IMO, this really only hurts in terms of depth.
IMO, this really only hurts in terms of depth.
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I sincerely hope the Coach gives Spann a chance....he is a Northern Illinois prosepect that I got to see pretty regularly.
He led the nation for TD's in 2010, was the Mac offensive player of the year, and won the Vern Smith Leadership award which is the "MVP" award for the Mac conference. I know he is only 5'9 200 lbs...but he is one of the better yards after contact backs that I have seen at the college level.
He was a combine snub (due to his size) but ran a 4.47 at his proday. Add that to his strong lower body...his willingness to lower his pads and take a hit for the extra yard or two...and I say he deserves a chance. After watching the video...I think you have some idea about this kids potential.
I would rather give Spann a chance then to pick up someone off the street who doesnt know our system.
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I agree LLT...he's inhouse and looks really good.....and you know he would give it his all. Thanks for the video.
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I think he has been the victim of circumstance...shoulder injury at Indianapolis...then crowded backfield at Tampa and Pittsburgh. I'm very interested in seeing how he does when given a chance in a game situation. He has pretty good hands and the ability to run outside and between the tackles... so he might be a legit 3rd down back if given enough reps.Originally Posted by Shoes
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I have no problem with Redman and Clay, but both are off tackle runners and not guys that will get to the edges. Gonna be power running football and passing game, which I think matches up with Denver well.
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I think Clay has a LOT of potential! Time for him to shine!
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Man I really like the way that kid runs. He seems to run much heavier than he looks, but has great feet. That's a deadly combination, I hope we can see what he can do in live game action.
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He definitely has some suddenness and glide...
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I mean it does feel good to have Redman, but as an every down back with a back up who has potential sure, but has not shown us enough to jump the bandwagon just yet ehh. Redman did show us a couple fumbles as well because of his nack to get the yards after the first hit (not a bad thing), but he has to protect the ball better.
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Im not saying that he is the coming Messiah...but in 2009-10 he had 41 rushing TD's with a 5.6 average. Definetely worth a chance. Was a ST demon his freshman year.
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Down hill runner. Didnt even know he had him. I like what Im seeing.
I still haven't seen anything on Mendy yet.
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Keep us posted LLT.....I really hope they move this kid up!
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Regardless of what we do and who we bring in/up, the burden will fall on the shoulders of the guys who have been here the longest, Redman ane Clay. Anyone else will be a bit piece at best.
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Big Red and Clay can take up the slack IMHO.
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LOL, let's save him for the Ravens, we'll fight fire with fire! See if they can tackle our bowling ball!He led the nation for TD's in 2010, was the Mac offensive player of the year, and won the Vern Smith Leadership award which is the "MVP" award for the Mac conference. I know he is only 5'9 200 lbs...but he is one of the better yards after contact backs that I have seen at the college level.
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