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DON'T SLEEP ON WRIGHT: While there are always sleepers that emerge in training camp, I really feel like Dwayne Wright is a forgotten man this summer. With Marshawn Lynch having a big rookie year in '07 and Fred Jackson emerging last year as well, Wright got lost in the shuffle. And to hear people believing that Omon will put Wright's job in jeopardy is crazy talk as I see it. Unless Omon is unbelievable in camp, I think Wright is on this roster and may even find a way to get on the field offensively this season. He's more of a multi-dimensional back than some give him credit for and I thought he looked faster through the hole and stronger this spring. Talking to him this spring he's ready to bust out and really show his whole game. If he gets that opportunity in the preseason I think he'll show he not only deserves a spot on the roster, but also some snaps on offense here and there. I don't mean to dismiss Omon. He's an intriguing talent with an uncanny nose for the end zone inside the 20, but I just believe that Wright will show up this summer and make more of an impression than some might expect. Not saying he's going to unseat Lynch or Jackson, just saying he'll be one of the better third-stringers in the league at RB. --- | |||
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I dont see it from Wright, I guess we'll be able to tell in camp but nothing in his past play dictates that this will occur.COMING SOON...
Originally posted by Dr.Lecter -
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I could have sworn people said the same thing about Wright last year only to see him totally outplayed by Jackson.Comment
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Wright was a rookie last year that really didn't get a lot of touches (as opposed to Lynch who was also a rookie but did get a lot of touches). At this point I'm not sure what to make of him--I think his lack of playing time was more a reflection of us having two veterans (Thomas & Jackson) ahead of him, than a statement about his ability.
Hopefully he can get a chance to establish himself a bit more this year, as we're probably paying him more than Omon, and if one of the two is to stick around, you'd hope it's the guy we spent a 4th rounder on as opposed to a late round flyer.Wake up, brush your teeth, and get ready for a day of hating the Dolphins. Or the Pats? How to choose?Comment
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If I remember correctly, they said last year he was much faster and hit the hole harder then they thought he was going to.
Also, Omon could make the roster even if Wright does."Heck, now I am glad his overrated arce made the pro bowl, else we would have only got a 3rd." ~ yordad
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Omon and Wright are so similar that perhaps they can both take turns at being RB/FB hybrids that play FB most of the time, but RB occasionally to throw defenses off...Originally posted by yordadComment
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I hope we utilize all our talent available so we can keep our team healthy for a strong run.Comment
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I don't think Wright has enough speed to make a big impact.
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At this point, I don't know that it is certain who has more speed between Wright and Omon.Originally posted by BuffaloFeverComment
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Talking about the battle for 3rd string RB must mean we have some pretty good RB's in the 1 and 2 slot.
Not a bad problem to have!Comment
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Wright is yet another wasted pick.Comment
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Whoever the back or backups we will have good depth at RB.
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That's not for certain by any means. If Omon can't beat out Wright, he may become a wasted pick - unless he can make it as a FB which we don't even know if he wants to...Originally posted by gr8slayer
It is still WAY too early for any of this...Comment
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Either way I wasn't a fan of the pick from the start. We had far more pressing needs than an RB who couldn't stay healthy in college.Originally posted by mysticsotoComment
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It was a very questionable pick at the time, and given the fact that Wright was bad in his few shows in the NFL games and was in the dog house last years, more signs point to bad pick than they do to potential or hope.Originally posted by mysticsotoCOMING SOON...
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