In the NFL I think it's critical to have players with attitude. The Chiefs are blessed to have a number of them, this kid brings something different to the able. He sets the tone. And he's only going to get better and better. Hell, even Clyde has brought some attitude to the running game this year. They are getting after it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
LJ was more of long strider, Pacheco is a stabber. I don't see much of a similarity but my memory of the LJ years may be faulty.
Dillon didn't have the long speed of Pacheco but ran very similarly to/through the line. Ran a little taller than he should've but seemed to know when it was time to hit a dude. [Reply]
Originally Posted by RealSNR:
I know I know I know. A running gag this offseason has been "He's a mixture of Barry Sanders and Jim Brown!!"
But seriously... I've got a legit comparison for Pacheco: Marion Barber.
Similar size and playing weight. Both players had this style of violent running. I think Pacheco is a shade faster, and simply due to playing next to Demarco Murray, Barber never got as many carries as he deserved (though he did get just about all goal line and short yardage work).
I think Marion Barber could have been a legit #1 RB. He wore down after a couple years as most RBs do, but that doesn't mean Pacheco will suffer the same. Keep your fingers crossed and knock on wood for his long term health!
Great minds!
Originally Posted by smithandrew051:
Pacheco reminds me of Marion Barber. He just runs violent.
Dillon didn't have the long speed of Pacheco but ran very similarly to/through the line. Ran a little taller than he should've but seemed to know when it was time to hit a dude.
Dillon didn't have the long speed of Pacheco but ran very similarly to/through the line. Ran a little taller than he should've but seemed to know when it was time to hit a dude.
His pre-preseason comp had him in the class with Dillon, Taylor, Henry, and few others as it related to his speed and ability to find the end zone:
Originally Posted by TwistedChief:
His pre-preseason comp had him in the class with Dillon, Taylor, Henry, and few others as it related to his speed and ability to find the end zone: