Jets Running Back Prospects

[Rambo13]

This should be a hot thread....


Marshawn Lynch? Adrian Peterson? Micael Bush? Kenny Irons? Kenneth Darby?

Should be a bunch to pick from, but do we really need one anymore?

[MSUJet85]

If Houston doesn't produce, I wouldn't mind selecting Leonard from Rutgers

[The Dark Knight]

I am hoping for Tiki Barber to come out of retirement and join Gang Green.

[Green Hurricane]

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If he's there in Rd 2, he better be a Jet.

[Rambo13]

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If he's there in Rd 2, he better be a Jet.

I'd be aggravated if we took him in round 2. Rund 3 maybe but for a tweener...it's just too early for my taste.

[SOWELLisGOD]

i'm sick of all this brian leonard talk...the fullback is almost a dead position in the NFL, especially as a ball carrier and receiver...to spend a second round pick on him? come on...just cause the guy made some spectacular plays for a local team everybody drools over him...the guy isn't even the best running back on his team...besides the obvious ones (peterson, lynch, kenny irons, darby and michael bush, although i think he'll probably come back), you got pittman from ohio state, a very pro style back....mike hart, hunt from penn state...hell even garrett wolfe, who reminds me a lot of darren sproles

i'd even take all those underclassman over leonard (pj hill, slaton, darren mcfadden from arkansas, davis and spiller from clemson)

don't get me wrong, leonard is a talent, blocks great, has good hands and can run after the catch, but as high as a 2nd round pick? just a bit of a stretch

[neid92]

Leon Washington is working out so far. You just have to give him time, and let the O-Line work together for the entire season. It takes time.

[Cman55]

I'd keep an eye on that Slayton kid.

[kinghenry89]

I would rank the runningbacks in the draft this way:

1) Peterson
2) Lynch
3) Irons
4) Bush
5) Wolfe

I think that we should target Kenny Irons. He'll hopefully be around for our pick (I expect us to fall somewhere between 7-9 wins) and he'd be a good back for our offense. He'd compliment Washington well.

[Rambo13]

I'd keep an eye on that Slayton kid.

Too young, too small, too gimmicky.

[King Koopa]

all i know is that darren mcfadden at arkansas is an absolute beast....he might be a sophmore though

[GreenGreek]

I would rank the runningbacks in the draft this way:

1) Peterson
2) Lynch
3) Irons
4) Bush
5) Wolfe

I think that we should target Kenny Irons. He'll hopefully be around for our pick (I expect us to fall somewhere between 7-9 wins) and he'd be a good back for our offense. He'd compliment Washington well.
That sounds about right. There could be some debate as to whether Bush should be ahead of Irons. I think Peterson or Lynch could potentially fall to our pick, which will likely be somewhere in the teens. With Washington running well though, you can't help but think if we should go after Bush in Round 2 and have a Thunder and lightning type of backfield.

I think our first round pick could come down to a decision between Lynch or Alan Branch (b/c we could definitely use a massive DT).

[Green Hurricane]

i'm sick of all this brian leonard talk...the fullback is almost a dead position in the NFL, especially as a ball carrier and receiver...to spend a second round pick on him? come on...just cause the guy made some spectacular plays for a local team everybody drools over him...the guy isn't even the best running back on his team...besides the obvious ones (peterson, lynch, kenny irons, darby and michael bush, although i think he'll probably come back), you got pittman from ohio state, a very pro style back....mike hart, hunt from penn state...hell even garrett wolfe, who reminds me a lot of darren sproles

i'd even take all those underclassman over leonard (pj hill, slaton, darren mcfadden from arkansas, davis and spiller from clemson)

don't get me wrong, leonard is a talent, blocks great, has good hands and can run after the catch, but as high as a 2nd round pick? just a bit of a stretch
A dead position? Have you seen our offense if recent years? You of all people should know how effective Jerald Sowell (and Richie Anderson) were on this team in recent memory, and what Leonard brings to the table is the ideal addition to our offense. He can be the big, short yardage runner, he can be the feature guy if we need him in spots, he's a great blocker (ask Ray Rice), and he's probably top 3 RBs in the country out of the backfield. You can even line him up at TE ala Chris Cooley.

Of the guys you mentioned, outside of Peterson, none of them strike as all that special. I really like Hart and Darby, but both of them have their own share of isues, and wouldn't fit our niche needs nearly as well as Leonard will. All the UC's you mentioned aren't yet eligible for the draft (Hill RS Fr, McFadden Soph, Davis Soph, Spiller True Fr).

[Nesquik]

If we pick Leonard in the 2nd it would be a bad pick he's a fullback that can run sort of like a Mike Alstott type player.Alstott is nice but we have bigger needs than a good fb.

[Cman55]

Too young, too small, too gimmicky.

I would imagine at 5'-8", Barry Sanders elicited the same evaluation. He's kicking ass tonight against Pitt and is showing big play ability. He's faster than Leon Washington but has Curtis Martin's patience.

If the Jets don't draft Slaton by choice, I think they'll live to regret it.

[Rambo13]

I would imagine at 5'-8", Barry Sanders elicited the same evaluation. He's kicking ass tonight against Pitt and is showing big play ability. He's faster than Leon Washington but has Curtis Martin's patience.

If the Jets don't draft Slaton by choice, I think they'll live to regret it.

I just want to see him produce in a real offense.

[Cman55]

I just want to see him produce in a real offense.

How can he do this? What offensive scheme in the NCAA would you like to see him run in? Which defense? Just like the pros, he can only play the offense his team runs against the defenses on his schedule.

I think this kid is the real deal. I'd love to see him in Green and White. I'd like to finally see any EXPLOSIVE PLAYER in green and white.

[MikeSLTJ23]

How can he do this? What offensive scheme in the NCAA would you like to see him run in? Which defense? Just like the pros, he can only play the offense his team runs against the defenses on his schedule.

I think this kid is the real deal. I'd love to see him in Green and White. I'd like to finally see any EXPLOSIVE PLAYER in green and white.

After what Leon has showed us so far this season, I'd be pretty pissed off if we used a first round pick on a RB. Leon so far is the player of our future and he has shown nothing but promise.

[Rambo13]

How can he do this? What offensive scheme in the NCAA would you like to see him run in? Which defense? Just like the pros, he can only play the offense his team runs against the defenses on his schedule.

I think this kid is the real deal. I'd love to see him in Green and White. I'd like to finally see any EXPLOSIVE PLAYER in green and white.

I understand what you are saying and I didn't mean to criticize him for his system, because he certainly has produced in it, but I just don't know how he will perform lining up in an I-formation or at the goalline or running between the tackles without spreading the defense out. I also don't know if he is any different from what we already have in Leon Washington.

[Cman55]

After what Leon has showed us so far this season, I'd be pretty pissed off if we used a first round pick on a RB. Leon so far is the player of our future and he has shown nothing but promise.

So far. Leon has shown explosiveness but why not draft a Slaton anyway? Suppose Leon isn't cut out to be an everydown back? Perhaps better used as a 3rd down weapon of choice either out of the backfield or in the slot?

We still have 7 more games to go so alot can happen. If Leon is given the chance and puts up great numbers, then I can see passing on Slaton but if Slaton really is this year's Reggie Bush or better AND available when the Jets pick?

I just have a feeling Slaton is gonna light up the NFL. He has that intangible "it"...

Call it a hunch if you will... :beer:

[MikeSLTJ23]

So far. Leon has shown explosiveness but why not draft a Slaton anyway? Suppose Leon isn't cut out to be an everydown back? Perhaps better used as a 3rd down weapon of choice either out of the backfield or in the slot?

We still have 7 more games to go so alot can happen. If Leon is given the chance and puts up great numbers, then I can see passing on Slaton but if Slaton really is this year's Reggie Bush or better AND available when the Jets pick?

I just have a feeling Slaton is gonna light up the NFL. He has that intangible "it"...

Call it a hunch if you will... :beer:


You're right, we still have a lot to see. Right now, he's the answer. A lot can change in the next 7 games, but right now, I find it hard to believe we should be picking a RB with our first pick next year.

[Cman55]

After today, I'm not sure the case has been made that we don't draft a blue chip RB if the opportunity presents itself. 6 games and counting.

[Jtuds]

I dont know what we need...maybe Leon can be our guy...I was so sure that we needed DL in the first round but after the last 2 weeks I am not su sure.....secondary is never a bad choice, and we need a OLB.....i do think our draft needs to focus on D though, with offensieve addidtions coming thru free agency.

[gustoonarmy]

After watching the USC/Cal game.... I'm totally sold on Marshawn Lynch. He is one tough SOB. Great moves, can catch , block , in fact I didn't see any downside. Whether he declares or not and is still available. Prolly mid 2nd to mid 3rd rounder.? Maybe not that low

Just found these stats...

Lynch's Career Rushing Stats, through 11/4/06 Year G-GS No. Yds. Yds/C TD Long
2004 12-0 71 628 8.8 8 70
2005 10-9 196 1,246 6.4 10 52
2006 9-7 152 988 6.5 9 71
Totals 31-16 419 2,862 6.8 27 71


Lynch's Career Receiving Stats, through 11/4/06 Year G-GS Rec. Yds. Yds/R TD Long
2004 12-0 19 147 7.7 2 29
2005 10-9 15 125 8.3 0 25
2006 9-7 23 261 11.3 4 28
Totals 31-16 57 533 9.4 6 29


Lynch's Career Kick Return Stats, through 10/27/06 Year G-GS Ret. Yds. Yds/R TD Long
2004 12-0 15 372 24.8 0 69
2005 10-9 13 271 20.8 0 34
2006 8-6 18 372 20.7 0 34
Totals 30-15 33 744 22.5 0 69

[Vilmathegreat51]

The guy I really like is Michael Bush.He's huge and very fast for his size.He broke his leg and that hurt his draft status very badly.I belive he will be a late 1st early 2nd round pick and I would love to see us trade up with those two 2nd round picks to get him.Having a combo of Bush and Leon would be deadly.It could be one of the best in the NFL. :up:

[Cman55]

The guy I really like is Michael Bush.He's huge and very fast for his size.He broke his leg and that hurt his draft status very badly.I belive he will be a late 1st early 2nd round pick and I would love to see us trade up with those two 2nd round picks to get him.Having a combo of Bush and Leon would be deadly.It could be one of the best in the NFL. :up:

Hmmm. Finally a replacement for the big back we've never really had since John Riggins. Wasn't there another guy? Used to wear 34 but never got to play for Herm? Oh well, water under the bridge.

What's the numbers on this guy? How fast? How big? etc....

[Rambo13]

Hmmm. Finally a replacement for the big back we've never really had since John Riggins. Wasn't there another guy? Used to wear 34 but never got to play for Herm? Oh well, water under the bridge.

What's the numbers on this guy? How fast? How big? etc....

6'4" I believe. Think Brandon Jacobs with a little more speed and wiggle. Also probably good at the halfback pass... :wink:

[Cman55]

6'4" I believe. Think Brandon Jacobs with a little more speed and wiggle. Also probably good at the halfback pass... :wink:

This guy sounds like a load. Any real speed ala Eric Dickerson?

[Rambo13]

This guy sounds like a load. Any real speed ala Eric Dickerson?

Not sure but some other posters have expressed concern over his ability to get low to break tackles and deflect the blows. Not too many tall RBs succeed over the long haul so who knows. 2nd round I wouldn't mind taking a flyer on him but not worth the chance in the first.

[Rambo13]

What is the general opinion on Ian Johnson? I haven't seen BSU play all year, but the cat is putting up numbers!

Attempts: 222
Yards: 1466
Yards per Carry: 6.6
Touchdowns: 21
Fumbles: 0

Only downside appears to be that he isn't catching a lot of passes. Boise State has toned down the passing game a considerable amount because of Johnson's emergence, but he only has 6 catches on the year.

[Vilmathegreat51]

Bush is listed at 6'3 250 on ESPN and I saw his 40 time last year clocked at a 4.47 which is really fast for a guy his size.I belive he can be a really good Rb for us especially if we have him and Leon to mix it up and throw off defenses.I would love to draft him in the 2nd round.

[Wolfe Tone]

Bush or Lynch are guys I would like, with Leon they would be complemented nicely, I think we should go big back in the 2nd round after a LB in the first. It is nice having that extra pick to trade up if need be or hope someone falls to us. A LB/RB/DT combo in the first two rounds would be nice. BPA available after that

[gustoonarmy]

Hmmm. Finally a replacement for the big back we've never really had since John Riggins. Wasn't there another guy? Used to wear 34 but never got to play for Herm? Oh well, water under the bridge.

What's the numbers on this guy? How fast? How big? etc....
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One of the greatest athletes to ever put on a Cardinal uniform... Heisman Trophy candidate... recognized as one of the top players in the country... featured player in an offense thatre-written the school record books... has breakaway speed... one of the most prolific scorers in school history... powerful runner who moves the pile on contact.

Career Notes: Has rushed for 2,380 yards and 36 touchdowns... averaging 5.7 yards per carry... ranks seventh in school history in rushing yards and second in touchdowns... has appeared in 35 games with 15 starts... has recorded nine 100-yard games and one 200-yard game.

2005: Named first team All-BIG EAST... set the school record for rushing touchdowns with 23 and points scored with 144... scored two or more touchdowns in nine of ten games... lead the nation in scoring with an average of 14.4 ppg... finished first in the BIG EAST in rushing and all-purpose yardage... rushed for 94 yards against Virginia Tech in the Gator Bowl... returned to action after missing two games and rushed for 121 yards and three scores versus Connecticut... ran for 115 yards and two scores versus Pittsburgh... rushed for 127 yards and three touchdowns against Cincinnati... accounted for three scores (two rushing and one receiving) verus North Carolina... became the seventh player in school history to run for 200 yards in a game with 204 yards and three touchdowns against Florida Atlantic... ran for 81 yards and two touchdowns versus South Florida... scored two touchdowns against Oregon State... rushed for 128 yards on a career-high 27 carries versus Kentucky... named to the BIG EAST's Honor Roll for his performance against UK.

2004: Second on the team in rushing with 734 yards and seven touchdowns... also caught 11 passes for 155 yards... tallied 106 yards on 12 carries versus Cincinnati... rushed nine times for 47 yards against Houston... threw a 48-yard touchdown pass and rushed for a score versus TCU... rushed 16 times for 81 yards against Memphis... carried nine times for 64 yards and two touchdowns against USF... logged a season-high 17 carries for 82 yards against North Carolina... carried 13 times for 57 yards and two scores against Army... rushed 13 times for 73 yards in season opener against Kentucky.

2003: Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman team ... third on the team in rushing with 81 carries for 503 yards and six touchdowns ... averaged 6.2 yards per carry ... also caught 17 passes for 240 yards and a touchdown... notched two 100-yard rushing games -- running for 125 yards and a touchdown against Cincinnati and 137 yards and two scores versus Houston ... scampered 81 yards for a touchdown against Cincinnati... caught a season-high three passes in four different games ... posted a career-high 56 yards receiving versus UTEP... ran for 66 yards and two touchdowns against Tulane... scored on a 24-yard reception against Syracuse.

[gustoonarmy]

Contd..............


Male High School: Spent his senior campaign playing quarterback after seeing action at running back, wide receiver, defensive back, linebacker and defensive end over his career ... the nation's top rated safety and 6th-overall prospect by ESPN's Tom Lemming ... the nation's 12th-ranked prospect by CollegeFootballNews.com ... the nation's 26th-ranked prospect by The Sporting News ... a four-star prospect by both TheInsiders.com and Rivals.com ... rated the nation's 14th overall prospect by TheInsiders.com ... rated by Rivals.com as the nation's 25th-ranked overall player and the second-ranked athlete ... named Kentucky's Mr. Football as a senior after leading Male to a 14-1 record and an appearance in the state title game ... completed 190 of 304 passes for 2,891 yards and 35 touchdowns, rushed 131 times for 911 yards and seven scores and caught 17 passes for 152 yards and three touchdowns as a senior ... completed 33 of 47 passes for 468 yards and six touchdowns, rushed 24 times for 116 yards and a score and caught two passes for 24 yards in Male's 59-56 loss in the state finals ... named co-first-team Associated Press All-State quarterback, co-Paul Hornung Award winner, won the Frank Camp Award, won the Roy Kidd Award, was named Student Sports National Athlete of the Week and was named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-Southern team ... also named to Fox Sports Net South's CTSD All-South First-Team ... the top vote getter for the 2001 Football All-State team at five different positions as a junior when he hauled in 64 passes for 1,090 yards and 22 scores ... wrapped up his prep career ranked fourth in the state record book in career receiving yards with 180 catches for 3,031 yards and 37 touchdowns ... also rushed 256 times for 1,581 yards and 25 scores and completed 221 of 385 passes for 3,379 yards and 40 touchdowns.

Personal Profile: Son of Michael and Toni Bush... born 6/16/84... Sports Administration major.


Rushing
Year GP-GS Rush Yds TD Avg. Long
2003 13-4 81 503 6 6.2 81
2004 12-3 132 734 7 5.6 31
2005 10-8 205 1,143 23 5.6 73
Totals 35-15 418 2,386 36 5.7 81

Receiving
Year GP Rec Yds Avg TD Long
2003 13 17 240 14.1 1 56
2004 12 11 155 14.1 0 41
2005 10 21 253 12.0 1 21
Totals 35 49 649 13.2 2 56

2005 Game-By-Game
Game Rush Yds TD Rec Yds TD
Kentucky 27 128 2 2 24 0
Oregon State 11 57 2 3 40 0
USF 18 81 2 1 11 0
FAU 18 204 3 2 39 0
North Carolina 20 57 2 2 26 1
West Virginia 37 159 4 3 19 0
Cincinnati 17 127 3 3 27 0
Pittsburgh 16 115 2 4 59 0
Rutgers DNP-inj.
Syracuse DNP-inj.
Connecticut 25 121 3 0 0 0
Virginia Tech 16 94 0 1 8 0

2004 Game-By-Game
Game Rush Yds TD Rec Yds TD
Kentucky 14 73 0 2 41 0
Army 13 57 2 0 0 0
North Carolina 17 82 0 0 0 0
ECU 9 37 1 2 34 0
Miami 6 16 0 1 25 0
USF 9 64 2 0 0 0
Memphis 16 81 0 1 0 0
TCU 5 25 1 2 32 0
Houston 9 47 0 1 2 0
Cincinnati 12 106 0 0 0 0
Tulane 10 50 1 2 21 0
Boise State 12 96 0 0 0 0

2003 Game-By-Game
Game Rush Yds TD Rec Yds TD
Kentucky 2 -5 0 0 0 0
Syracuse 2 2 0 1 24 1
UTEP 7 15 0 1 56 0
Temple 6 42 0 0 0 0
USF 2 2 0 1 24 0
Army 6 45 1 3 46 0
Tulane 9 66 2 3 43 0
ECU 5 33 0 3 13 0
TCU 4 -3 0 3 27 0
Memphis 3 11 0 1 -2 0
Houston 15 137 2 0 0 0
Cincinnati 11 125 1 1 9 0
Miami 9 33 0 0 0 0

Bush's Game Offensive Bests
Attempts 37 West Virginia 10/15/05
Yards 204 Florida Atlantic 10/1/05
Touchdowns 4 West Virginia 10/15/05
Receptions 4 Pittsburgh 11/3/05

[Vilmathegreat51]

Bush or Lynch are guys I would like, with Leon they would be complemented nicely, I think we should go big back in the 2nd round after a LB in the first. It is nice having that extra pick to trade up if need be or hope someone falls to us. A LB/RB/DT combo in the first two rounds would be nice. BPA available after that It would be really nice if we could get Lamarr Woodley in the 1st round and Bush in the 2nd.

[Wolfe Tone]

It would be really nice if we could get Lamarr Woodley in the 1st round and Bush in the 2nd.

That would be a great draft

[JetGreen]

Michael Bush is an absolute beast. He's got great size, strength, and is pretty fast too. My Louisville friend always tells me how good he is and when I have seen him play, he looks good.

And he can play QB, too. Perfect for Schotty with his trick plays (Bush and Smith).

We still got a long way to go, so we'll see if we need a RB in the first couple of rounds or no.

[DonnieIsTheKing]

I would love to see Leonard as a Jet in the 2nd round. I saw a comparison to Mike Alstott, and yes he is Mike Alstott in terms of running ability. But, he's also a very good and consistent pass catcher as well as an amazing lead blocker that gets very little credit for it. He's a complete fullback in every aspect of the game, and could be used as an h-back, 3rd down back, and hell - a tailback as well. Very hard working, talented player that will make a team very very happy in the future.

[Jabba the Jet]

I'd keep an eye on that Slayton kid.
Awesome acceleration {one step and he's in 5th Gear} and speed, Cman

He's not draft eligible this year, but next year he's a TOP 5 lock .. in the hunt for #1 Overall

[Jabba the Jet]

I think there's only three 1st RD RB's in this class, assuming Bush declares

Adrian Peterson
Marshawn Lynch
Michael Bush

Irons is too small ... right now the folks who have him tabbed in RD 1 are over-valuing Irons IMO ... he's like 200 Pounds ... that won't get him a ticket in RD 1, not unless he's Reggie Bush or Steve Slaton, that type of phenominal talent, and he's not Reggie or Slaton

JMO

I think the Jets will have a crack at Brian Leonard in RD 2, especially with that Redskins 2nd Rounder we own

That may be the only question for the Jets if they love Leonard .. take him with the EARLY 2 or risk waiting for that LATER 2?

[Jabba the Jet]

I would love to see Leonard as a Jet in the 2nd round. I saw a comparison to Mike Alstott, and yes he is Mike Alstott in terms of running ability. But, he's also a very good and consistent pass catcher as well as an amazing lead blocker that gets very little credit for it. He's a complete fullback in every aspect of the game, and could be used as an h-back, 3rd down back, and hell - a tailback as well. Very hard working, talented player that will make a team very very happy in the future.
Donnie, did you see the huddle reports recent profile of Brian Leonard?

Drew Boylhart loves him, and he mentions the Mike Alstott comparisons :ohmy:


Brian Leonard, RB/FB/H-Back, Rutgers

STRENGTHS
Brian has excellent size, speed and talent to play multiple positions at the next level. He is a very smart player and an excellent team player. He is playing multiple positions for his college team and has been solid in executing all phases of those positions. Brian has played Tailback, Fullback, H-back and I have even seen him line up in the slot as a receiver. This kid has the athletic talent to be a weapon at the next level. He can block like a fullback and picks up the blitz in the passing game like a RB. He still has not scratched the surface of his RB talents.

He reminds me a lot of John Riggins (former RB - Washington Redskins).

NEEDS TO IMPROVE
Brian has the same problem as Brian Urlacher when he came out in the draft. They both are so talented and athletic and have great character that it is too good to be true. Most scouts will try to nitpick this kid to death in the hope that he will drop to them in the draft. Of course I’m not sure how well the “Leonard Leap” will work in the NFL, but I’ll let Brian decide that for himself.

TALENT BOARD ROUND: 1
If someone tells you that Brian reminds them of Mike Alstott (FB - Tampa Bay Bucs), you know right away that they are listening to a scout who is trying to downgrade Brian and praying he is there for his team to pick late in the draft. Brian has more athletic talent in his left butt cheek than Mike Alstott ever thought of having. Brian has the same athletic talent that Brian Urlacher has. As I stated earlier - he reminds me a lot of John Riggins (former RB Washington Redskins) and I believe he will have the same impact on the NFL as Riggins did in his career. I personally consider Brian a top ten pick in this draft, but I’m sure he will not be picked in the top ten. The scouts know that a player who is a Fullback/ H-Back in college is
not going to be picked in the top ten; however, I would if I was picking in these slots. Brian can play any position he wants and in a system you need him to play in. Tackling him on a sweep in the NFL is going to scare the living crap out of those itsy bitsy CB’s and safeties. To them, he is going to look like Jason in one of those Friday the 13th movies. I can just see him playing for the Denver Broncos and becoming the feature back in their system. I can see him becoming the featured back in any system for any team in the NFL. I’m going to call him Brian (Jason) Leonard because if you put a hockey mask on him and tell him to run, he is just going to scare the living crap out of you just like Jason did in all those Friday the 13th movies.

The Huddle Report, Drew Boylhart
November - 2006

[Rambo13]

Too bad McFadden isn't coming out yet, that cat is a beast!!

[Rambo13]

In tonight's Emerald Bowl, both Running Backs looked great. I was really impressed with Booker, he had some ridiculous cuts on some of his runs where I thought he would be stopped behind the line only to see him add 10, 20 yards to the run. He put up 90 yards on the ground at 4 yards a pop but also added 100 through the air. To me he looked a little LT-esque and I think he could be a legitimate pro player and also think we could snag him in the 3rd round or later. I don't know much of his story but he hadn't run a lot in his 4 years at FSU because of a running back by committee approach, but his ypc was around 4.5 for his career behind a shaky OLine.

The UCLA guy Chris Markey put up an abundance of yards but it seemed like a ton of them were because of holes that a truck could drive through provided by the Bruins Offensive Line. It was impressive to see that performance against a strong defense but I am a little skeptical how much of it was because of his natural talent. He is a junior so he will probably be back in LA next year and maybe he can build upon this performance and boost his stock in the future.

[Mexican Buc]

I'd keep an eye on that Slayton kid.
Cman when did you get Red Letters? Or have I just been drunk all these years....


My bet, Kenny Irons.

[Twombles]

^Hes had it for a while.
Lets Watch Marshawn Lynch play tomorrow.

[gustoonarmy]

I would imagine at 5'-8", Barry Sanders elicited the same evaluation. He's kicking ass tonight against Pitt and is showing big play ability. He's faster than Leon Washington but has Curtis Martin's patience.

If the Jets don't draft Slaton by choice, I think they'll live to regret it.

I got flamed for suggesting Garrett Wolf. The thing is he can't be ignored because of the incredible numbers that hes put up , they're not just good or excellent , they are extreme. Somebody will 'gamble' a pick for him and come up with a winner.

[OJDidIt]

Jets should Draft OJ Simpson - The SLICING tailback out of USC!!!!!!!!!

[Rambo13]

Jets should Draft OJ Simpson - The SLICING tailback out of USC!!!!!!!!!

Even after all these years he is still probably better at football than you are at humor

[OJDidIt]

Even after all these years he is still probably better at football than you are at humor
Nah. But he sure is good with a blade!

[Tennessee Jet]

Interesting mock draft by condraft.com. Has the Quentin Moses falling to the Jets at #18 (too high of a slot for the Jets at this point), Amboi Okoye falling to the Jets with the first 2nd rounder, Baraka Atkins with the second 2nd rounder, and the reason for this post: Chris Henry (RB, Arizona) with the 3rd rounder. I haven't been able to find much about Chris Henry but he seems to be big (230lbs) and fast. But has not produced much.

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[Rambo13]

Keep an eye on Peterson and Johnson tonight at Running Back.
This should be one of the better duels of the season.

[Rambo13]

Neither blew me away but I'll give the edge to Johnson for 2 reasons. 1) he played against a much stouter defense and 2) he was abandoned for a large chunk during the middle of the game when Boise State went all out with the shotgun and only gave him draws and delays.
Peterson still impressed me because of his tough running after so much time off and coming off a significant injury. He did not shy away from hits and came through when they needed him most.

[Tennessee Jet]

Here is an intriguing prospect: Chris Henry, RB, Arizona - declared without much college production but has the physical tools to make an impact at the next level. I see him being drafted somewhere between late 2nd and 4th depending on his workouts and the inevitable "buzz" that is going surround someone this big, this fast, that can catch and block. Here is a snippet on him, no profile yet, just whats on the front page.

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[-MC-]

Here is an intriguing prospect: Chris Henry, RB, Arizona - declared without much college production but has the physical tools to make an impact at the next level. I see him being drafted somewhere between late 2nd and 4th depending on his workouts and the inevitable "buzz" that is going surround someone this big, this fast, that can catch and block. Here is a snippet on him, no profile yet, just whats on the front page.

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wow, i tend to get "man crushes" on players. this kid looks like a very big sleeper. like michael turner. i would definetly take him with our third. he weighs 230 and hes fricken ripped..

[Tennessee Jet]

Maybe the draft would (should?) look something like:
1. Adam Carriker or Justin Blalock
2a. Victor Abimiri or Anthony Spencer
2b. Fred Bennett or Daymeion Hughes
3. Chris Henry

[Mavericknyc1980]

Maybe the draft would (should?) look something like:
1. Adam Carriker or Justin Blalock
2a. Victor Abimiri or Anthony Spencer
2b. Fred Bennett or Daymeion Hughes
3. Chris Henry

Brown or Blaylock at number 1. I would definitely love Chris Henry if we cant make a move on Turner. ANybody know how smart this guy is???

[Mavericknyc1980]

What about Deshawn Wynn and Tyrone Moss.

[Rambo13]

Wow that sight had us taking Leonard in the first :sad:

[JCotch89]

I really want Lynch and Leonard. A big strong HB who can break tackles with speed, a freakishly athletic FB who can pretty much do whatever a HB can, and Leon Washington would be a nasty trio. Leon is great and there is no way that Mangini would just wipe him out of the game plan. Having Lynch could ease the load and together they could tire out the D. Only problem is Lynch is currently way out of the Jets reach. We'll see what happens with that. I'd take Leonard with first second rder because I think he'll be gone before their second.

[-MC-]

What about Deshawn Wynn and Tyrone Moss.

Wynn has alot of talent but cant produce it on the field, Moss i would take around round 4 or 5 bc i think he got a bad break at miami.

also i did a little asking on chris henry and people say hes, at best a good special teamer and maybe even lb. not much upside at rb. i would take him round 3 or 4 still though. his size/speed combo is very rare to find. just put him on the field.