4th rd pick Samaje Perine

[Chico23231]

I like the pick but he is inline with the make up of our existing rb core outside of Chris Thompson. Kelly, Mack, and Perine are all similar type backs...I think we lack a more dynamic 1-2 down runners.

That being said, I think a makeup of a physical,bruising power run game isn't bad. But not the best pass catching group and certainly the speed out the backfield will not threaten teams that have a hard time containing that speed on the edges, off tackle. Picky but just an observation

[sdskinsfan2001]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I like the pick but he is inline with the make up of our existing rb core outside of Chris Thompson. Kelly, Mack, and Perine are all similar type backs...I think we lack a more dynamic 1-2 down runners.

That being said, I think a makeup of a physical,bruising power run game isn't bad. But not the best pass catching group and certainly the speed out the backfield will not threaten teams that have a hard time containing that speed on the edges, off tackle. Picky but just an observation

You need to go whip yourself up a punch bowl of kool-aid!!

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

I like the pick but he is inline with the make up of our existing rb core outside of Chris Thompson. Kelly, Mack, and Perine are all similar type backs...I think we lack a more dynamic 1-2 down runners.

That being said, I think a makeup of a physical,bruising power run game isn't bad. But not the best pass catching group and certainly the speed out the backfield will not threaten teams that have a hard time containing that speed on the edges, off tackle. Picky but just an observation

Well the one aspect in which I agree with you is Rob and Perine are both between the tackles guys, not homerun guys. But Perine is different, he is the only one of the bunch that can move a LB backwards in the hole. He can make a yard when there are none there. It's a perfect red zone solution, we have been so poor at punching it in on goal lines, finally now we can do it.

[mitch e]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

Well the one aspect in which I agree with you is Rob and Perine are both between the tackles guys, not homerun guys. But Perine is different, he is the only one of the bunch that can move a LB backwards in the hole. He can make a yard when there are none there. It's a perfect red zone solution, we have been so poor at punching it in on goal lines, finally now we can do it.

I saw him play a few times this year and agree he just may be that back we need to get that hard one yard. HTTR!!

[KI Skins Fan]

Originally Posted by mitch e

I saw him play a few times this year and agree he just may be that back we need to get that hard one yard. HTTR!!

Yes, he looks like he has what it takes to succeed in short yardage. I like him a lot in that role.

We need to show a little patience with him as he develops. He was a 4th rounder for a reason. There are some areas where he needs to improve but he has the potential to be a very good RB.

[dej733]

Originally Posted by KI Skins Fan

Yes, he looks like he has what it takes to succeed in short yardage. I like him a lot in that role.

We need to show a little patience with him as he develops. He was a 4th rounder for a reason. There are some areas where he needs to improve but he has the potential to be a very good RB.

In my opinion, I think Perine is more than just a short yardage back. Check out his college stats compared to other great running backs that came out of OU (Adrian Peterson and DeMarco Murray) in the link below. I think he dropped to the 4th round because he's not viewed as a hybrid back (like McCaffrey, Cook and Kamara) that can also line up as a receiver. I'm excited about Perine and I wouldn't be surprised if he's our starting running back by week 5.

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