Hurls Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Willis claims he's back to where he was with "The U". So why was he caught on the long run by a guy with hamstring problems? Whe he got free, I said to a friend, "Gone". But yet here comes the DB. I know he's strong, but I thought he should(could) have outrun that guy.
silvermike Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 I really don't have any major problems with our one successful play.
bobblehead Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 The TV lied to you. That DB was alot closer to Willis then it looked on TV. TV lies, man.
Ramius Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Yes. Because shredding a knee isnt going to cause one to lose ANY speed. Willis wont ever be back at the same speed he had at miami. but he's still a damn good back.
34-78-83 Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 The guy also had the angle on Willis. Willis showed great burst for the first 40 yards on that play.
Bmwolf21 Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Yes. Because shredding a knee isnt going to cause one to lose ANY speed. Willis wont ever be back at the same speed he had at miami. but he's still a damn good back. 815314[/snapback] Bingo. Ramius & I probably both saw enough of Willis at "Duh U" to know that pre-knee implosion, Willis was indeed much faster than he is now. Again, that should go without saying - his speed won't get competely back to where it was before, but he has gotten a lot of the burst back and definitely looks faster than last year. .
apuszczalowski Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 He probably wasn't expecting to make a break like that and was too shocked to turn on the afterburners.
Hurls Posted October 24, 2006 Author Posted October 24, 2006 He probably wasn't expecting to make a break like that and was too shocked to turn on the afterburners. 815367[/snapback] LOL, wasn't used to seeing daylight. I agree about the injury though. but he claims to be at the same as he was, which clearly isn't the case. I still like him, just thought he would've scored there.
Dan Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Brilliant! Immediately following that play, I remember thinking... can't wait to see the posts about Willis' lack of speed and how he should be cut because he can't break the long run. It took longer than I expected, but its nice to know some things remain constant. Pissing on the one bright spot we have on offense is absurd.
stuckincincy Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Willis claims he's back to where he was with "The U". So why was he caught on the long run by a guy with hamstring problems? Whe he got free, I said to a friend, "Gone". But yet here comes the DB. I know he's strong, but I thought he should(could) have outrun that guy. 815297[/snapback] It's nice for a RB to have good speed in the field, but better to have a player who hits a hole hard and follows blocks. I'd much rather have a fellow who does that, than a speed burner who moves the sticks with infrequency. Speed means little if you can't find your way out of the LOS melee...
Dante Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Im definitely not a Willis fan. However I really can't fault him for much so far this season. I think his play has been acceptable. No, he's no LT or even Larry Johnson but he is servicable. His speed doesnt seem to be perfect acceleration is good enough to have an effective run game. I think with a half decent OLine and an effective pass attack he would be good enough.
daquixers_is_back Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Willis is definately not back to the speed he was in college, but dont let the media confuse you ... any RB would have gotten dragged down before the endzone on that particular play. The DB (and I think safety?) were a heck of a lot closer than anyone seems to want to remember. He burned past about 5 players and then past the secondary, but their was still a few DB's just a half yard away or so.
daquixers_is_back Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Anyone know his 40 time? 815423[/snapback] 4.24
BUFFALOTONE Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 4.24 815699[/snapback] RIGHT!!!!!!!Is your room draped with WM posters or what? The guy is not that great, he is good at best.
daquixers_is_back Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 RIGHT!!!!!!!Is your room draped with WM posters or what? The guy is not that great, he is good at best. 815764[/snapback] I didnt just pull that out of my butt. Its on every stat website you go to ... I got that time from NFL.com.
Dawgg Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Willis is mediocre in both areas. It's nice for a RB to have good speed in the field, but better to have a player who hits a hole hard and follows blocks. 815650[/snapback]
silvermike Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 DaQuixers isn't making anything up, it's right here: http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/mcgahee_willis Now, this isn't a combine time, it's a campus time, and considering he was busted up between the Orange Bowl and the draft, it was from before the knee thing. But still, there you go. 4.24.
apuszczalowski Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 RIGHT!!!!!!!Is your room draped with WM posters or what? The guy is not that great, he is good at best. 815764[/snapback] You obviously have read the last week of his posts, that isn't Willis in those posters, its Nate Clements. Sorry Daquixer, somebody was going to make that joke
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