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some of the guys we see coming out right now, like Gurley, Gordon, Coleman, Ajayi, etc. If you take into account that this guy was selected in the 5th round and has found success in the limited chances he's had in our offense, it really makes you reconsider burning a 1st rounder on a RB which it seems the majority of the media are expecting us to do. *For the record I DO NOT want to keep Randle as I don't trust him at this point
Check it out
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/joseph-randle?id=2540171
Joseph Randle
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 204 lbs
40 Time: 4.63
Vertical: 35"
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Productive back in the running and passing game. Possesses enough straight-line speed to eat up yardage when open lanes present themselves. Shows once wiggle in his game once past the line, gets would-be tacklers to lean the wrong way. Seems to fall forward a lot, and is adding weight to his frame each season to get stronger. Attacks targets as a blocker for bubble screens and two-back sets, also flashes the form and willingness to be an effective pass protector. Solid receiver on screens and over the middle; good hands to rein in wayward passes and his shifty hips make him elusive after the catch. Solid ball security, did not fumble in 251 touches in 2011.
WEAKNESSES
Taller back who will run a bit upright at times coming through the line or in the open field. Receiver-like build makes pushing the pile a chore. One-speed back without an elite burst, second gear or great acceleration in the open field. Must learn to explode from cuts using improving strength in his lower half. Struggles to anchor against larger defenders in pass protection, and will duck his head and dive at them instead of staying upright.
NFL COMPARISON
Fred Jackson
BOTTOM LINE
Part of Oklahoma State’s Pony Express Award-winning trio on offense in 2011 (1,216 rushing yards, 24 touchdowns), Randle brings power and a bit of wiggle to the field. In 2012 he added an explosive, more powerful element to his game, something that had been missed in previous seasons. He could challenge for the top running back spot.
Dallas News Scouting Report
http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***...-joseph-randle-scouting-report-and-film.html/
Scouting Report
I can’t emphasize enough how much Randle resembles DeMarco Murray. At 6-0, 204 pounds, he has the same type of build, albeit a bit leaner. Like Murray, Randle has an upright running style that could potentially lead to an unnecessarily high injury risk.
Randle’s biggest positive is that he’s a decisive, one-cut runner. He gets up the field in a hurry, making the most of his speed. Randle would be a natural fit in a zone-blocking scheme that emphasizes decisiveness over long speed—much like that for Arian Foster in Houston. You can see an example of Randle’s running style at the 4:45 mark below; that play was really made behind the line, where Randle side-stepped one defender and then exploded through the hole instead of dancing in the backfield.
Randle is a natural pass-catcher. When combined with his willingness to protect the quarterback, you have the makings of a potentially successful third-down back.
Despite all of his success in college, you have to wonder if Randle can overcome his lack of long speed. He ran a 4.63 40-yard dash at the Combine and then followed that up with times between 4.54 and 4.63 at his Pro Day. Simply put, he’s not a burner.
We can discuss the importance of lateral quickness all day, but you can’t overlook the fact that running backs who have clocked in around Randle’s time have recorded about one-sixth the NFL production of those who ran as fast as Murray (4.41). That doesn’t mean Randle can’t possible succeed in the NFL, but the odds are against him. If the job of NFL teams is to maximize their chances of hitting on any given pick, it’s hard to justify using a mid-round selection on a lean running back with sub-par speed.
Fit In Dallas
Randle’s running style would actually be a good fit in Dallas, and he seems like the exact type of player that would interest the ‘Boys. I’m concerned the Cowboys might view Randle as a Murray clone—and thus inflate his value—when he’s really just a slowed-down version of Murray.
BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1 Scouting Report:
http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/scoutingreport2013jrandle.php
Bleacher Report Scouting Report:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ting-report-nfl-outlook-for-oklahoma-state-rb
Check it out
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2013/profiles/joseph-randle?id=2540171
Joseph Randle
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 204 lbs
40 Time: 4.63
Vertical: 35"
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Productive back in the running and passing game. Possesses enough straight-line speed to eat up yardage when open lanes present themselves. Shows once wiggle in his game once past the line, gets would-be tacklers to lean the wrong way. Seems to fall forward a lot, and is adding weight to his frame each season to get stronger. Attacks targets as a blocker for bubble screens and two-back sets, also flashes the form and willingness to be an effective pass protector. Solid receiver on screens and over the middle; good hands to rein in wayward passes and his shifty hips make him elusive after the catch. Solid ball security, did not fumble in 251 touches in 2011.
WEAKNESSES
Taller back who will run a bit upright at times coming through the line or in the open field. Receiver-like build makes pushing the pile a chore. One-speed back without an elite burst, second gear or great acceleration in the open field. Must learn to explode from cuts using improving strength in his lower half. Struggles to anchor against larger defenders in pass protection, and will duck his head and dive at them instead of staying upright.
NFL COMPARISON
Fred Jackson
BOTTOM LINE
Part of Oklahoma State’s Pony Express Award-winning trio on offense in 2011 (1,216 rushing yards, 24 touchdowns), Randle brings power and a bit of wiggle to the field. In 2012 he added an explosive, more powerful element to his game, something that had been missed in previous seasons. He could challenge for the top running back spot.
Dallas News Scouting Report
http://cowboysblog.***BANNED-URL***...-joseph-randle-scouting-report-and-film.html/
Scouting Report
I can’t emphasize enough how much Randle resembles DeMarco Murray. At 6-0, 204 pounds, he has the same type of build, albeit a bit leaner. Like Murray, Randle has an upright running style that could potentially lead to an unnecessarily high injury risk.
Randle’s biggest positive is that he’s a decisive, one-cut runner. He gets up the field in a hurry, making the most of his speed. Randle would be a natural fit in a zone-blocking scheme that emphasizes decisiveness over long speed—much like that for Arian Foster in Houston. You can see an example of Randle’s running style at the 4:45 mark below; that play was really made behind the line, where Randle side-stepped one defender and then exploded through the hole instead of dancing in the backfield.
Randle is a natural pass-catcher. When combined with his willingness to protect the quarterback, you have the makings of a potentially successful third-down back.
Despite all of his success in college, you have to wonder if Randle can overcome his lack of long speed. He ran a 4.63 40-yard dash at the Combine and then followed that up with times between 4.54 and 4.63 at his Pro Day. Simply put, he’s not a burner.
We can discuss the importance of lateral quickness all day, but you can’t overlook the fact that running backs who have clocked in around Randle’s time have recorded about one-sixth the NFL production of those who ran as fast as Murray (4.41). That doesn’t mean Randle can’t possible succeed in the NFL, but the odds are against him. If the job of NFL teams is to maximize their chances of hitting on any given pick, it’s hard to justify using a mid-round selection on a lean running back with sub-par speed.
Fit In Dallas
Randle’s running style would actually be a good fit in Dallas, and he seems like the exact type of player that would interest the ‘Boys. I’m concerned the Cowboys might view Randle as a Murray clone—and thus inflate his value—when he’s really just a slowed-down version of Murray.
BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1 Scouting Report:
http://BAN-INCOMING-IN-3-2-1/scoutingreport2013jrandle.php
Bleacher Report Scouting Report:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ting-report-nfl-outlook-for-oklahoma-state-rb
