Which RB has more speed? Laurence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?

[Pats_2007]

Both Running Backs are from the 06 Draft. I got into an argument with someone about Maroney's and Williams' speed.

Which Running Back do you think has the better speed? Maroney or DeAngelo?

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Re: Which RB has more speed? Lawrence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?

not sure who is faster to be honest. one thing i do know is both finished strong and will have huge seasons next year provided they stay healthy

 

[slash83]

Re: Which RB has more speed? Lawrence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?

Both Running Backs are from the 06 Draft. I got into an argument with someone about Maroney's and Williams' speed.

Which Running Back do you think has the better speed? Maroney or DeAngelo?

I think its DeAngelo he looks more quicker, Maroneys fast too dont get me wrong but id give the edge to DeAngelo on overall speed.

 

[Deus Irae]

Re: Which RB has more speed? Lawrence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?

SI had Williams listed at 4.55 in the 40

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/18743.html


Maroney is listed at 4.48

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/5337.html


As for game speed, I haven't seen enough of Williams to compare, but I'd say that Maroney looks faster than Addai to me, even though SI had Addai listed at 4.41. That could be a valid observation on my part, or just my eye being fooled due to stylistic difference.

 

[MRBLAZE]

Re: Which RB has more speed? Lawrence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?

"Which RB has more speed? Lawrence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?"

Neither. Laurence Maroney does.

 

[sebman2112]

Re: Which RB has more speed? Lawrence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?

Maroney. Williams has speed and I like his moves/footwork, but Maroney's top gear goes a little higher.

His HC at Minnesota said Maroney was the fastest player he's ever coached. Go back and watch that 93 yard TD run, and you'll agree

 

[PonyExpress]

Re: Which RB has more speed? Lawrence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?

D. Williams: Nice college player. Can't carry Maroney's jock.

 

[ALP]

looking at their builds, i would imagine deangelo is faster...

however, hes defenetely a finesse back, and nowhere near maroney's standing

 

[jbb9s]

Re: Which RB has more speed? Lawrence Maroney or DeAngelo Williams?

SI had Williams listed at 4.55 in the 40

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/18743.html


Maroney is listed at 4.48

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/5337.html


As for game speed, I haven't seen enough of Williams to compare, but I'd say that Maroney looks faster than Addai to me, even though SI had Addai listed at 4.41. That could be a valid observation on my part, or just my eye being fooled due to stylistic difference.

I have previously heard that the combine times can be a bit misleading: players react differently when in pads on a playing surface compared to running a track in sprinting gear. It allows for a margin of error b/c obviously game speed is what matters. Anything as close as this is a toss up once they get into a game.

 

[Ahriman]

Fairly certain that Maroney ran a 4.38 when he was in college.

 

[VJCPatriot]

Does it matter?
I think what really matters is what results they can produce on the field.
If you go strictly by the 40 times Maroney is faster.
Look up their agility drills and 3 cone times in the combine and you'll get an even better picture.
Look for the 20 yard split to get a better idea of their initial burst.