Doctor32
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With the previously rumored options of Tatum Bell, Warrick Dunn and others mentioned as an UFA veteran RB addition now off of the market (thankfully), I thought that this guy made sense to combine with Barber and a 1st round draft pick to form the 3 tailback roles on the roster. This is under the assumption that Thompson doesn't return.
No, he doesn't blow you way, but he's fast while being able to get inside and churn for hard-earned yards at nearly 230 pounds. Then the 1st round RB (whoever that may be) doesn't have the pressure to be Barber's primary backup from day one.
#34 Derrick Ward | RB Roster: NYFG
Full Name: Derrick Ward
Born: August 30, 1980
Los Angeles, CA
Height: 5-11
Weight: 228 lbs.
Age: 27
Pos: RB
Experience: 4 years
College: Ottawa
Drafted: Year:2004 Round:7 Pick:34, Jets
ATT 125 | YDS 602 | TD 3
2007 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Comment: Ward is a three-year veteran that was a seventh-round draft pick out of Ottawa College in 2004. He has had a hard time getting much playing time as he has been buried behind both Tiki Barber and Brandon Jacobs. He has also had some health issues and has never been active for all 16 games of any year since he got here. He had no carries in the eight games he was active in 2006 and had just 35 carries in the 14 games when he was active in 2005. He has better measurables with his size and workout numbers than what translates to the football field. In spite of being the ideal size for a power back he does not run behind his pads great and does not break many tackles or appear to wear opponents down. He has a decent burst through the hole but will get run down from behind at times. He is pretty much a one cut and hit it upfield type of runner and lacks the power and explosion to pull it off. His fourth year is going to be critical in that he has to show the ability to be productive on the field. At this point he is just a marginal backup that is not real dangerous as a special teams' player.
No, he doesn't blow you way, but he's fast while being able to get inside and churn for hard-earned yards at nearly 230 pounds. Then the 1st round RB (whoever that may be) doesn't have the pressure to be Barber's primary backup from day one.
#34 Derrick Ward | RB Roster: NYFG
Full Name: Derrick Ward
Born: August 30, 1980
Los Angeles, CA
Height: 5-11
Weight: 228 lbs.
Age: 27
Pos: RB
Experience: 4 years
College: Ottawa
Drafted: Year:2004 Round:7 Pick:34, Jets
ATT 125 | YDS 602 | TD 3
2007 Scouting Report - Scouts Inc.
Comment: Ward is a three-year veteran that was a seventh-round draft pick out of Ottawa College in 2004. He has had a hard time getting much playing time as he has been buried behind both Tiki Barber and Brandon Jacobs. He has also had some health issues and has never been active for all 16 games of any year since he got here. He had no carries in the eight games he was active in 2006 and had just 35 carries in the 14 games when he was active in 2005. He has better measurables with his size and workout numbers than what translates to the football field. In spite of being the ideal size for a power back he does not run behind his pads great and does not break many tackles or appear to wear opponents down. He has a decent burst through the hole but will get run down from behind at times. He is pretty much a one cut and hit it upfield type of runner and lacks the power and explosion to pull it off. His fourth year is going to be critical in that he has to show the ability to be productive on the field. At this point he is just a marginal backup that is not real dangerous as a special teams' player.
