Danny Woodhead (1 Viewer)

[brtdud7]

Gotta give the short Asian guy some props

 

[BeaverCleaver]

Gotta give the short Asian guy some props

Asian?

 

[The Flying Elvis]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

 

[shortbow]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

Sad he went undrafted.

 

[Time Kibitzer]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

If you watched Hard Knocks, it was pretty clear that the Jets recognized his talent and ability. The issue was that the Jets didn't have the balls to cut a 3rd round draft pick of the most recent draft for him.

 

[glong989]

Honestly, he's not a player who would thrive in most of the offenses in the NFL. The Patriots run a system that fits his skills very well and also have the coaches that recognize how he can be utilized. What other teams do you see him thriving on?

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

Agree to an extent -- Woodhead is obviously successful at the NFL level despite the fact that his physical measurables are pretty far outliers compared to the NFL mean. It's not his size, but his speed and quickness that are pretty elite.But it also strikes me his success may also depend somewhat on the system. He may not be as utile on some teams that are more built around power running in between tackles and vertical strikes -- teams like the Giants, Panthers, Raiders...and the Jets, who picked him up and waived him.

The Patriots, who are highly balanced and take advantage of every part of the field just seem more suited to his skills. I can see him being as equally effective on other teams like the Colts -- Peyton would definitely be able to audible Woodhead into the perfect route to exploit the defensive lineup and mismatches.

 

[shortbow]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

Agree to an extent -- Woodhead is obviously successful at the NFL level despite the fact that his physical measurables are pretty far outliers compared to the NFL mean. It's not his size, but his speed and quickness that are pretty elite.But it also strikes me his success may also depend somewhat on the system. He may not be as utile on some teams that are more built around power running in between tackles and vertical strikes -- teams like the Giants, Panthers, Raiders...and the Jets, who picked him up and waived him.

The Patriots, who are highly balanced and take advantage of every part of the field just seem more suited to his skills. I can see him being as equally effective on other teams like the Colts -- Peyton would definitely be able to audible Woodhead into the perfect route to exploit the defensive lineup and mismatches.

Goes without saying he would have a hard time in the NFL if he was a power back.In the Jets defense (even though I hate them with a passion) they did pick him up cause they knew he was talented, he just couldnt get the play time because he was injured.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

Agree to an extent -- Woodhead is obviously successful at the NFL level despite the fact that his physical measurables are pretty far outliers compared to the NFL mean. It's not his size, but his speed and quickness that are pretty elite.But it also strikes me his success may also depend somewhat on the system. He may not be as utile on some teams that are more built around power running in between tackles and vertical strikes -- teams like the Giants, Panthers, Raiders...and the Jets, who picked him up and waived him.

The Patriots, who are highly balanced and take advantage of every part of the field just seem more suited to his skills. I can see him being as equally effective on other teams like the Colts -- Peyton would definitely be able to audible Woodhead into the perfect route to exploit the defensive lineup and mismatches.

Goes without saying he would have a hard time in the NFL if he was a power back.In the Jets defense (even though I hate them with a passion) they did pick him up cause they knew he was talented, he just couldnt get the play time because he was injured.

It's not size alone that makes for a power back. MJD is the same height and is listed at only 8 lbs more than Woodhead. Not saying MJD is a prototypical power back, but certainly can carry the load and pound between the tackles as a feature back, whereas I'm not sure Woodhead can handle that role.

Plenty of "smallish" power back examples in the NFL -- Woodhead's skill is in his quickness and speed, and a team like the Jets whose running game is predicated on a north-south philosophy may not have put as much of a premium on his skills like the Patriots, who have used crafty, versatile runners out of the backfield to great success for years.

 

[Phlash]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

Agree to an extent -- Woodhead is obviously successful at the NFL level despite the fact that his physical measurables are pretty far outliers compared to the NFL mean. It's not his size, but his speed and quickness that are pretty elite.But it also strikes me his success may also depend somewhat on the system. He may not be as utile on some teams that are more built around power running in between tackles and vertical strikes -- teams like the Giants, Panthers, Raiders...and the Jets, who picked him up and waived him.

The Patriots, who are highly balanced and take advantage of every part of the field just seem more suited to his skills. I can see him being as equally effective on other teams like the Colts -- Peyton would definitely be able to audible Woodhead into the perfect route to exploit the defensive lineup and mismatches.

Goes without saying he would have a hard time in the NFL if he was a power back.In the Jets defense (even though I hate them with a passion) they did pick him up cause they knew he was talented, he just couldnt get the play time because he was injured.

It's not size alone that makes for a power back. MJD is the same height and is listed at only 8 lbs more than Woodhead. Not saying MJD is a prototypical power back, but certainly can carry the load and pound between the tackles as a feature back, whereas I'm not sure Woodhead can handle that role.

Plenty of "smallish" power back examples in the NFL -- Woodhead's skill is in his quickness and speed, and a team like the Jets whose running game is predicated on a north-south philosophy may not have put as much of a premium on his skills like the Patriots, who have used crafty, versatile runners out of the backfield to great success for years.

Woodhead is about 5'6", and he does run into guys sometimes. He's just really, really elusive. However, I don't forsee him holding up to a full load of carries, which is why he & BJGE are a great complement. If you could combine their skillsets they'd be in the top 5 RBs talent wise in the NFL, but BB uses them both in roles to make up for this fact.

 

[shortbow]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

Agree to an extent -- Woodhead is obviously successful at the NFL level despite the fact that his physical measurables are pretty far outliers compared to the NFL mean. It's not his size, but his speed and quickness that are pretty elite.But it also strikes me his success may also depend somewhat on the system. He may not be as utile on some teams that are more built around power running in between tackles and vertical strikes -- teams like the Giants, Panthers, Raiders...and the Jets, who picked him up and waived him.

The Patriots, who are highly balanced and take advantage of every part of the field just seem more suited to his skills. I can see him being as equally effective on other teams like the Colts -- Peyton would definitely be able to audible Woodhead into the perfect route to exploit the defensive lineup and mismatches.

Goes without saying he would have a hard time in the NFL if he was a power back.In the Jets defense (even though I hate them with a passion) they did pick him up cause they knew he was talented, he just couldnt get the play time because he was injured.

It's not size alone that makes for a power back. MJD is the same height and is listed at only 8 lbs more than Woodhead. Not saying MJD is a prototypical power back, but certainly can carry the load and pound between the tackles as a feature back, whereas I'm not sure Woodhead can handle that role.

Plenty of "smallish" power back examples in the NFL -- Woodhead's skill is in his quickness and speed, and a team like the Jets whose running game is predicated on a north-south philosophy may not have put as much of a premium on his skills like the Patriots, who have used crafty, versatile runners out of the backfield to great success for years.

I've read a couple places that woodhead is actually 5'6", His pro day stats were pretty good; 4.33 40-yd dash, 4.03 Agility, 38 1/2" vertical, 60-yd shuttle in 11.2.Hes much less legs than MJD/Gore/Rice, more balanced.

 

[g5jamz]

RUMPLESTILTSKIN

Does he go away now?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

If you watched Hard Knocks, it was pretty clear that the Jets recognized his talent and ability. The issue was that the Jets didn't have the balls to cut a 3rd round draft pick of the most recent draft for him.

The Saints did this with Pierre Thomas.It was a struggle for them to cut Antonio Pittman (OH St.. 3rd/4th rd.) but they did it.

 

[fruity pebbles]

Guy is good. Pats obviously fit him perfectly but he has enough talent to thrive anywhere where they gave him the ball. Similar to Dexter McCluster imo whom everyone loves. More powerful, faster in a straight line, not quite as shifty.

 

[Da Guru]

Brady makes all the Pats backs better. Sammy Morris came in a couple of years ago and was very solid. This year Ben and Woody are both undrafted players who are performing well. Not sure how much success they would have if they were both picked up by the Lions. It is all about situations.

 

[Nigel]

Impressive that for a guy that small you almost never see him go down moving backwards, he's always falling forwards and getting an extra yard or two. He's a strong little *******.

 

[Sudsy]

He's Darren Sproles.

 

[njherdfan]

Woodhead is very good for the system that he's in, and as a Jets homer it pains me to see him succeeding for the Pats even though I wish him the best, but it's also important to note that I doubt he'd have this success in any other system.

What's more, if Kevin Faulk hadn't torn his ACL, I think Woodhead would still be on the Jets, battling Joe McKnight for being activated every week. Sometimes you need a bit of luck to get your opportunity to play in the NFL. Woodhead got his and he ran with it.

 

[Kiddnets]

Met him at the Jet training complex - real nice guy and very confident in his own abilities...never doubted that he would be a big time contributor to a team.

Hated it when they cut him - McKnight has shown minimal talent and even less heart....Woodhead has both - I would have send McKnight packin...I suspect Tanny's ego wouldnt let them do it and they figured they could get him back in a week or 2.....this is the Jet nightmare....they let the next Chrbet go to their rivals.

I know a lot of it is Brady and I wonder if he would have even gotten on the field if Faulk didnt get hurt but the kid is a hard worker and talented - he makes his own breaks....I am happy that he is doing well....hope the team learens from this huge mistake.

 

[Nigel]

reminds me of Dirk Diggler

 

[Carver]

reminds me of Dirk Diggler

If by Dirk Diggler you mean BARRY SANDERS.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Has to be one of the best real NFL waiver pickups in recent memory and to that effect one of the worst personnel decisions in regards to waiving someone and not being able to recognize his talent and ability to contribute to a team.

The worst part is that Woodhead actually "earned" a roster spot with the Jets but in order to save face for spending a fourth round pick on Joe McKinight - they kept McKnight instead. McKnight has only been active for one week.

 

[footballnerd]

reminds me of Dirk Diggler

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