Thanks New York ... for Woodhead

[The Indomitable DrugS]

Originally Posted by philcski

Pretty good call on this guy tonight. 8 touches, 49 yards and a TD. Nice change of pace.

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.