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Davis as a R.B?
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Dec 17, 2009 at 9:35 PM
- stevenking57
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It would be interesting when we run the spread or shotgun if Davis was the lone back. I have feeling he'd be a SPEEDY load out of the back field running the ball, and of coarse he would be dangerous receiver out of the back field. If we did this three or four times a game it could really confuse the defense. Just a thought.
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:36 PM
- YungAce
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noooooooooo. vernon davis isn't quick enough and can't move as agile as running backs. i'd rather have d-love do that than VD
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:42 PM
- stevenking57
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Originally posted by YuNGaCE:I disagree, up through the 60's and 70's Davis would been a perfect fullback. He would have had incredible speed running down hill and would hit Defensive players like a ton of bricks. When he caught the ball out of the Backfield he would be a threat to go all the way!
noooooooooo. vernon davis isn't quick enough and can't move as agile as running backs. i'd rather have d-love do that than VD
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- MadMartz
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Davis would be an intriguing prospect down on the Goal Line. With his size speed and strength he could do a pretty good job at goal line carries I would imagine.
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- YungAce
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Originally posted by stevenking57:Originally posted by YuNGaCE:I disagree, up through the 60's and 70's Davis would been a perfect fullback. He would have had incredible speed running down hill and would hit Defensive players like a ton of bricks. When he caught the ball out of the Backfield he would be a threat to go all the way!
noooooooooo. vernon davis isn't quick enough and can't move as agile as running backs. i'd rather have d-love do that than VD
doubt it. have you seen vernon run ? he's not as physical with the ball in his hands, he looks to make defenders miss with some lame jukes. the only time i've seen him break a run was against the packers when woodson whiffed on the play.
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- stevenking57
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Originally posted by YuNGaCE:Wasn't there talk about making Davis an H-Back? Isn't that a hybred position blocking/R.B./Recieving? Sounds like Davis to me.
noooooooooo. vernon davis isn't quick enough and can't move as agile as running backs. i'd rather have d-love do that than VD
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:47 PM
- StOnEy333
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I remember all this talk when we drafted him, and again when he wasn't as effective in his early years. A complete reach, if anything. Maybe for a trick play or 2, but in now way should he be lining up at RB in any consistent manner.
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:48 PM
- Oldschool9erfan
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You got the guy wrong. I think Delanie Walker should be the running back. He has better moves than vernon and gets to full speed faster. I'd like to see them try it.
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:49 PM
- YungAce
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Originally posted by stevenking57:Originally posted by YuNGaCE:Wasn't there talk about making Davis an H-Back? Isn't that a hybred position blocking/R.B./Recieving? Sounds like Davis to me.
noooooooooo. vernon davis isn't quick enough and can't move as agile as running backs. i'd rather have d-love do that than VD
you'd get your answer if you posted a poll. vernon is not a good runner. he's a pass catching tight end that usually get's hit immediately
Dec 17, 2009 at 9:58 PM
- OokiChin
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I think this is a great idea....in Madden
Davis will be the super-sized version of Coffee. He will hit the hole hard, get hit and held up, then dropped by a mob.
I think he might be a decent OLB though. He has the burst, strength, and aggressiveness to play that position effectively.
Davis will be the super-sized version of Coffee. He will hit the hole hard, get hit and held up, then dropped by a mob.
I think he might be a decent OLB though. He has the burst, strength, and aggressiveness to play that position effectively.
Dec 17, 2009 at 10:04 PM
- smithgdwg
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Thought you were talking about Nate Davis.
Dec 17, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- OnTheClock
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No need to risk injuring him.
If we have a specific play in mind where we're guaranteed to get him free and open in space, then maybe just for a play. But I don't want us constantly running Tight End End Arounds or something.
If we have a specific play in mind where we're guaranteed to get him free and open in space, then maybe just for a play. But I don't want us constantly running Tight End End Arounds or something.
Dec 17, 2009 at 10:47 PM
- kujon11
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for a guy with a bunch of muscles, he never breaks a tackle. why would u want someone like that to be a rb coming out?
Dec 17, 2009 at 11:16 PM
- CorvaNinerFan
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Better solution...draft one of the big RB's, like Gerhart, Unga, Dixon or Clay (if he comes out). Although Coffee looked pretty good in the 'Zona game, he's cut more in the Gore mold...we need that big RB who can get the tough 1st downs, be effective in the RZ, etc. All of those guys are a lot more versatile RB's than MRob or Norris.
Dec 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM
- zozell
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I tried to find a video clip but I can't. I don't remember exactly what game it was last year, but Mike Martz called 1 hand off play to Vernon Davis out of the backfield that he ran for a nice gain.
I thought it was tight as f**k when they ran it...
I thought it was tight as f**k when they ran it...
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