LaMichael James was a Niner (CUT!) | Page 29

Rubberneck36 · 2012-04-27T18:13:58-07:00

Wow, interesting pick! Oregon RB, 2nd Round, 62 pick overall. Playmaker, Heisman finalist and college superstar. Will be used similar to Sproles IMO. I like the focus on improving the offense and adding speed.

Apr 29, 2012 at 8:06 PM

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49ersalldaway126
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Originally posted by flow:

he does have 12 fumbles but witht he amount of times he has run i wouldnt say he has a fumbling problem though

anyway in nfl i expect him to come out of the backfield and make some nice catches fo rbig gains

especially on 3rd downs

Apr 29, 2012 at 8:45 PM

#422

flow
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Originally posted by 49ersalldaway126:
he does have 12 fumbles but witht he amount of times he has run i wouldnt say he has a fumbling problem though

anyway in nfl i expect him to come out of the backfield and make some nice catches fo rbig gains

especially on 3rd downs

I hope so.

If he only fumbled on rushing attempts, it's not so bad because (like you rightfully pointed out) he had many rushing attempts.

[ Edited by flow on Apr 29, 2012 at 8:47 PM ]

Apr 29, 2012 at 9:23 PM

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NinerGold39
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my next jersey purchase will be LaMichael James, anyone know what digits he'll be wearing?

Apr 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM

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I'd be nervous about LMJ returning punts - not because of ball security, but because of the full-speed hits he might absorb. You don't want a guy under 200 lbs getting his clock cleaned by a gunner with a head full of steam. I'd rather have LMJ in on offensive plays suited to his attributes; at least he has more control over the kind of hits he's willing to take. We want this guy to dominate for 10+ years!

Apr 29, 2012 at 10:40 PM

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Originally posted by 21SandersMoss84:
I'd be nervous about LMJ returning punts - not because of ball security, but because of the full-speed hits he might absorb. You don't want a guy under 200 lbs getting his clock cleaned by a gunner with a head full of steam. I'd rather have LMJ in on offensive plays suited to his attributes; at least he has more control over the kind of hits he's willing to take. We want this guy to dominate for 10+ years!

You are aware that Ted Ginn is listed as 5-11 180 which makes him 3 inches taller and 15 pounds lighter then LaMichael right? James is 5-8 195. Pretty sure he'll be fine.

Apr 29, 2012 at 10:44 PM

#426

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Originally posted by sfout:

Originally posted by 21SandersMoss84:
I'd be nervous about LMJ returning punts - not because of ball security, but because of the full-speed hits he might absorb. You don't want a guy under 200 lbs getting his clock cleaned by a gunner with a head full of steam. I'd rather have LMJ in on offensive plays suited to his attributes; at least he has more control over the kind of hits he's willing to take. We want this guy to dominate for 10+ years!

You are aware that Ted Ginn is listed as 5-11 180 which makes him 3 inches taller and 15 pounds lighter then LaMichael right? James is 5-8 195. Pretty sure he'll be fine.

Devin Hester: 5'11" 190 lbs.

Apr 29, 2012 at 10:48 PM

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Originally posted by sfout:

Originally posted by 21SandersMoss84:
I'd be nervous about LMJ returning punts - not because of ball security, but because of the full-speed hits he might absorb. You don't want a guy under 200 lbs getting his clock cleaned by a gunner with a head full of steam. I'd rather have LMJ in on offensive plays suited to his attributes; at least he has more control over the kind of hits he's willing to take. We want this guy to dominate for 10+ years!

You are aware that Ted Ginn is listed as 5-11 180 which makes him 3 inches taller and 15 pounds lighter then LaMichael right? James is 5-8 195. Pretty sure he'll be fine.

Then let Ginn take the hits. LMJ is like a Ferrari in that I'd wanna keep the mileage low, initially at least. Now if he goes heads with #52 in practice and knocks Willis into next Tuesday, then we as reckless with this Ferrrari as we want to be.

ps. LMJ will never truck Willis in a million years.

Apr 30, 2012 at 12:08 AM

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Apr 30, 2012 at 12:41 AM

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http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2012/4/6/2929397/2012-nfl-draft-lamichael-james-is-the-best-running-back-for-the-browns

interesting article from a browns fan. guess not all of them are dumb.

Apr 30, 2012 at 12:47 AM

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Originally posted by sfout:

Originally posted by 21SandersMoss84:
I'd be nervous about LMJ returning punts - not because of ball security, but because of the full-speed hits he might absorb. You don't want a guy under 200 lbs getting his clock cleaned by a gunner with a head full of steam. I'd rather have LMJ in on offensive plays suited to his attributes; at least he has more control over the kind of hits he's willing to take. We want this guy to dominate for 10+ years!

You are aware that Ted Ginn is listed as 5-11 180 which makes him 3 inches taller and 15 pounds lighter then LaMichael right? James is 5-8 195. Pretty sure he'll be fine.

Darren Sproles anyone??? lol Also reggie bush, but i think he's a p***y, james will throw a hit, bush would just get smashed.

Apr 30, 2012 at 1:33 AM

#431

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"Sexy" pick

Apr 30, 2012 at 7:01 AM

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Mel Kiper Jr. ‏ @MelKiperESPN
Some have questioned the 49ers taking James on rd 2. I don't - He's completely different from every back they have on the roster

Apr 30, 2012 at 7:06 AM

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James will be good for 100 carries this year. 6-8 carries a game, he's going to be a stud. Were going to see Gore's workload drop from almost 300 carries to about 200 this year. Keep Hunter around 100 maybe up his carries to 125+ but James will see the field a lot this year.

Apr 30, 2012 at 7:26 AM

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Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:

LOL

Apr 30, 2012 at 7:41 AM

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Originally posted by mannydawson:

Originally posted by DaDivaRecieva15:

LOL

he's scared s***less lol - then all of his friends have serious-face going on, the white girls are of course posing and then there is the creepy little kid peering over the seat in front of him lol. all around this photo is ridiculous