DMN Blog: Michael Hamlin looks a lot faster than 4.62

[superpunk]

Can we get the mathematicians and photography experts from the Martellus Bennett thread over here so that we can make a big deal over absolutely nothing?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

No, it's not cheating. And I said I like the hustle. I'm also just saying that the article about Hamlin's speed is all hype, because he didn't run Heyward-Bey down from behind. His position on the field is what allowed him to make that play. Not flat-out speed, which the article is trying to imply. I just think the whole premise behind the article is fluffy and grasping.

That's all.


;-)

you kind of overlook the part that Hamlin plays faster than he runs on a track though, which is where the whole part of "carrying his pads well" and taking angles comes into play

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Good we need some football players.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Can we get the mathematicians and photography experts from the Martellus Bennett thread over here so that we can make a big deal over absolutely nothing?

That obviously wasn't a regulation-length football field Hamlin was running on.

 

[masomenos]

Hmm, Hamlin definitely doesn't look significantly faster than 4.6 in that video. Of course, he can still be a fine football player.

 

[Hailmary]

We should all be encourage that he took a good angle on the play. It's these little fundamental things that's lacking in a lot of players throughout the league.

 

[masomenos]

That obviously wasn't a regulation-length football field Hamlin was running on.

 

[Doomsday101]

I would say it shows hustle on Hamlin’s part it does not indicate speed. His 40 time really does not bother me I'm more interested in Hamlin’s ability to read and react than a 40 yard straight line speed

 

[tomson75]

That obviously wasn't a regulation-length football field Hamlin was running on.

I disagree...it was regulation length, but it's in the shape of a rhomboid. Clearly making it easier for Hamlin to catch Bay. No way he could ever catch him in a rectangle though....not that he's not good or anything. I think he's great, but that was clearly a rhomboid.

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Just like photos on *******, it’s all about the angles. Not very hard to figure out.

edit. A popular website is bleeped out, lol.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I disagree...it was regulation length, but it's in the shape of a rhomboid. Clearly making it easier for Hamlin to catch Bay. No way he could ever catch him in a rectangle though....not that he's not good or anything. I think he's great, but that was clearly a rhomboid.

that'll be good enough

 

[TNCowboy]

This was't exactly Newman chasing down Randy Moss. Hamlin had the angle all the way.

Still, it was pretty good value to get a player of Hamlin's caliber in the 5th, and I doubt the Roy Williams we've had around the last few years would've made that play.

 

[Alexander]

Equal homering...

I would say it was David Buehler.



In all seriousness, I like the Brandon Williams and Mike Mickens selections the most. Hamlin has great value in the 5th round. I felt he was a 3rd rounder at the worst.

Stephen Hodge will make you all believers.

 

[KingintheNorth]

... and I doubt the Roy Williams we've had around the last few years would've made that play.

It's hard to run full speed with one arm up and pointing at the people you want to blame. Come on now...

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Michael Hamlin>>>RW+Killa combined.

Him and Sensy just made our safety position from whack to STACKED!

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Michael Hamlin>>>RW+Killa combined.

Him and Sensy just made our safety position from whack to STACKED!

ok, Chris Berman

 

[Rampage]

Michael Hamlin>>>RW+Killa combined.

Him and Sensy just made our safety position from whack to STACKED!

until I start seeing somebody other than Newman making plays back there we're not stacked at corner or safety.

 

[billknows]

you kind of overlook the part that Hamlin plays faster than he runs on a track though, which is where the whole part of "carrying his pads well" and taking angles comes into play

I actually saw a good burst of speed at the end of the play by Hamlin, check it again

 

[Teague31]

Yes sir... Saw Teague a couple of times in person and actually gave him props on that play he made in college.

george teague thanks you.

 

[AmishCowboy]

We should all be encourage that he took a good angle on the play. It's these little fundamental things that's lacking in a lot of players throughout the league.

How many times in the last few years have we seen Ken Hamlin, Roy Williams or Keith Davis take wrong angles.