derrick blaylock

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.

Frankie · 08-10-2005, 12:00 PM

I really liked him. It seemed every time he came in for Priest there was minimal, if any, reduction of production.

**Rain Man** · 08-10-2005, 12:01 PM

Derrick was respected here, and we didn't want to see him go. However, he was destined for third-string behind Priest and Larry Johnson, so no one blamed him for going.

When he had his opportunity to be a starter for a short period when Priest was hurt and Larry was in the doghouse, he had a great game his first time out, and then got shut down his second game (and maybe a third as well - I don't recall).

My take is that he's a great special teams guy and a good backup/spot starter. Could be more. I wasn't impressed with his hands, but he's fast and got a lot stronger after joining the NFL.

Mike in SW-MO · 08-10-2005, 12:01 PM

Good back. But not special.

We wound up 2 guys ahead of him that are both special. When it was time for his new contract, he was too expensive for third string.

You get the picture.

**alpha_omega** · 08-10-2005, 12:03 PM

Hated to lose him, and will wish him the best...except week 1

beer bacon · 08-10-2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by neckdemon

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.

I would say his only two problems that he might have is carrying a full time load if you ever need him to do that and scoring in the redzone. He should be a good back for you guys. He is a good pass blocker and receiver.

Rukdafaidas · 08-10-2005, 12:06 PM

He's a very good relief RB. Very effective catching the ball and has great speed. I don't think he has the body to take the punishment of an every down back, but the Jets aren't looking for that, yet.

Pitt Gorilla · 08-10-2005, 12:07 PM

I like Blaylock and he has good speed. However, he seemed to be very easy to bring down. He's more of a change of pace guy than a featured back, IMO.

jspchief · 08-10-2005, 12:07 PM

Good 2nd string RB. Has good speed, but lacks patience at times. I think his numbers are directly linked to the O-line he was playing behind, and doubt he'll ever be as productive as he was here.

You got a good player, but I don't think he'll be a viable permanent #1 if Martin goes down or retires.

Mecca · 08-10-2005, 02:39 PM

I got something to add for the Jets fan, I know you were spouting about your improve secondary and John Mcgraw.

John McGraw was traded today for a conditional draft pick to the Lions and Pete Hunter was released. What about that secondary now?

Dr. Johnny Fever · 08-10-2005, 02:47 PM

Derrick is a nice addition for you guys... especially since his paycheck hasn't caught up with his ability yet. You'll be pleased.

I hope he breaks out in week #2......

Mr. Laz · 08-10-2005, 02:53 PM

good luck to derrick AFTER week 1

Radar Chief · 08-10-2005, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Derrick was respected here, and we didn't want to see him go. However, he was destined for third-string behind Priest and Larry Johnson, so no one blamed him for going.

When he had his opportunity to be a starter for a short period when Priest was hurt and Larry was in the doghouse, he had a great game his first time out, and then got shut down his second game (and maybe a third as well - I don't recall).

My take is that he's a great special teams guy and a good backup/spot starter. Could be more. I wasn't impressed with his hands, but he's fast and got a lot stronger after joining the NFL.

That’s what I remember. When defenses started keying on him, he got shut down pretty easy.

**morphius** · 08-10-2005, 03:02 PM

I considered him a good relief guy, could step in and break one. Personally didn't really consider him a starter though, but he has some potential.

beer bacon · 08-10-2005, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief

That’s what I remember. When defenses started keying on him, he got shut down pretty easy.

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.

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Mike in SW-MO Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $2164176	Good back. But not special. We wound up 2 guys ahead of him that are both special. When it was time for his new contract, he was too expensive for third string. You get the picture.
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Rukdafaidas lifelong Chiefs survivor Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $4799900	He's a very good relief RB. Very effective catching the ball and has great speed. I don't think he has the body to take the punishment of an every down back, but the Jets aren't looking for that, yet.
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jspchief BAMF Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Your Face Casino cash: $9998710	Good 2nd string RB. Has good speed, but lacks patience at times. I think his numbers are directly linked to the O-line he was playing behind, and doubt he'll ever be as productive as he was here. You got a good player, but I don't think he'll be a viable permanent #1 if Martin goes down or retires. __________________ Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.
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morphius World's finest morphius Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $6915027	I considered him a good relief guy, could step in and break one. Personally didn't really consider him a starter though, but he has some potential.
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