RB Elijah Mitchell Thread | Page 72

Jan 4, 2022 at 11:47 PM

SanDiego49er
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Originally posted by Leathaface:
It's astonishing to me how good his cut back vision is as a rookie.

He also sets up his blocks well and plays with a surprising amount of power.

I don't quite thin he's as impactful as Mostert was but I think he's going to prove to be more durable.

He's better than Mostert who can't stay healthy. Mostert is better at only speed. Mitchell is pretty fast and a better and more reliable overall back.

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Jan 5, 2022 at 12:15 AM

#1067

elguapo
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Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Listening to Mitchell on KNBR right now. He confirmed he ran a 4.35 40 but also said Mostert is way faster. He emphasized that with a 'No Doubt".

How many " like i says" did you count

A plethora

Mitchell - like I say
Deebo - you know what I'm sayin
Shanahan - ummmm ummm

Jan 5, 2022 at 2:37 AM

#1068

mayo49
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Mitchell is the steal of the draft.

Jan 5, 2022 at 6:24 AM

#1069

LifelongNiner
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Wolf_Packer_53:
This. Mitchell looks like a 4.4 or maybe even low 4.5s guy to me despite his hand timed 40s. Mostert on the other hand is every bit 4.3 or even 4.2 speed.

They need a replacement for Mostert. Someone with the explosiveness to house it from anywhere on the field. Get a guy like that to share carries with Mitchell, Wilson and Sermon.

Is it that easy? I'm all for it if they can. Mostert's speed and take it to the house dimension is the reason I'd still resign him for 1-2 years at the right price. But if they can just find another 4.2 guy just like that, go for it. Find another Goodwin while they are at it.

Originally posted by mayo49:

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
If Eddie was still the owner, he would find a way to give Mitchell more money on the side in addition to his lowly 6th rounder contract

I hope they don't try to low ball him - I'd give him a 5yr/$25M extension today.

Not eligible for another 2 seasons. Lucky for us :).

Jan 5, 2022 at 7:52 AM

#1070

Leathaface
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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by Leathaface:
It's astonishing to me how good his cut back vision is as a rookie.

He also sets up his blocks well and plays with a surprising amount of power.

I don't quite thin he's as impactful as Mostert was but I think he's going to prove to be more durable.

He's better than Mostert who can't stay healthy. Mostert is better at only speed. Mitchell is pretty fast and a better and more reliable overall back.

I'm not sure. Mostert when healthy is a true game breaker. I agree his injury history makes it hard to trust him, though.

At 100% healthy I would still take Mostert over Mitchell but only barely.

Jan 5, 2022 at 8:24 AM

#1071

goatroppolo
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Originally posted by Leathaface:
I'm not sure. Mostert when healthy is a true game breaker. I agree his injury history makes it hard to trust him, though.

At 100% healthy I would still take Mostert over Mitchell but only barely.

The biggest difference is mostert can't be a bell cow. Mostert is great when he's around 10-12 touches. Mitchell can be a bell cow but even he gets injured. Would love to bring mostert back on the cheap and bring him along slow.

mitchell- mostert- sermon- Wilson is a great backfield

Jan 5, 2022 at 8:30 AM

#1072

CatchMaster80
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Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Listening to Mitchell on KNBR right now. He confirmed he ran a 4.35 40 but also said Mostert is way faster. He emphasized that with a 'No Doubt".

How many " like i says" did you count

Right up there with the number of 'ums' that we hear from Kyle. Now we need to combine the 'like I say' with the 'ums' and throw in the often used 'know what I mean'. Um, like I say, you know what I mean?

[ Edited by CatchMaster80 on Jan 5, 2022 at 8:49 AM ]

Jan 5, 2022 at 8:37 AM

#1073

CatchMaster80
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I don't look at this a san either/or situation. Play them both. Mostert can't stay healthy so they need both. Mitchell is a better RB as far as overall skills but Mostert is faster and is a threat to go all the way if he get's through that hole. Hopefully they will be able to keep Mostert since coming off an injury would likely lower his value in the free agent market.

Jan 5, 2022 at 8:40 AM

#1074

NinerBuff
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He's really the key to game. If we can stay in 2nd and short throughout the game, we have a great shot. They're going to sell out to stop the run, but so did HOU. We need another big game from Mitchell.

Jan 5, 2022 at 9:53 AM

#1075

JustinNiner
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Originally posted by mayo49:
Mitchell is the steal of the draft.

By far. 122 yards this sunday will get him to 1,000 yards and will be in only 11 games. If this guy would of stayed healthy, I think he would be competing with Jonathan Taylor for the rushing title

Jan 5, 2022 at 10:03 AM

#1076

billbird2111
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Originally posted by NinerGM:
Not sure why we're not rotating him and Wilson.

One way to look at it is Wilson is now fresh for the Rams game.

Jan 5, 2022 at 10:26 AM

#1077

Crown
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Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by NinerGM:
Not sure why we're not rotating him and Wilson.

One way to look at it is Wilson is now fresh for the Rams game.

Wilson is excellent in the redzone as well.

Jan 5, 2022 at 10:45 AM

#1078

cciowa
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Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by NinerGM:
Not sure why we're not rotating him and Wilson.

One way to look at it is Wilson is now fresh for the Rams game.

Wilson is excellent in the redzone as well.

we are lucky to have two fine running backs with those two

Jan 5, 2022 at 11:37 AM

#1079

Leathaface
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Originally posted by goatroppolo:

Originally posted by Leathaface:
I'm not sure. Mostert when healthy is a true game breaker. I agree his injury history makes it hard to trust him, though.

At 100% healthy I would still take Mostert over Mitchell but only barely.

The biggest difference is mostert can't be a bell cow. Mostert is great when he's around 10-12 touches. Mitchell can be a bell cow but even he gets injured. Would love to bring mostert back on the cheap and bring him along slow.

mitchell- mostert- sermon- Wilson is a great backfield

Agreed. Mostert is best at 10-12 touches.

Jan 5, 2022 at 11:39 AM

#1080

Giedi
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Originally posted by JustinNiner:

Originally posted by mayo49:
Mitchell is the steal of the draft.

By far. 122 yards this sunday will get him to 1,000 yards and will be in only 11 games. If this guy would of stayed healthy, I think he would be competing with Jonathan Taylor for the rushing title

Agree - definitely a steal in the draft. I'd go as far as saying he's worth a first round draft pick that we gave away for Trey Lance. Having him in the Backfield (if somebody, not me, projects Trey as a bust) will save ShanaLynch's jobs. I think he's that good.

Now with Trey as his QB, he's going to be scoring a lot of touchdowns, for sure. Rams, or whoever, can't solely key on stopping Trey's runs and his raw passing. They have to game plan on Mitchell running them over too.