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That's pretty much how I see it although Jacobs did look much improved last week. I think another thing you have to look at is how much longer do you think Dunn and Tiki can play at their current level.
Interesting answer. How do you see Jacobs evolving in the passing game? Do you think he will eventually put up numbers in that area?
Sorry but you're off on this. This has no effect on a roster move.I see these guys in very similar situations and was wondering how others see them. I'm basically trying to get info on both of them in one thread instead of starting two and felt this was a way to do it.
I'm going to leave this in the Shark Pool because both backs do appear to be in somewhat similar situations, so it could generate some good analysis beyond just "Whom should I trade for?"But in general, pinequick has a point.If you want this type of thread to stick around in the shark pool, it'd be better to share your own analysis and reasoning on the subject in the first post instead of just asking questions.
Don't know enough to comment on Jacobs in the passing game. My friend will be here in 20 mins, he's a huge SEC guy and loves Jacbos. He went to Bama his brother went to Auburn, so he's pretty down with SEC players. I'll ask his input on that, see what he says.But I will tell you my buddy *loves* Jacobs and has been high on him since last year. Even actually drafted wicked early in our 05 draft.
Will do. I haven't started many posts since I've been here and didn't realize that was the format. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
No problem at all.
True, but is that a function of 6'2+ rbs not being durable or a function of football players 6'2+ playing other positions, such as S, TE or WR??
I don't think there's a large enough sample size to question how durable. .I just think there's a reason most guys Jacobs size are switched positions by programs. (Durability/Upside at another position/Current needs of the individual program I'd imagine are the primary reasons). I believe Auburn wanted him to change to LB (with Cadillac and Brown here).You obviously need your legs to run and it's a lot harder for a 6'4'' guy to bend down to absorb all the blows to the lower half than it is for a 5'10-5'11 guy to do it. Seems elementary, but that's why I believe there haven't been many tall RB's asked or succeeded in the NFL.IMO It's a lot more likely to see these 5'6-5'7 guys have a long-term career at RB than guys like Jacobs. I personally think height (lack of) has no bearing whether you can succeed in the league (it's how your weight is distributed within that frame).
Not sure I can find a post in this entire thread where anyone is being ripped. Folks who are new may take a few posts to figure out what flies in the Shark Pool--I know I did. If somebody would have given me a heads-up, it probably would have made my acclimation easier/faster.I think a friendly heads-up is a lot better than just having someone hit the "Report" button, having your thread moved, and not really knowing why. . .
I was going to mention that, but honestly, I think they are in pretty similar boats. I couldn't make a confident guess as to who will retire sooner.
Honestly, I can't believe this has even been brought up. As much as I have disagreed with Boston (usually about the Pats) in the past, he is (or, will be) one of the best members on this site. I have absolutely no doubt this was anything close to a WSIS, in his mind.Anyway, back to football... The Pats were lucky as hell to win that game last week!
That's a little different than a guy @ 5'10 and 200 lbs running upright. W/ Jacobs @ 6'4" and what 265? he's bigger than 90% of the LBs and I'd bet a good portion of DE's in the league. Who is bouncing off who?His speed is what amazes me for a guy that big. Don't know his 40 times, but I'd guess he's in the 4.6ish range from watching him play.Disclaimer: I'm stashing him in a keeper league (non cuff) and have him as my "Leroy Hoard" play in a $$ re-draft. Happy about both right now since he's developing nicely and getting more opps in NY. I think he'll come close to averaging 50 and .5 tds all year as the #2. If Tiki goes down he'd easily push top 10 #s with that O line IMO (ala LJ last year). Not sure about his "durability" being a 25 carry/game guy which was questioned above, but he certainly looks like he'd be able to handle the punishment.
Oh yes he does.Dude's a freak of nature. He has HUGE potential.
Sorry again for the rant. You are right, in this particular thread there wasn't much ripping. I was talking more in general there is a lot of ripping people going on in other threads. I am trying to say, don't "Report" someone or tell them that they posted improperly. That is the job of board moderator. I have no problem with a Mod moving a thread and then having 1 post in the thread explaining to the original poster why it was moved. That 1 post should be made by whichever Mod moved it. The Mods can then keep a mental note of whose posts are being moved and if it gets to be a habit for certain individuals, then they can politely PM the offending party. It is just frustrating when a thread has many posts saying that it was posted wrong. "Ripping" was a poor choice of words by me in my original post.
I believe Eddie George was 6' 3" and around 240 lbs. Chris Brown is 6' 3" too . Eddie of course was very durable Chris has not been.
Good question. I've been wondering the same thing. Both backs are in similar situations. I think if Barber or Dunn goes down, these backs have huge potential. Of course, this is based on my limited observation of them playing. They are both making good impressions when they do get the ball. I read an interview with Tiki earlier this year, and he said he welcomes the relief Jacobs will give him.
Thats the way I see it as well your smaller backs tend to be more elusive and try to avoid contact, your bigger backs try to use their size and go after defenders so to speak and try to take them on.
Cool, a fellow Saluki. I wasn't there for the Jacobs era. Wasn't Whitlock the better RB?
