Addai Moving up per ESPN

[PATSNUTme]

According to ESPN last night, Joseph Addai RB LSU, is moving up the 'boards' to the bottom third of the first round. All of his workouts and meetings have been very positive.

Do we bite?

 

[14thDragon]

Nope. I agree with the PFW crew, he is nothing all that special. He is fast, but only in a straight line.

 

[PonyExpress]

No. Addai is impressive in everything except his actual games. He doesn't run with alot of confidence, has little elusiveness, can't avoid big hits and doesn't ever strike you as a lead back. Ally Broussard of LSU would be great next year assuming he comes back from injury. Straight line speed in a RB is overrated.

 

[dryheat44]

He'd be my pick of all running backs in the draft, Bush, Williams, and the rest included.

That being said, no, I wouldn't take him at #21.

 

[PATSNUTme]

I would still like to trade down in the first round & aquire a top 2nd rounder along with another 3rd. Depends if we can find a willing trading partner.

But, if we don't, I wouldn't take him at #21 either. But, I would take him at 34 - 38 depending on who else is there.

 

[Digger44]

He'd be my pick of all running backs in the draft, Bush, Williams, and the rest included.

I am stunned. From what I read he will be another Kevin Faulk. That is not a bad thing, but it isn't primetime like Bush or Williams.

 

[BradyBirdYazOrr]

No Its the golden rule dont reach for rbs plenty of late gems and early busts

 

[Digger44]

No Its the golden rule dont reach for rbs plenty of late gems and early busts

Why do we need another Kevin Faulk right now?

 

[PonyExpress]

Addai is nothing like Kevin Faulk, not in his physique or his running style. His straight line speed is a mirage; look at his performance at the combine: he finished 2nd among Rbs (behind Drew) with a 4.40 40. But he finished dead last among RBs with a 4.50 short shuttle. IOW, his change of direction skills are not competitive. That's not what you want in a 1st, a 2nd or a 3rd rd back.

 

[Pats726]

No..all the more reason not to bite....there are others..of less glamour in later rounds..

 

[dryheat44]

I am stunned. From what I read he will be another Kevin Faulk. That is not a bad thing, but it isn't primetime like Bush or Williams.

Bush is going to be a Kevin Faulk in this league, in terms of his ultimate usage. His production might be better, but I wouldn't call him a prime time back. He'll never be a every down back.

But he finished dead last among RBs with a 4.50 short shuttle. IOW, his change of direction skills are not competitive.

That's interesting. In fact, I didn't believe you so I looked it up. 4.48. I find that interesting because when I did my draft board I eliminated almost everyone who ran above a 4.35 in the shuttle.

Anyways, my preference is based on his performance on the football field, not the Combine. Although his combine performance certainly didn't hurt him.

 

[Digger44]

Bush is going to be a Kevin Faulk in this league, in terms of his ultimate usage. His production might be better, but I wouldn't call him a prime time back. He'll never be a every down back.

He will have to be careful with injuries, but I think he will be more of a Marshall Faulk then a Kevin.

 

[Mark Morse]

No,

I have heard that he is not the brightest bulb on the circuit ... this coming from an LSU season ticket holder.

 

[patsox23]

Bush is going to be a Kevin Faulk in this league, in terms of his ultimate usage. His production might be better, but I wouldn't call him a prime time back. He'll never be a every down back.

I can't believe what I'm reading. I'm not trying to be a hysterical Reggie Bush freak, but the guy is a potential STUD offensive weapon. And remarks about his build, size, etc... are way off the mark. He's plenty sturdy to be an every down back. This is a myth that's beginning to gain ground and needs to be dispelled, stat.

 

[PonyExpress]

I can't believe what I'm reading. I'm not trying to be a hysterical Reggie Bush freak, but the guy is a potential STUD offensive weapon. And remarks about his build, size, etc... are way off the mark. He's plenty sturdy to be an every down back. This is a myth that's beginning to gain ground and needs to be dispelled, stat.

I agree. Bush talent-wise is a hall-of-famer. He is a running genius. If you watch him you see how incredible the decisions he makes are as he moves. His vision is the best I can remember. Not only is he running faster than everyone else, he is also thinking faster than everyone else. The best comparison for me is Tony Dorsett when he came out in 1977. The same dimunitive size, blazing speed and vision in the open field. Landry was clever enough never to overuse Dorsett, which got TD angry for years. But Landry lengthened and preserved TD's career. Bush needs a great coach to use him properly. His talent is in another stratosphere from Westbrook, the comaprison talent-wise is laughable. However, durability, production, coaching and expectations will play a part, and could damage Bush's talent.