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2nd round you went too far IMO but with all the draft talk I get sick of hearing "Lendale White, D'Brick, Leinart, Bush, Young etc" and find your Riggs Jr post interesting. I would like to get a thread started with lesser known players only.FWIW I've heard people compare Riggs' son to Payton's son and well.....I hope you're right.
Talent-wise, there's nothing stopping Riggs from being a feature back in the NFL. He ran for 1100 yards in 2004 splitting time with Cedric Houston. However, his college career was set back by immaturity (skipping class) his first couple years and then when he was expected to break through in 2005 after a good 2004 he missed the second half of the season to an ankle injury. As far as where he is drafted, 2nd is too high but if Clarett can get drafted in the 3rd then I don't see why the same couldn't happen to Riggs. There are tons of teams who could use a bruising back like Riggs, even if it's in a RBBC - Eagles, Broncos, Colts, Steelers, etc. He doesn't have great moves like Bush, but give him a hole and he can hit it.
Have you ever seen Riggs play?As a person who has seen nearly every game Riggs has played in, I can assure you he breaks less tackles than any 229 lb Ive ever seen.Yep, that's all there is to it. Only a 230lb RB who run a 4.6 and breaks tackles. There's probably no team in the NFL who would want a one-cut RB like that.
Forgot to mention the hip and ankle injuries. Both are really good for heavy RBs. No wiggle, no jiggle, no lateral movement.. just north/south. Not good.Yep, that's all there is to it. Only a 230lb RB who run a 4.6 and breaks tackles. There's probably no team in the NFL who would want a one-cut RB like that.
Have you ever seen Riggs play?As a person who has seen nearly every game Riggs has played in, I can assure you he breaks less tackles than any 229 lb Ive ever seen.Yep, that's all there is to it. Only a 230lb RB who run a 4.6 and breaks tackles. There's probably no team in the NFL who would want a one-cut RB like that.
He breaks less tackles than most 199 lb RBs Ive seen.
Gerald "Arm-Tackled" Riggs, Jr.
He is honestly one of the most underperforming-compared-to-his-measurables RBs I've ever seen. And I've been watching him because I own him (along with Maroney and Moore) in a league in which we can roster college players. He certainly could "step it up" at the next level, but it's highly doubtful.
I don't think I even saw him play last year, but I watched a couple Tennessee games in 2004 (including the SEC championship vs. Auburn) and he seemed like a power guy with some speed.Have you ever seen Riggs play?As a person who has seen nearly every game Riggs has played in, I can assure you he breaks less tackles than any 229 lb Ive ever seen.Yep, that's all there is to it. Only a 230lb RB who run a 4.6 and breaks tackles. There's probably no team in the NFL who would want a one-cut RB like that.
He breaks less tackles than most 199 lb RBs Ive seen.
Gerald "Arm-Tackled" Riggs, Jr.
He did play pretty well in 2004, but he just sort of lost it last year. He did get injured at the end of the year, but there was no indication that he was playing through injuries all year. I think it might just be a case of not having enough drive and desire to improve himself enough to be a star in the NFL. That happens sometimes, especially to kids who probably had it easy before with playing time (Your dad is Gerald Riggs?) and money.I don't think I even saw him play last year, but I watched a couple Tennessee games in 2004 (including the SEC championship vs. Auburn) and he seemed like a power guy with some speed.Have you ever seen Riggs play?As a person who has seen nearly every game Riggs has played in, I can assure you he breaks less tackles than any 229 lb Ive ever seen.Yep, that's all there is to it. Only a 230lb RB who run a 4.6 and breaks tackles. There's probably no team in the NFL who would want a one-cut RB like that.
He breaks less tackles than most 199 lb RBs Ive seen.
Gerald "Arm-Tackled" Riggs, Jr.
He's a project, but....
Humes' numbers were very disappointing - 4.73 40, 8'10" long jump and 30.5" vert. He wasn't bad in the short shuttle and 3 cone, but I think he'll have trouble in the NFL.I do like Howard's numbers, but it's usually not good when a senior loses his job to two freshmen. On top of that he only had one catch his entire college career.
I personally like Humes. It's kindof like getting your first job. The company wants to see your transcript and GPA. After that first job though, nobody cares. Same thing in the NFL. What's his 40 time, how many reps on the bench? Tell me the last time you heard a 40 number for Jerome Bettis.The point is, I don't care if he runs a 4.8, if Humes can run between the tackles and pick up yards, he will play in the NFL.
I think Bettis ran 4.69 in college, for a point of reference.
Just to be clear here, you are then basis your opinion of him off of seeing him these couple times and his pro-day #s?Seriously, as objectively as I can possibly be here, he'll be lucky not to be an UDFA.I don't think I even saw him play last year, but I watched a couple Tennessee games in 2004 (including the SEC championship vs. Auburn) and he seemed like a power guy with some speed.Have you ever seen Riggs play?As a person who has seen nearly every game Riggs has played in, I can assure you he breaks less tackles than any 229 lb Ive ever seen.Yep, that's all there is to it. Only a 230lb RB who run a 4.6 and breaks tackles. There's probably no team in the NFL who would want a one-cut RB like that.
He breaks less tackles than most 199 lb RBs Ive seen.
Gerald "Arm-Tackled" Riggs, Jr.
Agreed. A better way to put my statement would have been "he's unlikely to be high enough on any teams draft board to be drafted." Maybe the 'Skins will pick him up in the 7th just as a favor to his pappa. Riggs played under Gibbs, correct?
Just to be clear here, you are then basis your opinion of him off of seeing him these couple times and his pro-day #s?Seriously, as objectively as I can possibly be here, he'll be lucky not to be an UDFA.I don't think I even saw him play last year, but I watched a couple Tennessee games in 2004 (including the SEC championship vs. Auburn) and he seemed like a power guy with some speed.Have you ever seen Riggs play?As a person who has seen nearly every game Riggs has played in, I can assure you he breaks less tackles than any 229 lb Ive ever seen.Yep, that's all there is to it. Only a 230lb RB who run a 4.6 and breaks tackles. There's probably no team in the NFL who would want a one-cut RB like that.
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At least the Dolphins signed him. Can't win 'em all...Just to be clear here, you are then basis your opinion of him off of seeing him these couple times and his pro-day #s?Seriously, as objectively as I can possibly be here, he'll be lucky not to be an UDFA.I don't think I even saw him play last year, but I watched a couple Tennessee games in 2004 (including the SEC championship vs. Auburn) and he seemed like a power guy with some speed.Have you ever seen Riggs play?As a person who has seen nearly every game Riggs has played in, I can assure you he breaks less tackles than any 229 lb Ive ever seen.Yep, that's all there is to it. Only a 230lb RB who run a 4.6 and breaks tackles. There's probably no team in the NFL who would want a one-cut RB like that.
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