Mayock claims Trent Richardson doesn't make it out of the Top 10 drafted

reschief · 03-27-2012, 11:38 AM

Even at a devalued position, Richardson’s talent too great to pass up
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 27, 2012, 12:15 PM EDT

ReutersThe NFL’s transformation into a passing league has hit running backs hard, both on draft day (the first running off the board went 28th in last year’s first round) and in free agency (veteran running backs haven’t found much of a market for their services this year). But with the NFL draft a month away, Alabama running back Trent Richardson has so much talent that he appears poised to buck the trend of running backs being devalued.

A couple of weeks ago we passed along comments from NFL Network’s Mike Mayock suggesting that Richardson might slip out of the Top 10 because of the low value so many teams place on running backs. But with more time to study the tape, Mayock now says Richardson is simply too talented for more than five or six teams to pass on him

“Boy was I wrong,” Mayock said of suggesting Richardson might get out of the Top 10. “He’s going in the Top 10. Let’s face it, if the two quarterbacks [Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III] go 1-2, and the Vikings are not in the market for a tailback at No. 3 because of Adrian Peterson, this kid is going 4, 5 or 6. He’s the best tailback I’ve seen come out since the aforementioned Adrian Peterson. He brings toughness, he brings speed, he brings pass protection.”

Mayock said that if the Browns pass on Richardson at No. 4, he can’t see why the Bucs would pass on him at No. 5. Mayock said Richardson running behind the Buccaneers’ offensive line in Greg Schiano’s offense could have a big impact as a rookie.

“Trent Richardson might be the best position player in this draft,” Mayock said. “I watched 150 of his carries today. I watched every catch he made on tape today. . . . I watched every pass protection I could find in about a 10-game span, and he might be the best pass-protecting running back in this draft also. So when you talk about toughness and perhaps the best positional player in the entire draft, I think if he is available at No. 5, with that offensive line, they’ve got to pull the trigger.”

And if the Bucs do pull the trigger, they may find themselves with the most talented player in the draft.

**The Franchise** · 03-27-2012, 11:44 AM

Richardson won't last past #5.....guaranteed.

reschief · 03-27-2012, 11:58 AM

It would've been fun to have a healthy Charles, Hillis & Richardson in and out of the back field. Come to think of it, maybe bring back the wing-t or wishbone and tell Matty Castle to sit since we're abandoning the concept of the forward pass and going old school . . . real old school.

Direckshun · 03-27-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

Richardson won't last past #5.....guaranteed.

Yup.

Buckweath · 03-27-2012, 01:14 PM

I`m not even sure Pioli would draft Richardson at 11th overall anyways.

suds79 · 03-27-2012, 02:45 PM

he have his pro day yet? I know he didn't run the 40 at the combine.

Just curious what it is.

Brock · 03-27-2012, 02:46 PM

yeah, no kidding.

BigChiefFan · 03-28-2012, 10:24 AM

Mayock's suddenly a genius when he backs the claims of the Richardson faithful, but a complete moron when it come to Poe, huh?

Mr. Laz · 03-28-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Mayock's suddenly a genius when he backs the claims of the Richardson faithful, but a complete moron when it come to Poe, huh?

same way Chiefs players are great until it comes time to talk about possible trade worth ... then they aren't worth shit.

nature of the fan base

whoman69 · 03-28-2012, 02:04 PM

Neither will Tannehill

Mr. Laz · 03-29-2012, 09:48 AM

NFL Draft Insider ‏ @NFLDraftInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Trent Richardson runs a 4.58 forty at Bama pro day along with 25 reps of 225.

htismaqe · 03-29-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Laz

NFL Draft Insider ‏ @NFLDraftInsider Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Trent Richardson runs a 4.58 forty at Bama pro day along with 25 reps of 225.

Solid but not stellar.

Urc Burry · 03-29-2012, 09:56 AM

I knew he wouldn't run very fast. A lot of people were expecting a low 4.4

pkane · 03-29-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

Mayock's suddenly a genius when he backs the claims of the Richardson faithful, but a complete moron when it come to Poe, huh?

Not sure anyone is claiming he is a genius, he is just stating something fairly obvious.

**The Franchise** · 03-29-2012, 12:19 PM

They're claiming that his knee is at 70% when he ran that.

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reschief Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: kansas Casino cash: $10007299	Mayock claims Trent Richardson doesn't make it out of the Top 10 drafted Even at a devalued position, Richardson’s talent too great to pass up Posted by Michael David Smith on March 27, 2012, 12:15 PM EDT ReutersThe NFL’s transformation into a passing league has hit running backs hard, both on draft day (the first running off the board went 28th in last year’s first round) and in free agency (veteran running backs haven’t found much of a market for their services this year). But with the NFL draft a month away, Alabama running back Trent Richardson has so much talent that he appears poised to buck the trend of running backs being devalued. A couple of weeks ago we passed along comments from NFL Network’s Mike Mayock suggesting that Richardson might slip out of the Top 10 because of the low value so many teams place on running backs. But with more time to study the tape, Mayock now says Richardson is simply too talented for more than five or six teams to pass on him “Boy was I wrong,” Mayock said of suggesting Richardson might get out of the Top 10. “He’s going in the Top 10. Let’s face it, if the two quarterbacks [Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III] go 1-2, and the Vikings are not in the market for a tailback at No. 3 because of Adrian Peterson, this kid is going 4, 5 or 6. He’s the best tailback I’ve seen come out since the aforementioned Adrian Peterson. He brings toughness, he brings speed, he brings pass protection.” Mayock said that if the Browns pass on Richardson at No. 4, he can’t see why the Bucs would pass on him at No. 5. Mayock said Richardson running behind the Buccaneers’ offensive line in Greg Schiano’s offense could have a big impact as a rookie. “Trent Richardson might be the best position player in this draft,” Mayock said. “I watched 150 of his carries today. I watched every catch he made on tape today. . . . I watched every pass protection I could find in about a 10-game span, and he might be the best pass-protecting running back in this draft also. So when you talk about toughness and perhaps the best positional player in the entire draft, I think if he is available at No. 5, with that offensive line, they’ve got to pull the trigger.” And if the Bucs do pull the trigger, they may find themselves with the most talented player in the draft.
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