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Can someone breakdown Miles Sanders for me? I don’t get the hype at all...
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With Sanders it's all about projecting his traits and flashes. He's been productive but hasn't done what he'll be asked to do with the Bears consistently. The risk associated with him is that he won't be able to do what you need. He has the traits, though, and flashes them frequently.
His shortcomings are less physical athleticism than others.
His shortcomings are less physical athleticism than others.
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https://walterfootball.com/scoutingrepo ... anders.phpalexwilkins wrote:Can someone breakdown Miles Sanders for me? I don’t get the hype at all...
https://walterfootball.com/draft2019RB.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNCXEx-ns5c&t=77s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmuYS11-4Ls
If the RB position was valued more in the NFL he would be drafted higher than current projections (rounds 2 to 3 per Walter Football). Not much wear and tear on him at all. Only one full season as the starter due to playing behind Barkley. From what I can find online (I have not watched any Penn State college football this past season.), Penn State runs a zone blocking scheme which matches what the Bears tried doing last year. Penn State also runs RPOs. The transition to Nagy's offense should be pretty smooth. I don't see why he couldn't be a three down back for us.
With us having 10 picks next year it wouldn't bother me at all if we used some of that and traded up for him this year. I think what could happen is that we trade up for him, a bunch of people complain that we overpaid, but in reality we don't need 10 picks next year and its worth making a trade up to get our guy.
I have no problem with Pace using one of next year’s picks to get his guy this year, but I don’t want to waste them. They can always trade for a 2021 pick and stock up on future pics that way too.The Marshall Plan wrote:https://walterfootball.com/scoutingrepo ... anders.phpalexwilkins wrote:Can someone breakdown Miles Sanders for me? I don’t get the hype at all...
https://walterfootball.com/draft2019RB.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNCXEx-ns5c&t=77s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmuYS11-4Ls
If the RB position was valued more in the NFL he would be drafted higher than current projections (rounds 2 to 3 per Walter Football). Not much wear and tear on him at all. Only one full season as the starter due to playing behind Barkley. From what I can find online (I have not watched any Penn State college football this past season.), Penn State runs a zone blocking scheme which matches what the Bears tried doing last year. Penn State also runs RPOs. The transition to Nagy's offense should be pretty smooth. I don't see why he couldn't be a three down back for us.
With us having 10 picks next year it wouldn't bother me at all if we used some of that and traded up for him this year. I think what could happen is that we trade up for him, a bunch of people complain that we overpaid, but in reality we don't need 10 picks next year and its worth making a trade up to get our guy.
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Sanders has all the traits you would expect with a top tier RB. I have heard some say he isn't eplosive off a cut but I disagree. He has rarely good vision, balance, good hands,
and can make his own yards. Realistically without Barkley herw would have had an amazing career.
and can make his own yards. Realistically without Barkley herw would have had an amazing career.
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With Sanders I see a back that is decent in most traits but he doesn't possess one trait that "wows" you. Jack of all trades, master of none IMO. I don't think I'd trade up for him. If he's there at 87, sure pull the trigger. But I wouldn't trade future picks to get him.
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I like Mattison quite a bit as well.SC Bear wrote:Mattisson from Boise either 7th or FA
Don't think he'll make it to Round 7 (though stranger things have certainly happened), but I'd be happy with him as a Bear.
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Nice twitter thread on Singletary here:
https://twitter.com/DanDeYoung80/status ... 6788136960" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://twitter.com/DanDeYoung80/status ... 6788136960" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Saw that, it was a good read. However, I'm not that high on Singletary in Nagy's offense. I think the Bears need a back that can take it to the house on occasion. Singletary has excellent vision but he's not that explosive. If the Bears end up going with him, fine, but I just can't see backs like him, Montgomery, Snell, etc. fitting into what Nagy wants to do at the RB position. I know they've met with him a couple of times.G08 wrote:Nice twitter thread on Singletary here:
https://twitter.com/DanDeYoung80/status ... 6788136960" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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I don't know if we need someone who can take it to the house (although that would be ideal), I think we need someone who can find the hole, hit it, and consistently get positive yards. Once we're able to establish the run it will open up so much more for Mitch in the passing game. Ideally this back would have great vision and be versatile enough where you don't know if the back is going to line up in the backfield or in the slot to run routes.DaSuperfan wrote:Saw that, it was a good read. However, I'm not that high on Singletary in Nagy's offense. I think the Bears need a back that can take it to the house on occasion. Singletary has excellent vision but he's not that explosive. If the Bears end up going with him, fine, but I just can't see backs like him, Montgomery, Snell, etc. fitting into what Nagy wants to do at the RB position. I know they've met with him a couple of times.G08 wrote:Nice twitter thread on Singletary here:
https://twitter.com/DanDeYoung80/status ... 6788136960" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Singletary is a pretty good case study on the value of measurement thresholds when looking at suboptimal competition.
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This dude... I like him in the 4th or 5th round
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Man... I know I'm a homer, but I'm leaning more and more towards Dexter Williams. Especially of Sanders is goes in the top 60 picks (as most expect).
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Ryquell doesn't really excite me all that much. He'd be an okay option, I suppose.
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Biggest problems with Ryquell are his lack of make-'em-miss and his passing game exposure. He's not especially exciting, I agree, but he's tough, durable, and productive. Bears could do a lot worse.
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He runs so fucking hard and when he sees a hole he hits it. I like that and I like his ability to take it to the house. He's a bit reckless and he lacks patience, but the way he punishes tacklers and pushes the pile makes me giddy.DaSuperfan wrote:Ryquell doesn't really excite me all that much. He'd be an okay option, I suppose.
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This seems so stupid to me. That we had a three headed monster at RB for atleast next year. Now all of a sudden we are looking to draft a RB becuase it is a position of need in a draft that RB is one of the weakest positions in this draft.
This makes no damn sense to me. Screw the RB unless we gamble on greatness in Love, Other then that screw drafting a RB. None of them really stand out except Love.
This makes no damn sense to me. Screw the RB unless we gamble on greatness in Love, Other then that screw drafting a RB. None of them really stand out except Love.
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You can't just not draft a position, even if it's for depth, because you are mad about the Jordan Howard thing.EricTighe wrote:This seems so stupid to me. That we had a three headed monster at RB for atleast next year. Now all of a sudden we are looking to draft a RB becuase it is a position of need in a draft that RB is one of the weakest positions in this draft.
This makes no damn sense to me. Screw the RB unless we gamble on greatness in Love, Other then that screw drafting a RB. None of them really stand out except Love.
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wab you're going to have to sell me on Dexter Williams man. I see the same thing that I see in Mike Weber... just a guy.
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Williams plays waaaaay faster than Weber and he's more elusive. Weber's talent has (IMO) peaked. Williams is still ascending.G08 wrote:wab you're going to have to sell me on Dexter Williams man. I see the same thing that I see in Mike Weber... just a guy.
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I agree with wab on Dexter Williams. Less so on Weber, but I do think Weber isn't going to be much more than he is right now.
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Not a fan of Weber, hope the Bears stay away from him.
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Never said I wouldn't draft a RB becuase of Howard. Said I wouldn't draft a RB becuase this years class is WEAK.wab wrote:You can't just not draft a position, even if it's for depth, because you are mad about the Jordan Howard thing.EricTighe wrote:This seems so stupid to me. That we had a three headed monster at RB for atleast next year. Now all of a sudden we are looking to draft a RB becuase it is a position of need in a draft that RB is one of the weakest positions in this draft.
This makes no damn sense to me. Screw the RB unless we gamble on greatness in Love, Other then that screw drafting a RB. None of them really stand out except Love.
IMO drafting a RB is reaching cuase of need in this years draft. I will add I have no isssue drafting Love in the third or fourth. He is the only RB in this class that I can see making a pro bowl or two. The rest we are looking very hard to fall in love with.
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I have read this is a weak RB class. I disagree. It's not top heavy like next year's class will be. However there is a group of guys who have potential to be really good players. I could see any of the top 10 having productive careers.
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Narrowing down my RB wish list...
Assuming Sanders is gone my 5 guys are, in order (but not necessarily specific to a particular round):
Trayveon Williams (Well respected leader that checks all the boxes that Pace seems to be looking for in a RB)
Justice Hill (Exciting runner with great vision and agility)
Darrell Henderson (Home run hitter that plays bigger than his size)
Dexter Williams (IMO an ascending player that needs to refine his receiving skills)
Alexander Mattison (Might be too similar to Davis)
If Sanders is there, then it's clearly a no-brainer. But I feel like the fit is so obvious that if they do want him, they'll have to trade up to get him. I also think Singletary will be gone before the 3rd, so the same logic applies.
Assuming Sanders is gone my 5 guys are, in order (but not necessarily specific to a particular round):
Trayveon Williams (Well respected leader that checks all the boxes that Pace seems to be looking for in a RB)
Justice Hill (Exciting runner with great vision and agility)
Darrell Henderson (Home run hitter that plays bigger than his size)
Dexter Williams (IMO an ascending player that needs to refine his receiving skills)
Alexander Mattison (Might be too similar to Davis)
If Sanders is there, then it's clearly a no-brainer. But I feel like the fit is so obvious that if they do want him, they'll have to trade up to get him. I also think Singletary will be gone before the 3rd, so the same logic applies.
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Also, not sure if you guys saw this but apparently Bryce Love's injury is a real concern for many NFL teams. https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status ... 2279787520" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I don't think the Bears will be taking him - maybe if he goes undrafted and we can bring him in as an UDFA.
I don't think the Bears will be taking him - maybe if he goes undrafted and we can bring him in as an UDFA.
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You know Singletary reminds me of Kadeem Carey. Which I thinkis a good thing. They both hit the whole fast and have high rpms but don't have long strides. Both are upright with narrow hiped similar bodies. I bet college fair side by side the difference would be minimal. Singletary itz forced top pick through traffic more but very similar.
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I agree. I really think Carey could have been a good one if not for the perpetual concussion issues.mmmc_35 wrote:You know Singletary reminds me of Kadeem Carey. Which I thinkis a good thing. They both hit the whole fast and have high rpms but don't have long strides. Both are upright with narrow hiped similar bodies. I bet college fair side by side the difference would be minimal. Singletary itz forced top pick through traffic more but very similar.