Hunter is a beast. James is talented yet unproven.
Pretty easy if you ask me...
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LaMic or Hunter?
LaMic or Hunter?
Aug 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM
- niner4life21
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Aug 16, 2012 at 4:36 PM
- WildBill
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Seriously. Not even close. Hunter has proven himself and is more familiar with the offense the LMJ. Hunter can just play and not think what he has to do and what he should for or how to react. However, I expect him to get touches on ko and pr duties as well packages, where it 2nd and short lines up in the bf, but motions out, with kaep as the QB, kaep can pitch it, toss it or keep it on a run or if they crowd the line toss it or have AS back their and still do the same.
Aug 16, 2012 at 4:48 PM
- LasVegasWally
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Hunter for now.
Ease LaM in as the season progresses.
Ease LaM in as the season progresses.
Aug 16, 2012 at 4:51 PM
- oregonniner
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Originally posted by Sinsation:
they're both going to be great backs. Hunter has mroe experience and knows the playbook better. Also dood loved to pass protect. he's def been learning well from Gore. Give LMJ some time, the reason he looks slow out there is cuz he was late to OTA cuz of UO's late graduation. He's still learning the playbook, how to huddle, etc. when he just knows it, and doesnt have to think his speed will show.
It's about time somebody pointed that out. James is plenty fast enough. Hunter is just a year ahead of him. We're lucky to have them both.
Aug 16, 2012 at 4:55 PM
- oregonniner
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Originally posted by WildBill:
Seriously. Not even close. Hunter has proven himself and is more familiar with the offense the LMJ. Hunter can just play and not think what he has to do and what he should for or how to react. However, I expect him to get touches on ko and pr duties as well packages, where it 2nd and short lines up in the bf, but motions out, with kaep as the QB, kaep can pitch it, toss it or keep it on a run or if they crowd the line toss it or have AS back their and still do the same.
When Kaep scored that touchdown, they went no huddle and ran an option just like Oregon. Then they put that play away, and we didn't see it again. Just saying...
Aug 16, 2012 at 4:58 PM
- SFL49ER
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Originally posted by oldman9er:Agree with most. Hunter's looking great and LMJ not terribly impressive as of now. So until LMJ closes the gap, Hunter's getting the much heavier load of carries over LMJ. For preseason carries? Hey, let's look at LMJ more. Hunter's already proven, as far as I'm concerned.
Man, that last statement gets me fired up. Because it says so much about our coaching staff.
Aug 16, 2012 at 5:21 PM
- 16Montana
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at this moment.. hunter by far
ask the question again in 3 years and I guarantee it will be close if not.. of set by LMJ taking all votes
ask the question again in 3 years and I guarantee it will be close if not.. of set by LMJ taking all votes
Aug 16, 2012 at 5:25 PM
- BrianGO
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Hunter is Gore's backup, and will spot him carries. LMJ will be used more as a specialist, like Sproles early on in his career.
Aug 16, 2012 at 5:52 PM
- bleeds9ersredandgold
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right now its Hunter and its not even close.... BUT next year watch out I think LaMic is going to be ready to be a play maker.... would love to see a Kap and Lamic package.
Aug 16, 2012 at 5:59 PM
- caliman4life
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When gore retires, keep'em both as a 1, 2 punch with a broozer(BJ type of back). Stealing a page outta Carolina's old playbook but niners style. Why make 1 RB take a season beating when the load can be shared 3 ways. With all three being starter material.
Aug 17, 2012 at 10:55 AM
- zomg_its_ryan
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Originally posted by 16Montana:
at this moment.. hunter by far
ask the question again in 3 years and I guarantee it will be close if not.. of set by LMJ taking all votes
LMJ will NEVER be an every down back in this league. He likes to bounce it outside way too often. Hunter can run between the tackles as well as bounce it outside when needed.
Aug 17, 2012 at 11:17 AM
- sacniner
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Hunter will be the starter next year possibly. I am hoping for him to take a step this year and go to another level. LMJ ideally will be a great third down back like Sproles.
Aug 18, 2012 at 12:17 AM
- HoneyBadger49er
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Watch the tape on Hunter from last year, reminded me of Gore his rookie year
Aug 18, 2012 at 12:55 AM
- Godsleftsock
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Originally posted by 16to87:
LaHunt
LaMike Hunt
Aug 18, 2012 at 1:00 AM
- SanDiego49er
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How can we know this? We haven't seen LaMichael play much.