(04-22-2022, 03:05 PM)Bullseye Wrote:

(04-21-2022, 09:39 AM)TrivialPursuit Wrote: I'm curious what part of Etienne's game you guys saw in College that makes you think he would have had success even without his linsfranc.

(04-21-2022, 10:14 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: You have to be kidding.  Is that a serious question?

Production plus talent.  Speed, acceleration, home run hitting ability, and massive production.

Watch his college highlight reel, and note the acceleration.

If you remember what the Jaguars could have had with tavian Banks, I think this is what they have with Etienne assuming he's healthy.

Tavian Banks...

https://youtu.be/EOwXQ4aPw-E

Travis Etienne
https://youtu.be/mWekfrBqR6E

I think Banks has the edge in long distance speed, but Etienne is plenty explosive, and is better between the tackles.

Man…I haven’t heard that name in a while. What could have been. The Miami game where Taylor busted one for 77 yards on the first play of the game, Fred left the game with an injury and Banks came in and rushed for 75 yards on 9 carries which was good for 8.33 ypc.

He also had 1 catch for 6 yards and 2 kick returns for 35 yards. (116 total yards)

Taylor was a superstar so Banks never got a lot of time on the field. Maybe if Tavian doesn’t get hurt in the Falcons game, the Lions sign Banks instead of James Stewart?

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