Knight of God Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Last night I posted something about my interest in Jonathan Stewart and I was unable to continue because I watched Resident Evil: Extinction and Superbad with my wife. Good movies.My point is how draft status can affect PT during the season. I caught a little flack for it but really, I'm I really wrong?2006 Draft- 2nd overrall pick and 1st RB taken was Reggie Bush, in the 2nd round was LenDale White who had negative hype saying that he was fat and lazy (didn't he have more rushing yds than Bush?), and laters on was Norwood who has a faster 40 time, weighs more than Bush, and has been noted as being a more powerful runner than Bush. Why was Bush the overall first RB taken then? He's a slot back. We the fans knew this...lol, why wouldn't FO's and coaches? Because they are not immune to the Hype-Machine. Norwood would've made more sense for the Saints in many ways, starting with the fact that he's from Mississippi which is right next door. He even played for a MS team...oh okay. His games were not nationally televised. That=Hype.Hype will help your draft status, but won't make you a good player. I say take J. Stewart in the 2nd and use all of this hype to our advantage. Ryan is HYPE, Brohm is HYPE, Flacco is rising up the HYPE ranks, instead look to guys like Brennen, Dixon, and Josh Johnson. They are on Ryan's level and will be very much overlooked.Use hype to YOUR advantage.Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons4life Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I say take J. Stewart in the 2nd I love Stewart but not in our wildest dreams will he be available in the 2nd round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdweiserrr Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 I think you're right. Some players benefit from hype more than others. Vick had to be the most over hyped player in NFL history and look at all the money he made (and lost). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 birdweiserrr (1/27/2008)I think you're right. Some players benefit from hype more than others. Vick had to be the most over hyped player in NFL history and look at all the money he made (and lost).That should have been the whole point in a nutshell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 falcons4life (1/27/2008)I say take J. Stewart in the 2nd I love Stewart but not in our wildest dreams will he be available in the 2nd round.How do you figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcons4life Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 How do you figure?Take a look at the mock drafts. Now mock drafts are rarely dead on but they can give a good indication of a players general selection spot.I have yet to see Stewart out of the first round. Yes mock drafts are a dime a dozen, they show that Stewart is first round material.He is a special back as you and I agree. Teams also know this and the kid will be long gone before we pick in the 2nd.But hey, its only my opinion based on what I have seen. We might get lucky but we cannot plan on this happening as most signs point to him being long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 falcons4life (1/27/2008)How do you figure?Take a look at the mock drafts. Now mock drafts are rarely dead on but they can give a good indication of a players general selection spot.I have yet to see Stewart out of the first round. Yes mock drafts are a dime a dozen, they show that Stewart is first round material.He is a special back as you and I agree. Teams also know this and the kid will be long gone before we pick in the 2nd.But hey, its only my opinion based on what I have seen. We might get lucky but we cannot plan on this happening as most signs point to him being long gone.This is true. :pinch:, and the reality here is that he WILL be the best back taken in this draft. Whover takes this kid will have a slower, but stronger version of AP. He runs the same way (violently) and will break the **** out of arm tackles. McFadden won't be as great as hyped. He'll be good, just not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconsFanSC Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 falcons4life (1/27/2008)I say take J. Stewart in the 2nd I love Stewart but not in our wildest dreams will he be available in the 2nd round.I would love to see a scenario happen where Atlanta trades down to the middle of the 1st and gets Stewart and an extra 2nd round pick. With 3 2nd rd picks we could really clean up in this draft. 2nd rd: Henne - QB, Pollack - OC, Cherilus - OT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 Norwood=3 tds, lendale white=7 tds, bush=15 tdsBetter options?I dont think bush is great but hes better than those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbirdfan Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 all this doesn't matter we need blockers not backs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 texasbirdfan (1/27/2008)all this doesn't matter we need blockers not backsOther than punter we need somebody at every position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted January 27, 2008 Author Share Posted January 27, 2008 bigduke633 (1/27/2008)Norwood=3 tds, lendale white=7 tds, bush=15 tdsBetter options?I dont think bush is great but hes better than those two.Hype has a lot to do with it. He saw the ball way more than these guys. Especially more than Norwood. He's not that great, he had opportunities. White and Norwood did not. If Brian Leonard played for a team that could REALLY use him, he would've been one of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimusmc Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 bigduke633 (1/27/2008)Norwood=3 tds, lendale white=7 tds, bush=15 tdsBetter options?I dont think bush is great but hes better than those two.they dont really give norwood that many chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 jimusmc (1/27/2008)bigduke633 (1/27/2008)Norwood=3 tds, lendale white=7 tds, bush=15 tdsBetter options?I dont think bush is great but hes better than those two.they dont really give norwood that many chances.So if they double his carries next year he will get 2 tds?He had 1 td last year.He cant handle a large load and he cant stick between the tackles without going down for a week or 2.Is he talented?Absolutely,hes not a feature back though.Bush has a shot at being a marshall faulk type of back.Norwood is a perimeter player similiar to bush but he doesnt stay healthy or score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbirdfan Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 bigduke633 (1/27/2008)jimusmc (1/27/2008)bigduke633 (1/27/2008)Norwood=3 tds, lendale white=7 tds, bush=15 tdsBetter options?I dont think bush is great but hes better than those two.they dont really give norwood that many chances.So if they double his carries next year he will get 2 tds?He had 1 td last year.He cant handle a large load and he cant stick between the tackles without going down for a week or 2.Is he talented?Absolutely,hes not a feature back though.Bush has a shot at being a marshall faulk type of back.Norwood is a perimeter player similiar to bush but he doesnt stay healthy or score.Norwood 4 years college every down player every game on a crap 8 men in the box team, perhaps more durability, same time in 40- your MArshall Faulk is more like Norwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 texasbirdfan (1/27/2008)bigduke633 (1/27/2008)jimusmc (1/27/2008)bigduke633 (1/27/2008)Norwood=3 tds, lendale white=7 tds, bush=15 tdsBetter options?I dont think bush is great but hes better than those two.they dont really give norwood that many chances.So if they double his carries next year he will get 2 tds?He had 1 td last year.He cant handle a large load and he cant stick between the tackles without going down for a week or 2.Is he talented?Absolutely,hes not a feature back though.Bush has a shot at being a marshall faulk type of back.Norwood is a perimeter player similiar to bush but he doesnt stay healthy or score.Norwood 4 years college every down player every game on a crap 8 men in the box team, perhaps more durability, same time in 40- your MArshall Faulk is more like Norwood.College?Why not mention how he rocked at his high school?He started every game and was in on every snap all 4 years in college?1st thats bs and second hes not playing against loiusiana monroe.I like what he can do but knowing what he cant do is just as important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 #12 Jerious Norwood Full Name: Jerious NorwoodBorn: July 29, 1983Hometown: Jackson, MSHeight: 6-0Weight: 204 lbs. Age: 23Pos: RBClass: Senior Profile Stats Game Log Stat Overview Rushing Receiving Fumbles YEAR ATT YDS AVG LNG TD REC YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST 2004 195 1050 5.4 50 7 11 37 3.4 10 0 0 0 2005 191 1136 5.9 76 6 19 96 5.1 19 2 0 0 He started 2 years not 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neko Posted January 27, 2008 Share Posted January 27, 2008 legion, i am in total agreement with you on stewart. my dream draft would consist of stewart, j. johnson, and the rest OL/DL thru the first 3/4 rounds. if there is a way to manage a mid-1st rd pick, we have to take a shot at getting stewart. imo he is by far the best big back available. also i dont see how he could possibly slip to rd 2. if we cant trade down i have been flirting with another scenario of how to get that pick for stewart. i know its a bit of a touchy subject, but considering the types of corners used in jax cover 2, and considering the new "team culture," i think we might see a trade of DHall, who would yield a mid-1st i believe. that could be our stewart pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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