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Jimbo
The Franchise Player
Rats.....I'm guessing (and probably wrong) Ellington, Da'Rick Rogers, Cobi Hamilton, Kevin Reddick or perhaps Jordan Poyer. Not sure about Lisfranc injuries but I like Brandon Jenkins.
Cooper Taylor to the Gints - those bums. Too early for him imo.
Goaldeje
The Legend
RB Chris Thompson
Beans
The 1st Round Pick
Fortunate son Chris Thompson, welcome.
Goaldeje
The Legend
Out of FSU. Brian, any comments?
Goaldeje
The Legend
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trUV0_4ZB0g[/media]
Jimbo
The Franchise Player
Damn those Giants. I thought we had a good shot at Cooper Taylor. **** MARA!!!
Goaldeje
The Legend
Damn. Kid looks like a HR hitter. The staff must be a little concerned about Helu's injury.
There's the RB pick - right where I mocked, but not the one who I thought it would be - roflmbo.
BAH!!!
BAH!!!
servumtuum
The Owner's Favorite
NFL scouting report on Chris Thompson.
OVERVIEW
In early October of 2011, it looked as though Thompson’s football career could be over. After struggling with back pain in the spring and fall camp, he took a hit that broke two vertebrae in his back. But he rehabbed diligently over the next several months, somehow making his way back to the field for the start of the 2012 season. That sort of toughness, added to his sprinter’s speed, makes Thompson a potential late-round pick as a change of pace back and return specialist in the NFL – if he stays healthy.
Thompson was considered one of the top all-purpose players in the country coming out of Florida’s Madison County High School, rushing for over 2,300 yards and 33 touchdowns while leading his team to a state title as a senior. He got on the field right away for the Seminoles, playing 11 games (23-120, two TD rush, 6-150 on kick returns), missing two due to a death in the family. Thompson started six of 14 games in 2010, leading the team in rushing (134-845, 6 TD rushing; 19-155, TD receiving) and earning the team’s Chick-fil-A Bowl MVP award with 25 rushes for 147 yards and a touchdown in the win over South Carolina.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Dangerous runner/receiver combination in the backfield able to make the big play. Comfortable behind a fullback in I-formation, follows off tackle the cuts back inside. Capable swing pass receiver, looks the catch into hands, and utilizes a quick move to make a tackler miss in space. Definitely at his bets in the open field. Makes things happen if untouched at the second level, open footwork and makes tacklers miss with nice burst. Very patient on screen passes but tends to drift to the sideline. If the lane is there, he is a very decisive runner. Gives good effort when attempting to pickup blitzer, dives at inside leg.
WEAKNESSES Lacks the size to be a bellcow NFL back, and has had problems staying healthy. Carries the ball in the wrong arm too often. First contact usually brings him down, loses footing and upended. Will not always get back to the line of scrimmage when contacted in the backfield. Small and lean frame. Can attempt too many moves in space. Runs like a receiver, striding instead of being efficient with his footwork. Can’t sustain in pass protection or mirror. Takes some really big hits, could be due to his upright stance. Has the most problems when initial line is stopped at the line of scrimmage. Has difficulties creating without some space first.
NFL COMPARISON Antone Smith
BOTTOM LINE Two broken vertebrae in his back wasn’t enough to keep Thompson from coming back for his senior year. The diminutive but speedy back led the Seminoles in rushing in 2010 (845 yards, six touchdowns, also 19-155, TD receiving), but struggled with his back throughout his junior season even before suffering the major injury against Wake Forest. If he proves himself healthy enough to take hits after breaking off big runs using his track speed and elusiveness, however, teams will value him as a mid-to-late round chance of pace back with return potential.
OVERVIEW
In early October of 2011, it looked as though Thompson’s football career could be over. After struggling with back pain in the spring and fall camp, he took a hit that broke two vertebrae in his back. But he rehabbed diligently over the next several months, somehow making his way back to the field for the start of the 2012 season. That sort of toughness, added to his sprinter’s speed, makes Thompson a potential late-round pick as a change of pace back and return specialist in the NFL – if he stays healthy.
Thompson was considered one of the top all-purpose players in the country coming out of Florida’s Madison County High School, rushing for over 2,300 yards and 33 touchdowns while leading his team to a state title as a senior. He got on the field right away for the Seminoles, playing 11 games (23-120, two TD rush, 6-150 on kick returns), missing two due to a death in the family. Thompson started six of 14 games in 2010, leading the team in rushing (134-845, 6 TD rushing; 19-155, TD receiving) and earning the team’s Chick-fil-A Bowl MVP award with 25 rushes for 147 yards and a touchdown in the win over South Carolina.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS Dangerous runner/receiver combination in the backfield able to make the big play. Comfortable behind a fullback in I-formation, follows off tackle the cuts back inside. Capable swing pass receiver, looks the catch into hands, and utilizes a quick move to make a tackler miss in space. Definitely at his bets in the open field. Makes things happen if untouched at the second level, open footwork and makes tacklers miss with nice burst. Very patient on screen passes but tends to drift to the sideline. If the lane is there, he is a very decisive runner. Gives good effort when attempting to pickup blitzer, dives at inside leg.
WEAKNESSES Lacks the size to be a bellcow NFL back, and has had problems staying healthy. Carries the ball in the wrong arm too often. First contact usually brings him down, loses footing and upended. Will not always get back to the line of scrimmage when contacted in the backfield. Small and lean frame. Can attempt too many moves in space. Runs like a receiver, striding instead of being efficient with his footwork. Can’t sustain in pass protection or mirror. Takes some really big hits, could be due to his upright stance. Has the most problems when initial line is stopped at the line of scrimmage. Has difficulties creating without some space first.
NFL COMPARISON Antone Smith
BOTTOM LINE Two broken vertebrae in his back wasn’t enough to keep Thompson from coming back for his senior year. The diminutive but speedy back led the Seminoles in rushing in 2010 (845 yards, six touchdowns, also 19-155, TD receiving), but struggled with his back throughout his junior season even before suffering the major injury against Wake Forest. If he proves himself healthy enough to take hits after breaking off big runs using his track speed and elusiveness, however, teams will value him as a mid-to-late round chance of pace back with return potential.
Snydershrugged
The Franchise Player
my favorite tweet of the week...
@granthpaulsen : The #Redskins have drafted 2 defense backs. One of them led the nation in interceptions in 2011. The other led the nation in picks in 2012.
@granthpaulsen : The #Redskins have drafted 2 defense backs. One of them led the nation in interceptions in 2011. The other led the nation in picks in 2012.
Beans
The 1st Round Pick
Peeps,
Out of all drafts so far, the Skins are killing it. In years past I would be depressed as a mofo on draft day. This year, I'm happy as hell...or that just might be the Tanqueray.
Out of all drafts so far, the Skins are killing it. In years past I would be depressed as a mofo on draft day. This year, I'm happy as hell...or that just might be the Tanqueray.
Goaldeje
The Legend
We probably keep either Helu OR Royster with this pick, injuries aside. This kid seems like the HR hitter to the Butler's smash-mouth style. If this kid's back is OK, he could very well end up being the PERFECT complement to AlMo.
Thompson is coming off of a broken back in 2011 and an ACL last season. His luck is bound to change. Right? Right?? RIGHT???
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If anyone deserves the benefit of the doubt by taking a running back with a recent ACL and 2 broken vertebrae its Shanny. He looks like a good compliment to the offense with good speed and good hands. Looks like a natural catching the ball. He will be 3rd/4th string at best because at his size he is no direct backup to ALMO.
EDIT: Man I love this kid's studder step and the way he uses his lack of height to his advantage with his low center of gravity.
EDIT: Man I love this kid's studder step and the way he uses his lack of height to his advantage with his low center of gravity.
servumtuum
The Owner's Favorite
BB, it's Mike Shanahan picking a fifth round RB.
I'm not all that concerned.
So far I grade this draft as satisfactory+.
I'm not all that concerned.
So far I grade this draft as satisfactory+.
Jimbo
The Franchise Player
5'7"? Christ, he's a BABY! I've got bigger chunks of corn in my crap. Sorry, couldn't resist.
That was a bit of a shocker but he's a little reminiscent of Darren Sproles. Now let's grab Da'Rick Rogers or Cobi Hamilton and I'll be happy.
That was a bit of a shocker but he's a little reminiscent of Darren Sproles. Now let's grab Da'Rick Rogers or Cobi Hamilton and I'll be happy.
Snydershrugged
The Franchise Player
I'm pretty pleased too. I was a little iffy with amerson at first, but I he grew on me. I like all the picks a great deal thus far.
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