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Who is the Better Prospect? (1 Viewer)
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stevegamer
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Peterson has now shown skills at the NFL level that make him a better prospect than anyone in college - mostly because what he showed in college has been confirmed to translate to the NFL.
Link?From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
Alluro
Footballguy
"Many scouts feel he is the best NFL RB prospect they have seen in a while, ranking him ahead of players like Peterson, Lynch, and even Reggie Bush. Only 19, McFadden should be able to add 10-15 lbs (currently 205 lbs) to his 6-2 frame with out losing any of his 4.4 speed."http://www.footballsfuture.com/news/2006/1...k-2008-nfl.htmlLink?From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
Jackie Treehorn
Footballguy
I would say Peterson. Despite the injuries in college he was the top guy from his high school days, plus he got it done as a feature back in a pro style offense. McFadden may be the better college player, lining up at QB in a pretty gimmicky offense (I hated Malzahn), but I don't think he's quite the pro prospect AD was.From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
That was from January. Anything more recent?"Many scouts feel he is the best NFL RB prospect they have seen in a while, ranking him ahead of players like Peterson, Lynch, and even Reggie Bush. Only 19, McFadden should be able to add 10-15 lbs (currently 205 lbs) to his 6-2 frame with out losing any of his 4.4 speed."http://www.footballsfuture.com/news/2006/1...k-2008-nfl.htmlLink?From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
EBF
Footballguy
Tough call. They're two totally different players.
McFadden makes everything look easy. It's tough to evaluate him as a prospect because he makes it looks so easy that it never seems like he has to do anything special to keep a play alive. He justs glides through the line and breaks a 50 yard TD like it's the easiest thing in the world. He has great speed and instincts.
On the downside, he's lanky for a RB. Most of the best RBs in the NFL are short and stocky. McFadden is tall and skinny. He looks like bit of a straight line runner and he doesn't always flash much lateral quickness. That said, it's simply impossible to ignore how dominant he has been. The SEC is typically a very tough conference for RBs. Most of the guys who can dominate in the SEC can be successful in the NFL, so I think there's plenty of reason to be very optimistic about McFadden's future.
Peterson runs a lot harder. He's stronger and he flashes more start-and-stop quickness, but he's not quite as fluid as McFadden and he seems to take a lot more hard hits.
Who is better? I'd probably say Peterson. I like McFadden, but it's taken me a while to warm up to his running style whereas I was convinced immediately that Peterson's game would translate pretty well to the NFL. Realistically though, I wouldn't be surprised to see McFadden become a star.
McFadden makes everything look easy. It's tough to evaluate him as a prospect because he makes it looks so easy that it never seems like he has to do anything special to keep a play alive. He justs glides through the line and breaks a 50 yard TD like it's the easiest thing in the world. He has great speed and instincts.
On the downside, he's lanky for a RB. Most of the best RBs in the NFL are short and stocky. McFadden is tall and skinny. He looks like bit of a straight line runner and he doesn't always flash much lateral quickness. That said, it's simply impossible to ignore how dominant he has been. The SEC is typically a very tough conference for RBs. Most of the guys who can dominate in the SEC can be successful in the NFL, so I think there's plenty of reason to be very optimistic about McFadden's future.
Peterson runs a lot harder. He's stronger and he flashes more start-and-stop quickness, but he's not quite as fluid as McFadden and he seems to take a lot more hard hits.
Who is better? I'd probably say Peterson. I like McFadden, but it's taken me a while to warm up to his running style whereas I was convinced immediately that Peterson's game would translate pretty well to the NFL. Realistically though, I wouldn't be surprised to see McFadden become a star.
hardcoredx
Footballguy
Adrian Peterson is the best since LT ..way better than MCFadden will ever be. He is too skinny and I doubt he can take 20 carries a game punishment for a whole NFL season.
OU#1
Footballguy
ADP can run a 4.3 but I believe he ran 4.4 average at the combine.Alluro said:"Many scouts feel he is the best NFL RB prospect they have seen in a while, ranking him ahead of players like Peterson, Lynch, and even Reggie Bush. Only 19, McFadden should be able to add 10-15 lbs (currently 205 lbs) to his 6-2 frame with out losing any of his 4.4 speed."Christo said:Link?Islander said:From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
Jedimaster21
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Jules Winnfield
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Added a lil' something
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I wouldn't say that just yet. They say McFadden is LT, while Peterson is LJ. I dont see that as runaway comparisons.
Phlash
Footballguy
Peterson != LJBoth are powerful runners with speed, but so is Jamal Lewis. Adrian Peterson has cutting ability that has been unseen on a RB his size in a while.
i love McFadden, think he is the RB that reminds me the most of Tomlinson although Ronnie Brown did coming out of college too and was briefly showing the potential this year before being hurt yesterday. Obviously it depends on where he ends up, but don't take this season and hold it against him. That Arkansas team is God awful, his QB play has been erratic at best and he's still put up decent numbers. I cannot wait for him to hit the NFL next year. Peterson is a stud too though , I'd probably say he's more dangerous but I think McFadden is a better all around prospect in terms of versatility. I think I would take AD right now just because he's done it in the league and he's looked really good and really fast against superior competition. But it wouldn't shock me to see McFadden tearing up the league this time next year either. I dont think you can lose with either player
jurb26
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A poll like this will aways be extremely flawed because one is playing in the NFL now and the other isn't. So we already have a great idea of the reality of 1 players abilities in the NFL while the others are still only speculation. I'm of the opinion that McFadden is a better prospect. He will grade out higher by scouts and be drafted higher in the NFL. That does not mean he will make a better NFL RB. Given what we have already seen of Peterson, it's going to be very difficult for McFadden to become a better actual RB in the NFL. What these players actually accomplish once in the NFL and where they rank as prospects prior are 2 highly different things however.
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CowboyDawg
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McFadden reminds me a lot of Deuce McAllister. Deuce was a beast in college and if he'd have been in a similar offensive system in college he would have put up similar numbers. I think McFadden will translate to that which is a pretty good NFL RB maybe not great; however, Peterson seems to be on the "great" track.
Interesting. That appears to be contrary to popular opinion.I would say Peterson. Despite the injuries in college he was the top guy from his high school days, plus he got it done as a feature back in a pro style offense. McFadden may be the better college player, lining up at QB in a pretty gimmicky offense (I hated Malzahn), but I don't think he's quite the pro prospect AD was.From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
TheGreatest
Footballguy
Anyone have any different opinions? McFadden went off today!!
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Big game for sure! I would also like to hear a little about Felix Jones, he went over 100 in his first 4 carries.
LBH
Footballguy
cobalt_27
Footballguy
The way he can kick it into the next two, three, four gears in a split second. This kid has got all the goods. What team he is on compared to Peterson/MIN will largely determine who's better. But, if all things are equal, I'm taking McFadden.
benson_will_lead_the_way
Footballguy
McFadden can't hold Peterson's jock. He is one of the most overrated college players in the game today.
hardcoredx
Footballguy
McFadden isn't in the same atmosphere as AP. I doubt McFadden is even an every down back in the NFL.
az_prof
Footballguy
Peterson strikes me as MUCH much better than LJ. He has the same power, but more speed and better moves.
NatronIsMean
Footballguy
DUMB. That you even give credence to such talk doesn't speak well. Watch some gametape of McFadden on you tube and you'll come to your senses. Ridiculous.From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
Islander
Footballguy
Nice personal attack for no reason and out of nowhere. Welcome to my ignore list.DUMB. That you even give credence to such talk doesn't speak well. Watch some gametape of McFadden on you tube and you'll come to your senses. Ridiculous.From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
nashua55
Footballguy
The last line of this quote says it all for me. I honestly believe AP might be the best I have ever seen. Too me he is the perfect back. He has the size , strength and speed. But what makes him so great is his vision and and his feet. He can change direction so easy without missing a beat. I know the charger/minny game was just one game and not a career, but watching LT and AP that day you just had the feeling that AP was the greater talent. I just hope his career doesnt get cut short like Bo Jackson, Billy Simms, and Terrell Davis, because he is something special.
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Pictus Cat
Footballguy
Minnesota Line.
RC94
Footballguy
Nice personal attack for no reason and out of nowhere. Welcome to my ignore list.DUMB. That you even give credence to such talk doesn't speak well. Watch some gametape of McFadden on you tube and you'll come to your senses. Ridiculous.From what I am reading, I have the impression that experts see McFadden > A Peterson in terms of being the better NFL prospect, but I was previously under the impression that it was the other way around.
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
Adrian Peterson is/was the best between the tackles prospect since Ricky Williams. While McFadden is no slouch - and would probably surpass Lynch, Benson, C. Williams, R. Brown, and Bush if they were in the same class - Peterson is far and away the best of the bunch, regardless of how he's played this season.
DropKick
Footballguy
With that handle, I'm not sure you have much credibility in evaluating RBs.
