Impossible. Deuce did not go to an inferior institution like UNC.I like this pick but I also feel like this could easily be your classic training camp star or draft day favorite that fizzles out after a short or underwhelming career, like Ryan Switzer.
Shrimp could run routes. Turpin not so much.If Cole Beasley can carve out a career on the NFL, I think Turpin is similarly capable.
I see you are coming around on Beasley. Better late than never.Shrimp could run routes. Turpin not so much.
I agree with that, but I don't think Vaughn is a standard plug and play RB. It'll take some level of creativity to use him well.Turpin is a little different because he is a gadget guy. I don't know if he can really be a real NFL receiver. I don't think Vaughn is a gadget guy. I think he is a legit RB.
I am not certain Schottenheimer’s kid is that much more creative.I agree with that, but I don't think Vaughn is a standard plug and play RB. It'll take some level of creativity to use him well.
Another way to think of it -- How would someone with no creativity (Garrett) screw things up with Vaughn?
I think Garrett would use Vaughn as a traditional RB. However, given Vaughn's size, Garrett would select only those standard plays that don't require pass protection from Vaughn. So, whenever Vaughn was in the game, the entire Western World would know that 1) the Cowboys most likely aren't passing downfield, 2) Vaughn is probably getting the ball, and 3) a poorly executed screen pass is a definite possibility. Telegraphed plays tend not to work well. Eventually, Garrett would conclude that Vaughn "isn't a good fit for this offense." Garrett would lack vision for the player. Guys like Garrett don't adjust the scheme to fit their players.
I mean you can still pass deep with Vaugh in the game. If you blitz we have a massive advantage throwing the balk to Vaughn quickly. You could still run the ball with Vaughn. I get that blitz pickup is questionable but you can still chip with him. You just can't expect him to stand a dude up Ala Zeke. Which is not that big of deal in my opinion.So, whenever Vaughn was in the game, the entire Western World would know that 1) the Cowboys most likely aren't passing downfield, 2) Vaughn is probably getting the ball, and 3) a poorly executed screen pass is a definite possibility.
Yeah I think the major complaints with him in Seattle is that he is repetitive with his play calling and too run heavy. Luckily he won't be calling plays. But I don't remember McCarthy being that super creative either.I am not certain Schottenheimer’s kid is that much more creative.
we've been told we will be run heavy. Not sure how much to believe that.Yeah I think the major complaints with him in Seattle is that he is repetitive with his play calling and too run heavy. Luckily he won't be calling plays. But I don't remember McCarthy being that super creative either.
I don't think McCarthy was ever a run heavy guy. So we shall see.we've been told we will be run heavy. Not sure how much to believe that.
That is the part that concerns me.I think something similar to how the Chiefs used Jerick McKinnon last year would make sense, probably with slightly more carries and slightly less receptions, for a total of about 150-175 total touches, which is about 8-10 a game.
The way he's used will be a pretty good litmus test for how creative McCarthy/Schottenheimer can be.
The good thing is I don't think he needs ultra-creativity to be productive like someone like Turpin, I think you can throw him out there for 5-7 carries a game in our standard offense and still get some juice out of him.That is the part that concerns me.
I just don't see anything close to this specialized of a role in their offenses, at least in terms of workload.
It matters quite a bit, which is why Sproles learned to pass blockI mean you can still pass deep with Vaugh in the game. If you blitz we have a massive advantage throwing the balk to Vaughn quickly. You could still run the ball with Vaughn. I get that blitz pickup is questionable but you can still chip with him. You just can't expect him to stand a dude up Ala Zeke. Which is not that big of deal in my opinion.
If it makes you feel better Pollard graded out as the second best pass blocking RB in the NFL by PFF last year... Which supposedly his pass blocking was why Zeke was our two minute RB. Not saying a RB doesn't need to pass block. Just that it doesn't require a guy to do it in a physical fashion the way Zeke did.It matters quite a bit, which is why Sproles learned to pass block
One back I recall who succeeded at a high level without being much of a pass blocker was Barry Sanders, but there really aren’t others I can think of off the top. When you’re as good running the ball as Barry was, no one cared about pass protection.
But you got to wonder how much that limited the Lions at the end of the day, especially as the league became more pass-happy.
And he’s had the benefit of a QB that can assess the field and get the ball out quickly and accurately. Wonder how his lack of pass blocking will factor into Love’s success.Aaron Jones generally isn't good at it, but it doesn't matter all that much because he is such a weapon as a receiver.
It matters quite a bit, which is why Sproles learned to pass block
One back I recall who succeeded at a high level without being much of a pass blocker was Barry Sanders, but there really aren’t others I can think of off the top. When you’re as good running the ball as Barry was, no one cared about pass protection.
But you got to wonder how much that limited the Lions at the end of the day, especially as the league became more pass-happy.
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