He's purely a downhill runner and must have the holes because he was not the pile mover you would expect at Bama and the NFL guys are bigger and better. But if he can get that hole inside the 5, he's difficult to tackle and while he is not fast, he is quick to get up to speed.
There is a reason with the return of the RB that he lasted until he was picked. One thing NFL guys know is that Saban's lines are better than half the ones in the NFL. Bo needs that OL.
I agree and don't know why we took a RB but there is the Garrett-Saban relationship and that's how we ended up with McClain.Goes with what I read. That he is basically a one cut runner. He can cut, then he just needs to run. He will not make defenders miss from hitting him and slowing him up (not that he is fast) enough for other to get there for the tackle. He has no moves after that 1st cut.
So he really is not needed at the goal line or short yardage. As that is gearing what may is coming. Not that the staff would run inside the 5 with this OL.
Zeke has the moves and power, so does Rod. We do not need Bo.
I wasn’t aware that Rod was over 6 foot and 230.I expected him to look bigger and more powerful than he did....he looked slow to me....was hoping more barber like
He wouldn't be there long the way RB's hit the Injury reports.I think we need to see Bo out there with the first team to get a better gauge of what he can do. I don't know why they put Rod Smith out there to start the game. Nothing against Rod Smith. But, we know what he can do. Rotate Bo and Jackson out there to start the game. That would give us a better idea of their talent.
As things stand right now, I doubt the Cowboys would be able to sneak Bo onto the PS.
So angry.Faster than expected? He was known for his straight line speed in college and ran a 4.52 at almost 230 lbs. You watched his college game footage and didn't notice his speed? Dude hang up the amateur scouting act. It's getting embarrassing.
CC, it's that Purple Drank they are drinking!I agree and don't know why we took a RB but there is the Garrett-Saban relationship and that's how we ended up with McClain.
Big and Strong,, can actually add more leg strength within the next 2-3 yrs, .. his biggest attribute will be can you catch the ball and be a Dak security blanket now that Wittin is gone, and can you pick up your pass blocking assignments.I want him to work over the defense. HIs running style might not last long, but it can be utilized for our purposes.
Ha and was I caught off guard, I'd never heard of it but a lot of posters knew what that is, which explains a lot of posts.CC, it's that Purple Drank they are drinking!
He said he looked "faster than expected." Meaning the "college tape he watched" he somehow missed a signature feature of Bo....his straight line speed.So angry.
So what if he looked slower than 4.5?
Agree but is he a necessity? If Zeke goes down, could he replace him? I don't think so. He's a one dimensional back and that roster spot is needed.Looked really slow to the hole from what I saw.
RBs don't need to be all that fast - a solid first down run is 15 feet. But they need to have that burst to hit the hole while it's open, get that yards that are there, then hit someone on the other side. Scarbrough doesn
He did have a nice run though where he shrugged off a Mike hitting him in the hole and ran 20 yards downfield. He's still a big dude with good long speed.
Agree but is he a necessity? If Zeke goes down, could he replace him? I don't think so. He's a one dimensional back and that roster spot is needed.