Johnny Utah said:
A couple of problems when comparing DD stats to Faulk's during his first 3 years in the league. Those were some of Faulk's three worst seasons in the NFL if you don't look at his recent production due to the decline in his game because of age.
Faulk was terribly misused in Indy, primarily in the passing game. Faulk has the receiving skill to run deep patterns and deep outs. Limiting him to short dump off passes limits his playmaking skills. Later on in his career with the Rams they moved him more to the slot and look at how his receiving numbers jumped.
Now you can argue that DD has only been limited to dump off receptions also, but there is no doubt in my mind that is the limit of his game. You can not move DD into the slot and expect him to succed. IMO, DD will never have the break away ability to average over 5 yards a carry like Faulk did either.
If the Texans use Bush properly then I believe he'll have the game to put up Faulk-like MVP numbers like he did during 99-01.
Great post......... however, when we talk about DD, you're correct, that he isn't exactly like Marshall Faulk. He'll never be used to run a deep out. But that's Okay....... I don't believe that is a necessary criteria fro a runningback. However I think DD can easily put up 2000 all purpose yards in a single season. Especially with an improved run blocking scheme.
Think more of Terrell Davis........ the zone blocking will get DD to the second level, and he will punish corners and safeties... he'll also stay healthier, if he isn't trying to run through Defensive Tackles who make it into the backfield. a
bdiddy said:
Tell me where I can get some of the stuff you are smoking, it must be good if you think DD is anywhere close to being in Marshall Faulk's league.
You, yourself said that Faulk ran a 4.3 - Davis would be lucky to break 4.55. Davis has had MANY more injuries per years in the league than Faulk. Faulk changes games, Davis is a nice back when healthy. Its like comparing a Mercedes to a Chevy. There is nothing wrong with a Chevy, it is nice and sturdy (when the transmission is not going out), but still most would agree that a Mercedes is a more high end car.
I have no clue what kinda 40 time Faulk or DD ran........ I know Faulk is faster, but I don't keep up with stats like that. Once they are on the field, and you can see what they can do, what's the point. & when that Mercedes gets totalled, you've lost more money, and your chevy.
rmartin65 said:
Well who the heck is Kevin Mathis??
kastofsna said:
here's an attempt to fit the numbers to your argument. numbers don't tell the whole story. davis isn't in faulk's league. as said before, davis is a good, solid back. i'd say at best he'll be a robert smith-type back. good for 3-4 yards per carry, with the occasional 30-yarder. nothing flashy.
I see....
I thought we were trying to win football games...
You want window dressing.
Vinny said:
When should I stop laughing at this remark?
Now Vinny....... you know Marshall doesn't have a monopoly on Talent. DD may never have an 80 yard reception(which I think Marshall has on screens), but DD will get the job done. He's shown us he has talent(he's starting 3 years running in a very competitive NFL) and he is a hard worker. He's a stand up good characther guy.
DD might not have the ability to juke & jive like Faulk, but hes got a style I would say is a cross between Faulk & Emmitt Smith.
Do you think Domanicks numbers would improve with a good zone blocking system?? if so, what kind of numbers would you project?? rushing & passing.
Who else has numbers comparable to those projections in the NFL??