Official Bishop Sankey - Best RB in the 2014 Draft (1 Viewer)

[Biabreakable]

Huskies RB Sankey is 'second coming of Emmitt Smith'

By John Harris
Published: Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013, 9:54 p.m.
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/nationworldsports/4857534-74/sankey-washington-running#ixzz321pX0cLQ

University of Washington junior Bishop Sankey has simplified the art of playing running back.

Sankey runs north and south as if he's navigating Interstate 95, while bouncing off tacklers like a Emmitt Smith throwback.

“A lot of times the defense will jump out of their gaps, and the holes are there for me,” said Sankey, who is second nationally with 131 carries and fourth in the country in rushing with 146.4 yards per game. “As a running back, you have to get a feel for it.

“You're designed to go to a certain hole. I run with my eyes up and hit the hole as hard as I can. If it gets cluttered up, you bend it backside or try to bounce it outside. You'll start seeing holes that you didn't see when the defense was fresh.”

In No. 16 Washington's 31-13 win over Pac-12 rival Arizona two weeks ago, Sankey rushed a school-record 40 times for 161 yards and a touchdown. It took more than three defenders to bring down Sankey on 30 of those carries.

The 5-foot-10, 203-pound Sankey will slide a little to the left or cut to the right on occasion. But he never drifts too far off his north-south compass.

“He's the only franchise running back in college football this year,” said Dave-Te Thomas of Scouting Services Inc.

Thomas, who is under contract to 27 NFL teams, recently met with the St. Louis Rams to discuss his 180-page scouting report on Sankey for the 2014 Draft.

“I'm trying to tell people this is the second coming of Emmitt Smith. He has a low center of gravity,” Thomas said of Sankey, who averages 5.6 yards per carry and has four 100-yard games this season. Asked to compare Sankey to a current NFL running back, Thomas replied, “Think Ray Rice (of the Baltimore Ravens).”

“Bishop has a great deal of patience when he runs the football,” Washington coach Steve Sarkisian said. “He has excellent balance and the unique ability to explode and make cuts in tight quarters. He's got a great deal of comfort in the schemes that we run, and he's in great physical condition. The end result is you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between his first run of the game and his last run of the game.”

 

[rdrouyn]

People should watch last years Huskies vs Oregon and see what happens to Sankey vs good defenses. He looked very Bobby Raineyish. He got decent stats on volume, but a lot of 2-3 yard carries with one 70 yard td run. If he gets volume in the NFL he will be good for fantasy, but long term he is likely to end up in a RBBC with a better through the tackles runner. I plan on drafting him this year in redraft as a low RB2 with upside but i wouldnt bet on him long term.

 

[Faust]

Rotoworld:

Second-round pick Bishop Sankey will be away from the Titans until late June due to the University of Washington's late graduation.
Other than post-draft rookie minicamps, NFL rules prohibit rookies from participating in workouts until their schools graduate. It's a dumb rule. "He'll be playing catch-up," coach Ken Whisenhunt said of Sankey. "It will set him back for now, but it won't affect him as we go through the preseason." Sankey will be able to return for two late-June OTAs and the Titans' June 17-19 minicamp.

Source: Nashville Tennessean

 

[Biabreakable]

People should watch last years Huskies vs Oregon and see what happens to Sankey vs good defenses. He looked very Bobby Raineyish. He got decent stats on volume, but a lot of 2-3 yard carries with one 70 yard td run. If he gets volume in the NFL he will be good for fantasy, but long term he is likely to end up in a RBBC with a better through the tackles runner. I plan on drafting him this year in redraft as a low RB2 with upside but i wouldnt bet on him long term.

Yeah if you only took out that long run Sankey wouldn't have had nearly as good a day against a superior opponent.

Week 7 : Oregon, L 45-24

28 rushes, 167 yards, 6.0 avg, 2 TDs

5 rec, 38 yards, 7.6 avg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esUmIwKtA8Q

He gets stuffed multiple times early on in the game as the defense is winning the LOS.

On the big run on 4th and 1 he catches the defense sneaking inside in reaction to his movement but then jump cuts to the outside and picks up a block from the WR while the corner (13) misses the tackle.

He also makes some more nice runs in the second half including another TD.

 

[cloppbeast]

By virtue of workload, how can anybody not like Sankey? Assuming he starts for the Titans, he could easily carry 280+ times and catch 50 passes. That alone makes him worth drafting. For a case study, look to Pittsburgh's Le'Veon Bell.

Bell's talent level prompted much discussion last year and continues now. Those who thought Bell had little talent feel vindicated after a very inefficient rookie; yet, his value increased. The promise of carrying the load in Pittsburgh has people excited. After using a 1.04 rookie selection on Bell, you have a lot more than that now.

To make good on your investment of Sankey, he only has to carry the ball a lot and catch some passes - even if he doesn't do much with his opportunity. After considering what little opposition exists in the Titans backfield, the possibility of a large workload for Sankey seems very much a possibility, if not a likelihood.

Even if you don't like Sankey, why not try to flip him?

 

[EBF]

That's a likely scenario, but it's not always so clean. People thought Ben Tate, Ronnie Hillman, and Isaiah Pead had great situations too.

I don't think Shonn Greene is very good, but he was the 65th pick in his draft class, he rushed for 1000+ yards twice in New York, and he got a pretty decent contract from the Titans in free agency. If he was as awful as people make him out to be then he wouldn't even be in the league right now, much less have those accomplishments on his CV.

If Sankey pulls a Stacy/Bell then yes his value will rise even if he's poor as a rusher. But that's not guaranteed. What if he pulls a Ronnie Hillman and Greene plays the role of Moreno? Might not be likely, but it's not impossible either. Greene is much more formidable competition for touches than DRich/Pead, Dwyer, or Franklin/Starks. My nightmare scenario as a Sankey skeptic would be him getting stuck in a committee for a couple years before Tennessee brings in a real starter.

Not saying that's the likely outcome, but that's the underlying danger when you spend a pick on a player based primarily on his opportunity. I would draft Sankey if the price was right and if I were a believer in his skills I'd be stoked about this landing spot. Given that I don't think he's anything special though, I could never pass on one of my top 5 rookies (Watkins, Evans, Ebron, Beckham, Cooks) for him.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

Am already seeing him go as high as early mid 4th on occasion in ppr drafts. Typically see him going late 4th to early 6th rd in 12 tm leagues. IMO his upside is already priced in. If he rises any further it will be a case of negative ROI.

 

[Brewtown]

I love how people have latched onto the "he is not very talented" thoughts. I wonder how that got started?

Is it because he is a shorter back? Is it because he only weighs 209 lbs? Is it because he had a lot of carries the last two years?

I really don't know how that line of thinking has gained traction.

He has above average speed (4.49), strength (26 reps), and explosiveness (10 foot, 5 inch broad jump). He is also blessed with out of this world quickness and change of direction (6.75 3-cone and 4.00 20 yd shuttle). His combine workout coach said in the ESPN program that he was on that he has never seen another human with better quickness and change of direction.

Not very talented - my ***!

 

[rdrouyn]

This guy is talented too: http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030812aaa.html

Wow look at that pro day, must be full of talent: http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=71437&draftyear=2012&genpos=RB

 

[ghostguy123]

He is definitely NOT the most talented back from this draft, but is currently in the best spot for production now.

It's probably best to go with talent over situation, just depends on your team situation I suppose.

I certainly see the potential to be the next Daniel Thomas or Wali Lundy...........overdrafted because they are projected to start right away.

In my upcoming rookie draft I have pick 4 and BADLY need a RB. I will take Sankey if he is still there but wont like it much. I am in the overdrafting crown for that league

 

[fruity pebbles]

He is definitely NOT the most talented back from this draft, but is currently in the best spot for production now.

It's probably best to go with talent over situation, just depends on your team situation I suppose.

I certainly see the potential to be the next Daniel Thomas or Wali Lundy...........overdrafted because they are projected to start right away.

In my upcoming rookie draft I have pick 4 and BADLY need a RB. I will take Sankey if he is still there but wont like it much. I am in the overdrafting crown for that league

You sure you want to go with definitely? Titans thought he was the most talented back in the class. Who knows how many other teams had him 1st on their board.

 

[ghostguy123]

He is definitely NOT the most talented back from this draft, but is currently in the best spot for production now.

It's probably best to go with talent over situation, just depends on your team situation I suppose.

I certainly see the potential to be the next Daniel Thomas or Wali Lundy...........overdrafted because they are projected to start right away.

In my upcoming rookie draft I have pick 4 and BADLY need a RB. I will take Sankey if he is still there but wont like it much. I am in the overdrafting crown for that league

You sure you want to go with definitely? Titans thought he was the most talented back in the class. Who knows how many other teams had him 1st on their board.

I am going with definitely.

Thats my opinion and I am sticking to it.

 

[Brewtown]

Huskies’ Bishop Sankey does it all – except brag

Huskies star Bishop Sankey will let others do the talking. The junior running back ran for 200 yards, leading UW to a 27-17 victory over Washington State in the Apple Cup.

By Jerry Brewer

Times staff columnist

You’ll have to congratulate Bishop Sankey another time. The Washington running back is too busy achieving to revel in his accolades.

He knows his record-setting numbers because they are repeated to him often. He hears the praise, but he doesn’t listen to it. He makes the phenomenal seem ordinary, in performance and description. So you’re left to talk to someone else about how great he is.

Sankey lacks only a hype man. After Sankey ran for 200 yards in the Apple Cup and led the Huskies to a 27-17 victory over Washington State before 71,753 at Husky Stadium on Friday, Washington coach Steve Sarkisian was willing to volunteer for the job.

“He’s a stud,” Sarkisian said. “He’s a stud. He deserves so much recognition nationally and in our conference. The guy is unbelievable.

“Somebody has to boast about him, so I will.”

It’s about more than the numbers, which we’ll get to later. Sankey has become the ultimate impact player. He’s the biggest reason the Huskies (8-4) have been cured of their seven-win malaise, a consistent runner who provides stability for a fast-paced offense that might appear helter-skelter without him.

When the Huskies need a big play, Sankey is always available to burst into the open field and show off speed that he supposedly doesn’t have. He rarely misses an opportunity to produce, even when the Huskies go away from him for too long.

In the 106th Apple Cup, Sankey set school records for career rushing touchdowns and season rushing yardage, but his biggest play came on a third-down reception early in the third quarter.

The Huskies trailed 10-3. In the first half, they were just 1 of 6 on third-down conversions and held the ball for only 10 minutes and 56 seconds of the game’s first 30 minutes. Washington State was controlling a surprisingly low-scoring game, and the Huskies faced a critical 3rd-and-5 on their first possession of the second half.

At halftime, the UW offensive coaches huddled and explained that the Cougars were running the same defense on third-and-long situations. So they decided to counter with a screen pass to Sankey.

Crazy enough, on the first third down of the third quarter, the Cougars showed the same defensive front. Washington quarterback Keith Price’s eyes grew wide as he looked Sankey’s way.

“I looked at him and thought, ‘Oh my God, it’s naked,’ ” Price said.

Price dumped a short pass to Sankey, who ran 40 yards to the Washington State 40-yard line. Two plays later, Sankey broke free for an 18-yard run. The drive ended with a game-tying Price touchdown pass to Austin Seferian-Jenkins.

“Huge play,” Sarkisian said of the third-down pass.

For the 11th time in 12 games, the Huskies had scored on the first possession out of halftime. Idaho State was the only opponent the Huskies didn’t score against to start the third quarter. They led that game 42-0 at the half and toned it down the rest of the way.

Because it was the Apple Cup, Friday’s third quarter will go down as their finest halftime adjustment of the season. They scored 17 unanswered points and gained 190 yards in those 15 minutes. Of course, Sankey was at the heart of it all, accounting for 120 of those yards — 80 rushing and the 40-yard reception.

Sankey broke Corey Dillon’s 17-year-old season rushing record with a 7-yard touchdown run that gave the Huskies a 17-10 lead in the third quarter. He now has 1,775 yards this season. The touchdown was the 35th rushing score of his career, establishing a record in that category, too.

“It’s a great honor,” Sankey said of the records before thanking the coaches for trusting him and the offensive line for blocking for him.

On the excitement scale, Sankey’s words were as dull as a rush for negative yardage.

On the respect scale, Sankey left you with great admiration about his refusal to succumb to bombast.

Yes, he needs a hype man.

And, yes, there’s a long line of volunteers.

“He’s huge,” Price said. “Our system is run through Bishop.”

Said left tackle Micah Hatchie: “I’m happy for him. I respect just how he is. He’s a heckuva player. We open holes, he zips through, and he comes back and tells us good job.”

Sankey did that 34 times Friday to amass his 200 yards. His 308 carries (25.7 per game) is also a school record. You wouldn’t think an understated 5-foot-10, 203-pound running back could have such a presence. But Sankey is full of surprises.

As the junior running back left Husky Stadium, fans chanted “One more year!” during his trot to the locker room. Sankey acknowledged the cheers, but when asked about turning pro afterward, he said, “I couldn’t tell you that right now. I’ll see what the best decision is for me and talk it out with my family.”

Well, it’s certain Sankey will have at least one more game. The Huskies are bowl bound.

Cherish him while you can. And maybe, if you’re lucky, he’ll actually pause and participate in his own celebration.

Top of the charts

Washington’s Bishop Sankey ran for 200 yards Friday in the Huskies’ 27-17 victory in the Apple Cup. Sankey has 1,775 rushing yards, a UW season record.

Yards Player, year

1,775 Bishop Sankey, 2013

1,695 Corey Dillon, 1996

1,488 Chris Polk, 2011

1,439 Bishop Sankey, 2012

1,415 Chris Polk, 2010

Touchdown leader

Bishop Sankey scored his 35th rushing touchdown in the Huskies’ Apple Cup victory Friday over the Cougars, passing Napoleon Kaufman for the top spot in UW history.

Rush TDs Player, years

35 Bishop Sankey, 2011-13

34 Napoleon Kaufman, 1991-94

32 Joe Steele, 1976-79

29 Jake Locker, 2007-10

29 Rashaan Shehee, 1994-97

Jerry Brewer: 206-464-2277 or jbrewer@seattletimes.com. On Twitter @JerryBrewer

 

[Biabreakable]

This guy is talented too: http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030812aaa.html

This guy was also not drafted and now on his 3rd team. I do agree Rainey is talented, but other than that Im not sure how they are comparable.

 

[rdrouyn]

This guy is talented too: http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030812aaa.html

This guy was also not drafted and now on his 3rd team. I do agree Rainey is talented, but other than that Im not sure how they are comparable.

According to some people, gaudy combine/pro day numbers means talent. This is the NFL, even the 3rd string RB is a great athlete.

 

[Biabreakable]

This guy is talented too: http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030812aaa.html

This guy was also not drafted and now on his 3rd team. I do agree Rainey is talented, but other than that Im not sure how they are comparable.

According to some people, gaudy combine/pro day numbers means talent.

So are you suggesting that Sankey is only considered talented because of his combine numbers? What about his college performance?

Some people hate on Sankey for doing well at the combine and dismiss everything else he has accomplished.

 

[Brewtown]

This guy is talented too: http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030812aaa.html

This guy was also not drafted and now on his 3rd team. I do agree Rainey is talented, but other than that Im not sure how they are comparable.

According to some people, gaudy combine/pro day numbers means talent. This is the NFL, even the 3rd string RB is a great athlete.

What's your point?

 

[rdrouyn]

This guy is talented too: http://www.wkusports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/030812aaa.html

This guy was also not drafted and now on his 3rd team. I do agree Rainey is talented, but other than that Im not sure how they are comparable.

According to some people, gaudy combine/pro day numbers means talent. This is the NFL, even the 3rd string RB is a great athlete.

What's your point?

Do I have to spell it out? Everyone who makes it in the NFL has talent, saying someone is talented is as useful as saying the sky is blue.

 

[Brewtown]

I love how people have latched onto the "he is not very talented" thoughts. I wonder how that got started?

Is it because he is a shorter back? Is it because he only weighs 209 lbs? Is it because he had a lot of carries the last two years?

I really don't know how that line of thinking has gained traction.

He has above average speed (4.49), strength (26 reps), and explosiveness (10 foot, 5 inch broad jump). He is also blessed with out of this world quickness and change of direction (6.75 3-cone and 4.00 20 yd shuttle). His combine workout coach said in the ESPN program that he was on that he has never seen another human with better quickness and change of direction.

Not very talented - my ***!

 

[PatsWillWin]

I love how people have latched onto the "he is not very talented" thoughts. I wonder how that got started?

Is it because he is a shorter back? Is it because he only weighs 209 lbs? Is it because he had a lot of carries the last two years?

I really don't know how that line of thinking has gained traction.

He has above average speed (4.49), strength (26 reps), and explosiveness (10 foot, 5 inch broad jump). He is also blessed with out of this world quickness and change of direction (6.75 3-cone and 4.00 20 yd shuttle). His combine workout coach said in the ESPN program that he was on that he has never seen another human with better quickness and change of direction.

Not very talented - my ***!

Any reason this post had to be made twice?

 

[msommer]

That's a likely scenario, but it's not always so clean. People thought Ben Tate, Ronnie Hillman, and Isaiah Pead had great situations too.

I don't think Shonn Greene is very good, but he was the 65th pick in his draft class, he rushed for 1000+ yards twice in New York, and he got a pretty decent contract from the Titans in free agency. If he was as awful as people make him out to be then he wouldn't even be in the league right now, much less have those accomplishments on his CV.

If Sankey pulls a Stacy/Bell then yes his value will rise even if he's poor as a rusher. But that's not guaranteed. What if he pulls a Ronnie Hillman and Greene plays the role of Moreno? Might not be likely, but it's not impossible either. Greene is much more formidable competition for touches than DRich/Pead, Dwyer, or Franklin/Starks. My nightmare scenario as a Sankey skeptic would be him getting stuck in a committee for a couple years before Tennessee brings in a real starter.

Not saying that's the likely outcome, but that's the underlying danger when you spend a pick on a player based primarily on his opportunity. I would draft Sankey if the price was right and if I were a believer in his skills I'd be stoked about this landing spot. Given that I don't think he's anything special though, I could never pass on one of my top 5 rookies (Watkins, Evans, Ebron, Beckham, Cooks) for him.

Shonn Greene's contract is three years (he is in the second) for about ten million. This year, even though he makes $2.3m he is cheaper to cut than to keep.

In his prime he was derided for being a compiler, needing 250+ carries each of the two times he barely broke 1,000 yards (1,054 and 1,063 respectively). Even though he was the primary GL back in TEN he amassed a grand total of four TDs, while posting 295 yards, for a career worst 3.8 ypc.

Now it is a new coaching staff but Shonn Greene does not appear to be the rock solid RB you seem to consider him as. When the season starts he will ahve turned 29 and don't forget afterall he was drafted later than Sankey...

I'm sure you can find compilers who had a great season after 29, but how likely is it that Shonn Greene finds the fountain of youth? Afterall Ronnie Brown didn't under Whisenhunt...

 

[cloppbeast]

He is definitely NOT the most talented back from this draft, but is currently in the best spot for production now.

It's probably best to go with talent over situation, just depends on your team situation I suppose.

I certainly see the potential to be the next Daniel Thomas or Wali Lundy...........overdrafted because they are projected to start right away.

In my upcoming rookie draft I have pick 4 and BADLY need a RB. I will take Sankey if he is still there but wont like it much. I am in the overdrafting crown for that league

You sure you want to go with definitely? Titans thought he was the most talented back in the class. Who knows how many other teams had him 1st on their board.

I am going with definitely.

Thats my opinion and I am sticking to it.

That's definitely your opinion.

 

[Da Gildz]

He is definitely NOT the most talented back from this draft, but is currently in the best spot for production now.

It's probably best to go with talent over situation, just depends on your team situation I suppose.

I certainly see the potential to be the next Daniel Thomas or Wali Lundy...........overdrafted because they are projected to start right away.

In my upcoming rookie draft I have pick 4 and BADLY need a RB. I will take Sankey if he is still there but wont like it much. I am in the overdrafting crown for that league

Daniel Thomas? What? Have you watched Sankey at all? He's light years better then Thomas ever was lol. that comparison makes no sense.

 

[cloppbeast]

Daniel Thomas? What? Have you watched Sankey at all? He's light years better then Thomas ever was lol. that comparison makes no sense.

Based on comparisons in this thread, Sankey will fall somewhere between Daniel Thomas and Emmitt Smith.

 

[Bronco Billy]

Well, this guy appears to be the most polarizing for FF in this class. A lot of FFers relatively speaking on one end of the spectrum or the other and leaving themselves virtually no room for any mitigating considerations.

You'd think experienced FFers would know better.

 

[Da Gildz]

Yea i dont get the big divide. He'll at the worst be an average low end RB2. The kid is a 3-down back with awesome hands. Just by default, he'll get 300 touches. If he were strictly a runner, this would all make sense to me. ..but he's not.

 

[DaveL]

Yea i dont get the big divide. He'll at the worst be an average low end RB2. The kid is a 3-down back with awesome hands. Just by default, he'll get 300 touches. If he were strictly a runner, this would all make sense to me. ..but he's not.

If you don't get the big divide, you must have missed the Sesame Street countdown....A lot of hope for failure is not necessarily directed at Sankey.

This kid will be fine, he's a good enough player who landed in the best spot possible. He won't be McCoy, but he's not Bobby Rainey either. There are a lot of question marks at #3 (Cooks size, Beckham not in the best of spots, Sankey being just a mediocre talent, Ebron too many mouths to feed), but I wouldn't fault anyone taking Sankey third, maybe 2nd if you were about Evans

 

[Da Gildz]

Oh ok, i havent read thru this thread, im talking merely standard FF draft value here. Not rookie/dynasty leagues. I would even feel more comfortable from a fantasy perspective with Sankey then say Hyde if Hyde went to a rb-needy team.

 

[Biabreakable]

If you don't get the big divide, you must have missed the Sesame Street countdown....A lot of hope for failure is not necessarily directed at Sankey.

This is a sad but true part of this thread. People seem more intent on trolling Brewtown on this than having a rational discussion about the player.

Wanting Brewtown's antics to be thrown back in his face is understandable. He has made some very poor arguments and thinks that predicting Sankey as the 1st RB taken is some sort of validation for his position, when in reality Sankey had been the favorite to be the top RB of this draft class for quite some time.

It has completely gone off the rails however when people are making comments about changing their perspective about the player simply out of a dislike of Brewtown. Those arguments have been dumbed down to the level of being pointless.

I

 

[ghostguy123]

I was not comparing Sankey's TALENT to Thomas and Lundy, but the idea of him being overdrafted just because he is perceived to be walking into a starters role right away.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I was not comparing Sankey's TALENT to Thomas and Lundy, but the idea of him being overdrafted just because he is perceived to be walking into a starters role right away.

Its not just that he has a potential starters job, its that he has a potential starters job and he was the first RB taken in the draft.

 

[ghostguy123]

I was not comparing Sankey's TALENT to Thomas and Lundy, but the idea of him being overdrafted just because he is perceived to be walking into a starters role right away.

Its not just that he has a potential starters job, its that he has a potential starters job and he was the first RB taken in the draft.

All that means is that the TITANS liked him more than any other RB.

 

[ghostguy123]

I hope the guy is an excellent player. If he is there at pick 4 in my draft I will be taking him, but only cause I am dying for a RB and am very strong and deep at all other positions.

If I had a few nice RBs I would be looking at Beckham, Mathews, cooks, and even RBs like Hyde and Mason over him, hell maybe West also.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I was not comparing Sankey's TALENT to Thomas and Lundy, but the idea of him being overdrafted just because he is perceived to be walking into a starters role right away.

Its not just that he has a potential starters job, its that he has a potential starters job and he was the first RB taken in the draft.

All that means is that the TITANS liked him more than any other RB.

Mayok among others had him #1 too. Who's your favorite RB from this class?

 

[BigTex]

I love how people have latched onto the "he is not very talented" thoughts. I wonder how that got started?

Is it because he is a shorter back? Is it because he only weighs 209 lbs? Is it because he had a lot of carries the last two years?

I really don't know how that line of thinking has gained traction.

He has above average speed (4.49), strength (26 reps), and explosiveness (10 foot, 5 inch broad jump). He is also blessed with out of this world quickness and change of direction (6.75 3-cone and 4.00 20 yd shuttle). His combine workout coach said in the ESPN program that he was on that he has never seen another human with better quickness and change of direction.

Not very talented - my ***!

I'm not sure, I watched several games and liked what I saw. He wasn't really on my radar because of his size but I'm still leaving a lil impressed when I watch his games. I'm on the fence and reserve any judgment until camp and pre-season. I'd like to see what he can do against NFL competition just like the rest of the competition and with 4 picks in the top 15 picks some will be devy.

Tex

 

[BigTex]

Yea i dont get the big divide. He'll at the worst be an average low end RB2. The kid is a 3-down back with awesome hands. Just by default, he'll get 300 touches. If he were strictly a runner, this would all make sense to me. ..but he's not.

If you don't get the big divide, you must have missed the Sesame Street countdown....A lot of hope for failure is not necessarily directed at Sankey.

This kid will be fine, he's a good enough player who landed in the best spot possible. He won't be McCoy, but he's not Bobby Rainey either. There are a lot of question marks at #3 (Cooks size, Beckham not in the best of spots, Sankey being just a mediocre talent, Ebron too many mouths to feed), but I wouldn't fault anyone taking Sankey third, maybe 2nd if you were about Evans

At the #2 spot it's going to be either Sankey or Hyde for me (Dynasty) Sammy was taken in last years draft.

Tex

 

[duaneok66]

Yea i dont get the big divide. He'll at the worst be an average low end RB2. The kid is a 3-down back with awesome hands. Just by default, he'll get 300 touches. If he were strictly a runner, this would all make sense to me. ..but he's not.

at worst a RB2? he's a rookie. There's no guarantee for anything.

 

[Brewtown]

If you don't get the big divide, you must have missed the Sesame Street countdown....A lot of hope for failure is not necessarily directed at Sankey.

This is a sad but true part of this thread. People seem more intent on trolling Brewtown on this than having a rational discussion about the player.

Wanting Brewtown's antics to be thrown back in his face is understandable. He has made some very poor arguments and thinks that predicting Sankey as the 1st RB taken is some sort of validation for his position, when in reality Sankey had been the favorite to be the top RB of this draft class for quite some time.

It has completely gone off the rails however when people are making comments about changing their perspective about the player simply out of a dislike of Brewtown. Those arguments have been dumbed down to the level of being pointless.

I

Very poor arguments hey. You are very off base.I don't make bad arguments. I make winning ones. Please check the title and first post of this thread as well as any other post I've made in this thread.

I haven't seen anyone rank him as the #1 RB pre-draft here. Mayock was the only expert that had him as his #1.

Many people on this board have listed him as not very talented and pedestrian (EBF - his fanboys= Werdnoynek, BoltzNBrew, ConnSKINS26, duaneok66 -- and others Eminance, MAC_32, rdrouyn, ctrlaltdefeat, and ghostguy123).

Most prospect prognosticators at Footballguys have had him ranked extremely low pre-draft and they continue to rank him low after he was the 1st RB chosen (Waldman, Bloom, Lammey).

Nice troll-job. Muck you!

 

[Biabreakable]

Countering a irrational argument that Sankey is a workout warrior by posting combine stats is a poor argument.

Betting on a favorite is no type of thing to hang your hat on either.

 

[jurb26]

This thread is sure to be awesome in 5 months, regardless if Sankey lights it up or falls flat on his face.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

I certainly see the potential to be the next Daniel Thomas or Wali Lundy...........overdrafted because they are projected to start right away.

Or Le'Veon Bell or Eddie Lacy or LeSean McCoy or Matt Forte.

There have been plenty of busts, but realistically 2nd-3rd round RBs that are "overdrafted" because of their situation have a pretty reasonable hit rate. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it was as good or even better than 1st round WRs, of which the busts are too numerous to count. I know it's far better than when talking about generic 2nd round WRs.

I'm not saying take Sankey over an elite prospect like Watkins (though in a non-ppr, I wouldn't deride someone too badly for doing so), but not being happy with him at #4? C'mon, that's a bargain.

 

[Bri]

This thread is sure to be awesome in 5 months, regardless if Sankey lights it up or falls flat on his face.

Yeah but the fluctuating opinions are helpful, make me feel almost guarded about where to rank him

 

[ghostguy123]

Mayok among others had him #1 too. Who's your favorite RB from this class?

So should I bring up all the GMs and scouts that didn't have him ranked #1?

 

[ghostguy123]

Yea i dont get the big divide. He'll at the worst be an average low end RB2. The kid is a 3-down back with awesome hands. Just by default, he'll get 300 touches. If he were strictly a runner, this would all make sense to me. ..but he's not.

at worst a RB2? he's a rookie. There's no guarantee for anything.

Right. At worst he HURTS your team by scoring 3 points for a while then never seeing the field again.

 

[Da Gildz]

Yea i dont get the big divide. He'll at the worst be an average low end RB2. The kid is a 3-down back with awesome hands. Just by default, he'll get 300 touches. If he were strictly a runner, this would all make sense to me. ..but he's not.

at worst a RB2? he's a rookie. There's no guarantee for anything.

Well in this age of committee rb's, really hard to envision him being worse then 24 other fantasy rb's (12 team leagues). Barring injury of course. A 3-down back with great hands going to a RB-needy team? Come on. Nothing is guarenteed, but i'd be floored if he's not a top-24 fantasy rb in 2014.

 

[ghostguy123]

Yea i dont get the big divide. He'll at the worst be an average low end RB2. The kid is a 3-down back with awesome hands. Just by default, he'll get 300 touches. If he were strictly a runner, this would all make sense to me. ..but he's not.

at worst a RB2? he's a rookie. There's no guarantee for anything.

Well in this age of committee rb's, really hard to envision him being worse then 24 other fantasy rb's (12 team leagues). Barring injury of course. A 3-down back with great hands going to a RB-needy team? Come on. Nothing is guarenteed, but i'd be floored if he's not a top-24 fantasy rb in 2014.

he still has to be GOOD for that to happen. No rookie is surefire good.

 

[Da Gildz]

Deangelo Will had 1,100+ total yds and 4 scores. He was the 20th ranked rb in my league last year. Think you're overestimating the word 'good' here. There just isnt a ton of RB value out there at the end of the day.

 

[msommer]

I was not comparing Sankey's TALENT to Thomas and Lundy, but the idea of him being overdrafted just because he is perceived to be walking into a starters role right away.

Its not just that he has a potential starters job, its that he has a potential starters job and he was the first RB taken in the draft.

All that means is that the TITANS liked him more than any other RB.

What that means is that the Titans believe they have a role for him on their team. An important role. Probably a starter's role.

Which means he has a pretty good shot at points right away. And with Whisenhunt in the driver's chair, that might be a lot of points.

Which is kind of interesting for FF

 

[ghostguy123]

I was not comparing Sankey's TALENT to Thomas and Lundy, but the idea of him being overdrafted just because he is perceived to be walking into a starters role right away.

Its not just that he has a potential starters job, its that he has a potential starters job and he was the first RB taken in the draft.

All that means is that the TITANS liked him more than any other RB.

What that means is that the Titans believe they have a role for him on their team. An important role. Probably a starter's role.

Which means he has a pretty good shot at points right away. And with Whisenhunt in the driver's chair, that might be a lot of points.

Which is kind of interesting for FF

Well damn, in that case, I'll trade pick 4 and a couple 2015 1sts to move up to pick 1 and take Sankey.

Simple

 

[Noah Davis]

He will go with the 1st pick in my 4 year rookie contract salary cap league. I've got the 1.02 pick and I've been talking him up to the 1.01 a needy RB team....I've talked him up to the TN homer who is trying to trade Eddie Lacy for the 1.01 and 3.01 pick to ensure I have a fall back plan.

I'm doing all of this so that Watkins falls to 1.02. With McCoy, Ball, Vereen and Miller I'm set at RB - but Watkins would be the feather in my cap.