DoctorChicken
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Can I start a Deuce Vaughn thread?
I have seen anecdotes on this forum several times about Vaughn's top end speed, and the usual idea is that Deuce "is shifty, but not fast in a straight line". I think that's true for the most part. His side-to-side ability is elite, but his top end speed is not.
But I have also seen "Deuce Vaughn isn't fast" or "Deuce is too slow" several times now, and that just isn't true.
21.5+ mph on the field is ridiculous. It is plenty fast, especially for a RB. That is really fast for a WR, much less a RB.
For reference, the fastest speed hit by a ball carrier so far this season was the Texans WR Nico Collins, clocked at a max of 21.89 mph. The 2nd fastest recorded straight-line-speed so far this season was 21.21 mph, hit by Colts WR Alec Pierce. Pierce ran a 4.41 40 at the combine. He is plenty fast. But, 21.21 mph? We already know Deuce can clear that.
That's it. I just felt like dispelling a myth. I am once again hoping the Cowboys use more Deuce. He is likely the fastest RB on the team.
I have seen anecdotes on this forum several times about Vaughn's top end speed, and the usual idea is that Deuce "is shifty, but not fast in a straight line". I think that's true for the most part. His side-to-side ability is elite, but his top end speed is not.
But I have also seen "Deuce Vaughn isn't fast" or "Deuce is too slow" several times now, and that just isn't true.
21.5+ mph on the field is ridiculous. It is plenty fast, especially for a RB. That is really fast for a WR, much less a RB.
For reference, the fastest speed hit by a ball carrier so far this season was the Texans WR Nico Collins, clocked at a max of 21.89 mph. The 2nd fastest recorded straight-line-speed so far this season was 21.21 mph, hit by Colts WR Alec Pierce. Pierce ran a 4.41 40 at the combine. He is plenty fast. But, 21.21 mph? We already know Deuce can clear that.
That's it. I just felt like dispelling a myth. I am once again hoping the Cowboys use more Deuce. He is likely the fastest RB on the team.