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Originally Posted by philcski
Pretty good call on this guy tonight. 8 touches, 49 yards and a TD. Nice change of pace.
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Thanks.
I was kind of laughing watching Woodhead on Hard Knocks thinking he was some kind of complete joke.
But, here's what I read about him when the Pats got him:
* Insane 4.33 speed and 11.2 60 yard shuttle. Faster than most elite recievers
* Reportedly has tremendous cutting ability - similar soccer background as Wes Welker - rushed for 2,700+ in just 13 games as college junior.
* Jets even used him a little at wideout despite his tiny size - which indicates he probably has good hands and can catch the ball. 38.5 inch vertical makes up a little bit for lack of size.
This guy is Wes Welker with a whole lot more foot speed - and he's one of the greatest small college running backs of all-time.
I doubt he was ever going to be useful in the Jets offense... but he's an absolute wet dream of a fit - attacking the middle of the field and running out of shotgun in New England's spread.
Kevin Faulk is a big old elephant who was not perfectly suited to this offense.