Quote: @"MaroonBells" said:
I'm also a little intrigued by Roc Thomas. A little like Diggs, Roc was a 5-star recruit who won the starting job at Auburn before injuries took their toll. Transferred to Jacksonville State and put together a really nice Senior year.
Yep, this is the dark horse that I've heard rumored that Minnesota would like to see win the #3 job.
Quote: @"HappyViking" said:
I'm concerned about it too, Wet. I was surprised we didn't draft a RB, actually. Murray really improved as the season went on, but he's not that "featured" back teams game plan around. Cook proved he can be that featured back on all downs, but like you said, it's really inknown how long it will take to be up to speed again, or if he ever will.
I know nothing about the others, but we seem thin there. I guess the coaching staff thinks we're ok? I can't help but think they'll be looking at TC cuts before the season starts.
I know this is going to take some getting used to but.... we wont be game planning around a RB any longer... we have a real QB that is getting paid to shoulder the game plan and he should be up to the task. some RBs will make it easier on him, but we have all seen average RBs look like monsters with a competent passing game. If Cook and Murray go down we are likely up shit creek no matter who the #3 is, but we have to remember that we still have our FB/RB, CJ Hamm, that can fill a roll as well. I am pretty ok with where we are at with the roster except the questions at LB and OL... other than that.... lets roll.
Quote: @"JimmyinSD" said:
@"HappyViking" said:
I'm concerned about it too, Wet. I was surprised we didn't draft a RB, actually. Murray really improved as the season went on, but he's not that "featured" back teams game plan around. Cook proved he can be that featured back on all downs, but like you said, it's really inknown how long it will take to be up to speed again, or if he ever will.
I know nothing about the others, but we seem thin there. I guess the coaching staff thinks we're ok? I can't help but think they'll be looking at TC cuts before the season starts.
I know this is going to take some getting used to but.... we wont be game planning around a RB any longer... we have a real QB that is getting paid to shoulder the game plan and he should be up to the task. some RBs will make it easier on him, but we have all seen average RBs look like monsters with a competent passing game. If Cook and Murray go down we are likely up shit creek no matter who the #3 is, but we have to remember that we still have our FB/RB, CJ Hamm, that can fill a roll as well. I am pretty ok with where we are at with the roster except the questions at LB and OL... other than that.... lets roll.
Hope you're right, Jimmy. I just haven't heard of any of the guys besides Cook, Murray and Hamm. I haven't heard any quotes from coaches or Rick that they're RB shopping, so maybe they do feel confident in the group already on the roster.
I'm glad Maroon mentioned Clement. That is the final ingredient missing from this Offense: the 3rd Down RB that can line up as a WR.
Murray has been a featured back before. He's healthier. The Line is better simply through getting more reps as a Unit and expected continued growth from Elf & Easton. Defenses will be concerned with Cousin's lethal Play Action fakes and D-Flips eye candy and motion pre-snap.
But where's the guy who can line up wide or in the slot and create instant mismatches while still being effective with limited carries?
Cook doesn't have the experience. Murray doesn't have enough wiggle. Don't get me wrong, both guys can catch the swing and screen passes and make hay. But neither are the total package as an RB that lines up like a WR.
Not many teams carry 3 feature backs. But most have a pass-catching scat back. Minnesota does not, which concerns me more.
Quote: @"FSUVike" said:
I'm glad Maroon mentioned Clement. That is the final ingredient missing from this Offense: the 3rd Down RB that can line up as a WR.
Murray has been a featured back before. He's healthier. The Line is better simply through getting more reps as a Unit and expected continued growth from Elf & Easton. Defenses will be concerned with Cousin's lethal Play Action fakes and D-Flips eye candy and motion pre-snap.
But where's the guy who can line up wide or in the slot and create instant mismatches while still being effective with limited carries?
Cook doesn't have the experience. Murray doesn't have enough wiggle. Don't get me wrong, both guys can catch the swing and screen passes and make hay. But neither are the total package as an RB that lines up like a WR.
Not many teams carry 3 feature backs. But most have a pass-catching scat back. Minnesota does not, which concerns me more.
how many teams are going to be able to account for Diggs or Murray out of the backfield, Rudolph from the End, Treadwell and Theilen on one side and Diggs on the opposite? I dont know that we need a 3rd down specialist from the RB position.
Quote: @"FSUVike" said:
I'm glad Maroon mentioned Clement. That is the final ingredient missing from this Offense: the 3rd Down RB that can line up as a WR.
Murray has been a featured back before. He's healthier. The Line is better simply through getting more reps as a Unit and expected continued growth from Elf & Easton. Defenses will be concerned with Cousin's lethal Play Action fakes and D-Flips eye candy and motion pre-snap.
But where's the guy who can line up wide or in the slot and create instant mismatches while still being effective with limited carries?
Cook doesn't have the experience. Murray doesn't have enough wiggle. Don't get me wrong, both guys can catch the swing and screen passes and make hay. But neither are the total package as an RB that lines up like a WR.
Not many teams carry 3 feature backs. But most have a pass-catching scat back. Minnesota does not, which concerns me more.
Speaking of which, Mike Boone played wide receiver in high school. He also has some really nice explosion numbers 42 inch vert if I remember right. He never really made much of an impact as a back in college, but he should at least know how to run routes and catch the ball.
Roc Thomas is maybe less of a receiver, but definitely has some intriguing upside as a change of pace runner. He was among some very big names as a 5-star recruit coming out of high school.
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