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[thehornet]

Like someone else said....its not about height and weight, its about how that muscle weight is distributed. If you were to look at Norwood and didn't know who he was, you would think he is a WR or DB. He just doesn't look like he has the frame to handle a lot of punishment.

Neither did Gayle Sayers 6'0" 198. Granted his career was cut short due to injury, but if Norwwod has 5 or 6 great years I can live with that

So is Norwood as elusive as Sanders or Sayers? Not trying to be a smart###, I really haven't seen him play yet?

He is pretty elusive and fast. He aint no Sanders or Sayers, I dont think he will have an explosive career but should stick around for a while, still thinking he will be a classic change of pace/third down back by next season.

huh? Have you ever seen him play? Dude, this kid is a stud, not a backup.

Yep I have seen him play, and he did great in a ZONE blocking scheme. Tatum Bell type back, who I think will also struggle to Run behind a Classis line in Detroit. There are plenty of quick stringy players in the NFL, great in spurts and in the right scheme can be remarkable. Petrino will not run the zone blocking scheme. I state again a big bruising tailback in the Jamal Lewis mode will be a much better fit. Out on a screen pass, an end around or line him up wide and Norwood will contribute. I dont think he is an every down back in Atlanta's Offensive attack. I tink his ceiling will be "Kevin Faulk".

On the contrary - I could not disagree with you more. Faulk is a shifty runner but he has nowhere the explosiveness or vision that Norwood has shown time and time again. Check out some old video from Miss St when he was torching some of the best defenses in the country (SEC). Athletic ability alone will enable Norwood to find wholes between the tackles, which so many seem to think he cannot maneuver through. I am a Pats fan and I like Faulk's game, so please dont think i am being hard on him, but Faulk is truly a change of pace back and he benefits from Belichick's uncanny ability to exploit opposition weakness. Stating Norwood's ceiling is Kevin Faulk is downright insulting and i think you should take it back, lol!!

 

[redman]

Addai is 5'11" 214 and they are predicting a double the workload for him. That's 10 freaking pounds difference between him and Norwood, both being 5'11".

Joseph AddaiJerious Norwood

The difference seems rather obvious to me.

BTW, Addai has held up for as many seasons as the primary ball carrier as has Norwood. I wouldn't hatchet my counts before they chicken just yet.

 

[JohnnyU]

Addai is 5'11" 214 and they are predicting a double the workload for him. That's 10 freaking pounds difference between him and Norwood, both being 5'11".

Joseph AddaiJerious Norwood

The difference seems rather obvious to me.

BTW, Addai has held up for as many seasons as the primary ball carrier as has Norwood. I wouldn't hatchet my counts before they chicken just yet.

You take Addai and I will take Norwood. Since Addai is going top 6 or 7, how many yards and TDs will you spot me this year. Maybe we could make a bet?By the way, I looked at those pics about 5 times each and I can't tell any difference.

 

[kensat30]

Maybe this is politically incorrect, but maybe Norwood looks smaller than he is because his skin color is so dark. People say that you should wear black if you want to look skinny because it slims you down. And the dude is nicknamed "Darkness"...

Personally, I could careless what he looks like if he can run the way he does. Last year, granted on only 100 carries, Norwood looked like a man among boys out there at times. That's a pretty rare trait in the NFL IMO.

 

[Todem]

You know this size and frame thing all means nothing. The bottom line is how does he play? Can he do it? Dunn has seemed to manage and he is a tiny little midget comapred to most RB's.

When I watched Norwood play last year I saw a guy who needs to run in a ton of space to effective. In my eyes he showed no true ability to run between the tackles at all. In fact he stuggled a ton in that area.

He is a third down back and many people are gonna be very upset that they think he is the heir apparent to Warrick Dunn.

Not gonna happen. Pertirno will get his guy's in there after Dunn moves on after this season.

Dunn is your starter once he is ready and by all reports he is practicing and my hunch is he will be your week one starter.

Snelling did look pretty good. A lumbering bruiser who looks like their goaline and short yardage back.

Norwood slappies flame away.

 

[Ned]

Addai is 5'11" 214 and they are predicting a double the workload for him. That's 10 freaking pounds difference between him and Norwood, both being 5'11".

Joseph AddaiJerious Norwood

The difference seems rather obvious to me.

BTW, Addai has held up for as many seasons as the primary ball carrier as has Norwood. I wouldn't hatchet my counts before they chicken just yet.

You take Addai and I will take Norwood. Since Addai is going top 6 or 7, how many yards and TDs will you spot me this year. Maybe we could make a bet?By the way, I looked at those pics about 5 times each and I can't tell any difference.

dude's got like a 44" inseam. those twigs are gonna snap.

 

[thehornet]

Maybe this is politically incorrect, but maybe Norwood looks smaller than he is because his skin color is so dark. People say that you should wear black if you want to look skinny because it slims you down. And the dude is nicknamed "Darkness"...Personally, I could careless what he looks like if he can run the way he does. Last year, granted on only 100 carries, Norwood looked like a man among boys out there at times. That's a pretty rare trait in the NFL IMO.

Dude, you should just shutup and delete your disgusting post.

 

[IAmTheBruteSquad]

Warrick Dunn: 5'9", 180lbs ....10+ years in the NFL.

Jerious Norwood: 5'11", 205lbs ....

Enough said.

 

[redman]

Maybe this is politically incorrect, but maybe Norwood looks smaller than he is because his skin color is so dark. People say that you should wear black if you want to look skinny because it slims you down. And the dude is nicknamed "Darkness"...

Personally, I could careless what he looks like if he can run the way he does. Last year, granted on only 100 carries, Norwood looked like a man among boys out there at times. That's a pretty rare trait in the NFL IMO.

Dude, you should just shutup and delete your disgusting post.

I actually don't think that kensat30 is intending to be insulting or racist like your response implies. I for one believe that uniform color can impact how large or bulky a player appears - in fact I tried to find pics of Addai and Norwood with both of them wearing their dark-colored uniforms to "compare apples to apples". I have my doubts about skin color in that regard, however, simply because the uniform covers up so much of a player's body.

 

[redman]

Warrick Dunn: 5'9", 180lbs ....10+ years in the NFL.Jerious Norwood: 5'11", 205lbs ....Enough said.

The smaller the better. Gotcha.

 

[thehornet]

Maybe this is politically incorrect, but maybe Norwood looks smaller than he is because his skin color is so dark. People say that you should wear black if you want to look skinny because it slims you down. And the dude is nicknamed "Darkness"...

Personally, I could careless what he looks like if he can run the way he does. Last year, granted on only 100 carries, Norwood looked like a man among boys out there at times. That's a pretty rare trait in the NFL IMO.

Dude, you should just shutup and delete your disgusting post.

I actually don't think that kensat30 is intending to be insulting or racist like your response implies. I for one believe that uniform color can impact how large or bulky a player appears - in fact I tried to find pics of Addai and Norwood with both of them wearing their dark-colored uniforms to "compare apples to apples". I have my doubts about skin color in that regard, however, simply because the uniform covers up so much of a player's body.

saying someone's skin color makes them looks skinny is downright absurd and quite frankly disturbing. Aside from that however, people who weigh the same don't necessarily look alike. I'm 6'0 180 and I am very thin looking. however, i have friends with the same height/weight and they look much "thicker" than i do.

 

[abricru]

Uh, I thought this thread was about Snelling.

 

[IAmTheBruteSquad]

Warrick Dunn: 5'9", 180lbs ....10+ years in the NFL.Jerious Norwood: 5'11", 205lbs ....Enough said.

The smaller the better. Gotcha.

My point was that Dunn is probably not considered the prototypical sized RB, yet has had a successful career in the NFL. Ya gotta have the QUAN, Jerry! It's the size of the fight in the dog, not the size of the dog in the fight...just ask Vick...

 

[redman]

Warrick Dunn: 5'9", 180lbs ....10+ years in the NFL.Jerious Norwood: 5'11", 205lbs ....Enough said.

The smaller the better. Gotcha.

My point was that Dunn is probably not considered the prototypical sized RB, yet has had a successful career in the NFL. Ya gotta have the QUAN, Jerry! It's the size of the fight in the dog, not the size of the dog in the fight...just ask Vick...

Right, and my point is that the flawed logic you're using here is essentially, "One man was an exception to the rule, and therefore others (necessarily) are". Ask Quentin Griffin whether that flies.

 

[JohnnyU]

Addai is 5'11" 214 and they are predicting a double the workload for him. That's 10 freaking pounds difference between him and Norwood, both being 5'11".

Joseph AddaiJerious Norwood

The difference seems rather obvious to me.

BTW, Addai has held up for as many seasons as the primary ball carrier as has Norwood. I wouldn't hatchet my counts before they chicken just yet.

You take Addai and I will take Norwood. Since Addai is going top 6 or 7, how many yards and TDs will you spot me this year. Maybe we could make a bet?By the way, I looked at those pics about 5 times each and I can't tell any difference.

dude's got like a 44" inseam. those twigs are gonna snap.

Reggie Bush 6'0" 203, and his legs are twigs. Worst than Norwood.Here is one

Here's another

 

[Ron_Mexico]

Reggie Bush 6'0" 203, and his legs are twigs. Worst than Norwood.

You are incorrect sir.

 

[JohnnyU]

Reggie Bush 6'0" 203, and his legs are twigs. Worst than Norwood.

You are incorrect sir.

Bush's legs look pretty thin to me, lol.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

August 21, 2007, 20:11Falcons :: RBRB Norwood May Miss Remainder Of Preseason?D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News - [Full Article]RB Jerious Norwood suffered a stomach injury and could miss most of the remaining preseason. With RB Warrick Dunn rehabilitating from back surgery, the Falcons are already thin at the position. Rookie RB Jason Snelling, a combination fullback/tailback, will get a good look. Also, RB Justin Vincent will get an opportunity.

 

[PantherPower]

I watched both of the Falcons preseason games, and there is no denying that Snelling looked very good in both games. Not saying he's going to bump Dunn or Norwood out of the lineup this year, but i think he's a great dynasty pickup who can be had VERY late. I got him at 3.11 in one dynasty league. Easily worth the last roster spot.

 

[PantherPower]

For those that may have missed the games, he averaged 4.2 and 4.8 yards per carry and has a total of 22 caries for for 98 yards and 5 catches for 25 yards. Everyone says Coach P likes big bruising backs...well he's definitely the biggest on the roster.

 

[thehornet]

August 21, 2007, 20:11Falcons :: RBRB Norwood May Miss Remainder Of Preseason?D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News - [Full Article]RB Jerious Norwood suffered a stomach injury and could miss most of the remaining preseason. With RB Warrick Dunn rehabilitating from back surgery, the Falcons are already thin at the position. Rookie RB Jason Snelling, a combination fullback/tailback, will get a good look. Also, RB Justin Vincent will get an opportunity.

I dont know where you got this, but i cannot find the article. Norwood is returning tomorrow.

 

[cobalt_27]

August 21, 2007, 20:11

Falcons :: RB

RB Norwood May Miss Remainder Of Preseason?

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News - [Full Article]

RB Jerious Norwood suffered a stomach injury and could miss most of the remaining preseason. With RB Warrick Dunn rehabilitating from back surgery, the Falcons are already thin at the position. Rookie RB Jason Snelling, a combination fullback/tailback, will get a good look. Also, RB Justin Vincent will get an opportunity.

I dont know where you got this, but i cannot find the article. Norwood is returning tomorrow.

Nigel did sort of say it was from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Sporting News.Now, what's your source that Norwood is returning tomorrow.

 

[thehornet]

August 21, 2007, 20:11

Falcons :: RB

RB Norwood May Miss Remainder Of Preseason?

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News - [Full Article]

RB Jerious Norwood suffered a stomach injury and could miss most of the remaining preseason. With RB Warrick Dunn rehabilitating from back surgery, the Falcons are already thin at the position. Rookie RB Jason Snelling, a combination fullback/tailback, will get a good look. Also, RB Justin Vincent will get an opportunity.

I dont know where you got this, but i cannot find the article. Norwood is returning tomorrow.

Nigel did sort of say it was from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Sporting News.Now, what's your source that Norwood is returning tomorrow.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=3645http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports...=7&cxcat=21

 

[cobalt_27]

August 21, 2007, 20:11

Falcons :: RB

RB Norwood May Miss Remainder Of Preseason?

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News - [Full Article]

RB Jerious Norwood suffered a stomach injury and could miss most of the remaining preseason. With RB Warrick Dunn rehabilitating from back surgery, the Falcons are already thin at the position. Rookie RB Jason Snelling, a combination fullback/tailback, will get a good look. Also, RB Justin Vincent will get an opportunity.

I dont know where you got this, but i cannot find the article. Norwood is returning tomorrow.

Nigel did sort of say it was from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Sporting News.Now, what's your source that Norwood is returning tomorrow.

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpag...NFL&id=3645http://www.ajc.com/services/content/sports...=7&cxcat=21

Guess we'll find out Thursday...

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

August 21, 2007, 20:11Falcons :: RBRB Norwood May Miss Remainder Of Preseason?D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News - [Full Article]RB Jerious Norwood suffered a stomach injury and could miss most of the remaining preseason. With RB Warrick Dunn rehabilitating from back surgery, the Falcons are already thin at the position. Rookie RB Jason Snelling, a combination fullback/tailback, will get a good look. Also, RB Justin Vincent will get an opportunity.

I dont know where you got this, but i cannot find the article. Norwood is returning tomorrow.

I got it from the blogger.

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

August 21, 2007, 20:11

Falcons :: RB

RB Norwood May Miss Remainder Of Preseason?

D. Orlando Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sporting News - [Full Article]

RB Jerious Norwood suffered a stomach injury and could miss most of the remaining preseason. With RB Warrick Dunn rehabilitating from back surgery, the Falcons are already thin at the position. Rookie RB Jason Snelling, a combination fullback/tailback, will get a good look. Also, RB Justin Vincent will get an opportunity.

I dont know where you got this, but i cannot find the article. Norwood is returning tomorrow.

Nigel did sort of say it was from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Sporting News.Now, what's your source that Norwood is returning tomorrow.

Thanks, cobalt. Some people are testy in here.

 

[mightyeskimo]

Someone should change the title of this thread. It never had anything to do with Snelling.

 

[redman]

Someone should change the title of this thread. It never had anything to do with Snelling.

While I agree the Norwood discussion was a slight hijack, Norwood's fortunes certainly impact upon those of Snelling.