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Why no love for Michael Ford?
Posted on 3/27/13 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 3/27/13 at 2:41 pm
If you do your own research you'll find that he has some of the best overall numbers (Pro day and NFL combine combined together) than any other RB in the draft. 4.4 40 yd dash; 25 reps on bench press; 130 broad jump; 39.5 inch vertical; 4.2 20 yd shuttle.
Must be lack of tape because he was in an offense that used so many backs? Or did he not do well in drills or what? Cuz those numbers are by far some of the best combined numbers in this draft.
Must be lack of tape because he was in an offense that used so many backs? Or did he not do well in drills or what? Cuz those numbers are by far some of the best combined numbers in this draft.
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Posted on 3/27/13 at 2:42 pm to Gallant_Gringo
Fumbles, lack of versatility in terms of blocking/catching out of the backfield
Posted on 3/27/13 at 2:44 pm to Gallant_Gringo
Because he's a weight room stud but it doesn't translate to on the field. His numbers are Trent Richardson type of numbers, but him on the field was just a guy that gets 5 carries on outside runs. Weight room freak doesn't mean you're a stud on the field. And what they do on the field speaks louder than what they do at a combine.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 2:44 pm to Gallant_Gringo
I'm not going to pretend to be an analyst, but it seemed like Ford's "weakness" was yards after contact. For being as strong as he is, it seemed he went down quicker than expected. IDK. It's not a knock, the guy is a physical freak and a good guy and I wish him well.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 2:51 pm to Gallant_Gringo
If he was on a college depth chart behind 4 other Rbs, the NFL might not love him
Blue,Ware, Hill, Hillard were all ahead of him.
Blue,Ware, Hill, Hillard were all ahead of him.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 2:54 pm to Gallant_Gringo
Being a combine freak doesnt equal good football player. Vernon Gholston was a great example of this.
Ford just has very little football skill. We ran like 2 different plays with him his entire career here because he didn't want to run between the tackles, had no moves, and didn't like contact (despite being so big).
Ford just has very little football skill. We ran like 2 different plays with him his entire career here because he didn't want to run between the tackles, had no moves, and didn't like contact (despite being so big).
Posted on 3/27/13 at 3:55 pm to Gallant_Gringo
I loved Michael Ford but he took every carry directly to the sideline.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 4:18 pm to Gallant_Gringo
Not many NFL teams are willing to run toss sweep plays on every offensive play
This post was edited on 3/27/13 at 4:31 pm
Posted on 3/27/13 at 4:30 pm to Gallant_Gringo
He's bad when blocking in pass protection. Doesn't seem to even make an attempt. Wonder he didn't get one of our QBs killed.
Hope he does well in the NFL but he'll need to block on passing plays or he'll only be in the NFL long enough for a cup of coffee.
Hope he does well in the NFL but he'll need to block on passing plays or he'll only be in the NFL long enough for a cup of coffee.
This post was edited on 3/27/13 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 3/27/13 at 4:39 pm to Gallant_Gringo
His first year and a half he didn't play then for half a season he gained some good yardage running the option, then his 3rd year he returned kicks
There are very few RB's who are difference makers in the NFL, there are thousands that can receive a handoff and gain a few yards.
There are very few RB's who are difference makers in the NFL, there are thousands that can receive a handoff and gain a few yards.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 6:05 pm to Gallant_Gringo
Don't worry, some NFL team will get another relatively unused good RB from LSU.
Posted on 3/27/13 at 6:19 pm to Gallant_Gringo
My two cents:
- In the words of Les "he didn't finish runs" his Fr yr. In his defense, I thought he ran harder and better last year.
- For someone as strong and fast and athletic, he doesn't run with violence (think Domanick Davis, Hester, Ridley, and even Ware).
- Great on KO returns
- Not a great blocker
- In the words of Les "he didn't finish runs" his Fr yr. In his defense, I thought he ran harder and better last year.
- For someone as strong and fast and athletic, he doesn't run with violence (think Domanick Davis, Hester, Ridley, and even Ware).
- Great on KO returns
- Not a great blocker
Posted on 3/27/13 at 7:20 pm to Gallant_Gringo
Runs too upright. Very stiff.
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