Larry Johnson Cut

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

Not really a surprise at this point. Whoever we choose to use at the position, including Portis must get more carries. We're not running the ball very well right now but we have to stay with it. No back so far has gotten enough carries to get into any type of rhythm.

The talent for Keiland Williams is there. More so then any other back on our roster, we just need him to put it all together.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

The talent for Keiland Williams is there. More so then any other back on our roster, we just need him to put it all together.

I agree, I thought he looked strong in the preseason. He just needs to be patient for his opportunity and when he gets it, take advantage.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I agree, I thought he looked strong in the preseason. He just needs to be patient for his opportunity and when he gets it, take advantage.

Another thing people don't realize is that he was actually a five star recruit in 2006 coming out of high school. So just in case anyone cares that what I mean when I say he has all the physical tools to be successful. The fact that he played high school football in Virginia was probably among the main reasons he was on our radar after the draft, since I imagine the scouts that worked on the 2010 draft had seen him back in 2006.

HIGH SCHOOL
One of the top running back prospects in the country ... Arguably, the top prep school prospect for the Class of 2006 ... Completed his eligibility at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Va. ... Became the first running back in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards ... Finished the season with 160 carries for 1,325 yards and 12 touchdowns ... Rushed for more than 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns in his junior season at Northside High School in Lafayette ... Named the offensive MVP of Class 4A in Louisiana in 2004 .. Ranked as the nation's No. 3 running back prospect by Scout.com ... Coached at Hargrave by Robert Prunty.

Not to different from the new guy we just signed who played his football at Morgan State.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

The talent for Keiland Williams is there. More so then any other back on our roster, we just need him to put it all together.

Agreed... I watched this guy in the preseason and I truly believe he'd excel in this zone blocking system. Plus he can catch out the backfield. He was on the final four drives against Houston (due to Portis' injury), but I think it's telling that the coaches trust him.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by itvnetop

Agreed... I watched this guy in the preseason and I truly believe he'd excel in this zone blocking system. Plus he can catch out the backfield. He was on the final four drives against Houston (due to Portis' injury), but I think it's telling that the coaches trust him.

I'm not buying it. Running backs get paid to find holes and run through them. He might have still have something left in the tank, but definitely not as a featured back.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'm not buying it. Running backs get paid to find holes and run through them. He might have still have something left in the tank, but definitely not as a featured back.

The only thing in LJ tank is fumes....this guy is a used up has been. Like the rest of our running game.

Until some new young blood with a high gear is found and installed, something that currently isn't on this roster. We will have problems running the ball against solid defenses.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'm not buying it. Running backs get paid to find holes and run through them. He might have still have something left in the tank, but definitely not as a featured back.

LOL... I was talking about Keiland Williams. Larry Johnson is done.