derrick blaylock - Page 2

neckdemon · 08-10-2005, 11:58 AM

was wondering what you guys thought of him. by his stats last year he seemed to do a pretty nice job while taking over for priest. he also seems to be really impressing the guys at jets TC this year. but since you guys got to see him him play i was wondering what your take on it was.

tiptap · 08-10-2005, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

He ran for 186 yards against the 30th ranked run defense of New Orleans. The next week we played against the 6th ranked run defense of NE who he only earned 58 yards against. The week after that he only got 57 yards against the 3rd ranked run D of San Diego.

I am guessing it was a combination of the horrible run defense of New Orleans and it being his first start that allowed him to rush for so much.

Good run defenses know a running teams tendencies and anticipate the direction of plays. Last year, as opposed to the year before, we ran plays toward the left side of the offensive formation (why we had two all pros on that side and why there is a new RT this year). That side of the line muscled plays as opposed to two years ago when we ran just as much to the right and there was no tendency in direction. But against good defensive running teams, last years tendencies were anticipated. The result is that Blaylock had to make yardage on his strength not so much his speed. That is when he had trouble. He will have similar troubles this year in NY if called upon to run a whole lot. The offensive line of the Jets, arguably better run blockers than even the Chiefs last year in running to all directions, lost their RT and so will be hard pressed to be as versatile in their running game as last year.
If the versatility in the running game is back in Chief's line, then that will be the difference in a dominant run to the playoffs and SB and a heated run to get to the playoffs. It is my biggest concern for the offense.

greg63 · 08-10-2005, 07:17 PM

Like any good Running Back he will excel behind a good run blocking front line. He's a good athlete.

bringbackmarty · 08-10-2005, 07:24 PM

I thought he was great, but ran a little too upright whicch caused him to be succeptible to poor shoestring tackling, he also wasn't as explosive as holmes or johnson, but who is? besides portis, and tomlinson.

Thig Lyfe · 08-10-2005, 07:43 PM

D.Blay was good, had some talent, but seemed like a product of the system who stepped in at the right time. His performance against N.O. was great, but then again it was the KC o-line against the Saints defense.

Good, but not a superstar-in-the-making by any means.

(Watch him become the next Tom Brady... grr)

Ebolapox · 08-10-2005, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ArrowheadWolf

...(Watch him become the next Tom Brady... grr)

what, the next QB of the patriots??

-EB-

**Saul Good** · 08-10-2005, 07:55 PM

He'll be a great #2 for the Jets. Classy guy too.

neckdemon · 08-10-2005, 08:15 PM

yeah glad to hear all the positive reviews. of course i know that running behind yout o-line can make any back look better. i don't think the jets are looking for him to step in behind curtis when he's done, but if he excels to that point then i'm sure they wouldn't mind. as for the guy who asked me about mcgraw and our secondary......it says alot about celestin and our rookies that our FO felt they could go ahead and trade mcgraw, so i'm not worriesd about it at all.

Mr. Laz · 08-10-2005, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by beer bacon

I am guessing it was a combination of the horrible run defense of New Orleans and it being his first start that allowed him to rush for so much.

what kinda cracks me up ...

is that if someone had the audacity to say that about a player that was still on the chiefs roster, people would freak.

but since he's gone ... it's ok

like somehow a players talent level changes

beer bacon · 08-10-2005, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

what kinda cracks me up ...

is that if someone had the audacity to say that about a player that was still on the chiefs roster, people would freak.

but since he's gone ... it's ok

like somehow a players talent level changes

Yeah, that is really hilarious Laz.

**Saul Good** · 08-10-2005, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

what kinda cracks me up ...

is that if someone had the audacity to say that about a player that was still on the chiefs roster, people would freak.

but since he's gone ... it's ok

like somehow a players talent level changes

Usually fans play down a former players ability. Blaylock's gotten pretty good run on this site. What he said is right, though. I don't remember Priest ever having back to back 50 yard games.

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Thig Lyfe Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Thigpen's America Casino cash: $10004900	D.Blay was good, had some talent, but seemed like a product of the system who stepped in at the right time. His performance against N.O. was great, but then again it was the KC o-line against the Saints defense. Good, but not a superstar-in-the-making by any means. (Watch him become the next Tom Brady... grr)
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08-10-2005, 08:15 PM	#22
neckdemon Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: new jersey Casino cash: $10004900	yeah glad to hear all the positive reviews. of course i know that running behind yout o-line can make any back look better. i don't think the jets are looking for him to step in behind curtis when he's done, but if he excels to that point then i'm sure they wouldn't mind. as for the guy who asked me about mcgraw and our secondary......it says alot about celestin and our rookies that our FO felt they could go ahead and trade mcgraw, so i'm not worriesd about it at all.
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