Geno Smith stats from last night/Jeanty

[StickierBuns]

We did. And still do. I'd love a Tuten in place of Akers behind Mason instead of whatever we're getting from Tai Felton. I'd also love a JCM in place of whatever Bartholomew is doing for us.

The team ran for 169 yards yesterday....where's the need again? And Tuten is averaging 3.5 yards a carry....both Akers and Scott beat that average yesterday alone. Don't see the need unless you somehow want to see the need.

[hogjowlsjohnny]

Scott may prove to better than most of the RB's drafted early if he continues to get opportunities! I was more in favor of getting a back up center than a RB. I assumed they would draft a RB next year.

[MaroonBells]

The team ran for 169 yards yesterday....where's the need again? And Tuten is averaging 3.5 yards a carry....both Akers and Scott beat that average yesterday alone. Don't see the need unless you somehow want to see the need.

I swear, Stick, it's like you are 11 years old watching your first season of the NFL. Let's check back on this thread in 3 months, then again in 3 years. 

Taking a RB from this rich class wasn't AT ALL about what he would do this year, other than provide some much needed depth behind an injury prone 31 year old. It was very much about providing a future running mate for JJ. 

It's been argued "oh we'll just draft one next year," with the assumption that he'll be good to go, week one, 2026. I hope you can at least now see the folly in that idea.

[StickierBuns]

It's been argued "oh we'll just draft one next year," with the assumption that he'll be good to go, week one, 2026. I hope you can at least now see the folly in that idea.

Or this crop of RBs is ass. You can't seem to put that in your viewfinder. I'll be very happy to draft a RB high in next year's Draft and start him. 3 years to find out if a RB is any good? Pffft. Hell, why don't we just wait for a Barkley or Derrick Henry situation? Lots of options. 

One thing the team didn't need to do was draft a RB last Spring. And they didn't. Show me a good RB and I'll show you a good OL anyway. This goes down nicely:

Sean Borman
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#Vikings RB Jordan Mason currently has the 2nd-highest PFF grade among running backs

Through 3 games he has 214 yards on 40 carries (5.4 YPC) with 2 TD’s. 140 yards have come after contact

[StickierBuns]

Waiting for this 'generational' player to show up. Week 8....tick tock.

[pattersaur]

Geno has been terrible this year. Probably the biggest bust signing of the offseason but not totally unforeseen. Will be interesting to see what Vegas does. Jeanty and Bowers are great pieces but is Pete Carroll youthful enough to see a rebuild through? Total mess.

[MaroonBells]

What would you say about a back who ranks 3rd in yards after contact, 3rd in forced missed tackles, 1st in broken tackles, and dead last in yards before contact?

[StickierBuns]

What would you say about a back who ranks 3rd in yards after contact, 3rd in forced missed tackles, 1st in broken tackles, and dead last in yards before contact?

I guess I'd say those are stats.....can I show you other stats that don't paint a very nice picture? He's a bigger back....and other than Derrick Henry, those types that go high can bust pretty well: Ki-Jana Carter, Ron Dayne, Tommy Vardell, Brent Fullwood, Alonzo Highsmith, Sammie Smith, Curtis Enis, Trent Richardson, etc. I pick on Jeanty because he was touted as generational.

[MaroonBells]

I guess I'd say those are stats.....can I show you other stats that don't paint a very nice picture? He's a bigger back....and other than Derrick Henry, those types that go high can bust pretty well: Ki-Jana Carter, Ron Dayne, Tommy Vardell, Brent Fullwood, Alonzo Highsmith, Sammie Smith, Curtis Enis, Trent Richardson, etc. I pick on Jeanty because he was touted as generational.

Ah...I think I see your problem. You've never actually watched Ashton Jeanty, because if you're calling him a "bigger back," along the lines of Derrick Henry and Ron Dayne, I think there's a pretty good chance you either had too many at Crazy Uncle Mike's or you're confusing him with someone else.

[StickierBuns]

Ah...I think I see your problem. You've never actually watched Ashton Jeanty, because if you're calling him a "bigger back," along the lines of Derrick Henry and Ron Dayne, I think there's a pretty good chance you either had too many at Crazy Uncle Mike's or you're confusing him with someone else.

lol, I wish!

He's 5'8", like 215 lbs correct? Bowling ball physique? Looks pretty stout on this picture. I mean the dude is SHORT and all thighs. He sure isn't a scatback or a long strider. Also never ran the 40 at the Combine, which I'm sure was smart on his part for draft positioning. He's not tall but he's thick as hell...I mean, he doesn't look big there? Its like saying Scottie Graham wasn't a big back because he was short. I included those other guys because they were drafted high and are bigger types.