UnrealfalcoN 4,200 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Rhamondre Stevenson School: Oklahoma Position: RB 6-0, 246lb (183cm, 111kg) Remind you of a diet version of a particular RB in Tennessee? Travis Etienne School: Clemson Position: RB 5-10, 205lb (178cm, 92kg) I like both these guys. If they trade out of the 4th pick and get some extra one, I would go greedy and nab both. The new staff would most likely grab atleast one RB early. Who do you think that should be? Vandy, HASHBROWN3, realhomie81 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fleurieu falcon 282 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I read Stevenson lost 10 pounds which improved his game this year UnrealfalcoN and Wardog357 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarkMc44 256 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Couldn't help but think Earl Campbell! GO FALCONS!!!! PokerSteve, Faithful Falcon and papachaz 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenn.junior 947 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I feel like etienne is too small to take the pounding in this system running 300+ times 40milesN, PapaJoe and Refried Beans 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1989Fan 16,581 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I wouldnt be so quick to assume Smith needs a back that fits Henry’s size profile. The system isnt set on a big bruiser back to be successful...actually it’s more RB friendly and generally you can get good production out of the rushing game without as big of a RB investment. if we can find a back as good as Henry, that would great...but he doesn’t need to be 6’3” 240 lbs because Henry is. opensource001, k-train, Kaptain Krazy and 12 others 12 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macintez 1,974 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Both backs look like they have backup/change of pace talent... Even tho I would say Stevenson looks the better of the the two. He runs light on his feet to be over 225 pounds but I always judge an RB on if he can create a hole on the first level, his acceleration, and whether he can break away long TD runs on a consistent basis. Stevenson DEF checks those first two boxes; I love how he swivels his hips to turn corners on outside runs and how he explodes thru the hole on inside runs. He has the best potential to turn into a lead back. UnrealfalcoN 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
celtiksage 3,351 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Love Stevenson and Jaret Patterson for the speed change of pace back. But I agree. I don't think Smith needs a Henry 2.0. Not the biggest Etienne fan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Refried Beans 1,507 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Smith will draft linemen 1st. Sewell will be our pick. Our whole o-line except a couple of pieces has to be re-done. Matthews and Mack are done. celtiksage 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
celtiksage 3,351 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 4 hours ago, UnrealfalcoN said: Rhamondre Stevenson School: Oklahoma Position: RB 6-0, 246lb (183cm, 111kg) Remind you of a diet version of a particular RB in Tennessee? Travis Etienne School: Clemson Position: RB 5-10, 205lb (178cm, 92kg) I like both these guys. If they trade out of the 4th pick and get some extra one, I would go greedy and nab both. The new staff would most likely grab atleast one RB early. Who do you think that should be? Stevenson gets a lot of Turner comparisons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
celtiksage 3,351 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 4 minutes ago, Refried Beans said: Smith will draft linemen 1st. Sewell will be our pick. Our whole o-line except a couple of pieces has to be re-done. Matthews and Mack are done. Yeah we aren't far off in size. Hennessey might be to small. I also think our guys were drafted more for pass pro than run blocking so I do expect to see at least a couple linemen added. And a blocking TE or 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
etherdome 6,590 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 The perfect RB for AS's scheme is one that is decisive, quick through the gap, protects the ball, picks up the blitzer, and can be a viable receiver. There are many out there every year. What is much more important is the OL and their collaboration with that RB. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Great American 4,674 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 4 minutes ago, Refried Beans said: Smith will draft linemen 1st. Sewell will be our pick. Our whole o-line except a couple of pieces has to be re-done. Matthews and Mack are done. I have no idea what's going to happen on Draft Day but Sewell is my preference at 4 if we dont trade that selection. Refried Beans and Kaptain Krazy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
celtiksage 3,351 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 minute ago, etherdome said: The perfect RB for AS's scheme is one that is decisive, quick through the gap, protects the ball, picks up the blitzer, and can be a viable receiver. There are many out there every year. What is much more important is the OL and their collaboration with that RB. Actually, I saw it a little different in the videos of TN's offense. More vision and waiting for the second level to commit to a hole before Henry makes his cut. Looked like he has great vision and then one cut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aluminafalcon 368 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 15 minutes ago, Refried Beans said: Smith will draft linemen 1st. Sewell will be our pick. Our whole o-line except a couple of pieces has to be re-done. Matthews and Mack are done. I’m good with a lineman in first round. If Sewell is off the board trading down to mid teens and getting Christian Darrisaw from Virginia tech. Graded 2nd among offensive tackles in 2020 really strong in run blocking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1989Fan 16,581 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Refried Beans said: Smith will draft linemen 1st. Sewell will be our pick. Our whole o-line except a couple of pieces has to be re-done. Matthews and Mack are done. I expect an improvement in Matthews game w Smith here...he is far from done. We really have an immediate need at LG, and maybe center depends on what Smith & Font think of Hennessy. That said, Hennessy should do better now as well. He has some work to do, but he has potential. Maybe I’m wrong and just more optimistic than some 🤷♂️ that said, Sewell is so good that I still wouldn’t be mad if he was the pick. papachaz and NashvilleFalcon01 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Refried Beans 1,507 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Aluminafalcon said: I’m good with a lineman in first round. If Sewell is off the board trading down to mid teens and getting Christian Darrisaw from Virginia tech. Graded 2nd among offensive tackles in 2020 really strong in run blocking We need like 3 OL and a Center. This team has so many wholes you gotta pick the side of the ball with the least holes and fix it first. Offense. Whole defense going to have to be flipped outside of Oluokon, Grady Jarrett, and AJ Terrell. Posted stats in another thread Matt Ryan was 6th most sacked QB in NFL this year and Falcons were 6 from the bottom in rushing yards. Proving once again our o-line is trash. Edited January 16 by Refried Beans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1989Fan 16,581 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 6 minutes ago, Refried Beans said: We need like 3 OL and a Center. This team has so many wholes you gotta pick the side of the ball with the least holes and fix it first. Offense. Whole defense going to have to be flipped outside of Oluokon, Grady Jarrett, and AJ Terrell. Posted stats in another thread Matt Ryan was 6th most sacked QB in NFL this year and Falcons were 6 from the bottom in rushing yards. Proving once again our o-line is trash. You think we will/need to replace every OL but Lindstrom?? ZoneOne01 and papachaz 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Refried Beans 1,507 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Just now, 1989Fan said: You think we will/need to replace every OL but Lindstrom?? I think Matthews should have been gone last year, I think Mack needs to go, and we need to draft Sewell to replace Matthews or if Matthews cost to much to cut move him to Guard and let Sewell take over at Left tackle. Other posters are saying Lindstrom is developing, I didnt see it, but whatever, let him keep going, move McGarity to Center and pick up a Right Tackle in Free Agency. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1989Fan 16,581 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Refried Beans said: I think Matthews should have been gone last year, I think Mack needs to go, and we need to draft Sewell to replace Matthews or if Matthews cost to much to cut move him to Guard and let Sewell take over at Left tackle. Other posters are saying Lindstrom is developing, I didnt see it, but whatever, let him keep going, move McGarity to Center and pick up a Right Tackle in Free Agency. You may not have seen Lindstrom development but most did, including the league...evidenced by him receiving a handful of All Pro votes even. I just think youre a bit pessimistic overall on the roster TBH. the notion that you think a 28 year old Matthews is over the hill and should retire (mentioned in a different post) and to move 6’7” McGary to center from RT is making it hard for me to take this serious. ahawkins, Aluminafalcon, NashvilleFalcon01 and 7 others 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrthoPTSD 1,190 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 47 minutes ago, Refried Beans said: Smith will draft linemen 1st. Sewell will be our pick. Our whole o-line except a couple of pieces has to be re-done. Matthews and Mack are done. We are in worse shape than I thought then... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vandy 40,025 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 1/16/2021 at 3:17 AM, UnrealfalcoN said: Rhamondre Stevenson School: Oklahoma Position: RB 6-0, 246lb (183cm, 111kg) Remind you of a diet version of a particular RB in Tennessee? Travis Etienne School: Clemson Position: RB 5-10, 205lb (178cm, 92kg) I like both these guys. If they trade out of the 4th pick and get some extra one, I would go greedy and nab both. The new staff would most likely grab atleast one RB early. Who do you think that should be? Those are all good ones, plus a couple others out there as well. One real smart guy I know (cough cough @Knight of God) thinks we should take two, and I agree. JohnnyFranchise, celtiksage, Knight of God and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PapaJoe 3,233 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 2 hours ago, kenn.junior said: I feel like etienne is too small to take the pounding in this system running 300+ times For certain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Great American 4,674 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 39 minutes ago, 1989Fan said: I expect an improvement in Mack’s game w Smith here...he is far from done. We really have an immediate need at LG, and maybe center depends on what Smith & Font think of Hennessy. That said, Hennessy should do better now as well. He has some work to do, but he has potential. Maybe I’m wrong and just more optimistic than some 🤷♂️ that said, Sewell is so good that I still wouldn’t be mad if he was the pick. IF we are able to select Sewell, we could play him at LT and move Matthews to RT which I think was the position he played in college. If all that happens then we could move McCary to guard. Our Oline would be set for 4-5 years barring injury. At any rate, I'm glad we have fresh eyes to evaluate our O-line. As someone posted some numbers proving we're not very efficient in pass protecting or run blocking. 1989Fan 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jetpac 320 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, Refried Beans said: Smith will draft linemen 1st. Sewell will be our pick. Our whole o-line except a couple of pieces has to be re-done. Matthews and Mack are done. Would be a VERY falcons move. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Faithful Falcon 8,236 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 45 minutes ago, Refried Beans said: We need like 3 OL and a Center. This team has so many wholes you gotta pick the side of the ball with the least holes and fix it first. Offense. Whole defense going to have to be flipped outside of Oluokon, Grady Jarrett, and AJ Terrell. Posted stats in another thread Matt Ryan was 6th most sacked QB in NFL this year and Falcons were 6 from the bottom in rushing yards. Proving once again our o-line is trash. We don't need 3 OL and a Center. Bro, where are you getting this? HASHBROWN3, 1989Fan, Vandy and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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