AtomicDawg
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I'm a happy endings kind of guy and prefer to focus on how today Gillislee's life is changing dramatically.
He's an original Miami 5th round draft choice in 2013 and gets 6 rushing chances in 2 years.
He got cut in Miami, gets cut from AZ practice squad and ends on Buffalo's practice squad always wondering if he will ever get a chance a chance to prove what he could do and get a chance to earn life changing money.
This morning he's emptying out his locker, shaking hands and getting props from teammates for escaping Buffalo and securing a healthy paycheck.
One of my biggest complaints about LG Blount was his lack of speed at the line of scrimmage.
Gillislee, on the other hand, knows how to attack the hole at the line of scrimmage. He's super fast
You have to admit, he goes down a lot easier than Blount. Since we already have two fast RBs I'd love to see more clips of broken tackles. Not superfast or superquick at the combine. Let's see how he looks with more than cameo appearances.
He's been in the league long enough to make the combine #s almost irrelevent.
Its worth noting that Gillislee finished #3 in the league last year in YAC. I think Blount was up there too 20lbs heavier.
Aside from the PFF stat, the guy ALWAYS falls forward and does not dance behind the LoC. One cut n go.
I don't think Gillislee is elite but no question he will do well here.
I don't think combines are that relevant anyway. Since he will be the power back, I'd like to see more contact clips. I'm looking forward to seeing him, but if running fast through big holes was all, every college back with a highlight film would be HOF.
Not sure where he's "been in the league", so much. His career total is a half season worth of carries and he got cut twice before Buffalo, I believe.
I don't think combines are that relevant anyway. Since he will be the power back, I'd like to see more contact clips. I'm looking forward to seeing him, but if running fast through big holes was all, every college back with a highlight film would be HOF.
Not sure where he's "been in the league", so much. His career total is a half season worth of carries and he got cut twice before Buffalo, I believe.
re: Power Back...I don't think of him as a power back per se. Hes a runner who will be used in a variety of ways.
Hes been in the league 3 years, has stuck around and while we can argue over if there is enough of a sample size, has shown enough production on the stat sheet and on film at this level to determine he is a pretty decent runner at this level.
Sick.
Jonas Gray is back?
He was extremely effective with the Gators in college and was effective with limited touches with the Bills. I think he's going to have a breakout season of sorts here. No Gator fan, nor anyone that watched Gator football in 2012, will be surprised.
One of my biggest complaints about LG Blount was his lack of speed at the line of scrimmage.
Gillislee, on the other hand, knows how to attack the hole at the line of scrimmage. He's super fast
This guy is going to be an absolute monster in this system.
He reminds me of Ridley, but without the case of 'fumble-itis'. Ridley could've been a stud but he couldn't hold onto the ball or stay on the field.
Gillislee will be able to get the tough yards this team will need. Blount, for as great as he was, when he received contact at the LOS, he ended up falling backwards for a loss, every single time. It became frustrating on 3rd and short situations seeing that over and over again.
Gillislee shouldn't have that problem.