halfback20 Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 4.3 is cooking! I'd have to see that one to belive it. I didn't realize he was anywhere around that speed. I still question if he can be a #1 back all year long because he is so big and runs a little high sometimes. I would take him anyday on my team though and I wouldn't be shy about giving him a shot. The running high problem seems to have been solved. I havn't seen a bad run from him yet this season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Rocket28 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I like the guy and I like the way he run's but with his running style (going through guys instead of around them), he takes a lot of hits and I question if he could do this 25 carries a game for 16 games, maybe while he's young, but with that style and all the hits he takes, he will be out of the league in 3-5 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 I like the guy and I like the way he run's but with his running style (going through guys instead of around them), he takes a lot of hits and I question if he could do this 25 carries a game for 16 games, maybe while he's young, but with that style and all the hits he takes, he will be out of the league in 3-5 years You aren't understanding what I'm saying. He's got the power, but he's got the speed and agility too. Jerome Bettis was in the league for a long time, and he was strictly a power guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Rookie Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 You aren't understanding what I'm saying. He's got the power, but he's got the speed and agility too. Jerome Bettis was in the league for a long time, and he was strictly a power guy. The effort and energy it seems like he expends in his runs is very high, that's what is making him good right now IMO. He is fresher than the defense and is exploiting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockPride Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 You could build an entire offense around him, once he learns to catch in the flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Boy 3 Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 I think he's nice. He will be a three year back thats gotten plenty of expierence and will step into a starting job on a complete offense. I think he will have a solid career at the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 You could build an entire offense around him, once he learns to catch in the flats. :thumb: :thumb: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEERFAN Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 He's a bear in short yardage, but I'm not sold on him as an every down back just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gish28 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I'm not sold on him as an every down back just yet. Didn't they say that about Tiki Barber?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996 Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I've still got him on my fantasy team in hopes Tiki goes down with turf toe for a couple 3 or 4 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 I've still got him on my fantasy team in hopes Tiki goes down with turf toe for a couple 3 or 4 weeks. Why would you wish an injury on someone? I hope you are kidding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEERFAN Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 They did say that about Tiki, said he was a 3rd down back but Tiki showed he could bang it in between tackles, now it will be up to Jacobs to show he can not only move the pile but that he can catch a pass or two and carry the load, we'll see, he could end up being a back like George with that type of size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted October 28, 2006 Share Posted October 28, 2006 I drafted this guy last year and I can't wait for him to take over. I will still have him next year when Tiki is retired and I will have him cheap!!!! I think this guy can be a great back, I don't think he has the talent the Bus had, but not far behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1996 Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Why would you wish an injury on someone? I hope you are kidding... seriously :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I think the Ron Dayne comparison is closer to accurate than many may think. Let's hope Jacobs sustains his career a little longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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