The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game

ecupirate08 · 10-21-2008, 02:05 PM

I wouldn't be so quick to praise rock.... the man can run through some holes, but when the hole colapses he's screwed. He had a couple runs where he was tackled for a lose. Thats why he is what he is (a #3 back)

hesscl34 · 10-21-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

hesscl34, I am not obsessed with size. But it is in fact an advantage in the NFL. Look at how many grabs Randy Moss (just one example) makes simply because he is taller than the db covering him.
HTTR

I think you need to go back and watch film. Moss has had some of the best grabs in the NFL over these last few years. His ability to leap in the air and run at incredible speed makes up for his height.

YouTube - santana moss gots hops 42 in...

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mredskins · 10-21-2008, 03:42 PM

I could find even cooler highlight reels of Brandon Llody catching the ball, still doesn't mean he is a good reciever. Size is definitly an advantge in the NFL.

hesscl34 · 10-21-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mredskins

I could find even cooler highlight reels of Brandon Llody catching the ball, still doesn't mean he is a good reciever. Size is definitly an advantge in the NFL.

It's an advantage for some, but Moss doesn't need it.

dmek25 · 10-21-2008, 03:47 PM

i hear ya hessy. there are alot of posters around here that have huge man crushes on receivers like Anthony Mix( just because he is tall) don't make a bit of difference to me. if you can play.... and Santana, and Steve Smith are perfect examples of this

Lotus · 10-21-2008, 04:52 PM

I like Santana a lot and am happy he is on our team. I do not have "man crushes" on any one, including Mix.

It is simple physics. A 6'4" guy who can run fast and jump high is going to get to more balls than a 5'10" guy who can run fast and jump high.

hesscl34 · 10-21-2008, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

I like Santana a lot and am happy he is on our team. I do not have "man crushes" on any one, including Mix.

It is simple physics. A 6'4" guy who can run fast and jump high is going to get to more balls than a 5'10" guy who can run fast and jump high.

Moss is more talented than most of those 6'4" guys. He can run faster and jump higher regardless of his height. That's the point I'm making.

AnonEmouse · 10-21-2008, 06:33 PM

Nobody remember The Smurfs? What about Gary Clark - 5' 9". The Marks brothers in Miami?

Yes height is an advantage in some respects, but there are plenty of short players who made it big in the NFL especially at WR. Speed, agility and good hands are most important.

JLee9718 · 10-21-2008, 06:39 PM

Horton gets better with every game he plays, and so does Evans. I would vote for Fletcher for defensive player of the month.

JLee9718 · 10-21-2008, 06:49 PM

Remember those short WR's that Dan Marino used to throw to? And remember the Fun Bunch of the '80's? They won a lot of games for the Redskins.

AnonEmouse · 10-21-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JLee9718

Remember those short WR's that Dan Marino used to throw to? And remember the Fun Bunch of the '80's? They won a lot of games for the Redskins.

Err see my post - the Marks Brothers was the nickname of Mark Clayton and Mark Duper, those short WR's...

And the Fun Bunch was the TD celebration the Skins did. The group of short WR's was nicknamed The Smurfs. Err as I posted.

Please don't take this the wrong way, but are YOU actually old enough to remember them?

SmootSmack · 10-22-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hesscl34

Moss is more talented than most of those 6'4" guys. He can run faster and jump higher regardless of his height. That's the point I'm making.

I'm just going to add this

ESPN - In wake of Welker, teams turning to tinier targets - NFL

doughtydoubter · 10-22-2008, 10:20 PM

mix is a good tall recirever and familiar with jason.

10-21-2008, 02:05 PM	#61
ecupirate08 Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	Re: The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game I wouldn't be so quick to praise rock.... the man can run through some holes, but when the hole colapses he's screwed. He had a couple runs where he was tackled for a lose. Thats why he is what he is (a #3 back)

10-21-2008, 03:42 PM	#63
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,867	Re: The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game I could find even cooler highlight reels of Brandon Llody catching the ball, still doesn't mean he is a good reciever. Size is definitly an advantge in the NFL. __________________ When life gives you paper jams, turn them into paper footballs!

10-21-2008, 03:47 PM	#65
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game i hear ya hessy. there are alot of posters around here that have huge man crushes on receivers like Anthony Mix( just because he is tall) don't make a bit of difference to me. if you can play.... and Santana, and Steve Smith are perfect examples of this __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

10-21-2008, 04:52 PM	#66
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game I like Santana a lot and am happy he is on our team. I do not have "man crushes" on any one, including Mix. It is simple physics. A 6'4" guy who can run fast and jump high is going to get to more balls than a 5'10" guy who can run fast and jump high. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

10-21-2008, 06:33 PM	#68
AnonEmouse The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 58 Posts: 2,494	Re: The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game Nobody remember The Smurfs? What about Gary Clark - 5' 9". The Marks brothers in Miami? Yes height is an advantage in some respects, but there are plenty of short players who made it big in the NFL especially at WR. Speed, agility and good hands are most important.

10-21-2008, 06:39 PM	#69
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game Horton gets better with every game he plays, and so does Evans. I would vote for Fletcher for defensive player of the month.

10-21-2008, 06:49 PM	#70
JLee9718 Impact Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 573	Re: The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game Remember those short WR's that Dan Marino used to throw to? And remember the Fun Bunch of the '80's? They won a lot of games for the Redskins.

10-22-2008, 10:20 PM	#73
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 740	Re: The Not So Obvious From the Browns Game mix is a good tall recirever and familiar with jason.

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