcher". But where he shines is when the play gets changed and the call is "MAX PROTECT". None of our current backs can stay home and protect Zach. Says Ourlads : "Elite blocker with the right mindset and fully capable skill set. One pop isn't good enough for him. Will stay on his man and take pride in pushing him out of the play." Those of you who read Ourlads know that they toss out the "ELITE" word like a manhole cover. It is seldom bestowed and actually exists when they use it. He is the only guy in the draft who will reliably protect Zach. He is an ideal fit for the zone scheme and we need a large back to replace Perine who must fight for his job this season. I covet him and hope the Jets do too. Ourlads give him a 3d round grade. I hope we get him at 111 or 117. Zach needs him and so do we. Robinson sounds a lot like Perine. Big and well rounded, can run catch and block. But not a player the defense prepares for. Id rather draft a great runner and athlete and teach him to block. If he comes out of the game bc he cant block, he will pick it up quickly. Blocking is coachable Size ,speed and good hands are not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MR.GANGGREEN28 Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 4 hours ago, Darnold's Forehead said: Strange... Thought for sure this would be a Josh Adams thread. I thought it was going to be a trailer for some running back biopic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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