Warren94

I thought it was interesting that he mentioned us.

Draft Countdown - C.J. Spiller Interview


Comments? Thoughts?

mayoclinic

I was about to post this. Thanks for doing it.

Nice interview. He comes off as a grounded, humble kid. I've heard that he is deeply religious, and that he used that faith to make his decision to return last year.

One line stands out in the interview. In response to the question "what current NFL running back do you most admire and who do you think you compare favorably to?" Spiller replied : "I like all running backs, every one is different. I will let everyone else compare me to others but each running back is very unique in his own way. I really don’t try to compare myself to others. I’d be a fool to try and compare myself to Chris Johnson because I haven’t played one down in the NFL yet and he’s trying to break the rushing record. I think each individual should try to set their own goals." I thought that was a great response. I would have been sure that he would have played the Chris Johnson comparison, as it's his meal ticket to a top 20 selection.

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Ochmed Jones

This kid sounds like he has been drinking the Pats cool aid for years! Wow! Amazing!

I like his game more than any other RB in this draft.

Sciz

Anyone think he's trying almost too hard?

patchick

What makes it such a brilliant response is that he does, in fact, suggest Johnson, but cloaks the comparison thickly in humility. That's media savvy of the highest order.

Ochmed Jones

Or more commonly known as "agent" speak.

patchick

True 'nuff!

Warren94

reminds me of Faulk (Kevin) and would be a good fit in New England.

mgteich

It doesn't matter what team a player likes, excepting the rare craziness regarding top quarterback picks.

I'd certainly be happy enough if we drafted Spiller, a top rb and kr. However, I suspect that he will be in the 10-15 range, requiring us to use two of our top picks to trade up for him. I might do it, but I don't think Belichick will.

carolinatony

I would like to have him with us next year but pass rusher must be addressed first.
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