Lorenzo Booker to Eagles (1 Viewer)

[kurtrudder]

This is about getting a guy that fits your system. If Westbrook gets hurt you don't have to throw the whole playbook out and start over, Booker is the same type of player Westbrook is.

Same type of player but not the same caliber.

Correct.

Well yeah obviously he isn't the same quality player now as Westbrook.....but there are not exactly a plethora of guys out there that fit so well into your system as Booker will who has the potential to be something really special.....4th round pick is certainly worth the risk. No one is saying he is ready to be the immediate backup to Westy, but once Westy is done....Booker seems like a nice replacement.

Here's something to keep in mind, both for Booker particularly as well as in general every time we read a glowing review about a player, especially from the coach:

Dolphins article with mention of Booker

"Sparano also said Booker is "a guy that when you watch, he jumps off the film a little bit. He's interesting in that he's a guy that you've got to get touches for. You've got to find a way to get Lorenzo the ball. I think there's a role. . . . He's going to be out there."

After saying that recently, the Dolphins move him for a 4th round pick. Yeah, "he's going to be out there".

If Sparano doesn't say that....does he still get 4th round value for Booker? Booker was never a Parcells guy and they traded him but it would be ridiculous for the head coach to write the player off publicly.

 

[gianmarco]

This is about getting a guy that fits your system. If Westbrook gets hurt you don't have to throw the whole playbook out and start over, Booker is the same type of player Westbrook is.

Same type of player but not the same caliber.

Correct.

Well yeah obviously he isn't the same quality player now as Westbrook.....but there are not exactly a plethora of guys out there that fit so well into your system as Booker will who has the potential to be something really special.....4th round pick is certainly worth the risk. No one is saying he is ready to be the immediate backup to Westy, but once Westy is done....Booker seems like a nice replacement.

Here's something to keep in mind, both for Booker particularly as well as in general every time we read a glowing review about a player, especially from the coach:

Dolphins article with mention of Booker

"Sparano also said Booker is "a guy that when you watch, he jumps off the film a little bit. He's interesting in that he's a guy that you've got to get touches for. You've got to find a way to get Lorenzo the ball. I think there's a role. . . . He's going to be out there."

After saying that recently, the Dolphins move him for a 4th round pick. Yeah, "he's going to be out there".

If Sparano doesn't say that....does he still get 4th round value for Booker? Booker was never a Parcells guy and they traded him but it would be ridiculous for the head coach to write the player off publicly.

Saying something positive vs. saying something negative vs. not saying anything at all are 3 different things. Of course he doesn't need to rip him publicly. He just doesn't need to say anything at all. I'm just saying that we see a lot of coach speak and we can see what it amounts to (i.e., nothing). Again, he said those things about him and liked him so much and then traded him. Just keep it in mind you read something on a guy buried in the depth chart (which we read about all the time). Or forget it and believe everything you hear coaches say. I don't care.

 

[duaneok66]

I don't like the Moats comparison . . .

Booker will actually be a factor in the passing game . . .

 

[az_prof]

To flesh out that statement a little more - what I heard about the knee was that Philly is concerned that the condition of the knee means he can't handle the same workload he's been carrying - not necessarily that his career could end prematurely.

I'm going to throw up in my beer every home game if 'Zo Booker is taking more than 10 offensive snaps a game, tops. UGH

I can live with 5 - 7 snaps a game if it helps keep Westy churning.

I'm confused how some are so certain that Booker can't play as many downs as Westbrook when they are pretty much the same size. Just because Booker couldn't overcome being on a horrible team in college doesn't mean he can't be a productive NFL back. Was Wetsbrook so productive in college? I really don't remember.

He did OK...
All-time leader in all purpose yards (9,512)
84 TDs
725 carries
4,298 yards rushing
219 receptions
2,582 yards receiving
2,289 return yards
4 return TDs
The 1st player in NCAA history to have 1,000 yards receiving and rushing in the same season

I have seen Mr. Westbrook play; Mr. Booker, you are no Mr. Westbrook.

 

[az_prof]

I don't like the Moats comparison . . .Booker will actually be a factor in the passing game . . .

I am just trying to point out the absurdity of the proposed analogy throughout this thread of Booker and Westbrook. Booker is much more likely to have a career that mirrors Moats than Westbrook.

 

[duaneok66]

To flesh out that statement a little more - what I heard about the knee was that Philly is concerned that the condition of the knee means he can't handle the same workload he's been carrying - not necessarily that his career could end prematurely.

I'm going to throw up in my beer every home game if 'Zo Booker is taking more than 10 offensive snaps a game, tops. UGH

they are not the same size . . . I can live with 5 - 7 snaps a game if it helps keep Westy churning.

I'm confused how some are so certain that Booker can't play as many downs as Westbrook when they are pretty much the same size. Just because Booker couldn't overcome being on a horrible team in college doesn't mean he can't be a productive NFL back. Was Wetsbrook so productive in college? I really don't remember.

 

[UnknownCoach]

I don't like the Moats comparison . . .Booker will actually be a factor in the passing game . . .

I am just trying to point out the absurdity of the proposed analogy throughout this thread of Booker and Westbrook. Booker is much more likely to have a career that mirrors Moats than Westbrook.

Booker career = MoatsBooker playing style = WestbrookI think most everyone is in agreement on both analogies. I think the confusion is that some people are talking about Booker as a "backup" because that is what he is and other people are talking about Booker as a "successor" due to one rumor over Westbrook's knee. Regardless of the rumor, nobody thinks Booker is as good as Westbrook.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Booker has shown two things in the NFL (Besides that he's not a big guy).

1. He can catch

2. He's quick

So before you just say that he's a backup to Westbrook (or not, or a handcuff, or whatever) - don't just think of him as a RB.

If the Eagles incorporate those two traits into the passing game and get a quick guy the ball in space, odds are that he can make a few plays.

Anything beyond that is a bonus.

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

One thing we do know about the Eagles offense is that they work very hard on getting mis matches with their players. I think Booker will fit in quite nicely in exposing these mis matches through out the year.

 

[UnknownCoach]

Booker has shown two things in the NFL (Besides that he's not a big guy).1. He can catch2. He's quickSo before you just say that he's a backup to Westbrook (or not, or a handcuff, or whatever) - don't just think of him as a RB. If the Eagles incorporate those two traits into the passing game and get a quick guy the ball in space, odds are that he can make a few plays.Anything beyond that is a bonus.

But its what you are saying too. Being the same type of player as Westbrook is what makes him a backup vs being a change of pace. Sure, he can contribute on special teams as well like any backup RB. Yes, Booker fits the system. Yes, Booker is a third down receiving/speed back type. That is why he'll be backing up Westbrook.

 

[Liquid Tension]

People keep saying that Booker is a similar player as Westbrook...this is just wrong. Just because they are both lighter players does not make them the same.

Westbrook is deadly in the open field, Westbrook almost always makes the first guy miss, Westbrook is extremely quick. Westbrook has a thick lower body and can break some tackles

Booker is fast

That is the comparison

 

[=Smackdown=]

People keep saying that Booker is a similar player as Westbrook...this is just wrong. Just because they are both lighter players does not make them the same.Westbrook is deadly in the open field, Westbrook almost always makes the first guy miss, Westbrook is extremely quick. Westbrook has a thick lower body and can break some tacklesBooker is fastThat is the comparison

Those expecting Booker to be an every down back if Westbrook gets injured will be disappointed.He's a change of pace/3rd down RB.

 

[gman8343]

People keep saying that Booker is a similar player as Westbrook...this is just wrong. Just because they are both lighter players does not make them the same.Westbrook is deadly in the open field, Westbrook almost always makes the first guy miss, Westbrook is extremely quick. Westbrook has a thick lower body and can break some tacklesBooker is fastThat is the comparison

Very true, but I'd add that Booker is also a good reciever out of the backfield.

 

[Jason Wood]

People keep saying that Booker is a similar player as Westbrook...this is just wrong. Just because they are both lighter players does not make them the same.Westbrook is deadly in the open field, Westbrook almost always makes the first guy miss, Westbrook is extremely quick. Westbrook has a thick lower body and can break some tacklesBooker is fastThat is the comparison

Exactly. Thank you.

 

[dirtywaters20]

I am very interested in this move. Booker does share some similar traits with Westy, so it's possible he could get a shot in a couple of years to replace him. In any event, he'll be in an offense that loves throwing to their RBs, and he catches the ball very well.For dynasty purposes, I think Booker just got a decent bump, though I'd love for an Eagles fan or two to chime in with their thoughts on Booker's long term prospects...

Hmm mm, he reminds me of Ryan Moats alot more than Westbrook. He is worth a fourth round pick now? I don't think he will be starting any time soon.

HUH? Ryan Moats couldn't catch a cold. He is also the worst pass-blocking back I've seen. In other words; he is an extremely poor choice for 3rd down back. It also doesn't help that he is mentally overwhelmed with the playbook and fumbles like a Culpepper. Terrible, terrible fit for this offense and an utter waste of a pick. If he hadn't been hurt last preseason he'd already be someone elses problem.Booker is a player whose skill set meshes very well with Reid's offense & will be a good rotational player. He's here to spell Westbrook; not replace him. In other words, he's exactly what Ryan Moats was supposed to be.

 

[Zoomanji]

65 posts about L. booker?

Really?

Did I miss anything?

 

[UnknownCoach]

People keep saying that Booker is a similar player as Westbrook...this is just wrong. Just because they are both lighter players does not make them the same.Westbrook is deadly in the open field, Westbrook almost always makes the first guy miss, Westbrook is extremely quick. Westbrook has a thick lower body and can break some tacklesBooker is fastThat is the comparison

Those expecting Booker to be an every down back if Westbrook gets injured will be disappointed.He's a change of pace/3rd down RB.

A power back is the change of pace in Philly. Like Duckett was in Atlanta and Detroit. In Baltimore, Booker would be the change of pace/3rd down back. In Philly, he's the backup (will get most of his playing time when Westbrook is hurt). Westbrook is the 3rd down back as well as the starter. He is spelled by the change of pace on earlier downs or in short yardage.