madman88 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 People on here are underrating Coleman like crazy. I was praying for this guy in the 2nd and we got him in the 3rd. You don't run for 2000+ yards(4th fastest to 2000 in college history) just by speed. His vision looks pretty good to me on film for those on here questioning it. Freeman just doesn't jump out to me...he's small and he's not a guy that will ever break a big run. I think he can be a solid #2. Coleman if he stays healthy will be a top 5 back in this league sooner rather than later. Mark that down.he had a 34yd TD run against NO last yr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 When you have a 2000yd runner on a horrible line, that means something bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Francis Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 emmit smith wasnt the tallest or fastest or quickest yet still one of the best RBs of all time.Emmit had great vision and durability. Also an all time great offensive line didn't hurt either lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Emmit had great vision and durability. Also an all time great offensive line didn't hurt either lol.LOL...I'm trying to figure out what his statement has to do with Freeman. LOL!!! Emmitt was taken 17th overall...Freeman was not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Francis Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 LOL...I'm trying to figure out what his statement has to do with Freeman. LOL!!!Nothing. Maybe size and speed but Emmit would run you over too. Got stronger as the game wore on. Players like Emmit shouldn't even be mentioned in threads like these when comparing two unknowns and yes, Freeman is virtually an unknown too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Nothing. Maybe size and speed but Emmit would run you over too. Got stronger as the game wore on. Players like Emmit shouldn't even be mentioned in threads like these when comparing two unknowns and yes, Freeman is virtually an unknown too.Exactly. Based on that we have all future HoFers on the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Francis Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Exactly. Based on that we have all future HoFers on the team.Obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Would like to see what this man has to say about all of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 While you are correct I don't have any inside information, I do know our starting RB this year is going to have to understand pass protections and thats where I know Freeman will have a big edge on the rook. Freeman will also be ahead in the passing game as far as being a receiver.Many fans simply do not understand how important it is for a starting RB to be able to pass protect if you are going to be on the field any significant amount of time, but coaches do place a high importance level on this.I know here at TATF if you say you think one guy is starting over another you must love one and hate the other, but I think these two guys are going to be great complements to each other. Freemans a little better with a quick lateral juke to explode through the hole, Coleman has a burst that is second to none straight line.Rook RBs get on the field and get starter reps almost every year in the NFL - it is not uncommon. I agree that Freeman has some built-in advantages that you eloquently highlighted - but it is far from settled who will start. The job is 100% up in the air and may the best man win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Rook RBs get on the field and get starter reps almost every year in the NFL - it is not uncommon. I agree that Freeman has some built-in advantages that you eloquently highlighted - but it is far from settled who will start. The job is 100% up in the air and may the best man win.If Coleman shows that he can catch, block, hit another gear, and hang on to the football....he'll start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 LOL. We're back to the Dunn v. Duckett debates. Wonder where DaddyKnowsBest is on this competition?hung up over the missing v Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFalcoholic Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Would like to see what this man has to say about all of this.http://youtu.be/pYBTKlratH0Dude looks good on tape. Maybe Dan & Kyle can get something out of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Dude looks good on tape. Maybe Dan & Kyle can get something out of him.That was the ZBS he was in. I think he may be the dark horse of the group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskooler Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Freeman is a complete back, thanks to FSU, he knows jow to pass block, --Where did you see evidence of this as a pro? Please convince me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 He got 1000+ yards on 40 carries then. That's interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 That was the ZBS he was in. I think he may be the dark horse of the group.This guy, Jerome Smith, definitely needs another gear, otherwise, short yardage or FB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 He got 1000+ yards on 40 carries then. That's interesting.Who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 This guy, Jerome Smith, definitely needs another gear, otherwise, short yardage or FB. Yeah, but he's big and breaks arm tackles...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskooler Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Gonna be a lot of people angry when they finally choose the starter for week 1, both ways lol. Of course since Coleman is the new guy I want him to ball out, and I've loved his confidence this year *kid was the only rookie who said he should be a 92 in Madden lol*I like Freeman, I'm kinda like KOG where I don't see his big time attribute though...he's not top 5 strongest, fastest, catching, etc...he's pretty good at all those things though so maybe that will be enough to work for him. I don't know, I miss old school Turner dragging LBs on his back for x amount of yards, or Jerious Norwood cutting at 60 degree angles without losing any speed...guys who you know bring something to the table that only 3 or 4 other guys in the league can even attempt.I want to be clear about my position on Freeman.I know for a fact that he was barely a traffic cone in blitz pick-up last year.Coaches said he improved as the year went along? I didn't see him on the field very often in situations where he would have to pick up a blitz.Teammates said he worked harder than anyone else to improve on every aspect of his play? I don't often see teammates say anything else about a player.Certainly, it is possible for Freeman's blocking to improve. I just don't feel like Matt Ryan's continued health is worth gambling on that.I have no idea if Coleman can pick up a blitz or not.I believe we will miss Jaquizz Rodgers' versatility: his unspectacular steadiness and uninspiring reliability.I don't care who lines up as the starting RB as long as they are effective, do not limit offensive play calling, and do not allow Matt Ryan to be blasted. I don't care if it's Freeman, Coleman, Smith, or Bear Freaking Pascoe lined up back there, as long as they get the job done in all three phases of the position's responsibilities: running, catching, and blocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yeah, but he's big and breaks arm tackles...lolYeah...no doubt! I saw that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjcorner Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 emmit smith wasnt the tallest or fastest or quickest yet still one of the best RBs of all time.One out of a lot...If we're gonna build our team in extremities we should pick up a QB in the 6th and start him over Ryan next year. Worked out for Brady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsfan4life3 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Matt Ryan - Tevin Coleman - Julio Jones. That is going to be a dominant group going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySG Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Who?Coleman. 25 runs of 40+ yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazbykr Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 How refreshing!!! The main THING I'm seeing out of Q across the board is SHOW ME. The competition across the boards here has never been as prevalent. May the best man not only win, but thrill us to high heaven. Fired up!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazbykr Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I know we've always played a FB, but I'd like to see some full back field with both these guys at times. LOL pick you're poison!! And maybe boot off of that. Our O is going to be so unpredictable this year and I love it. Come on season!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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