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Just FYI the Jets signed Justin Miller back so this pretty much kills the idea of Woodhead returning kicks
Apparently FBG thinks the Jets won't have 3rd downs this week because he isn't listed in projections....
Ok, there's absolutely no way you can get away with a statement like that.The kid broke the NCAA record for rushing yards in a career. There's absolutely no way he's a "very bad RB." I would give you "Not an NFL RB" but not that.
In fairness the article is speculative in nature - the coaching staff didn't come out and say he'll definately be used in that role. Also even in that blurb its states:
Thomas Jones is a more than adequate pass catcher. He'll likely stay in the game more on third downs and Greene will spell him more on 1st and 2nd downs than Washington did. Woodhead may see some time, but it would be hard to project much work for him at this point.
Also he looked pretty good in the preseason, which again doesn't mean he's necessarily an "NFL RB", but he's certainly not a "very bad RB".He does many things well, and has blazing speed and great instincts/moves. He couldn't be a feature back as he's not a strong inside runner and doesn't have the buld to add a lot of bulk, but he could be a decent role player. They were trying to make him a slot WR before Washington went down.
Agreed. His absolute best-case is as a Brian Westbrook or Warrick Dunn type, but he's probably not as good of a between the tackles runner as even those two. He's certainly got the speed though.Ask any Nebraska fan about Danny Woodhead and you'll get a long diatribe about Bill Callahan and his lack of recruiting him as an in-state prospect that set a ton of state records (ala Eric Crouch). He was knocked as "too small" at 5'7 195lbs by the coaching staff, who turned around and handed the starting RB job to 5'7" 195lb Cory Ross (of Ravens KR fame).
Granted, it was garbage time against the worn down Raider defense, but he ran between the tackles just fine for those 3 carries he got. He's more Like L Washington than Sproles I think. While running between the tackles is never going to be his strong suit, he can do it... and he can break an arm tackle. He did not attempt to bounce outside either. He is listed at 5'7", but he's 195 pounds. That is an inch shorter than Safety Jim Leonard, but 10 pounds heavier. Very similar in size to Washington. I never saw any of his college film, but he does not shy away from contact as a Jet this year. He also had a pretty remarkable preseason game, although it was against two's and threes. As far as his FF value? pretty much nill I think. But, the Jets did change his number to 83 just before the Washington injury, so they were looking to get him on the filed as a slot reciever. Now, he might play a bit of RB and a bit of slot. He has very good hands. Shon Greene does not. Jones has never been a real good pass recieving back, basically, just adequate. That might be the crack Woodhead could take advantage of. There is a bit of the "Rudy" factor when it comes to Woodhead, and that seems to upset some people, which is strange. The "white hope"? What a stupid thing to post.
