Post by Coin Flip on Apr 10, 2012 13:11:53 GMT -5
Some of you may subscribe to this but here is a little info on a RB that you might like to consider later in the rookie drafts. I am not promoting him or saying I dislike him. There might not be alot of sexy things about him for our teams, but it is a little write up I read from the fantasy guru guys. It is a copy and paste, nothing added from my view.
Just a simple share. They list him as their #5 RB
5. Isaiah Pead
Cincinnati | Height: 5-10 | Weight: 197
Fantasy Analysis: Given his small frame at 5-10, 197 pounds, it’s hard to imagine Pead becoming an every-down back at the pro level, but that’s okay in today’s NFL. In a league filled with committees and rotations, this explosive playmaker can easily find a home as an active complementary back. Pead had a successful Senior Bowl, where he was named player of the game, and he followed that up with a solid combine, where he ran a 4.47 40-yard dash. Without question, his size is an issue, and he doesn’t have good power and also struggles in pass protection, so it’s hard to imagine him having a lot of success handling blitzers in the NFL. But in a creative offense, he can be moved around the formation with designs on getting him the ball with a seam, since he’s very decisive and explosive North/South. He has some lateral quickness as well, so he’s also an elusive player who runs with good balance, making him difficult to cleanly hit. In some ways, Pead reminds our Greg Cosell of Jamaal Charles coming out of college. That’s not to say Pead is going to be as explosive or productive as Charles, but the two have similarities as college prospects. While Pead contributed only sparingly as a return man in college, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him become a return man in the NFL because his skill set should translate well to special teams. Like Darren Sproles, if he’s used properly as a versatile change-of-pace threat who touches the ball in space, he should succeed in the NFL, especially because he’s a very effective receiver. One thing he needs to do is to take what the defense gives him more and not try to bounce so many runs outside in an attempt to make a big play. Again, he’s probably not going to be a reliable sustaining runner, yet he could be worth targeting as a complementary piece for a team look for some juice in their backfield like St. Louis, Minnesota, Indianapolis, or Seattle in the 3rd round, and that receiving ability could allow him to have some immediate success.
Just a simple share. They list him as their #5 RB
5. Isaiah Pead
Cincinnati | Height: 5-10 | Weight: 197
Fantasy Analysis: Given his small frame at 5-10, 197 pounds, it’s hard to imagine Pead becoming an every-down back at the pro level, but that’s okay in today’s NFL. In a league filled with committees and rotations, this explosive playmaker can easily find a home as an active complementary back. Pead had a successful Senior Bowl, where he was named player of the game, and he followed that up with a solid combine, where he ran a 4.47 40-yard dash. Without question, his size is an issue, and he doesn’t have good power and also struggles in pass protection, so it’s hard to imagine him having a lot of success handling blitzers in the NFL. But in a creative offense, he can be moved around the formation with designs on getting him the ball with a seam, since he’s very decisive and explosive North/South. He has some lateral quickness as well, so he’s also an elusive player who runs with good balance, making him difficult to cleanly hit. In some ways, Pead reminds our Greg Cosell of Jamaal Charles coming out of college. That’s not to say Pead is going to be as explosive or productive as Charles, but the two have similarities as college prospects. While Pead contributed only sparingly as a return man in college, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him become a return man in the NFL because his skill set should translate well to special teams. Like Darren Sproles, if he’s used properly as a versatile change-of-pace threat who touches the ball in space, he should succeed in the NFL, especially because he’s a very effective receiver. One thing he needs to do is to take what the defense gives him more and not try to bounce so many runs outside in an attempt to make a big play. Again, he’s probably not going to be a reliable sustaining runner, yet he could be worth targeting as a complementary piece for a team look for some juice in their backfield like St. Louis, Minnesota, Indianapolis, or Seattle in the 3rd round, and that receiving ability could allow him to have some immediate success.