'17 FL RB/WR Darrian Felix

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IMO one of the best all around ATHs in FL this year, which is sayin a lot... underrated by the services for sure, good hands for a back and extremely dangerous once he gets some daylight. I don't think size is much of an issue for a back like this either, so I don't really get the low ranking. Maybe the competition is subpar?

Either way, that speed is something we need more of. Then if we somehow got Akers to go with Felix and Chandler...lookout! Pipe dream I know, but I can dream!
 
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volfanngatorland said:
Felix would be an absolute great fit for this offense
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This reply is by no means trying to attack you so please don't take it that way.
in theory he would seem to be perfect fit (and I totally agree and like his skill and talent) , but in the 3 years we have had this offensive scheme, which slot/Hybrid guy has blown up?
I'm just not sure anyone is a fit for this offense because we just don't create opportunities for guys in space.
 
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I4Jay said:
This reply is by no means trying to attack you so please don't take it that way.
in theory he would seem to be perfect fit (and I totally agree and like his skill and talent) , but in the 3 years we have had this offensive scheme, which slot/Hybrid guy has blown up?
I'm just not sure anyone is a fit for this offense because we just don't create opportunities for guys in space.
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I'm beginning to agree. We don't utilize the slot well. I was going to bring up Pig Howard as a response, but I looked up his stats... less than 500 total yards is difficult to defend as 'blowing up'.

This offense needs changes. Previously, I thought we just didn't have his type of WR on the roster - his previous teams have thrived on small, quick guys who can create space, while our WRs were mainly big outside guys (which he didn't use well even at previous jobs). Well, now we have a terrific-looking slot player in Byrd and we still don't use him nearly enough.

There is a slim chance that Dobbs is the main issue with the short-to-mid passing game. But it's much more likely that this aspect of Butch's offense just doesn't translate well to SEC speed. If that's the case, it is what it is - he'll adjust or he'll be replaced.
 
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I4Jay said:
This reply is by no means trying to attack you so please don't take it that way.
in theory he would seem to be perfect fit (and I totally agree and like his skill and talent) , but in the 3 years we have had this offensive scheme, which slot/Hybrid guy has blown up?
I'm just not sure anyone is a fit for this offense because we just don't create opportunities for guys in space.
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Not sure anyone can disagree with the points you make.

I think we would see Felix at strictly RB and he's a great one cut and burst guy. Theoretically he would be a great fit, but you are right about the staff not maximizing and utilizing talents in the past.
 
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Looks like you guys don't agree but I would compare this kids skill set the Kamara and he has been plenty successful.
 
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Atzar said:
I'm beginning to agree. We don't utilize the slot well. I was going to bring up Pig Howard as a response, but I looked up his stats... less than 500 total yards is difficult to defend as 'blowing up'.

This offense needs changes. Previously, I thought we just didn't have his type of WR on the roster - his previous teams have thrived on small, quick guys who can create space, while our WRs were mainly big outside guys (which he didn't use well even at previous jobs). Well, now we have a terrific-looking slot player in Byrd and we still don't use him nearly enough.

There is a slim chance that Dobbs is the main issue with the short-to-mid passing game. But it's much more likely that this aspect of Butch's offense just doesn't translate well to SEC speed. If that's the case, it is what it is - he'll adjust or he'll be replaced.
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Far more than a slim chance.
 
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Volunteer_Kirby said:
IMO one of the best all around ATHs in FL this year, which is sayin a lot... underrated by the services for sure, good hands for a back and extremely dangerous once he gets some daylight. I don't think size is much of an issue for a back like this either, so I don't really get the low ranking. Maybe the competition is subpar?
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Services do NOT underrate. If they say 3 star, he's a three star, and probably a bad one at that. Blasphemy.
 
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volnpowell said:
I will admit when I read yesterday that he had a 46 inch vertical and 4.39 40, that caught my attention. I just do not want to get a guy just because the school he wanted to go to did not offer.
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Get him anyway. If football doesn't work out, maybe he can be the next Jimi Hendrix.
 
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"He said Tennessee told him they were going to take three running backs so they have one spot left for one.

He seemed to really like the trip and didn't seem to mind there were two other guys committed at RB already.

He cited a few times the family atmosphere and notes he has the best relationship with Tennessee coaches.

Oregon and UNC are the other schools in the mix. Full update coming."

- Fortenberry
 
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Ron Swanson said:
"He said Tennessee told him they were going to take three running backs so they have one spot left for one.

He seemed to really like the trip and didn't seem to mind there were two other guys committed at RB already.

He cited a few times the family atmosphere and notes he has the best relationship with Tennessee coaches.

Oregon and UNC are the other schools in the mix. Full update coming."

- Fortenberry
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Sounds very promising
 
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I know we probably really need three, but I would be ecstatic with just Chandler and Felix.
 
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