Quote:Wow, we have one guy trying to say Fournette can cut like Fred (must be trolling) and then we have another who compared Gus Bradley to Pete Carroll and Bill Belichek (insane). This board may have lost half the members in the SQL, but some who remained lost half their mind.
No troll here. Fournette has one cut and go ability, never said he could cut like Fred, I said that was a good NFL comp, TC agrees. Many on this board have never watched Fournette in college and simply hate on the Jags to be "edgy". They were never for the idea of drafting a RB, even cough that's the position at translates most easily to the NFL and is statistically most likely to dramatically improve your team from one year to the next. You see, they wanted the team to reach and take Watson, who at this point is no better than Bortles and continue to repeat the past mistakes. Talk about mental illness.
Quote:Agreed. McCaffery is a closer comp to Fred.
Fournette is more a super-sized version of MJD. Imagine if that little guy where HUGE.... that's Fournette.
McCaffrey is more like Fred? Now I know that's trolling.
Fournette is Brandon Jacobs/Peterson/Jackson.
He's nowhere near Fred Taylor in comparison. Just my thoughts.
Lol at MJD to 4net
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It's not sensitivity. It's that I have eyeballs in my face that actually function.
Fred's lateral agility and ability to make defenders miss at the line of scrimmage was literally on a different planet than Fournette's very questionable ability in that area. They are so starkly in contrast to one another in that way - you'd have to be a fool not to see it.
Fournette is fast. He's strong. He's a talented football player and I like that he's a Jaguar even though I'd have chosen differently.
He's an elite prospect -- but he cannot do many of the things that Fred did to make defenders miss. He just can't.
You're going to be pulling out the credit card for a Fournette jersey a month into the season and then I will be here to serve you delicious crow.
Nah, usually takes a team with new players to gel. Plus, Bortles is still at QB. Then, Jag players frequently get injured, so if Fournette gets injured, its over.
Quote:Fournette is Brandon Jacobs/Peterson/Jackson.
He's nowhere near Fred Taylor in comparison. Just my thoughts.
Lol at MJD to 4net
BRANDON JACOBS?!?! Y'all haven't watched Fournette, not nary one down. Y'all have seen his height and weight, that's it.
Did you stop reading at Jacobs?
Quote:Did you stop reading at Jacobs?
Yes, as any rational person would. You may as well have compared Ramsey to William Gay
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Nope. Not gonna get hyped up like last year. I"m in the "prove it" mode until after the 3rd game of the regular season.
Quote:Ok bro. He's Fred.
Welcome aboard! Feel free to order the jersey now, don't want to be late to the party like Swanson and look like a total chump.
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Nope. Not gonna get hyped up like last year. I"m in the "prove it" mode until after the 3rd game of the regular season.
If only we fired the coach who was perpetually disappointing
Quote:In light of his talent how many yards do you expect him to contribute this season? Rushing and receiving
It depends on a number of other factors, but if the blocking is marginally better with Albert and Robinson in the mix, then I could see Fournette rushing for 1100 yards or so with 10 TDs in his rookie season.
That would make me happy. Especially if there is some decent contribution from a spell-back and a third down back.
If the line is
much better instead of marginally better - and one of the FBs excels with opening lanes -- then I could see Fournette doing even better than those numbers.
Quote:I said that was a good NFL comp, TC agrees.
Where are you getting this? ^
Post a quote or link.
Quote:It depends on a number of other factors, but if the blocking is marginally better with Albert and Robinson in the mix, then I could see Fournette rushing for 1100 yards or so with 10 TDs in his rookie season.
That would make me happy. Especially if there is some decent contribution from a spell-back and a third down back.
If the line is much better instead of marginally better - and one of the FBs excels with opening lanes -- then I could see Fournette doing even better than those numbers.
I don't think that's asking for a lot at all and with those number, mark my words we win at least 8 games.
I could believe this prediction if Bortles takes a huge step forward.
Quote:Where are you getting this? ^
Post a quote or link.
Was roundly reported and one of the quotes of draft night, COUGHLIN comparing the two in their ability to be a home run guy and get the ball in the end zone. He knows, Swanson read the below scouting report and without googling tell me is it Fournette or Fred Taylor they are describing.
Explosive
Elusive; has moves in the open field to dodge blockers
Fast; can break off long touchdown runs
Threat to score on any carry
Rare acceleration
Great balance
Tough, physical runner
Power back who can run over defenders
Vicious stiff-arm
Excellent vision
Great feet
Cutting ability
Has returned kicks
Ideal build and size
Gets lots of yards after contact
Finishes runs well
Ideal build and size
Burst to the hole
Has great straight-line speed to pull away from defenders
Shiftiness; will juke defenders
Nice hands
Has receiving ability
Willing blocker in blitz pickup with potential to be very good
Hard-nosed runner between the tackles
Has a nose for the end zone
Wears down defenses
Excellent knee bend
Runs behind his pads
Runs well in the second half
Perfect fit for a zone-blocking system
Perfect fit for a man-blocking system
Intimidates defenses
Ball security
Plays injured
Kick return skills
Solid character