Yamon Figures a Must Draft--I think - The Orange Mane

Stormontheplains · 03-04-2007, 09:04 PM

Many of you are an aware of this young man from K-State but I know him quite well. Ask Reggie Nelson how fast he is. He will never be a great reciever, he best routes are the slant, drag, and fly. He can return kicks and punts, and the best part on Track down here without pads, we clocked him at a 4.26 40 yard dash. At the combine he ran a 4.30. He is a great kid, who just wants to make it. I believe he could be a cheap special teams standout, plus a deep threat for the cannon. I will try to get video of him and reggie nelson going after it, very entertaining.

Barry Ramey · 03-04-2007, 09:11 PM

Depends where to draft him. I don't see him as a 3rd rounder. Maybe a 5th rounder at the highest.

Broncoman13 · 03-04-2007, 09:36 PM

I'd take him in the 4th round... oops, don't have a 4th rounder. I'd take him in the 5th rounder... DOH! No dice there either. Hmm, looks like we'll have to use a 3rd if we're to draft him. I wouldn't be opposed to him with our pick in the 3rd... but not over a ton of other guys that I think may be available at 86 (or whatever our 3rd is).

SonOfLe-loLang · 03-04-2007, 09:38 PM

I actually think figurs would make an intriguing 3rd rounder. Does he return kicks?

Rascal · 03-04-2007, 09:39 PM

We didn't trade our fourth rounder Bman.

We traded our fifth for Bly, and got Detroits 6th.

And then traded a sixth, not sure which one, for Wilkerson.

chaz · 03-04-2007, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal

We didn't trade our fourth rounder Bman.

We traded our fifth for Bly, and got Detroits 6th.

And then traded a sixth, not sure which one, for Wilkerson.

we gave up our fourth in the atlanta deal last year if im not mistaken

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-04-2007, 09:55 PM

He has exactly the same numbers as Marcus Nash except he is skinnier.

Rascal · 03-04-2007, 09:58 PM

I had it backwards. I thought we got their fourth rounder this year, and gave ours next year. We give up ours this year, and get theirs next year.

-Slap- · 03-04-2007, 09:58 PM

Relax, I already drafted him this afternoon.

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpos...&postcount=250

jebures · 03-04-2007, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rascal

We didn't trade our fourth rounder Bman.

We traded our fifth for Bly, and got Detroits 6th.

And then traded a sixth, not sure which one, for Wilkerson.

4th is in atlanta from the lelie trade

yerner · 03-04-2007, 10:08 PM

hixon, baby, hixon.

ChampBailey24 · 03-04-2007, 10:21 PM

i lift here at akron with hixon

Stormontheplains · 03-04-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Guy

He has exactly the same numbers as Marcus Nash except he is skinnier.

I dont remeber Nash being a special teams standout

?? He is far from nash. I also forget while at garden he was the national champ in the indoor 60 yard dash.

WoodMan · 03-04-2007, 10:54 PM

Broncos took Hixon last year and put him on IR. I assume to take a serious look at him this training camp. I would rather use the pick on another position over a kick returner and fly pattern runner. Hixon should be 100% by camp this year.

Crushaholic · 03-05-2007, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by -Slap-

Relax, I already drafted him this afternoon.

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpos...&postcount=250

...and that's why -Slap- is my hero...

Gun to my head, I still want to see how Hixon fares. I drafted HIM for the Redskins last year...

JCMElway · 03-05-2007, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ChampBailey24

i lift here at akron with hixon

Really? How is his health these days?

Drek · 03-05-2007, 10:13 AM

Yamon Figures is a second day pick, he isn't a must draft for anyone.

Now if a team is looking for a return specialist, which we probably are, he's not a bad value pick in the 5th or 6th. If he's there with the pick we got from Detroit I'd be for taking him.

-Slap- · 03-05-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Crushaholic

...and that's why -Slap- is my hero...

Yes, but I have feet of clay.

cmhargrove · 03-05-2007, 10:28 AM

I don't really think our problem was running the ball, it was the blocking and teamwork on ST. When we blocked well, Charlie Adams did a decent job. Quincy Morgan did a good job. Hixon would be fine with me. I am more excited about a new ST coach then the person running the ball.

If you watch guys like Devin Hester return the ball, you will see that his teammates are absolutely leveling guys down the field. They crush in their ST blocking. Our team just didn't have that last year, but I hope we do this year.

I would rather sign some safeties, linebackers, or fast D-Ends at the end of the draft that could be really good ST blockers, than to spend a pick on a reciever that will never be a receiver on our team.

Just my two bits.

ludo21 · 03-05-2007, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ChampBailey24

i lift here at akron with hixon

cool man. How is that going anyway man, did ya make the team?

long beach bronco · 03-05-2007, 04:44 PM

Man, i really hope we get this guy, he could really help the special teams unit. I hope Shanny's radar is on him.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 03-05-2007, 04:47 PM

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Why is Figurs getting all this hype around here for a nice combine 40 yarder? He's got pretty much no receiving skills and there is no reason why he should be a day 1 pick. He's not Devin Hester, not by a long shot.

I'd love him on day 2, but on day 1 he's an over pick of mammoth proportions.

I couldn't agree more. Speed is only useful if it is equipped with a football player. Without that pairing it is akin to a rear spoiler on a Yugo.

03-04-2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Stormontheplains Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bronco Nation Posts: 1,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Andre Hall	Yamon Figures a Must Draft--I think Many of you are an aware of this young man from K-State but I know him quite well. Ask Reggie Nelson how fast he is. He will never be a great reciever, he best routes are the slant, drag, and fly. He can return kicks and punts, and the best part on Track down here without pads, we clocked him at a 4.26 40 yard dash. At the combine he ran a 4.30. He is a great kid, who just wants to make it. I believe he could be a cheap special teams standout, plus a deep threat for the *cannon*. I will try to get video of him and reggie nelson going after it, very entertaining.

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03-04-2007, 09:11 PM	#2
Barry Ramey Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,700	Depends where to draft him. I don't see him as a 3rd rounder. Maybe a 5th rounder at the highest.

03-04-2007, 09:36 PM	#3
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,961 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	I'd take him in the 4th round... oops, don't have a 4th rounder. I'd take him in the 5th rounder... DOH! No dice there either. Hmm, looks like we'll have to use a 3rd if we're to draft him. I wouldn't be opposed to him with our pick in the 3rd... but not over a ton of other guys that I think may be available at 86 (or whatever our 3rd is).

03-04-2007, 09:38 PM	#4
SonOfLe-loLang Young Buck Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 13,219 Adopt-a-Bronco: Thunder (RIP)	I actually think figurs would make an intriguing 3rd rounder. Does he return kicks?

03-04-2007, 09:39 PM	#5
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	We didn't trade our fourth rounder Bman. We traded our fifth for Bly, and got Detroits 6th. And then traded a sixth, not sure which one, for Wilkerson.

03-04-2007, 09:55 PM	#7
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	He has exactly the same numbers as Marcus Nash except he is skinnier.

03-04-2007, 09:58 PM	#8
Rascal RIP Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 16,581 Adopt-a-Bronco: Turf	I had it backwards. I thought we got their fourth rounder this year, and gave ours next year. We give up ours this year, and get theirs next year.

03-04-2007, 09:58 PM	#9
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	Relax, I already drafted him this afternoon. http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showpos...&postcount=250

03-04-2007, 10:08 PM	#11
yerner Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Charlottesville VA Posts: 3,304	hixon, baby, hixon.

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ChampBailey24 Ring of Famer SALUTE Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 2,536 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	i lift here at akron with hixon

03-04-2007, 10:54 PM	#14
WoodMan Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gulf Coast of Mississippi Posts: 1,327	Broncos took Hixon last year and put him on IR. I assume to take a serious look at him this training camp. I would rather use the pick on another position over a kick returner and fly pattern runner. Hixon should be 100% by camp this year.

03-05-2007, 10:13 AM	#17
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,316	Yamon Figures is a second day pick, he isn't a must draft for anyone. Now if a team is looking for a return specialist, which we probably are, he's not a bad value pick in the 5th or 6th. If he's there with the pick we got from Detroit I'd be for taking him.

03-05-2007, 10:28 AM	#19
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,409 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	I don't really think our problem was running the ball, it was the blocking and teamwork on ST. When we blocked well, Charlie Adams did a decent job. Quincy Morgan did a good job. Hixon would be fine with me. I am more excited about a new ST coach then the person running the ball. If you watch guys like Devin Hester return the ball, you will see that his teammates are absolutely leveling guys down the field. They crush in their ST blocking. Our team just didn't have that last year, but I hope we do this year. I would rather sign some safeties, linebackers, or fast D-Ends at the end of the draft that could be really good ST blockers, than to spend a pick on a reciever that will never be a receiver on our team. Just my two bits.

03-05-2007, 04:44 PM	#21
long beach bronco Registered User "I'm your Huckleberry" Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,017 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Man, i really hope we get this guy, he could really help the special teams unit. I hope Shanny's radar is on him.

03-05-2007, 04:47 PM	#22
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthr...89#post1502489 Needa Pass Rush Sarah Culter I pledge my allegience to the Bronx Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,144 Adopt-a-Bronco: Sarah Culter -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: Originally Posted by Drek Why is Figurs getting all this hype around here for a nice combine 40 yarder? He's got pretty much no receiving skills and there is no reason why he should be a day 1 pick. He's not Devin Hester, not by a long shot. I'd love him on day 2, but on day 1 he's an over pick of mammoth proportions. I couldn't agree more. Speed is only useful if it is equipped with a football player. Without that pairing it is akin to a rear spoiler on a Yugo.