R4,P119: Tarik Cohen, RB - NC A&T

Nanky · Tue May 02, 2017 4:09 pm

He's our smaller version of Tyreek Hill. I'm guessing that's the kind of impact they are hoping to have with him.

G08 · Mon May 08, 2017 4:39 pm

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The end of that run though...

DaSuperfan · Mon May 08, 2017 5:17 pm

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The end of that run though...

I'm praying that the competition jump won't be too steep for this kid. He'll be really exciting to watch if his learning curve for the NFL game isn't too bad. We need redemption on the Garrett Wolfe pick back in 2007.

46Blitz · Wed May 10, 2017 10:05 pm

Ya know what makes RBs like this great?

A good offense. A Great QB, and WRs who require attention down field.
The problem is, the Bears have none of these.

I hope I'm terribly wrong and he is a spark plug. But this is the one pick I really couldn't figure out in my head. I was even able to understand the 1st pick, but I am not sure about this one

Actually, if he was a return man it would have made me feel better about it. But...

G08 · Wed May 10, 2017 10:06 pm

46Blitz wrote:Ya know what makes RBs like this great?

A good offense. A Great QB, and WRs who require attention down field.
The problem is, the Bears have none of these.

I hope I'm terribly wrong and he is a spark plug. But this is the one pick I really couldn't figure out in my head. I was even able to understand the 1st pick, but I am not sure about this one

I think Fox really wanted a back that could take it to the house, and Pace wanted to add a back that not only had home run speed but someone that could be a legit threat out of the backfield / in the passing game.

46Blitz · Wed May 10, 2017 10:33 pm

This may be true G08. Actually can completely understand it in a way.

But feel it's a stretch and bad decision. Maybe it's just me and still feeling the sting of Wolfe a few years back. Maybe it's the old school mind I have who never was a fan of gimmic crap. Heck, I watched Basketball for the first time in years and wanted to tear out my eyes watching. All those 3pt shots while the whole lane was open.

My thing is. Fix the conventional stuff and then plug a play or two if it gets you excited. And if your master plan is to have a 3rd down back, he better be able to block. Otherwise these defenses will know exactly what to do.

Again, I hope as hell someone has a reason to dig this post up and rub it in my face. Lol

G08 · Wed May 10, 2017 10:49 pm

I mean you're not wrong man... what makes me feel a little better about the pick is looking at who was still on the board when he was taken. Jake Butt went high in round 5, but we had already taken Shaheen.

Howard will be our bellcow, Langford/Carey there for depth, and this kid as the third round back.

Thu May 11, 2017 6:21 pm

Cohen signed w/ the Bears today.

Mikefive · Mon May 15, 2017 5:19 pm

This guy really looks like a PR to me. I can't imagine they won't try him there.

G08 · Wed May 24, 2017 12:30 pm

Sounds like this kid didn't have a very good first day at OTAs... fumbled, dropped a pass, and missed protection.

Nanky · Wed May 24, 2017 2:02 pm

G08 wrote:Sounds like this kid didn't have a very good first day at OTAs... fumbled, dropped a pass, and missed protection.

Where's the best place for updates like this on OTAs?

Atkins&Rebel · Wed May 24, 2017 2:41 pm

G08 wrote:Sounds like this kid didn't have a very good first day at OTAs... fumbled, dropped a pass, and missed protection.

First day of OTA's are the perfect time to have bad days.
First day of regular season is a crappy time to have a bad day.

Lets hope he learns and pulls it together!

G08 · Wed May 24, 2017 2:42 pm

Nanky wrote:
G08 wrote:Sounds like this kid didn't have a very good first day at OTAs... fumbled, dropped a pass, and missed protection.
Where's the best place for updates like this on OTAs?

Various beat writers, there's one that's more thorough but it's behind a paywall.

alexwilkins · Fri Sep 08, 2017 6:02 am

I'm loving everything this guys doing. On the field. In front of the media. There's no fading this guy. People are expecting him to be a "scat back" like Sproles, but I think he's just gona be a running back. We'll see how he handles a full season of NFL hits, but I'm beyond impressed.

Rusty Trombagent · Sat Sep 09, 2017 8:13 pm

i'm starting him at flex in my money league. I BELIEVE.

Rusty Trombagent · Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:20 pm

RustyTrubisky wrote:i'm starting him at flex in my money league. I BELIEVE.

i knew they'd be riding his ass early and often

Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:23 pm

RustyTrubisky wrote:
RustyTrubisky wrote:i'm starting him at flex in my money league. I BELIEVE.
i knew they'd be riding his ass early and often

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Rusty Trombagent · Sun Sep 10, 2017 1:26 pm

i take what i can get

MoFugger · Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:21 pm

MoFugger wrote:This one I love!

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thunderspirit · Mon Sep 11, 2017 7:51 am

I hope I continue to be wrong about Cohen (though my main concern remains durability).

DaSuperfan · Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:14 pm

thunderspirit wrote:I hate this pick.
I hope he proves me wrong.

How long before he proves you wrong, thunder? I know it's early but you have to admit, he's looked much better than anyone would have thought after week 1.

thunderspirit · Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:26 am

DaSuperfan wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:I hate this pick.
I hope he proves me wrong.
How long before he proves you wrong, thunder? I know it's early but you have to admit, he's looked much better than anyone would have thought after week 1.

When he makes it through an NFL season without getting injured.

He's electric. Even my lousy eyes can see that.
He's also 5-6, 180 # in a big man's game.

DaSuperfan · Wed Sep 13, 2017 11:29 am

thunderspirit wrote:
DaSuperfan wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:I hate this pick.
I hope he proves me wrong.
How long before he proves you wrong, thunder? I know it's early but you have to admit, he's looked much better than anyone would have thought after week 1.
When he makes it through an NFL season without getting injured.

He's electric. Even my lousy eyes can see that.
He's also 5-6, 180 # in a big man's game.

Fair enough.

Boris13c · Wed Sep 13, 2017 3:05 pm

DaSuperfan wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:
DaSuperfan wrote:
thunderspirit wrote:I hate this pick.
I hope he proves me wrong.
How long before he proves you wrong, thunder? I know it's early but you have to admit, he's looked much better than anyone would have thought after week 1.
When he makes it through an NFL season without getting injured.

He's electric. Even my lousy eyes can see that.
He's also 5-6, 180 # in a big man's game.
Fair enough.

Darren Sproles is 5' 6", 190# and has been working his magic since 2005

it is way to soon to tell, but my hope is Cohen becomes Sproles 2 - the sequel

and if the extra 10 pounds is required for Cohen, then maybe we should send him ads and hints for Giordano's and Portillos for some deep dish and loaded beefs

46Blitz · Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:24 am

I have to admit, he was impressive. Was kinda questioning this pick during the draft, but he makes the backfield much more dynamic. Of course over the long term, would like to see them lean on Howard more and sprinkle some cohen in. Maybe 60/35? That's including Cohen taking majority of 3rd and long and Howard 3rd and short.