Comments on: HOW THE DRAFT SHOOK OUT http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:55:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Daniel http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11088 Daniel Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:22:57 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11088 @ 44: That is a good point. With all of the short passes and screens we ran the opposing secondaries never had to really play off the line. Davis really had the odds against him while he was here - other than his freshman year, he never had a reliable QB, he was sharing carries with Spiller, and had an OC that hindered the running game with his philosophy. The fact that RBs have short lifespans may help him though, as Ahmad Bradshaw, Ryan Grant, Willie Parker, etc. were all undrafted or low round picks that have done well. Even if Davis is unable to make an impact in Cleveland he might still find success with another club if a couple RBs go down on their roster. @ 44: That is a good point. With all of the short passes and screens we ran the opposing secondaries never had to really play off the line. Davis really had the odds against him while he was here – other than his freshman year, he never had a reliable QB, he was sharing carries with Spiller, and had an OC that hindered the running game with his philosophy. The fact that RBs have short lifespans may help him though, as Ahmad Bradshaw, Ryan Grant, Willie Parker, etc. were all undrafted or low round picks that have done well. Even if Davis is unable to make an impact in Cleveland he might still find success with another club if a couple RBs go down on their roster.

]]> By: Lawtonfunk http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11084 Lawtonfunk Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:41:39 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11084 SO THE PURPLE NAMES ARE LINKS TO BLOGS!!! OHHHHHHH . . .I am so stupid. SO THE PURPLE NAMES ARE LINKS TO BLOGS!!! OHHHHHHH . . .I am so stupid.

]]> By: Tom http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11083 Tom Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:17:04 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11083 @Joe - don't forget that not only did the D stack the box, they knew that the play was going to go no further than 5 yards away from the LOS (if that) so the safeties and the corners were playing tight, making it all the more astounding that Davis had the success he did at Clemson. I too hope he has a great NFL career and I know he has the tools and ability to get it done, but he'll need a stroke of luck as RB's have the shortest lifespan in the NFL and Cleveland isn't exactly a breeding ground for success. @Joe – don’t forget that not only did the D stack the box, they knew that the play was going to go no further than 5 yards away from the LOS (if that) so the safeties and the corners were playing tight, making it all the more astounding that Davis had the success he did at Clemson.

I too hope he has a great NFL career and I know he has the tools and ability to get it done, but he’ll need a stroke of luck as RB’s have the shortest lifespan in the NFL and Cleveland isn’t exactly a breeding ground for success.

]]> By: Lawtonfunk http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11082 Lawtonfunk Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:31:17 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11082 @42 You're Right! The best line from the movie "The Replacements" was stolen from the "Mighty Ducks." Now, I hate that movie. (The Replacements . . . Mighty Ducks is still did for Hockey what Over the Top did for arm wrestling.) @42 You’re Right! The best line from the movie “The Replacements” was stolen from the “Mighty Ducks.”

Now, I hate that movie. (The Replacements . . . Mighty Ducks is still did for Hockey what Over the Top did for arm wrestling.)

]]> By: Takeezy http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11080 Takeezy Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:03:25 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11080 @40 nice Mighty Ducks reference @40 nice Mighty Ducks reference

]]> By: Joe http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11077 Joe Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:55:55 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11077 @36 That is also a good point, for JD's sake I hope you are wrong, or that he can just man beast past that. Kinda like Adrian Peterson(Min.). @36 That is also a good point, for JD’s sake I hope you are wrong, or that he can just man beast past that. Kinda like Adrian Peterson(Min.).

]]> By: Lawtonfunk http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11076 Lawtonfunk Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:22:43 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11076 @39 LOL. So, Harper's not even a 'has been.' He's a 'never was.' @39 LOL. So, Harper’s not even a ‘has been.’ He’s a ‘never was.’

]]> By: Dwight_Clark87 http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11075 Dwight_Clark87 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:17:42 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11075 Here's an interesting bit of news: South Carolina kicker/punter Ryan Succop was the last player chosen in the draft, making him 2009's "Mr. Irrelevant." Congratulations to Succop and the University of South Carolina! Here’s an interesting bit of news: South Carolina kicker/punter Ryan Succop was the last player chosen in the draft, making him 2009′s “Mr. Irrelevant.” Congratulations to Succop and the University of South Carolina!

]]> By: Tom M http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11073 Tom M Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:03:12 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11073 @ 23...awesome call. @ 23…awesome call.

]]> By: Dwight_Clark87 http://www.block-c.com/2009/04/27/how-the-draft-shook-out/comment-page-1/#comment-11071 Dwight_Clark87 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:13:44 +0000 http://www.block-c.com/?p=4408#comment-11071 @21: the Bills, huh? Awesome! That means Cullen will follow in the footsteps of the original ROBOSACK! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCQXUezR-HM @21: the Bills, huh? Awesome! That means Cullen will follow in the footsteps of the original ROBOSACK!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCQXUezR-HM

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