'19 TN RB Eric Gray

[Vol8188]

********! Henry T ain’t better than Banks!! Minus the personal foul penalties that is!

Did you forget your blue font

 

[GVol1966]

The debate over whether Eric Gray was the best back on the team when he was here is funny.
Take 1 minute and do a sports reference search.
He was easily the best.
Was he great? Nah

 

[Devo182]

Has anyone in the know actually said this is a possibility?

I've read all speculation is just based off him practicing with a couple Vols offseason.

I haven't heard anything legitimate. But who knows

 

[Devo182]

The debate over whether Eric Gray was the best back on the team when he was here is funny.
Take 1 minute and do a sports reference search.
He was easily the best.
Was he great? Nah

He was also tied to a terrible offense. No RBs ate in those days.

Now they all do. Just fwiw.

RB production is relative to the offense...OL...scheme...if Small can get near 6 ypc...I think Gray could feed big time. Not that I believe admin would ever let him back...even if the rumor was real.

 

[UTK]

Those were usually tackles in the Gray/Ty era

Gray and Ty still haven't broken a tackle to this day lol.

JK Ty actually started breaking tackles once he was in the ACC

 

[the_great_pumpkin]

I'm has confuse now

yes

 

[Vols1117]

Gray and Ty still haven't broken a tackle to this day lol.

JK Ty actually started breaking tackles once he was in the ACC

Better coaching or worse tackling at NC?

 

[UTK]

Better coaching or worse tackling at NC?

Probably both

 

[sjt18]

Better coaching or worse tackling at NC?

And he was apparently nicked up his last year at UT.

 

[PoweredByTheT]

He's a good back but he isn't program changing or much better than small if he even is better.

You’re just incorrect here… he’s a lot better than Small… he’s light in his feet, always running forward, makes quick-twitch defined cuts on a dime… how did people forget after one year? The only explanation is bias from him leaving… cause his film is rock solid


he will definitely play in the NFL… and I don’t know what you saw in Kamara that you don’t see in Gray

 

[johnfnkelly]

You’re just incorrect here… he’s a lot better than Small… he’s light in his feet, always running forward, makes quick-twitch defined cuts on a dime… how did people forget after one year? The only explanation is bias from him leaving… cause his film is rock solid


he will definitely play in the NFL… and I don’t know what you saw in Kamara that you don’t see in Gray

Kamara is bigger, stronger, faster. Doesn't go down by arm tackles. Might have the best balance of any RB in the league and doubles as a receiver. Gray is a fine prospect but that comparison is ridiculous.

 

[Vols1117]

Kamara is bigger, stronger, faster. Doesn't go down by arm tackles. Might have the best balance of any RB in the league and doubles as a receiver. Gray is a fine prospect but that comparison is ridiculous.

Yes Kamara is about 5 or 6 years older also

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

You’re just incorrect here… he’s a lot better than Small… he’s light in his feet, always running forward, makes quick-twitch defined cuts on a dime… how did people forget after one year? The only explanation is bias from him leaving… cause his film is rock solid


he will definitely play in the NFL… and I don’t know what you saw in Kamara that you don’t see in Gray

Gray gets tackled by defensive players breathing on him way too many times because he isn't a very strong runner; he isn't even in the same galaxy as Kamara when it comes to balance....few players are.

Comparing EGs ability to Kamara's ability is asinine.

 

[Ulysees E. McGill]

Kamara is bigger, stronger, faster. Doesn't go down by arm tackles. Might have the best balance of any RB in the league and doubles as a receiver. Gray is a fine prospect but that comparison is ridiculous.

Agreed...it is a dumb comparison.

 

[Vol8188]

He's a good back but he isn't program changing or much better than small if he even is better.

So he’s either our number 1 or number 2? That’s worth having.

 

[TitanicVolz]

Honestly think Wright could give us similar production to what Grey would bring to the team.Hard pass to many variables that aren't worth it for a rb,times are a changing no more UT being the side chick.

 

[BigOrangeVols]

Sooooo is he coming back or nah?

 

[PoweredByTheT]

Kamara is bigger, stronger, faster. Doesn't go down by arm tackles. Might have the best balance of any RB in the league and doubles as a receiver. Gray is a fine prospect but that comparison is ridiculous.

compare Kamara’s college film with Gray’s

You talk like Gray just falls over when breathed on… in reality…. the video I just posted shows him breaking like 30 tackles, creating his own space, taking what the defense gives him every time and making sharp cuts while moving forward, avoiding defenders and adding his own yardage to plays…that’s what good-great backs do…

Does he have Kamara’s balance from two years ago as an NFL athlete in the peak of his career? No… but his film looks like Kamara’s college film… you comparing college players to professional athletes at the prime if their careers is the only ridiculous thing said here

 

[volinexile17]

Gray is no AK, but he’s a really good back and would be perfect for CJH’s offense. Also, our RB depth, like last year, is not great and I don’t want to be watching Whitehead and some walk-ons in November getting critical carries because guys are banged up.

 

[Big Orange#1]

Eric Gray sucks… that is all

 

[johnfnkelly]

compare Kamara’s college film with Gray’s

You talk like Gray just falls over when breathed on… in reality…. the video I just posted shows him breaking like 30 tackles, creating his own space, taking what the defense gives him every time and making sharp cuts while moving forward, avoiding defenders and adding his own yardage to plays…that’s what good-great backs do…

Does he have Kamara’s balance from two years ago as an NFL athlete in the peak of his career? No… but his film looks like Kamara’s college film… you comparing college players to professional athletes at the prime if their careers is the only ridiculous thing said here

Kamara averaged 6.2 a carry vs Gray's 5.1. 16 TD's in 2 seasons vs Gray's 10 in 3.

 

[volroadwarrior]

We had multiple games missed by all RBs last year. It would be dumb not to take him for at least depth purposes. That is if the coaching staff wants him.

 

[Mr French]

So he’s either our number 1 or number 2? That’s worth having.

Gotta wait and see how JWill and Wright progress. He could be 2-3.

 

[Mr French]

You’re just incorrect here… he’s a lot better than Small… he’s light in his feet, always running forward, makes quick-twitch defined cuts on a dime… how did people forget after one year? The only explanation is bias from him leaving… cause his film is rock solid


he will definitely play in the NFL… and I don’t know what you saw in Kamara that you don’t see in Gray

Hes not program changing. I'm in fact correct.i don't care if he left you're acting like he's amazing and he's not. It's a highlight video that doesn't show the multitude of bad plays he had. It's biased evidence to support your agenda.

 

[OrangeVolMan]

compare Kamara’s college film with Gray’s

You talk like Gray just falls over when breathed on… in reality…. the video I just posted shows him breaking like 30 tackles, creating his own space, taking what the defense gives him every time and making sharp cuts while moving forward, avoiding defenders and adding his own yardage to plays…that’s what good-great backs do…

Does he have Kamara’s balance from two years ago as an NFL athlete in the peak of his career? No… but his film looks like Kamara’s college film… you comparing college players to professional athletes at the prime if their careers is the only ridiculous thing said here

Gray is no where near the back in college that Kamara was in college. I am not comparing Gray to Kamara in NFL. Gray may make it in NFL but he would be more of Sony Michel than Kamara. Nothing wrong with that but comparing the two is ridiculous.