McCaffery drawing huge buzz

[deanpet21]

Let me remind you Dean... If we are going to take a RB, my back of choice would be Cook. I would be OK with McCaffery because it would me we are NOT going to draft captain knock a bitch out. And I can see the positives McCaffery might bring. But again he would be an acceptable choice if we go RB at 17, but not my first choice. I would say say no to Mixon, but apparently that might get you punched.

I like Cook, CM, and Mixon. I think we have to get one. Of course Mixon will be there at 17. If we have our choice of Cook or McCaffery at 17 then I would be fine with either one.

 

[Mitziman]

I'd take McCaffrey over Cook without hesitation.

Yeah, and I would take Theismann over Romo.

 

[redskin4209]

Ok, I'll play Sty. "If" Mixon is the best of the top 5 RB's, what are you really getting with Mixon after you draft him? All football Mixon who has grown, matured and learned from his past failure with women, or the same person who, if put in a similar situation reacts in the same manner? A guy you have to put a spy on before and after practice, a guy who is emotionally unstable, immature and cannot handle every day life let alone stardom and the privilege to play in the NFL?

correction woman
no he had no spy

 

[mrwallace2ku]

Rams gave up lots of picks for Goff. That was all hype

sean mannion should be leading that ball club as QB…IMO.

 

[skinsdad62]

If he "totes" the Rock 12-15 or so times a game and has another 5-7 receptions per game, and averages 150-200 yards per game and say 15 combined TDs.... will it really matter?? If we are getting the production and more importantly the points out of him, does it really matter HOW he gets them??

he wont get that

 

[Sharkinva]

he wont get that

If he doesnt get that after being picked at 17, the coach should be seriously questioned. Again, he aint my first choice, or even my second. But I would take him over my 4th or 5th choice because my 4th should not be touched at 17, and my 5th is also not an option at 17 and not really a useful option if we motion him out of the backfield (That would be Foreman)

 

[redskin4209]

We don't need him to tote the rock for 20-25 times a game. CT route running or pass catching skills is not even close to what CM brings to the table. Defenses don't game plan against CT. They will have to against CM.

You don't understand how Gruden wants to use his RB's. Brawlers like Founette or Foreman do not fit his system. Its another reason why Matt Jones was such a bad pick. He doesn't fit in what Gruden wants to do. If we draft Mixon then yes he can be on the field for all three downs but will still be spelled for the backups.

Kelley and CT are still going to have roles no matter what RB we take. Gruden wants at least two RB's who can be weapons out of the backfield. Compare it to ATL. Freeman and Coleman are not brawlers but can hurt you in the passing game. If Its RBBC its fine with me.

I do concur but this is my opinion. Last yr on this board many members here spoke of why do our Skins run the ball more. Well we do run the ball, the problem is Gruden is impatient with running game. Big backs needs alot of carries to be effective. Not saying we don't need one b/c you rest assure we will have short yardage, goalline and 3rd and shot. The RB that fits Gruden off are good at running the ball between and outside the tackle and catching the ball alot. Many here always talk about the top end rb but there are few 3 down backs from the 5th rd down.

Brian Hill
Jeremy McNichols
Elijah McGuire

 

[redskin4209]

dean Leonard Williams was your 2015 man crush is Christian McCaffrey your new one in 2017

We all have crushes here on certain players.

 

[skinsdad62]

If he doesnt get that after being picked at 17, the coach should be seriously questioned. Again, he aint my first choice, or even my second. But I would take him over my 4th or 5th choice because my 4th should not be touched at 17, and my 5th is also not an option at 17 and not really a useful option if we motion him out of the backfield (That would be Foreman)

look i have seen a draft that i could accept him if the players we take after him fall to us but really a guy his size drafted in round one usually busts out do ta link a saw through twitter

 

[redskin4209]

Let me remind you Dean... If we are going to take a RB, my back of choice would be Cook. I would be OK with McCaffery because it would me we are NOT going to draft captain knock a bitch out. And I can see the positives McCaffery might bring. But again he would be an acceptable choice if we go RB at 17, but not my first choice. I would say say no to Mixon, but apparently that might get you punched.

Well shark you want Cook, I want Mixon. In all fairness if it's CM, Mixon Cook or who ever can help this team win , make the playoffs etc I will be happy, b/c that the goal. However if the that player turns out to be your pick that make's all the more sweeter. Barring that no one have a season ending injury, conversation here will quite interesting over the next few yrs

 

[Sharkinva]

look i have seen a draft that i could accept him if the players we take after him fall to us but really a guy his size drafted in round one usually busts out do ta link a saw through twitter

Again I will say, I think he is a BETTER version of Thompson. Able to stay healthy and thus would be more productive if used properly. Not my first choice at 17, but again if used I think he brings more than any RB we currently have on roster. Despite GNG's proclamation that he is the best RB in this draft, I think he is only a good choice if we use his unique skill set. If we dont, Gruden needs to be questioned for taking him at 17 if that happens.

 

[Sharkinva]

Well shark you want Cook, I want Mixon. In all fairness if it's CM, Mixon Cook or who ever can help this team win , make the playoffs etc I will be happy, b/c that the goal. However if the that player turns out to be your pick that make's all the more sweeter. Barring that no one have a season ending injury, conversation here will quite interesting over the next few yrs

If not for his off field issues (and Deans Man Crush on him) I might be ok with Mixon at 17. But if a guy can get to a point where he will slug a chick he only met 30 minutes ago, more to the point will push the confrontation to that point... to me thats a HUGE red flag. And to me, taking him at 17 really says, we are willing to pay lip service to character, but when it comes down to it, we will draft or sign who ever as long as they can perform on the field.

 

[countryroads316]

Again I will say, I think he is a BETTER version of Thompson. Able to stay healthy and thus would be more productive if used properly. Not my first choice at 17, but again if used I think he brings more than any RB we currently have on roster. Despite GNG's proclamation that he is the best RB in this draft, I think he is only a good choice if we use his unique skill set. If we dont, Gruden needs to be questioned for taking him at 17 if that happens.

If we want a workhorse back that can also receive we can draft Jamaal Williams in the 4th round

 

[Sharkinva]

If we want a workhorse back that can also receive we can draft Jamaal Williams in the 4th round

WEAKNESSES
Bulls through running lanes crashing into blockers rather than shifting with the contours. Doesn't have athleticism to create early yardage for himself. Missing a functional jump cut for sudden shift from gap to gap once line of scrimmage muddies. Hit or miss with run lanes he chooses. Excessive forward lean creates issues with contact balance. Too easily felled by arm tackles. Banger, but not a tackle breaker. Doesn't have the speed to turn the corner when runs spill outside.
SOURCES TELL US
"He's not very dynamic as a runner so he needs to carve out a niche for himself as a physical backup who can go cover on kickoffs. He hasn't been a special teams guy but he better start." - AFC West regional scout
NFL COMPARISON
Stepfan Taylor
BOTTOM LINE
His NFL size and physical nature give him a shot to make the back-end of the running back depth chart, but his inability to create for himself with broken tackles and elusiveness puts a ceiling on his draft value.


The whole point of taking a RB is to IMPROVE on the position. Not bring in another project and hope for the best. If we arent going to IMprove and draft a day one starter, might as well take a project NT, G or WR as we have 5 project RBs we hope will turn into starters on roster already.

I would sooner grab Foreman in the 2nd or 3rd, atleast he brings something we dont have without the whole project aspect.

 

[countryroads316]

WEAKNESSES
Bulls through running lanes crashing into blockers rather than shifting with the contours. Doesn't have athleticism to create early yardage for himself. Missing a functional jump cut for sudden shift from gap to gap once line of scrimmage muddies. Hit or miss with run lanes he chooses. Excessive forward lean creates issues with contact balance. Too easily felled by arm tackles. Banger, but not a tackle breaker. Doesn't have the speed to turn the corner when runs spill outside.
SOURCES TELL US
"He's not very dynamic as a runner so he needs to carve out a niche for himself as a physical backup who can go cover on kickoffs. He hasn't been a special teams guy but he better start." - AFC West regional scout
NFL COMPARISON
Stepfan Taylor
BOTTOM LINE
His NFL size and physical nature give him a shot to make the back-end of the running back depth chart, but his inability to create for himself with broken tackles and elusiveness puts a ceiling on his draft value.


The whole point of taking a RB is to IMPROVE on the position. Not bring in another project and hope for the best. If we arent going to IMprove and draft a day one starter, might as well take a project NT, G or WR as we have 5 project RBs we hope will turn into starters on roster already.

I would sooner grab Foreman in the 2nd or 3rd, atleast he brings something we dont have without the whole project aspect.

That is a load of crap from a sorry scout I have watched this dude play he is definitely a starting NFL running back

 

[Sharkinva]

That is a load of crap from a sorry scout I have watched this dude play he is definitely a starting NFL running back

Another bullshit hater take on him I guess??


Positives

• Impressive power
• Generates good yardage after contact
• Breaks lots of tackles
• Always keeps his legs moving forward
• Has very good balance
• Has good size
• Has good acceleration in the open field
• Shows patience
• Has good vision
• Doesn’t fumble much at all

Negatives

• Suffered a knee injury at the end of 2014
• Sat out 2015 due to "personal issues"
• Was arrested for suspicion of underage drinking
• Wasn't used much as a receiver
• Needs to work on his pass protection

Conclusion

Jamaal is an impressive runner coming out of BYU. Williams isn’t a running back that does anything at an elite level, but he does everything at a high enough level where he can be decently productive in the NFL. Jamaal has the ability, to be a 3 down back if he works on his pass protection, but would be better off as a two down guy to start. I wouldn't worry too much about his arrest. A football player being caught drinking would be an afterthought at any other school but BYU. I am not condoning underage drinking, but compared to some of the other off field problems some players have, this is near the bottom.

Draft Round Prediction: Round 4

 

[countryroads316]

I will say this and everyone can book mark it if we haven't selected a RB and we are in the 4th round and pass on him it will be another David Johnson blunder

 

[Sharkinva]

I will say this and everyone can book mark it if we haven't selected a RB and we are in the 4th round and pass on him it will be another David Johnson blunder

We shall see. IM thinking if we are going to take a RB, Im looking for a bit more than a guy projected to be a two down back who hasnt really shown to be more than a battering ram with suspect vision.

 

[GNG]

Yeah, and I would take Theismann over Romo.

Only because you're a Skins fan.

 

[Sharkinva]

Only because you're a Skins fan.

NO because he has These which Romo will never have....