knight6jb
Pro Bowler
LarryFinFan said:I keep looking at this from Linehan's eyes...Brown is the proto-typical type of back for his offensive scheme. Now, does Saban take him based on that, none of us know right now, but the draftniks and other experts seem to think that he will (again probably based on his potential in Linehan's O). Brown is a slashing power runner who excels after he breaks from the LOS. Benson will be better suited to a NT type offense...(run up the middle and then break to the outside if it is clogged up). He is not, however, very good in the passing game, a major prerequisite for Linehan. Caddy is more of a shifty, change of pace back with more ability than a Minor or Warwick Dunn. But not very good in the passing game either. So, based on each RBs specific abilities, Brown is the better choice for us....
I wouldn't be too unhappy with any of these guys in a Fins uniform, but also would not be a bit surprised to see him pass on any of them and go QB or WR, if we stay at #2 or trade down (which I personally think he will do)...We could pick up a back in the 3rd round that would compliment Gordon/Morris in Linehan's scheme as well. Actually, Gordon is a very intriguing prospect. His potential seems to fit well in this offensive scheme also. Potential is the operative word here on Gordon.
See i disagree with you on Brown fitting the system better? Based on what his hands. Caddy's running style fits Linehans system better than Browns running style. The only things Brown has better to fit the system is hands and blocking ability, which Caddy has been working on and can improve with. Like i said this is a RB and caddy's style fits it more, based on his running ability, not his hands or blocking.
Gordon is almost and exact replica of Brown. Both are big 6'1 230lbs, good hands out of the backfield, blazing speed (Gordon is faster), good blockers, not great vision or agility. If anything we should go with Caddy based off the fact we have Gordon. Linehans likes RB by committee. Why would you want 2 of the same style runners with that, you want change in the middle of the game, and Gordon and Caddy are completey different runners. Still IMHO Caddy fits Linehans system alot better then BRown and everyone knows Benson doesnt fit here, like you said NT offense. Caddy 05'!!!