Balco
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Best is not just a straight ahead runner, he is shifty.
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Jahved Best's NFL outlook (1 Viewer)
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He's terrible between the tackles in the games I've watched, but fantastic to the outside. I don't see him as a guy who can be a dominant starter. He'll be a nice comp. back.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Leon, Sproles...that type of guy he could have a very nice role in that manner.
offdee
Footballguy
Than you'd be making a bad decision.McKnight's body makeup is just as thin as Best's....the difference is Best is better in every overall aspect of the game than McKnight. Better speed and better vision being the biggest differences. In regards to Best, he's definitely an exciting player to watch and I like him quite a bit, but no matter how you slice it his size will be a hinderance to his ultimate status at the next level. Whether he actually can or not, no team will ever hand over the keys to him as their everydown back....just won't happen. He's had injury issues the past couple of years and his body just wasn't created to take 20+ poundings per game by NFL calibre talent.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
OMG!!! You couldn't be further from the truth. There's lots of clips of Best using his great vision between the tackles for long gains.
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
It's always easy to say this. The fact of the matter is, is that Best runs well between the tackles because of his vision, and basically is a good runner no matter how you "size" it up. Also, he's not Leon or Darrin small. He has room to add 10 or 15 lbs with no problem, because he is 5'10".
rabidfireweasel
Footballguy
I think Best will be scheme dependent. I think if he goes to a spread offense that runs a good amount of shotgun (like NE) that he could be a very productive player. I think he runs fine inside, when the D line is not stacked with bodies (like Kevin Faulk or Darrren Sproles). He will be a very useful player on inside handoffs out of the shotgun. I can also him as the designated 2 minute offense back, which is undervalued by many in FF.His size is a concern in pass protection; however, I saw him do an adequate job yesterday in blitz pick up where he was more of a nuisance than a blocker, but still allowed the QB time to complete the pass.
I think a hope for Warwick Dunn (in his prime) type production is a reaonable high end hope. I think he goes no later than round 2.
Edit: A lot of people in here are forgetting how good Sproles and Faulk were in college.
I think a hope for Warwick Dunn (in his prime) type production is a reaonable high end hope. I think he goes no later than round 2.
Edit: A lot of people in here are forgetting how good Sproles and Faulk were in college.
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Balco
Footballguy
We are in agreement that he will be a nice complimentary back, but I wouldn't characterize him as "terrible" inside. And he runs inside quite a bit. He is not going to lower his shoulder and bounce off tackles. When he is hit, he is down. Get him in open space and he is gone (which accounts for his ridiculous yards per carry average). I can't see him dropping out of the 2nd round, he offers too much as a returner and playmaker.
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Footballguy
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
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ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
I own him in a league in which we can own college players, so I'm hoping he's a star in the NFL. But I'm not sure I see it. He has fantastic speed and very good vision. He has excellent hands and has some wiggle. However, he doesn't break arm tackles that well, doesn't seem to have great balance (which I think is very underrated in a RB) and seems to prefer to out run defenders laterally than make moves on them. He IS fast and that does work in college, but I'm not sure it will work in the NFL nearly as well. People bring up Chris Johnson, but I thought Chris Johnson ran between the tackles, showed some power and some nice moves at ECU. Best seems to rely on his speed too much instead of making people miss.
Now, maybe he can make people miss with moves and shiftiness and just doesn't show it because he can beat them with speed. I don't know. But I'm concerned that his game as I see it now won't translate into the NFL as well as it works in college. Hope I'm wrong.
Now, maybe he can make people miss with moves and shiftiness and just doesn't show it because he can beat them with speed. I don't know. But I'm concerned that his game as I see it now won't translate into the NFL as well as it works in college. Hope I'm wrong.
toxicbees
Footballguy
For those of you that saw him the for the first time, uhh, sort of short sighted to write him off already isn't it? This guy is the real deal, lightning quick, ideal RB height and weight by the combine, you'll see. Plus he has a sick 8 YPC, he'll be a top rookie draft pick next year.
From what I've seen the past 2 games, doesn't look good between the tackles. Going to continue to watch, but that's what I got so far.I'm not saying he's not a phenomenal back and not electric because he is. He'll contribute at the next level, just doesn't impress me between the tackles.
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Blackjacks
Footballguy
Just check out his ypc . This is what you said after his last week preformance but I haven't seen a post after last nights preformance
Here are his numbers against a descent at best Pac 1O team 16 rushed for 55 yards [3.4 avg.] incase you missed it
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Blackjacks
Footballguy
Wow, tht looks like a great call now doesn't it.Javid Best
14 carries 47 yards 3.4 avg. and 2 catches for 5 yards
Brutis
Footballguy
I dont think so, I'll still take Mcnight.
Blackjacks
Footballguy
No doubt about it.Plus McKnight hasn't taken a beaten in college [due to not being a workhorse] and will come into the pros with pretty fresh legs.I would still say he is the best rb in college and my #1 overall player in dynasty drafts [pending on where he gets drafted of course]
Balco
Footballguy
That's pretty high praise. Sproles was a monster at K-State. I definitely am looking forward to checking Rodgers out.
Manster
Footballguy
yea, he's built like Sproles and has the moves. might not be quite as fast, but the dude is just awesome. PAC-10 offensive player of the year as a true frosh last year while leading the PAC-10 in rushing. his brother James is a WR for Oregon State. if you havent seen the Rodgers Bros., you're missing out. they are fun to watch for sure.
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Footballguy
Besides Dez Bryant this draft class looks horrific, worst since the days of William Green/TJ Duckett class.
jburns
Footballguy
i totally agree with this assessment. he has had toe issues earlier in the fall and i think they may have resurfaced.
He is a junior this year.....was POY as a soph.....and played some as a freshman.He had one great run and catch that saved his medocre day.
MCguidance
Footballguy
Anyone just see him get wheeled off on a stretcher? Leaped into the end zone, went really high, slammed on his back and head. Looked to be unconscious, arms went stiff. Scary as hell.
cowboyz
Footballguy
yeah, looked like when a MMA fighter gets KO'd on the ground.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
MCguidance
Footballguy
Damn, feel for this kid. Hoping everything they did was precautionary.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Sounds serious. I sure hope it's just concussion. Carting him off with oxygen is a little different. Please update if you hear anything.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
Movement in extremities, but did have concussion.
BFeldmanESPN Good news from Cal: Jahvid Best does have movement in his extremities, although he did sustain a concussion.1 minute ago from web
slmandel RT @AP_Top25: #Cal TB Jahvid Best taken to emergency room .... Preliminary evaluation shows concussion. Has movement in extremities
BFeldmanESPN Good news from Cal: Jahvid Best does have movement in his extremities, although he did sustain a concussion.1 minute ago from web
slmandel RT @AP_Top25: #Cal TB Jahvid Best taken to emergency room .... Preliminary evaluation shows concussion. Has movement in extremities
Gary Davenport
Footballguy
Yeah, that was an ugly play, but the update they just had at halftime of USC/ASU seemed to indicate he was relatively OK.
A Concussion? After he hit the ground so hard his flippin' helmet popped off? D'ya think?
A Concussion? After he hit the ground so hard his flippin' helmet popped off? D'ya think?
