Ran across the 40-yard dash times for RBs and WRs

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

I know it doesn't really project a player, but I thought everyone might want to see (from the combine):

Running Backs
Name School Time

Chris Henry Arizona 4.40
Adrian Peterson Oklahoma 4.40
Antonio Pittman Ohio St. 4.40
Kenny Irons Auburn 4.45
Lorenzo Booker Florida St 4.46
Marshawn Lynch Cal 4.46
DeShawn Wynn Florida 4.48
Alonzo Coleman Hampton 4.49
Brian Leonard Rutgers 4.49
Ramonce Taylor Texas 4.50
Kolby Smith Louisville 4.51
Brandon Jackson Nebraska 4.58
Eldra Buckley Tennessee 4.59
Ahmad Bradshaw Marshall 4.60
Kenneth Darby Alabama 4.64
Thomas Clayton Kansas State 4.65
Jon Cornish Kansas 4.67
Dwayne Wright Fresno State 4.68
Tyrone Moss Miami 4.70
Jason Snelling Virginia 4.74
Gary Russell Minnesota 4.84


Wide Receivers
Yamon Figurs Kansas St. 4.30
Jason Hill Washington St. 4.32
Calvin Johnson Georgia Tech 4.35
Mike Walker Central Florida 4.35
David Clowney Virginia Tech 4.36
Laurent Robinson Illinois St. 4.38
Aundrae Allison East Carolina 4.39
Robert Meachem Tennessee 4.39
Mike Mason Tennessee St. 4.40
Legedu Naanee Boise St. 4.41
Steve Breaston Michigan 4.41
Chandler Williams Florida Int. 4.42
Anthony Gonzales Ohio St. 4.44
Steve Smith Southern Cal 4.44
Onrea Jones Hampton 4.45
Jonathan Holland Louisiana Tech 4.45
Paul Williams Fresno St. 4.45
Craig Davis Louisiana St. 4.46
Ryne Robinson Miami-Ohio 4.47
Johnnie Lee Higgins UTEP 4.48
Courtney Taylor Auburn 4.50
Dwayne Bowe Louisiana State 4.51
Marquay McDaniel Hampton 4.51
Syndric Steptoe Arizona 4.52
Jerard Rabb Boise State 4.54
Ryan Moore Miami (FL) 4.59
Chansi Stuckey Clemson 4.60
Jayson Swain Tennessee 4.67
Syvelle Newton South Carolina 4.70

[TigerJ]

Jackie Battle, running back from Houston could be added to your list. He rana 4.42 at his pro day, blowing away scouts who wxpected something more along the lline of a 4.7.

[The Spaz]

Jason Hill!:up:

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Jackie Battle, running back from Houston could be added to your list. He rana 4.42 at his pro day, blowing away scouts who wxpected something more along the lline of a 4.7.

These were just from the combine.

[Tatonka]

thing that scares me about battle is that scouts expected him to run a 4.7 based on what the game film looks like.

[acehole]

Jason Hill!:up:

really like him also...where might he go? round.....

[Mr. Pink]

Anyone know anything about that Figurs guy?

Maybe he could work as a late round pick to do KR/PR and take some pressure off of Terrence, who is now our starting corner.

Not too mention if he has some hands, he'd be a guy that could stretch the field or turn a 7 yard slant into a 70 yard TD.

[patmoran2006]

Anyone know anything about that Figurs guy?

Maybe he could work as a late round pick to do KR/PR and take some pressure off of Terrence, who is now our starting corner.

Not too mention if he has some hands, he'd be a guy that could stretch the field or turn a 7 yard slant into a 70 yard TD.
Dont know about him, but im POSITIVE we'll have a new KR this year.. You cannot have your "#1" corner returning kickoffs its too dangerous

[Tatonka]

mcgee will return kick offs.. he is too dangerous not too.

[Mr. Pink]

mcgee will return kick offs.. he is too dangerous not too.


Thing is you can get a lot of people who are dangerous to return kicks who doesn't play a huge prominent role on the team. Like Cleveland has Joshua Cribbs returning kickoffs. Cribbs is like the 5th WR and was a college QB who went undrafted. Having your #1 corner as your returnman is a huge risk, injuries, etc.

So the question is, does the gains outweigh the risk? That's up to OBD to decide.

My opinion? I'd rather go with someone different if possible.

[Ickybaluky]

mcgee will return kick offs.. he is too dangerous not too.

I agree. I have never bought into the whole "guys are exposed more to injury on ST" argument. I do think there is something to having a guy on offense return kicks, because if he has a long return he might still be winded when the offense takes the field. However, that is not applicable to McGee because he plays defense.

Every down is important, and if the guy is a standout returner you have to use him there, IMO. It might make a difference between a win and a loss.

[B-DON]

Thing is you can get a lot of people who are dangerous to return kicks who doesn't play a huge prominent role on the team. Like Cleveland has Joshua Cribbs returning kickoffs. Cribbs is like the 5th WR and was a college QB who went undrafted. Having your #1 corner as your returnman is a huge risk, injuries, etc.

So the question is, does the gains outweigh the risk? That's up to OBD to decide.

My opinion? I'd rather go with someone different if possible.

McGee is a pro bowl caliber return man. Cribbs cant touch him

[Ickybaluky]

Anyone know anything about that Figurs guy?

His times are all excellent, but he is very thin as a WR (5-11, 175#). From what I read he doesn't play to his timed speed and struggles with the physical part of the game, like getting off a jam or blocking. I can't say I've seen him play much that I remember, but most projections I've seen have him as a late-round pick (6th/7th).

He had career highs as a receiver his senior season, catching 31-483-(15.6)-2. He was a very good on PR (11.5 yds/ret for career, bringing 2 for TDs) and pretty good as a KR (23.8 yds/ret for career, 1 TD).

He would probably have to make it as a return specialist, but it looks like he will have to get stronger and show more development as a WR to get a regular role. Late round pick.

[The Spaz]

really like him also...where might he go? round.....

Most have him going late 2nd early third. I wouldn't mind grabbing him wih one of our thirds.

[BILLSROCK1212]

Most have him going late 2nd early third. I wouldn't mind grabbing him wih one of our thirds.i would say late second to mid to late third so you projection pretty accurate....many are saying that WRs will slip farther than projected so we could end up with Jarrett or Bowe in the 2nd round and should almost definetly end up with Rice

[TigerJ]

thing that scares me about battle is that scouts expected him to run a 4.7 based on what the game film looks like.

If I were the coach of the team that drafted Battle, and I wanted him to play running back, I think I would ask him to shed about 15 lbs and see what it would do for his quickness. If your game is speed, I don't see that it makes a lot of sense to carry 245 lbs. My guess is that he would be a much more dangerous runner at 230 lbs than he is at 245.

[Saratoga Slim]

How about David Clowney? Tatonka, aren't you a V-Tech guy? What's Clowney's deal. I know he's fast as hell, but haven't seen him play.

[mikemac2001]

I agree. I have never bought into the whole "guys are exposed more to injury on ST" argument. I do think there is something to having a guy on offense return kicks, because if he has a long return he might still be winded when the offense takes the field. However, that is not applicable to McGee because he plays defense.

Every down is important, and if the guy is a standout returner you have to use him there, IMO. It might make a difference between a win and a loss.


unless he scores a td then he has to go play D