Saquon Barkley is the best RB I've ever seen

[VolnJC]

Penn State RB Saquon Barkley at 2018 Combine:

- Stronger than Joe Thomas
- Quicker than DeSean Jackson
- Faster than Devin Hester
- Jumps higher than Julio Jones

 

[LittleCat]

Officially timed at 4.41.

So close

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

KRAVITZ: Forget history: If Barkley is at the top of the Colts’ draft board, grab him and celebrate

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

How the hell is this a useful metric? Not one of the 5 best verticals last year ran one of the top 5 40's and in fact none even went sub-4.4.

You do know that the fastest 40's on record; John Ross at 4.22 and Chris Johnson/Rondel Melendez correspond to 37, 35 and 37 verticals, right? Of course not...you just pretend to be knowledgeable.

I said that because at Penn State he was measured with a 38 inch vertical and a 4.33 40 yard dash. Once he improved on that 38 inch vertical at the combine, I thought he would also improve on his 40-time from college.

And if you watched his 2nd 40, you will see he stumbled at the start and still ran 4.40.

If he didn't stumble, he would have ran sub-4.35. I'm sure of it.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

God bless you D4H, you beautiful doofus.

Did you even watch him run? He clearly stumbled out of the gates on his second 40 and still ran 4.40.

If he had gotten a clean start he would have easily run 4.35 or faster.

Saquon Barkley clearly has 4.3 speed. He just didn't get the best start today. I blame it on his training. They didn't prepare him for how the lines would be at the combine. If you watched the telecast you will see the line judge at the start had to stop him and make him line up differently from how he initially wanted to line.

I think the improper training on how to line up as well as the stumble at the beginning cost him a chance to run a sub-4.35 40-yard dash.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

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Lol... After a laser timed 40, he tweets this.

Now this is more accurate to how fast Saquon Barkley really is.

The 4.40 today was a byproduct of a stumble at the start and poor preparation by the guys training him.

He's clearly the best RB we've ever seen step foot at the combine. His athleticism is other-worldly like Myles Garrett last year.

 

[hndog609]

I said that because at Penn State he was measured with a 38 inch vertical and a 4.33 40 yard dash. Once he improved on that 38 inch vertical at the combine, I thought he would also improve on his 40-time from college.

And if you watched his 2nd 40, you will see he stumbled at the start and still ran 4.40.

If he didn't stumble, he would have ran sub-4.35. I'm sure of it.

How does someone who claims to know so much about this stuff come in here and cite some school measured time? How can you not be aware of how often those times are shown to be garbage come combine time?

And as I said, using the vertical as a speed indicator was a dubious metric from the outset. There is literally nothing that guarantees a fast 40 based on a vertical or vice versa.

You being "certain" of anything holds not even a drop of water. There's literally no reason to believe he was going to go sub-4.35, particularly since his "stumble" came on his 2nd run, a 4.42, not a 4.40.

State College, PA - Penn State Football: Watch Saquon Barkley Run A 4.40 40-Yard Dash -

 

[bamawriter]

Did you even watch him run? He clearly stumbled out of the gates on his second 40 and still ran 4.40.

If he had gotten a clean start he would have easily run 4.35 or faster.

Saquon Barkley clearly has 4.3 speed. He just didn't get the best start today. I blame it on his training. They didn't prepare him for how the lines would be at the combine. If you watched the telecast you will see the line judge at the start had to stop him and make him line up differently from how he initially wanted to line.

I think the improper training on how to line up as well as the stumble at the beginning cost him a chance to run a sub-4.35 40-yard dash.

Dear Lord...

4.40 and 4.42 are blazing fast times for a guy his size. But no... you have to predict a time that would leave the turf scorched.

This is the thing about your schtick: it's never enough that the guy be good to great. He has to be superhuman.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

How does someone who claims to know so much about this stuff come in here and cite some school measured time? How can you not be aware of how often those times are shown to be garbage come combine time?

And as I said, using the vertical as a speed indicator was a dubious metric from the outset. There is literally nothing that guarantees a fast 40 based on a vertical or vice versa.

You being "certain" of anything holds not even a drop of water. There's literally no reason to believe he was going to go sub-4.35, particularly since his "stumble" came on his 2nd run, a 4.42, not a 4.40.

State College, PA - Penn State Football: Watch Saquon Barkley Run A 4.40 40-Yard Dash -

I'm fully aware of that. But did you miss the part where I said Penn State listed his vertical at only 38 inches. I thought since he did better than his listed vertical from college that given the work they put into the pre-draft process that he could approach or do better than his listed 40-time at Penn State.

And I'm confident if he didn't stumble, he would have ran sub-4.35.

The fact he still ran 4.40-4.42 with a stumble is mind-boogling.

 

[KBVol]

Penn State RB Saquon Barkley at 2018 Combine:

- Stronger than Joe Thomas
- Quicker than DeSean Jackson
- Faster than Devin Hester
- Jumps higher than Julio Jones

-weaker than Samaje Perine
-not as quick as Marquise Liverpool
-slower than Chris Johnson
-doesn’t jump as high as Speedy Noil

Barkley is a phenomenal athlete and outstanding running back who’s gonna have a really good nfl career imo. But the cherry picking comparisons and the over the top stuff on the NFL Network today about his workout was borderline ridiculous. As Rich Eisen just asked, “did anybody else work out at the combine today?” Lol.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

-weaker than Samaje Perine
-not as quick as Marquise Liverpool
-slower than Chris Johnson
-doesn’t jump as high as Speedy Noil

Barkley is a phenomenal athlete and outstanding running back who’s gonna have a really good nfl career imo. But the cherry picking comparisons and the over the top stuff on the NFL Network today about his workout was borderline ridiculous. As Rich Eisen just asked, “did anybody else work out at the combine today?” Lol.

Stop hating. He's the greatest RB prospect in modern NFL history. As long as he can stay healthy he'll have a Hall of Fame career.

There is no such thing as over the top praise when it refers to the GREAT Saquon Barkley.

 

[hndog609]

I'm fully aware of that. But did you miss the part where I said Penn State listed his vertical at only 38 inches. I thought since he did better than his listed vertical from college that given the work they put into the pre-draft process that he could approach or do better than his listed 40-time at Penn State.

And I'm confident if he didn't stumble, he would have ran sub-4.35.

The fact he still ran 4.40-4.42 with a stumble is mind-boogling.

How adorable.

"I was wrong about a prediction of something that actually happened but like the idea that it "could" have happened so much I'm going to give myself credit for it happening anyway."

F'ing fantastic.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

This...I mean c'mon. Barkley is a great athlete but people with a clue (obviously we aren't talking D4H) don't just go assuming their guy is going to run a sub-4.4, especially when over 230lb.

Exactly. I dont know how good he will be in the pros, or care, but his 4.41 is very impressive. Like, starting X receiver,draws the best corner every down impressive. Very, very few people that big run a 4.4...legend says bo Jackson ran a 4.3...he is by far the best athlete of my lifetime. I am 40.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Exactly. I dont know how good he will be in the pros, or care, but his 4.41 is very impressive. Like, starting X receiver,draws the best corner every down impressive. Very, very few people that big run a 4.4...legend says bo Jackson ran a 4.3...he is by far the best athlete of my lifetime. I am 40.

Charlie Casserly clocked Barkley at 4.28.

Before electronic timing all those legendary times would be the same as what Saquon ran today.

4.40 (while stumbling) at 233 lbs is INSANE.

 

[bamawriter]

Charlie Casserly clocked Barkley at 4.28.

Before electronic timing all those legendary times would be the same as what Saquon ran today.

4.40 (while stumbling) at 233 lbs is INSANE.

Insane, and yet notably slower than you predicted.

 

[butchna]

You know he's going to go find the replay and hand time it.

Eye test mutha *****s! :aggressive:

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Insane, and yet notably slower than you predicted.

If he didn't stumble he would have ran sub-4.35.

 

[bamawriter]

If he didn't stumble he would have ran sub-4.35.

And if my aunt had balls you'd find her attractive.

 

[Notorious B.E.N]

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[The Ron Mexico]

Prediction: Barkley rushes for 3,000 yards and 55 td’s his rookie year.

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

Prediction: Barkley rushes for 3,000 yards and 55 td’s his rookie year.

Nah. Giants o-line is terrible.

I think 1,200 rushing yards and 14 TDs is more realistic.

If you out him behind the Cowboys o-line like Zeke, he would rush for 2,000+ yards and 20+ TDs as a rookie.

 

[The Ron Mexico]

Nah. Giants o-line is terrible.

I think 1,200 rushing yards and 14 TDs is more realistic.

If you out him behind the Cowboys o-line like Zeke, he would rush for 2,000+ yards and 20+ TDs as a rookie.

Well, the good thing is, if it looks like I’m going to be wrong I’ll just change my predictions mid-season.

 

[butchna]

And if my aunt had balls you'd find her attractive.

If they glisten right...and have symmetry. :wub:

 

[Dobbs 4 Heisman]

And if my aunt had balls you'd find her attractive.

Why does acknowledging whether another man is good looking or not make you guys so uncomfortable?

I'm comfortable in my own sexuality to admit the truth when I see it and not care what yall say.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

I just don't understand the D4H hate...