Originally Posted by ct:
their #1 scouting tool, the Sr bowl
and they wanted him specifically to give up 2 picks inc our 4th, bit of a steep price for a 3rd round jump
we jumped 20 spots. that is not cheap in any rnd. We had picks to spare... we are going to pick some depth today and hopefully pick up a few vet free agents before tc. [Reply]
Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
He seems like an ordinary back which isn't bad for the third round. Doesn't have top line speed. Big but he seems to be more slippery than a guy who will plow through tackles. He seems a bit like priest Holmes without the acceleration. Thing about priest was he wasn't just a vision back. When he saw a hole his burst was incredible.
Yep. Priest had that burst, which really helped him b/c he was not all that fast. Was fast enough though.
I dont like this pic only b/c of the cost of moving up to get him. Hunt seems like a solid 3rd roud RB, but not good enough to justify a 4th too. Just my opinion. Not gonna 2nd guess Dorsey though. [Reply]
According to Pro Football Focus, Hunt was “one of the most elusive running backs in this draft class.” He forced 98 missed tackles last season, which was second-most in the nation [Reply]
Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501:
He seems like an ordinary back which isn't bad for the third round. Doesn't have top line speed. Big but he seems to be more slippery than a guy who will plow through tackles. He seems a bit like priest Holmes without the acceleration. Thing about priest was he wasn't just a vision back. When he saw a hole his burst was incredible.
Yeah, he's pretty blah, IMO.
Maybe a fine complementary back but I'd rather have someone who's truly different from ware. He just seems like a little bit bigger West who still isn't a threat to break one. I'd rather have Pumphrey late, especially with the cost of the trade up.
Don't love giving up a 3 and 4 for a guy that doesn't seem to have an outstanding trait but who's best attribute appears to be just not being bad at anything. [Reply]
According to Pro Football Focus, Hunt was “one of the most elusive running backs in this draft class.” He forced 98 missed tackles last season, which was second-most in the nation
Level of competition can have a lot to do with that.
The MAC isn't exactly renowned for their fire breathing defenses. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Yeah, he's pretty blah, IMO.
Maybe a fine complementary back but I'd rather have someone who's truly different from ware. He just seems like a little bit bigger West who still isn't a threat to break one. I'd rather have Pumphrey late, especially with the cost of the trade up.
Don't love giving up a 3 and 4 for a guy that doesn't seem to have an outstanding trait but who's best attribute appears to be just not being bad at anything.
How is his balance and ability to make guys miss not pretty outstanding? Ball security also. [Reply]
According to Pro Football Focus, Hunt was “one of the most elusive running backs in this draft class.” He forced 98 missed tackles last season, which was second-most in the nation
Not true. Only gave up a 4th and a 7th.
Lots of good short running backs out there. Emmitt Smith, Maurice Jones-Drew, etc. Short can be an advantage at the position (Barry Sanders)
Kareem Hunt should see alot of playing time right away, unless Spiller redeems himself [Reply]