Arian Foster got 2nd round projection

[SanFranVolFan]

They headed down south and they’re still running today
Singin’ go on take the money and run
Go on take the money and run
Go on take the money and run

- Steve Miller Band

 

[GoVols817]

I liken Hardesty to Marion Barber, if he can stay healthy. Fast and Powerful.

AF is more like Eddie George. Not much speed but shifty and tough.

I don't think there is a "better", I think they are different kinds of runners.

 

[vols kick balls]

I liken Hardesty to Marion Barber, if he can stay healthy. Fast and Powerful.

AF is more like Eddie George. Not much speed but shifty and tough.

I don't think there is a "better", I think they are different kinds of runners.

If Hardesty had some vision and patience he would be a really good RB. He needs to work on that.

 

[justingroves]

I liken Hardesty to Marion Barber, if he can stay healthy. Fast and Powerful.

AF is more like Eddie George. Not much speed but shifty and tough.

I don't think there is a "better", I think they are different kinds of runners.

That's a pretty good way to look at it.

I like Arian, but the only thing that pisses me off is watching him not lower his shoulder on DBs. You're 230 lbs. Run somebody over. But that's really my only complaint. He averaged over 5 yards a carry so he's doing something right.

 

[GoVols817]

That's a pretty good way to look at it.

I like Arian, but the only thing that pisses me off is watching him not lower his shoulder on DBs. You're 230 lbs. Run somebody over. But that's really my only complaint. He averaged over 5 yards a carry so he's doing something right.

I had someone earlier in the year suggest to me that the coaches may ask him to avoid as much violence as possible. With our injuries and lack of depth at RB, they want him to do whatever possible to stay healthy.

It frustrates me too, but when I heard that, it struck a chord and made some sense.

 

[TNwoozie]

If Hardesty had some vision and patience he would be a really good RB. He needs to work on that.

they all need to work on that, the thing I like about Hardesty is he runs like he has some built up frustration.
Regardless of what Foster does I think we will be pretty good at RB next year

 

[justingroves]

I had someone earlier in the year suggest to me that the coaches may ask him to avoid as much violence as possible. With our injuries and lack of depth at RB, they want him to do whatever possible to stay healthy.

It frustrates me too, but when I heard that, it struck a chord and made some sense.

Yep. After his RS Freshman year, he had surgeries on an ankle and a shoulder because he took a pounding in 2005.

Makes sense, but I don't like it.

 

[TNwoozie]

That's so weird that Hardesty runs so hard and yet Foster averages over a yard more per carry. Someone needs to teach Hardesty to run hard forward instead of running hard down.

Kind of hard to get anything going very good when you only get the ball a couple of times a game if that. And when he goes in the D knows he is getting the ball, he definitely isnt in there to pass block.

 

[vols kick balls]

they all need to work on that, the thing I like about Hardesty is he runs like he has some built up frustration.
Regardless of what Foster does I think we will be pretty good at RB next year

Foster's vision and patience is pretty good. IDK about Creer. Haven't seen enough but it doesn't seem to be a problem to me. Hardesty needs to work on it more than anyone.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Arian*Foster, RB, Tennessee - 2009 NFL Draft Scout Profile, Powered by The SportsXchange

says 2nd or 3rd round

11/30/07 - "Deceptively quick" Foster's 40-yard dash time might not make NFL scouts drool, but Vols tailbacks coach Kurt Roper has called him "fast enough to do anything we or anyone else would ask him to do from the tailback position." "He's just deceptively fast," Karl said. "You look at him and he doesn't look that fast. But then you see him in the open field, and he's pulling away from people."

:ermm:

Early Doucet on Jacob Hester

“He’s deceptively athletic.”

SI.com - Scorecard - College Football Blog: Hester a Cult Hero; OSU Wrinkle?


:ermm:

 

[Jaytrain5]

So...what's the point?

Foster and Hester were both very effective and productive backs for their teams this year.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Foster and Hester were both very effective and productive backs for their teams this year.

I don't think anybody (or at least I) have said otherwise.

Just thought it was amusing that the word "deceptively" was used to describe their speed or athleticism. :ermm:

 

[sickemsmokey10]

Kevin Smith is staying

O RLY???


UCF's Smith turning pro, reversing decision from last month - International Herald Tribune

 

[rbroyles]

You really need to put down the pipe...

Better yet, you need to get rid of it and all the "stuff". I'll give you an address where it will be disposed of.

 

[g8terh8ter_eric]

Better yet, you need to get rid of it and all the "stuff". I'll give you an address where it will be disposed of.

:blink:

What did I miss??

 

[ksushalovesthevols]

absolutely no way in hell he goes 2nd round. this year, he goes bottom of the 3rd at best. too inconsistent, slow to do any better.

 

[Freak]

absolutely no way in hell he goes 2nd round. this year, he goes bottom of the 3rd at best. too inconsistent, slow to do any better.

FWIW, two different NFL scouts confirmed to Chris Low today that the information was correct and Foster is a projected second rounder.

 

[Jewbaccah]

he is bottom second to third, if mcfadden and jones come out he is probably third if rice comes out he is late third to fourth IMO

 

[vol66]

Nope! I hope he gets a pay check or two but he'll never rock the NFL.

 

[Lexvol]

Good luck Arian. I hope you make a decision and find peace with it.

I think that Arian has been a leader on offense and he would be missed, but if we can keep Montario healthy this offense will be fine.

 

[rexvol]

FWIW, two different NFL scouts confirmed to Chris Low today that the information was correct and Foster is a projected second rounder.

I think that's probably true....until the combine. His forty time will kill his draft stock.

 

[rexvol]

Good luck Arian. I hope you make a decision and find peace with it.

I think that Arian has been a leader on offense and he would be missed, but if we can keep Montario healthy this offense will be fine.

Dont sleep on Creer...I look for him to have a huge year.

 

[WA_Vol]

I think this is the same guy who projected Johnathen Hefney as first round.

 

[Lexvol]

Dont sleep on Creer...I look for him to have a huge year.

I agree, but I don't think that either have proven to be healthy enough to carry the load on their own. I wonder if Rogan is a permanent DB or if he may get an opportunity to carry the ball as well.

 

[rexvol]

I think Vereen will be in the mix as well