Next Man Up: Phil Mafah, ready for healthy RB 2 Battle

[Rayman70]

Mafah is a bigger back. Got some wiggle to him. Reminds me of Javonte. Has functional football speed and quickness. Will also seek out defenders and thump them. Needs reps and he can earn a roster spot.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Mafah is a bigger back. Got some wiggle to him. Reminds me of Javonte. Has functional football speed and quickness. Will also seek out defenders and thump them. Needs reps and he can earn a roster spot.

Yeah, and I know Davis did well in spot duty....but he is getting to the point that he no longer can be considered the future. He will be 28 in November....usually backs start to slow down around 30. I don't know how much longer they will keep him around.

I would like to see Mafah get some extended looks in preseason....I don't expect Javonte to get much time if any.

 

[Ironicalicon]

I dont think ive seen someone run like MB3 since MB3. He was really freaking entertaining to watch, just an absolute animal. I guess you'd have to go with Lynch for a similar style, but those guys are pretty rare. Its hard to match that tenacity. NY might have a guy who plays with similar aggression.

Oh, please don't get me wrong — I wasn't trying to suggest Javonte is the same as MB3, just the closest thing we've had to that style — but no, not the same.

 

[Ironicalicon]

..exactly. Just bizarre. Seems like he was escape goat for the season.

Heh-heh. The term is "scapegoat". And I don't know if he was so much that as much as he wasn't being utilized but they didn't want to lose him, so they made up some bull about him being hurt so they could stash him on IR.

 

[Rayman70]

Yeah, and I know Davis did well in spot duty....but he is getting to the point that he no longer can be considered the future. He will be 28 in November....usually backs start to slow down around 30. I don't know how much longer they will keep him around.

I would like to see Mafah get some extended looks in preseason....I don't expect Javonte to get much time if any.

True

 

[Coogiguy03]

Meh, I dunno. We have a strong history of over hyping rbs as well. Depends on his 40 time. Lol

Right he has a good 40 he's the next star lol

 

[Typhus]

True

The draft will tell us a lot on where they value the current RB situation vs the rookie class.
Would love to see something happen via trade, draft, FA, and Im sure we will see some backs brought in, but IM still betting that Mafah gets a good look.

 

[Praxit]

Occam’s razor time

He just didn’t show enough to the coaches to earn more time

..he had some descent runs Vs Philly first game. Also in the 2nd game. Then was injured.
Then thrown on the shelf for 25'.

 

[CWR]

Right he has a good 40 he's the next star lol

I remember someone telling me Deuce was at least as good as Tony Pollard. He was stating it as a preordained fact, like I was stupid for not knowing.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

Whatever RB they get fans on here won't be happy and will throw a fit

Are you...complaining?

 

[CWR]

Oh, please don't get me wrong — I wasn't trying to suggest Javonte is the same as MB3, just the closest thing we've had to that style — but no, not the same.

Na, I got you and agree. You just reminded me of how awesome he was.

 

[kskboys]

Mafah was pretty much covered up in some kind of mysterious season long is he hurt or not situation. I was/am not as big a fan as many here are as I think he not only has durability issues but is a little too slow for the pro game.

jmo

Glad someone else sees it. Mafah's are all over the draft and all over the NFL. Easy to pick one up.

 

[kskboys]

Oh, please don't get me wrong — I wasn't trying to suggest Javonte is the same as MB3, just the closest thing we've had to that style — but no, not the same.

Javonte is better than MB3.

 

[kskboys]

I remember someone telling me Deuce was at least as good as Tony Pollard. He was stating it as a preordained fact, like I was stupid for not knowing.

Yeah, I remember some of that.

I thought Deuce had a shot until he ran a 4.5 something 40. At his size you better run a 4.3 or so.

 

[Robbieac]

Mafah is a JAG and will be out of the league in a few years.

His “abilities” are a dime a dozen. Nothing special.

 

[RonWashington]

I think it comes down to Mafah or Malik Davis as number three behind Williams & Blue . I like this RB I’m optimistic. Would love to see Mafah red zone short yardage and he can catch out of the backfield .

 

[Ironicalicon]

Javonte is better than MB3.

I get where you're coming from and maybe you're right but would you agree he's not as violent as a runner?

 

[Coogiguy03]

Are you...complaining?

No I'm speaking in jazzland talk, that's all he says lol

 

[Coogiguy03]

I remember someone telling me Deuce was at least as good as Tony Pollard. He was stating it as a preordained fact, like I was stupid for not knowing.

Crazy!!!!! You got to love this place

 

[Arkyvarminter]

I'd give Mafah a good shot ...I just hope they haven't made their mind up on Blue..they do that alot but other teams do too........