Got One Right

[Harry]

Obviously I like this pick! Should exactly the RB the Cards needed.

 

[cardncubfan]

Obviously I like this pick! Should exactly the RB the Cards needed.

Thanks Harry!

 

[WildBB]

Do you think they can get him not to run so upright?

Very good pass catcher though.

 

[Russ Smith]

Looks like he runs a bit high, but he has short strides which is actually at times good for a RB because of balance.

They said he can really catch the ball, looks intriguing.

Given Harry's track record I'm expecting a good player

 

[b8rtm8nn]

His pass catching skills are phenomenal. Can't wait to see him in action.

 

[Russ Smith]

Looks like he runs a bit high, but he has short strides which is actually at times good for a RB because of balance.

They said he can really catch the ball, looks intriguing.

Given Harry's track record I'm expecting a good player

First scouting report I read "he is a long strider".

I guess the tape they showed on ESPN was misleading, looked to have a really short stride in that tape?

 

[Cardiac]

Good to hear Harry, well sorta, because getting one right means you don't like the first two picks.

 

[JC_AZ]

AP was always a question as and "upright runner"...trusting BASK

 

[b8rtm8nn]

Who cares how he runs as long as it is for positive yards and without fumbling...

 

[ajcardfan]

Yeah, SKuBA go holy diving and come up with a real treasure!!!


I like this pick more than the first two.

 

[Mitch]

Funny but this pick is the one I am most iffy about. Johnson is a tippy toe upright runner who does not lower his pad level upon contact---he's easy to trip up---he's not a power runner inside the tackles. Good receiver, though. I think Marion Grice and Kerwynn Williams will beat him out.

 

[AZfaninMN]

Funny but this pick is the one I am most iffy about. Johnson is a tippy toe upright runner who does not lower his pad level upon contact---he's easy to trip up---he's not a power runner inside the tackles. Good receiver, though. I think Marion Grice and Kerwynn Williams will beat him out.

I agree 200%... At first when I saw his size I fell in love with him then I saw him run in his film n I put an x through his name... He may be an excellent receiving rb but I don't want a pass catching rb when we have one already.

 

[Harry]

His upside at RB is unusually high, as he's played often as a wideout or slot guy. With a good running coach he could be awesome. He's an exceptional athlete. As to the other picks, DJ is risky, but may be okay. I think Golden is a huge gamble and a reach.

 

[Mitch]

His upside at RB is unusually high, as he's played often as a wideout or slot guy. With a good running coach he could be awesome. He's an exceptional athlete. As to the other picks, DJ is risky, but may be okay. I think Golden is a huge gamble and a reach.

I agree that Johnson is an excellent athlete and could be a real factor as a receiver---I know BA loves to shift his RBs into the slot---heck, he even threw to Marion Grice in the slot on a key 3rd down---if Johnson doesn't show toughness between the tackles maybe BA converts him to WR.

What I love about the Humphries and Golden picks is that they are both tough alpha type players who play a good, physical style of football. Humphries has excellent feet and flexibility. Golden---who looks like a clone of the veteran (LaMarr Woodley) whom he will be groomed by----plays his ever-livin' butt off every snap---and he is an excellent tackler---something James Bettcher is going to have to stress after the late meltdown in tackling last season.

 

[Buckybird]

Funny but this pick is the one I am most iffy about. Johnson is a tippy toe upright runner who does not lower his pad level upon contact---he's easy to trip up---he's not a power runner inside the tackles. Good receiver, though. I think Marion Grice and Kerwynn Williams will beat him out.

Sounds like we drafted Ellington all over lol

 

[AZ Native]

Do you think they can get him not to run so upright?

Yeah he should run into the ground like Beanie did at the opposite goal line.

 

[Catfish]

Sounds like we drafted Ellington all over lol

And that would be a bad thing??????????

 

[Buckybird]

And that would be a bad thing??????????

My point was everyone wanted or thought we would add a punishing style RB who could get the tough yards when needed, which to this point Dre hasn't shown. My comments were based on the analysis of the poster I replied to.

Don't get me wrong fish I like the addition of Johnson I wanted him or Coleman badly once I realized we weren't getting Gurley b

 

[iRobot]

So many negative fans that don't believe in this coaching staff still....

 

[john h]

Thanks Harry!

I agree Harry. We desperately needed a strong RB to compliment Arrington. He is my favorite pick.

 

[john h]

His pass catching skills are phenomenal. Can't wait to see him in action.

He was once a receiver which is why he is a good pass catcher.

 

[cardsfanmd]

Funny but this pick is the one I am most iffy about. Johnson is a tippy toe upright runner who does not lower his pad level upon contact---he's easy to trip up---he's not a power runner inside the tackles. Good receiver, though. I think Marion Grice and Kerwynn Williams will beat him out.

No chance he gets beat by them. If really like to see Williams make the team though.

 

[Mitch]

No chance he gets beat by them. If really like to see Williams make the team though.

What I meant was RBs we need to call on when we have to run between the tackles against loaded boxes. I should have made that clearer.