Slash

by BRIANMULHALL on Jul 21, 2009 6:08 AM PDT Comment 7 comments

In the recent FanPost that I wrote I tried to see where you guys thought that Mcfadden would be best used to maximize his skill set. I think it is obvious he is more versitale than your average RB and can be used to split out wide, play in the slot, and even throw the ball. He is 6 ft 2 inches and 210 pounds and runs a 4.3 forty. Do these measurables sound familiar to anyone. DHB is the same height, weight, and has a slightly better 40 time.

With this being the case and some of the most important parts of DHB's game is getting the ball in space. I think that these two may becomie interchangeable in time. Percy Harvin is a prime example of that type of slash player that is being asked to motion around and take hand offs and also run routes form the WR posiotn as well as out of the back field.

DHB's stats from the 2008 season including his rushing stats:

YEAR

REC

YDS

AVG

LNG

ATT

YDS

AVG

LNG

FUM

LST

2008

609

14.5

202

13.5

Also a link to see his highlights on youtube that include some rushing plays

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1doAFxdxlRQ

So im wondering if you guys think that these two are gonna be match up nightmares due to their versatility and speed. I think that with proper game planning these two can get the ball in space and with good downfield blocking there will be the potential for big plays. I think they can both be used as slash type players because that will make it more likely for DHB to be able to contribute right away. He will obviously have to develop his route running and ability to beat press coverage. DHB has spent the time in between OTA's and camp to work at the facility in Alameda and get treatment for his hamstring, but the big news is that he has been working with postion coach Sanjay Lal. I think that with his physical attributes and strong work ethic he could be a really good player in this league.

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i would say for the time being

let him learn to be a WR first. besides we hjave a TON of RBs, and we don’t need anymore slash players than Mcfadden.

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by naq92 on Jul 21, 2009 11:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Um

The WR coaches name is Sanjay Lal. Other the than, I think DHB will be used efficiently this year.

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by Rayder K on Jul 21, 2009 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks

i just figured out to edit after i post

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by BRIANMULHALL on Jul 21, 2009 4:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Im all for being creative on offense

and using guys in differant positions but I think using DHB fromj the backfield and taking direct snaps is going a little bit too far, however I wouldnt mind seeing how it would work.
Maybe you could have Bush at QB with DHB at HB and McFadden split out.

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by Ozraider on Jul 21, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I say

Keep it simple on offense just Run, Pass, Play Action

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by nishal26 on Jul 21, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

RB

Full time..use bush to spell him.

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by SandMountainTiger on Jul 21, 2009 11:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

DHB

he needs to run some reverses, fly sweeps , WR screens, HB option plays designed to throw to him… thats all im saying use hium like percy harvin is gonna be used in minnesota

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by BRIANMULHALL on Jul 22, 2009 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs