Meet Kory Sheets Now I just want to point out that although this guy ran something like a 4.47 at the combine, I still did not see his speed on tape. He is, IMO, "average" when it comes to his speed. Too much stock has been put into the 40 times at the combines, and, albeit, they are somewhat relevant, you really need to see how the guy looks on tape. With that, I thought the guy showed some really nice balance and good body control, a sentiment Sparano also shares....
Reminds me of well, Pat Cobbs of course. I imagine he'll be spending the bye week learning the Wildcat so he can fill in for Pat Cobbs their, and probably end up taking over KR duties as well.
Wow...not sure what tape you're looking at friend...I saw about 5 different videos on him, and in particular the one that continuously compares/contrasts him to the Alabama back, and I came away thinking this guy has good speed, but a GREAT burst and change of direction at top speed. I'm excited to see what he can do.
I know right? But seriously, IMO, I just do not see him being a burner. Is he fast? Sure. But I think most backs in the league have to have some element of speed in order to be productive. I just do not see the speed some on here have seen. I mean, do not get me wrong, the guy is fast (faster than probably any of us), but he has, IMO, average RB speed.
OK, I'll give him OK speed. But remember, scouts told him that his lack of speed would cost him in the draft, and he ended up being undrafted. Also, I think too much stock is put into the 40 time. Yes, he ran the 3rd fastest 40 with a 4.47, but in years past, that time would have been average. And also, do you not think that he practiced the hell out of his initial break to be his most efficient? Your start alone can cost you precious hundredths in the 40. And with places like API, a person can knock off a good third of a second off of their 40. Does that mean that player is that fast? No. It means he practiced enough to have a good 40 time. I looked at the tape and came away with my own conclusion; and that was that this guy lacked great speed. Of course the guy is fast, but that is almost expected given his position. He is not a speedster as some here have concluded. The guy has exceptional balance and body control, but lacks that extra gear.
Yeah. There will always be guys like that. I do not remember Smith being slow, but I really did not pay attn to football when I was younger quite like I do now.
Colmax, it was speed that didnt get him drafted...he was 3rd fastest in the Combine... His coach blackballed him and scared teams...it is amazing how much truth there is to this...there was also someone from the Houston camp in the draft room with ties to Purdue/Tiller who was cautioning prospective teams...and he doesn't even know Sheets...
Well being a Purdue season ticket holder I'll givey you my observations on Sheets. IMO, I have to agree with what the one guy said, he's not a burner of a running back. On that note though, the guy has great hands, takes hits really well and falls forward on tackles. Has good vision finding holes. He was a good running back for Purdue, also his pass protection is pretty good obviously playing for Purdue. I'm not going to tell you he's the next great thing by any means, but the guy is a Solid player in all aspects of the game. Personally meeting him a few times, he seems like a real good guy as well. It was fun to watch him with Purdue, I'm excited to see what he can do with our Fins!
I totally get he was ran a good time at the combine, but this combine did not feature fast RBs as in years past. Hell, at 6'0" and 233, Ronnie ran a 4.46 officially (and there were some reports having him run in the high 4.3s). But, IMO, his 40 time does not reflect his game speed. Just my opinion. It's all relative. I did not know any of his hx with his coach, etc., and did not realize that it affected his draft status. I do know that, to me, he does not blow me away with his speed, but he does have good speed (not blazing). He has superb balance and body control, though. I mean, I'm excited to see this guy play, do not get me wrong. But what does his combine time have to do with him not getting drafted? You'll have to elaborate on that one for me.
Remember how most of us were afraid someone would steal Hilliard? That's what we did to the 49ers We have the best RB unit in the league. Nice to not have to replace Cobbs with a scrub. This kid looks versatile, which is what we were losing in PC.
this is a good team to develop RB's if he has any talent, he'll blossom here look for him on the ReturnTeams the word is he has excellent hands
My point is, I don't care WHAT his 40 was...he looks FAST on film to me. When I watch film, I compare what he's doing vs. what everybody else in the film is doing. Then I look up at the top of the screen to see who he's doing it against. What I SAW on film was Sheets flat out looking much faster and quicker than everybody else on the screen....with everybody else being Penn State, Michigan State, etc. He's not looking like that vs. Tulsa or Middle Tennessee State...we're talking legit talent out there that he's making look foolish. We'll know for sure when we see him on the NFL field, but if he does what his film makes me think he'll do, look out, we may have found a gem.
