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[SeanBruschi54]

Guys Ivan Fears said that the Pats dont like Ingram or Leshoure

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

Guys Ivan Fears said that the Pats dont like Ingram or Leshoure

Thanks for the updates - I'm shocked the coaches were so honest; I'm hoping for Ryan Williams with 2b.

 

[SeanBruschi54]

Thanks for the updates - I'm shocked the coaches were so honest; I'm hoping for Ryan Williams with 2b.

Willams, Murray and Thomas were guys he mentioned by name that they want as a 3 down back.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Willams, Murray and Thomas were guys he mentioned by name that they want as a 3 down back.

I had one out of three.

I found the third down back more telling, it suggests they not only expect Green-Ellis to continue to carry the load, but they are showing some anticipation Eric Kettani will be competitive right away after a two year deployment.

 

[patriotscpfc]

I had one out of three.

I found the third down back more telling, it suggests they not only expect Green-Ellis to continue to carry the load, but they are showing some anticipation Eric Kettani will be competitive right away after a two year deployment.

He said 3 down back.

Not 3rd down back.

 

[patchick]

He said 3 down back.

Not 3rd down back.

A few days back I posted a list of the RBs who passed a basic screen for a potential 3-down upgrade:

- Have a better burst/speed than BJGE
- Have more bulk/power than Woodhead
- Are legitimate options to catch the ball
- Show effort and decent effectiveness in pass protection
- Don't have major ball-security issues

I came up with a list which I've since amended slightly. (Note that the screen does NOT assess their actual running talent.)

S=Speed/Explosion, B=Bulk/Power, P=Passing Game Contributions. Black type indicates a notable strength, red a borderline area. I = Significant Injury Concerns.

Leshoure, M (B, P)
Williams, R (I)
Murray, D (P, S, B)
Vereen, S (P)
Green, A (I)
Carter, D (B)
Harper, J (P)
Scott, D (I)
Allen, A (B)

 

[Uncle Rico]

The Globe's Bedard did a comparison of Belichick draftees' measurables by position and how this year's group matched up. Murray and Leshoure come up as suitable RBs and it sounds like the Pats like Murray.

Patriots draft averages chart - Boston.com

Naturally Solder doesn't fit the profile at tackle, so take it FWIW.

While I'm on boston.com, here's Bedard's RB chart:

Running back prospects in 2011 draft - Boston.com

 

[WhiZa]

A few days back I posted a list of the RBs who passed a basic screen for a potential 3-down upgrade:



I came up with a list which I've since amended slightly. (Note that the screen does NOT assess their actual running talent.)

Murray doesn't have significant injury concerns? He's hurt all the time

 

[VJCPatriot]

I came up with a list which I've since amended slightly. (Note that the screen does NOT assess their actual running talent.)

So according to your list, DeMarco Murray is the only one who fits all 3 criteria to be an all around 3-down player.

Here's an interesting tidbit on Murray:
Sports - Blogs - DeMarco Murray NFL Draft and comparing notes with Gil Brandt | Tulsa World

 

[LuthierJr]

Ok I can't hold out my binkie love.

DeMarco Murray is a stud. He is fast, explosive, and versatile. He blocks, catches, splits out, and runs hard.

He holds the OU record for career touchdowns. More than Steve Owens, Billy Sims, Quinten Griffin, and Adrian Peterson among others.

He has averaged 4.8 YPC for his career.

Career Records at University of Oklahoma

* All-Time Leader in Points Scored (390)
* All-Time Leader in Touchdowns (65)
* All-Time Leader in All Purpose Yards (6,718)
* All-Time Leader in Receiving Yards for a Running Back (1,571)

All this through split time and injuries. Speaking of injuries I think the situation is overblown. He has had one major injury (broken patella), and some other smaller ones (hamstring, ankle twist, back strain), but he plays through them. If the pats doctors say he is good then cool.

Ok before I'm too swept away with my binkie love I'll thrown in the disclaimer that I'm from Norman and I'm a huge OU fan. I've seen every game this guy has played at OU. This guy is more athletic and versatile than Peterson, but not as violent and aggressive. Peterson also had injury concerns coming out of college, as well as people thought he ran too tall.

Couple highlight videos:

YouTube - Demarco Murray Career Highlights

YouTube - DeMarco Murray Highlights - Ultimate Highlight

Don't know who drafts him but I hope it's a good fit for him wherever he goes!

 

[eagle eye]

Wow no one is happy here with Solder

I think he is a top prospect and a great pick.

 

[ATippett56]

I'll take DeMarco Murray in the late second or early third round.