villain_the_foe Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 So why didnt this guy go to a D1 school? He obviously was good enough, given that he was so dominant in D2. So whats the catch here? Good Question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 He is a white running back. That's pretty much all I can think of. So was Wayne Chrebet, although I admit a white receiver is more likely then a white running back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Jet Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have to admit, I have tough time getting too hopeful about any of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicBizkit87 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have to admit, I have tough time getting too hopeful about any of these guys. Were you hopeful with Wayne Chrebet, when he was the 9th receiver, or whatever the hell he was on the depth chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 So why didnt this guy go to a D1 school? He obviously was good enough, given that he was so dominant in D2. So whats the catch here? Whens the last time you've seen a successful white NFL running back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Whens the last time you've seen a successful white NFL running back? Mike Alstott. Dude was a beast. Even though he was usually listed as a FB he often lined up as a single back or with another FB lead blocking for the Bucs. I see where you're coming from though. White dude who runs the football will get converted to FB and that's only if he's big enough. Woodhead wasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbn007 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Why does this UDFA sound a bit like the Derrick Ward pick from a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yep. Alstott was a Fullback and he was much bigger than this Woodhead guy. 5'7 1/2 white Running Back? You can't be serious. Then again, I'm sure he'll get picked up by the Giants after we release him in August and have a couple of 100 yard games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsrule128 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 This is the guy that was on ESPN first take; he has an interesting background; escaped from Liberia, reminds me of a bigger Cedric Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 This is the guy that was on ESPN first take; he has an interesting background; escaped from Liberia, reminds me of a bigger Cedric Houston. YES!!!!!! I really wanted them to pick up this guy. He is MUCH bigger then Cedric. He is actually more of a FB than a HB but he can run the ball. This guy could be a beast in short yardage IF he makes the team. I wanted them to take him in the 7th but this is even better. Nice pickup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Jehuu Caulcrick vs. Notre Dame - watch him annihilate tacklers http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=QAljSBJrOrQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Awesome. This is who I wanted with our 7th round pick & was pissed they passed on him. Let this beast learn from Richardson for a year. Not too shabby for a goal-line/short-yardage back with Richardson in there either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Awesome. This is who I wanted with our 7th round pick & was pissed they passed on him. Let this beast learn from Richardson for a year. Not too shabby for a goal-line/short-yardage back with Richardson in there either. Guess the Falcons didn't have him in for an interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Awesome. This is who I wanted with our 7th round pick & was pissed they passed on him. Let this beast learn from Richardson for a year. Not too shabby for a goal-line/short-yardage back with Richardson in there either. I either wanted him or Marcus Monk in the 7th. Monk got picked by the Bears so at least we got Caulcrick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Woodhead's an interesting prospect, but I think this kid has a significantly better chance to make the team. I can see Stacy Tutt getting cut long before Leon Washington. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I either wanted him or Marcus Monk in the 7th. Monk got picked by the Bears so at least we got Caulcrick. Yeah, Monk was another one. In the 7th, the only thing I don't like are guys who have nothing going for them physically. They should either be big for a position where mass is usually an advantage (OL, DL, FB), or height/speed (WR, RB, CB, KR). Most of them don't figure to have NFL talent anyway, but they might be able to get by on physical attributes that are not teachable. So yeah, I liked Monk that late. Caulcrick too. The RT we took qualifies. Even Derrick Ward when we took him. What I don't like are mid-sized/slower OLB'er types, undersized linemen, shrimpy/slow WR's, or low-talent/slower CB's whose upside is contributing on special teams for one season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Woodhead's an interesting prospect, but I think this kid has a significantly better chance to make the team. I can see Stacy Tutt getting cut long before Leon Washington. LW is not going anywhere - this year at least. That would be insane. I'd like to see Tutt stay too. I guess this could be a good problem to have ... too many RB's. Woodhead will probably be on the practice squad if anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yeah, Monk was another one. In the 7th, the only thing I don't like are guys who have nothing going for them physically. They should either be big for a position where mass is usually an advantage (OL, DL, FB), or height/speed (WR, RB, CB, KR). Most of them don't figure to have NFL talent anyway, but they might be able to get by on physical attributes that are not teachable. So yeah, I liked Monk that late. Caulcrick too. The RT we took qualifies. Even Derrick Ward when we took him. What I don't like are mid-sized/slower OLB'er types, undersized linemen, shrimpy/slow WR's, or low-talent/slower CB's whose upside is contributing on special teams for one season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 250 with a 40 inch vertical - could be the best short yardage prospect since Zach Crockett - im a big fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 250 with a 40 inch vertical - could be the best short yardage prospect since Zach Crockett - im a big fan. Where did you read he has a 40 inch vertical? That's good for a skinny WR. For a 250-260-lb FB that's insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackbackblock Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I like this one too. This kid is a monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackbackblock Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Where did you read he has a 40 inch vertical? That's good for a skinny WR. For a 250-260-lb FB that's insane. He also ran a 4.7. Good for a FB. This at some 15-25 pounds heavier than most of the other FB's oin this class. *Who probably will be a FB in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 He also ran a 4.7. Good for a FB. This at some 15-25 pounds heavier than most of the other FB's oin this class. His 40-time doesn't mean anything to me (as a fullback). I wouldn't care if it was a 5.1. He'll never run 40 yards unless it's on special teams anyway. More important is how fast he runs 4 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 The little I saw of him he is actually not a bad runner also a better version of TJ Duckett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfan718 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I like this one too. This kid is a monster.i agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Just found out we picked up this guy. sounds interesting... Jets ink rushing leader Woodhead to free-agent deal OMAHA, Neb. -- Chadron State running back Danny Woodhead, the NCAA's career rushing leader, signed a free-agent deal with the New York Jets on Sunday night, according to the player and his agent. Agent Chris Gittings said he and Woodhead thought the Jets were a good fit after teams passed on the 5-foot-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackbackblock Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 His 40-time doesn't mean anything to me (as a fullback). I wouldn't care if it was a 5.1. He'll never run 40 yards unless it's on special teams anyway. More important is how fast he runs 4 yards. In that case then a 40 inch vert means nothing as well?? It (40 time) was just another stat to show this guy has some natural tools. But does anyone know if he is a good receiver out of the backfield? I wouldn't mind seeing him one on one with a corner out there. It is a nice option to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 In that case then a 40 inch vert means nothing as well?? It (40 time) was just another stat to show this guy has some natural tools. But does anyone know if he is a good receiver out of the backfield? I wouldn't mind seeing him one on one with a corner out there. It is a nice option to have. Not true. A 40 inch vertical is indicative of a guy who may be able to leap over the pile in short yardage as well as he can drive through it. Can't comment about his receiving skills, as it's doubtful he was asked to catch many passes. Caught 27 passes in 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 He reminds me opf Jerome Bettis. That's a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackbackblock Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Not true. A 40 inch vertical is indicative of a guy who may be able to leap over the pile in short yardage as well as he can drive through it. Can't comment about his receiving skills, as it's doubtful he was asked to catch many passes. Caught 27 passes in 4 years. I agree with that (vertical). But a good 40 indicates that if he gets beyond 4 yards he can spring some nice gains if he gets beyond the LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I agree with that (vertical). But a good 40 indicates that if he gets beyond 4 yards he can spring some nice gains if he gets beyond the LOS. Yeah, but a nice 40 for a guy his size (4.7-ish) isn't going to get him very far. Also we don't know if he picks up steam after 20-30 yards or if he's faster out of the blocks. Also if Jones & Leon (and whoever is 3rd - Chatman or the UDFA rookie) are healthy it's unlikely he'd be used as much more than a lead blocker or for short yardage on offense. So it's unlikely he'll get that opportunity more than once a season (if that). But I just like the idea of having a mauler to groom behind Richardson instead of waiting until after Richardson retires to address it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitonti Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 sorry it wasn't 40 it was 37 inches http://www.emqb.com/emqb-interview-jehuu-caulcrick/ the vertical leap measures explosion - not just jumping ability. If a guy 250 pounds explodes into any defender with a 37 inch vert, chances are that defender is going back. This guy really could make the team folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 sorry it wasn't 40 it was 37 inches http://www.emqb.com/emqb-interview-jehuu-caulcrick/ the vertical leap measures explosion - not just jumping ability. If a guy 250 pounds explodes into any defender with a 37 inch vert, chances are that defender is going back. This guy really could make the team folks. 37" is still damn impressive, particularly for a guy his size. Good point about the "explosion" measurement/factor to the vertical measurement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsrule128 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 According to Draftdaddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Never heard of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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