4.24 Speed Killz

[ICON]

Like watching scene's out of Forest Gump.:~ohyah!:

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[That One Guy]

Wow, a bit of power to his game to go with the speed. If he hasn't been run into the ground already (I don't know his carry numbers) he could definitely have potential.

[bpc]

i would love to have him but I think we have too many questions up front to refortify an area that will probably be one of our strengths next season.

[That One Guy]

Where's he being predicted at this point?

[ICON]

Wow, a bit of power to his game to go with the speed. If he hasn't been run into the ground already (I don't know his carry numbers) he could definitely have potential.In that video you can see him absorbing some big blows — evidence that he needs to learn to lessen the impact he takes when he makes contact.

But boy is that some speed The other players look like they’re moving in slow motion.

Johnson could immediately fill three significant roles: change-of-pace back behind TH, third-down back and kickoff returner. He's caught touchdown passes down the middle. He's caught swing passes and beat guys one-on-one. He's caught option routes. He's done a lot of things that most running backs have not. He can go out and play in the slot or line up in the backfield. ... You talk about a good marriage Jay & BMASH would love this
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EAST CAROLINA CO-OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR STEVE SHANKWEILER
But in terms of assignments and recognizing blitzes, he's one of the brightest kids that I've ever been around that's a top-line running back. In three years, I think he only had two blown assignments. And he'll stick his nose in there. What would be something he'd have to work on? It would probably be the physical side of blocking. He's got the mental part down. ... His senior year, he was a different running back. Early on in his career, he did not make people miss like you'd think he would. But he's on tape his senior year making a lot of real good players miss. ... He'll hit and spin. He's not a truck. He's not going to run a lot of guys over like Barber. But he got a lot of yards after contact as a senior. ... He's an unbelievably great kid. He doesn't have a bad bone in his body. He's a team guy and a lot of fun to be around."

[ICON]

Where's he being predicted at this point?

He is projected anywhere in the 2nd round from early to late.

[SpringStein]

I'd be thrilled to have him as a Bronco.

[Requiem]

If he's there at #42, take him. God damn.

[Dedhed]

I've watched a couple vids of him including that one, and I've been impressed with how physical he is between the tackles. I thought he was a pure speed back, but I think he has more potential than that after seeing him carry the ball.

[theAPAOps5]

Hell I would take him just as a punt returner/kick returner and let him play his way to the RB spot.

[s0phr0syne]

A lot of his skills are Reggie Bush-esque; he'd be a nice addition to any team because of his ST contributions as well as a gadget-play type roler-player (line up in the back field, slot, reverses, etc.).

Reggie Bush was a retarded pick at #2, but Johnson in the 2nd/3rd is good value.

[rugbythug]

I have no doubt that if he is there at 42 shanny runs up to the podium with the pick himself. It makes too much sense. Besides we always pick the fastest guy at the combine.

[CBF1]

Besides his sick speed, I like the way this kid reads and follows his blockers. I would not be unhappy if he ended up a Bronco. :thumbs:

[Kaylore]

He is very fast but he looks kind of smallish.

[DivineLegion]

Mike was just in Preston playing golf the other day...When I saw him, and he realized I recognized him he threw on a ski mask and ran away...I wonder what hes doing in NC?

[thumpc]

This guy at 42 absolutely.

[Killericon]

No thanks. Anything he can do, Selvin Young can do without costing us a 2nd rounder.

[cmhargrove]

Wow...

Honestly, trade the purple jersey for red and tell me why this guy isn't as good as McFadden? He has the same speed, is an excellent KR, and doesn't fall down with first contact.

Please, please, please take a guy like this over Desean Jackson. Please.

Please.


Did you see the screen play? Man I wish we had a quick screen play with a guy like this. If we had Graham and Marshall leading a quick HB screen like that, it would be good for a few scores next season.

I thought I wanted Tashard Choice, but this guy fills more needs right off the bat. Stick him in the backfield, or the slot, and you have a huge weapon. Forget the Red zone, let's score from inside our 20.

[nickademus]

I've watched a couple vids of him including that one, and I've been impressed with how physical he is between the tackles. I thought he was a pure speed back, but I think he has more potential than that after seeing him carry the ball.

I thought the same thing but after talking to some guys I know who are bigger college football honks than I am they were compairing Johnson to Westbrook and I kind of blew that off but after seeing this vid and a few others I am sold at least from a ST point of view. the thing that impressed me most was watching him out run guys who had the angle to take him down that is amazing. I dont know what we would do with selvin if we picked johnson but it would be a good problem to have.

[Killericon]

It's in my sig, but I'll say it again anyways.

Travis Henry+Selvin Young+Mike Bell+Andre Hall=DON'T SPEND A PICK ON A RB!

[cmhargrove]

It's in my sig, but I'll say it again anyways.

Travis Henry+Selvin Young+Mike Bell+Andre Hall=DON'T SPEND A PICK ON A RB!

I understand your logic, and I like our guys, but which one of them is our touchdown machine?

I keep waiting for any of our RB's to get to about 15 TD's a season. I'm ok with dipping back into the well until we can find a RB who scores - and don't tell me it's only an O-line problem. Some RB's are just better at finding their way to the endzone. We need to keep trying till we find that guy.

[Killericon]

I understand your logic, and I like our guys, but which one of them is our touchdown machine?

I keep waiting for any of our RB's to get to about 15 TD's a season. I'm ok with dipping back into the well until we can find a RB who scores - and don't tell me it's only an O-line problem. Some RB's are just better at finding their way to the endzone. We need to keep trying till we find that guy.

The way I look at it, as long as Mike Shanahan is our coach, we don't really need to worry about the RB position. If there's a problem with the run game, it's the O-Line. Look at when we had Mike Anderson and Tatum Bell. I would take this corps over that duo any day, but they produced more.

Looking at it from a cost-risk-benefit perspective, I just don't see the reasoning behind spending a pick(Especially our 2nd rounder) on a running back.

[Beantown Bronco]

Looking at it from a cost-risk-benefit perspective, I just don't see the reasoning behind spending a pick(Especially our 2nd rounder) on a running back.

How about for his special teams ability as well? Last year's unit certainly could've used an infusion of talent.

[montrose]

"You want speed? I'll give you speed AND elusiveness. Check this out:" - Mike Shanahan

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[bcbronc]

This guy at 42 absolutely.

in my mind, 42 HAS to be a dtackle.

but if we managed to pick up an extra pick or two by moving back, I'd even consider taking him in the late 1st. his smooth excelleration in the highlight clip gave me hard nipples. he'd be an instant upgrade to our special teams and looks to run the screen very naturally.

[chaz]

in my mind, 42 HAS to be a dtackle.

yep.

but if we managed to pick up an extra pick or two by moving back, I'd even consider taking him in the late 1st.

yep.

his smooth excelleration in the highlight clip gave me hard nipples.

yep.

he'd be an instant upgrade to our special teams and looks to run the screen very naturally.

yep.


:thumbs:

[That One Guy]

OK... I agreed that he looked good... the kid isn't taking anyone to the SB in his rookie year though. Sometimes it seems that having a highlight reel instantly makes you the next league MVP around these woods.

[goldengopher1976]

If the word "killz" had been spelled with an "s", I wouldn't want him, but since he has that special kind of speed...well...

[mattob14]

No thanks. Anything he can do, Selvin Young can do without costing us a 2nd rounder.

I like Selvin, but no way does he have that kind of speed. Johnson would bring a new element to the offense and I guarantee he'd finish off a few runs that Young can't. His pass-catching skills are also top-notch and he's a big-time return threat. The question is whether that's worth a 2nd rounder. Considering the versatility he brings to the table, I'd say it probably is.

[chaz]

I like Selvin, but no way does he have that kind of speed. Johnson would bring a new element to the offense and I guarantee he'd finish off a few runs that Young can't. His pass-catching skills are also top-notch and he's a big-time return threat. The question is whether that's worth a 2nd rounder. Considering the versatility he brings to the table, I'd say it probably is.

I don't think there are too many guys in the NFL that Selvin couldn't outrun...4.24 is nuts, but I just think we have way too many needs for a 2nd...find a dexter jackson later, or other return specialists too

[mattob14]

I don't think there are too many guys in the NFL that Selvin couldn't outrun...4.24 is nuts, but I just think we have way too many needs for a 2nd...find a dexter jackson later, or other return specialists too

I never really saw that game-breaking speed from Selvin. He's not slow by any means but I never got the impression that he was playing at a faster speed than everyone else on the field.

And I'm just so open to what we do in the draft this year. I don't have high expectations for next season, so I'd just like to see us add the best talent possible and worry about need later. If that means Johnson in the second, I'd be happy. If it means guys like Williams and Sims early with Choice and Jackson in the 4th, I'm happy. I just don't want to see those off the board picks like Foster or Clarrett. Let's focus on solid value rather than outsmarting ourselves like in years past.

[Broncoman13]

I think Shanny will fall in love with his speed. I also think his hands are so good that he could project to a potential slot receiver in the future. This is a guy that you can line up in the back field, split him wide, put him in motion out of the slot... whatever you want to do with him. His receiving skills are the best amongst the RB's to include McFadden who is a very good receiver as well.

[Killericon]

I like Selvin, but no way does he have that kind of speed. Johnson would bring a new element to the offense and I guarantee he'd finish off a few runs that Young can't. His pass-catching skills are also top-notch and he's a big-time return threat. The question is whether that's worth a 2nd rounder. Considering the versatility he brings to the table, I'd say it probably is.

But the thing is, the difference between what Johnson would bring to our offense and what Young already brings is not worth a 2nd round pick.

[mattob14]

But the thing is, the difference between what Johnson would bring to our offense and what Young already brings is not worth a 2nd round pick.

Based on offense alone, I'd say you're right. But when you factor in the impact he could have on ST's, I believe he's worth a 2nd. Between returns, receptions, and carries, Johnson could easily touch the ball 12-15 times a game. With game-breaking speed and the balance that he demonstrated, he's just one of those unique weapons who could really bring a new element to the team.

I'm fully aware of the needs along both lines, but I could see Johnson having a bigger long-term impact than most of the lineman available in round 2.

[footstepsfrom#27]

He's a sexy pick but unfortunately at 195 pounds he's got the same problem Bush has. He's not an every down back who can give you 25 carries a game. The Saints have tried to find ways to work Bush into the offense but a back who can only get 12 touches a game as a runner still suffers in the NFL even if he gets to return kicks or catch the ball. I'd love the kid in the 2nd but I bet somebody with the luxury of picking him higher does exactly that. I could see him winding up in New England somehow. If Denver picks a back in the first round it's got to be somebody like Jonathan Stewart who can come in and be the starter and notch 350 carries a year.