Jason Wood
Zoo York
Shark Pool! We're baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack
After a hiatus, we're bringing the Player Spotlight threads back to the Shark Pool. For those who are new around here, the Player Spotlights are a main feature of our preseason on the site. They're in-depth looks at key players, including pros and cons, and our staff projections. For years, we also included the best commentary from the Shark Pool. A few years ago, activity in the Pool died down and commentary waned. But, we have confidence in a resurgence.
So here's the deal. Discuss your thoughts about the player in question. We'll pick the best comments from the bunch and use them (and give you credit) in the published articles.
Thanks!
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Jerick McKinnon, RB, San Francisco 49ers
McKinnon looked like the possible odd man out last year in Minnesota as rookie Dalvin Cook was playing at a Pro Bowl level, and veteran Latavius Murray was brought in as the #2. Yet, Cook's early-season injury opened the door for a McKinnon/Murray committee. The young running back parlayed a solid showing into free agent riches this year, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has indicated McKinnon will be the centerpiece of the offense. Do you think he's up to the task? Does your excitement for McKinnon differ between PPR and standard (non-PPR) formats?
After a hiatus, we're bringing the Player Spotlight threads back to the Shark Pool. For those who are new around here, the Player Spotlights are a main feature of our preseason on the site. They're in-depth looks at key players, including pros and cons, and our staff projections. For years, we also included the best commentary from the Shark Pool. A few years ago, activity in the Pool died down and commentary waned. But, we have confidence in a resurgence.
So here's the deal. Discuss your thoughts about the player in question. We'll pick the best comments from the bunch and use them (and give you credit) in the published articles.
Thanks!
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Jerick McKinnon, RB, San Francisco 49ers
McKinnon looked like the possible odd man out last year in Minnesota as rookie Dalvin Cook was playing at a Pro Bowl level, and veteran Latavius Murray was brought in as the #2. Yet, Cook's early-season injury opened the door for a McKinnon/Murray committee. The young running back parlayed a solid showing into free agent riches this year, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has indicated McKinnon will be the centerpiece of the offense. Do you think he's up to the task? Does your excitement for McKinnon differ between PPR and standard (non-PPR) formats?