I know there are two other threads on this topic but I thought this article was great and did not want it to get lost in the shuffle.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/21761280/nfl-combine-michigans-robins...
rundown of Michigan's riser
Denard combine article.
February 24th, 2013 at 5:48 PM
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Denard combine article.
February 24th, 2013 at 5:53 PM | 
I just read this before you
I just read this before you
February 24th, 2013 at 6:08 PM |
QB Draw
QB Draw
Put him in the wildcat and run him at the defense. That's what a lot of his runs in college looked like.. grab the snap and find a hole
Go Blue
February 24th, 2013 at 6:13 PM |
How long was A. Randall El in the NFL?
How long was A. Randall El in the NFL?
I think Denard will do just fine. Only faster.
"The guts and glue of the Maize and Blue" - Bob Ufer
February 24th, 2013 at 6:16 PM |
I had some of the same
I had some of the same
I had some of the same thoughts. (just can't put into words as well) His combine numbers don"t pop out at you; like I thought thay would. But, it got me thinking. There is something, way diffrent about Shoelace that sets him apart. He looks much faster than anyone on the field. It must be something with his ability to see the field and follow blockers. I think he will be something good in the NFL.
February 24th, 2013 at 6:34 PM |
I think his speed becomes more evident
I think his speed becomes more evident
once he's in full pads. Remember, the game isn't played in a red and moon blue
Spandex singlet, it's played in pads. It doesn't matter how these guys perform at the combine, but on the field. Which begs the question, why aren't these drills done in full pads?
February 24th, 2013 at 6:50 PM |
The combine is more about
The combine is more about
The combine is more about comparative measurables than anything else. I tend to believe that the guys who are the fastest without pads would also be the fastest in pads.
The 40 itself is a bad measure of game speed, which is where Denard really sets himself apart from other quick straight line runners.
"I'm the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy."
February 24th, 2013 at 11:45 PM |
I hate to be "that guy," but
I hate to be "that guy," but
I hate to be "that guy," but that is not an example of "begging the question."
February 24th, 2013 at 6:20 PM |
Risk
Risk
Thanks for the post. It was worth the risk.
...just one man's opinion.
February 24th, 2013 at 6:21 PM |
The more I think about it,
The more I think about it,
The more I think about it, the more I would like the Lions to draft Denard in the fifth or sixth round, where CBS Sports has him going. They need someone to replace Best's role on the team, and Denard measured in exactly the same as Best (5'10'' and 199 lbs) and practicly the same 40 time, 4.34 for Denard and 4.35 for Best. Additionally, I think Denard is better suited for a RB spot rather than WR in the first place.
Me fail english thats unpossible!
February 24th, 2013 at 6:35 PM |
You put Denard in as a
You put Denard in as a
You put Denard in as a running back in the NFL, especially the black-and-blue NFC North, and he will be broken in half. He got injured on a near weekly basis in the B1G. As a niche player/kick returner, he could contribute somewhere for a few years.
"All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch"
February 24th, 2013 at 6:41 PM |
I'm not talking about an
I'm not talking about an
I'm not talking about an every-down back by any means, I'm thinking of LaMichael James towards the end of the year for the 49ers. He wouldn't need to run it as much as Best did because the Lions have a workhorse back in LeShoure or at least they think they do and they didn't have that guy when Best was around.
Me fail english thats unpossible!
February 24th, 2013 at 7:52 PM |
Also, whoever marked this as
Also, whoever marked this as
Also, whoever marked this as trolling is pathetic. You're right, I'm sure Denard will be the Super Bowl MVP as a quarterback in a couple years, what was I thinking?
"All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch"
February 24th, 2013 at 10:04 PM |
No matter
No matter
How right you are..... Never day a bad word about denard on denardgoblog
February 24th, 2013 at 10:18 PM |
Denard carried the ball 20+
Denard carried the ball 20+
Denard carried the ball 20+ times a week for three seasons and had never missed a start until Minnesota this past season (which, by the way, was a function of a freak accident type injury). He's not a feature back, no, but he's far from injury prone.
February 24th, 2013 at 6:45 PM |
I don't often laugh at what happens on the field*
I don't often laugh at what happens on the field*
during a football game. Denard has made me laugh more than any Michigan player I have watched. You see him cut, see the hole, and just know that he is going to break one - all that in the first 5 yards. There is nothing left to do but laugh with knowing glee.
There is a place out there for Denard. I don't care if he doesn't have a contract worth more than the output of a small nation, but I would dearly love to see him have a career that will get his adult life off to a good start. I have no doubt that he will take care of the rest. There is a mailbox in Florida that needs replacing.
*Excluding the NFL - I reserve the right to laugh at damned near anything they do.
Edit - props to Thorin for the MGoVideo link in the article!
May you have a strong foundation
When the winds of changes shift
February 24th, 2013 at 6:48 PM |
I love Denard so much that I
I love Denard so much that I
I love Denard so much that I hope the Lions don't draft him. We do a great job of ruining the careers of talented players with a few exceptions of course.
February 24th, 2013 at 6:51 PM |
This
This
Just read this one and I could not agree more.
February 24th, 2013 at 7:08 PM |
This article
This article
This article is garbage! I love Denard but...
"Put together a bunch of athletes, take advantage of the relaxed rules that prevent defenses from breathing heavy on offensive players, put those athletes in space, and say, "Hut, hut."
The San Francisco 49ers are great at this. So is Seattle. So is New England. The Steelers. The successful, forward-thinking franchises all do this. The losers don't."
And who is the first person quoted? A member of one of the losers: Martin Mayhew
I pray to God that Denard doesn't end up in Detroit. He has a good chance of having a productive nfl career but it won't be with the Lions.
February 24th, 2013 at 9:20 PM |
Not to worrry
Not to worrry
Mayhew says:
"He can do so many things, and he's very good at a lot of things. You have to have a creative offensive mind, creative coaching staff, to figure out the best way to use him."
So I guess he's saying the Lions aren't going to take him.
February 24th, 2013 at 7:17 PM |
I'd cry if the lions took
I'd cry if the lions took
I'd cry if the lions took Denard and ruined his life.
All in for some manball.
February 24th, 2013 at 7:22 PM |
I'm not sure why you guys are
I'm not sure why you guys are
I'm not sure why you guys are being downvoted. There's a ton of evidence on your side.
February 24th, 2013 at 8:10 PM |
Because Lions fans are the
Because Lions fans are the
Because Lions fans are the most irrational, gullible people on earth and there's bound to be a few of them on this board.
Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.
February 24th, 2013 at 9:35 PM |
I'm not
I'm not
Like that. I'm a very rational lions fan. We are the second worst franchise in sports.
Oh how I hate ohio state...
February 25th, 2013 at 12:00 AM |
Dang who's worse than us?
Dang who's worse than us?
Dang who's worse than us?
February 25th, 2013 at 12:36 AM |
Wahington Generals
Wahington Generals
Wahington Generals
February 24th, 2013 at 7:45 PM |
Amen to that, brother.
Amen to that, brother.
Amen to that, brother.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
February 24th, 2013 at 7:51 PM |
Just like the Lions
Just like the Lions
Destroyed CJ?
February 24th, 2013 at 8:17 PM |
So would I but I liked the
So would I but I liked the
So would I but I liked the article as it pertained to Denard being overlooked with the 'What have you done for me lately' mentality that a lot of people have in the NFL.
Edit: This was a reply to the Lions possibly drafting Denard.
Who is Jon Falk?
February 25th, 2013 at 1:31 AM |
I am so with you on
I am so with you on
I am so with you on that.
Maybe there's a magic Lion repellent that Denard can employ, like wearing garlic around his neck, or holding up a silver cross, or carrying a wooden stake in case he finds the coffin of WC Ford during the day...
February 24th, 2013 at 8:23 PM |
40 embed
40 embed
February 24th, 2013 at 8:32 PM |
Holy shit.
What if Tom Brady
Holy shit.
What if Tom Brady
Holy shit.
What if Tom Brady and Denard were on the same team?
The universe would explode.
When the ADept sells special jerseys and gear, you'll see my picture next to the targeted customer crowd. A sheep.....but a Blue one.....
February 24th, 2013 at 11:13 PM |
I think Belichek would love
I think Belichek would love
I think Belichek would love to have him. Not sure if he'd be any higher than a 4th or 5th round pick in that scenario given that they already have so much offensive firepower, but I'd bet Belichek would love to draft Denard as a project in the later rounds. Maybe an eventual replacement for Welker or just to give the offense another x-factor.
I think he'd work well in Philly with what Chip Kelly wants to do, but where I think it'd be most interesting to see him go is DC. The thought of RGIII, Alfred Morris, and Denard in the same backfield would give defensive coordinators unending nightmares.
Just for the love of God don't send him to the Lions.
It's been a lot. Its been a roller coaster that for some reason seemed like it would never get good. But you know what? We kept fighting. It's like that old saying goes, "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." -David Molk
February 24th, 2013 at 9:34 PM |
I'm confused
I'm confused
It says on his first attempt he ran a 4.34 but it says 4.43?
Oh how I hate ohio state...
February 24th, 2013 at 9:38 PM |
The 4.34 was hand-timed. The
The 4.34 was hand-timed. The
The 4.34 was hand-timed. The 4.43 was the laser time.
February 24th, 2013 at 10:13 PM |
Thanks
Thanks
.
Oh how I hate ohio state...
February 25th, 2013 at 3:59 AM |
Still error prone as the
Still error prone as the
Still error prone as the initial takeoff is clocked by human hand. After watching the skill guys all day I'd say that his official time is not off by much. One thing that 40 yard dash doesn't measure is Denard's incredible lateral movement and his epic ability to start and stop very quickly with great burst. Aside from his 40 time where he was 7th best I thought his performance in the drills certainly show his room for improvement. In the gauntlet he routinely illustrated improper catching techniques. He needs to keep his hands tighter and closer together. He needs to attack the football and not let it into his body. I think he will definitely improve once his nerve injury is completely healed. One thing he obviously has is great toughness, leadership, and the fact that he's willing to do anything for any team that gives him a shot leads me to believe his overall performance at the combine was a success. I believe Denard's will get drafted somewhere in the latter rounds, probably 4th-6th range but it would not surprise me one bit for a team to take a shot earlier bc of his elite athleticism.
There is god, there is family, and then there is MICHIGAN FOOTBALL
February 25th, 2013 at 10:39 AM |
Overrated? I think not.
Overrated? I think not.
Not sure why this is overrated...I think it's a concise and accurate description.
February 25th, 2013 at 10:26 AM |
Hope For Denard
Hope For Denard
He’s been practicing regularly as a wide receiver for less than two full months of his football-playing life. How much practice do you think he’s had running with his shoelaces tied for the first time since he first played football? Would anyone familiar with his career at Michigan seriously doubt that he’s working harder at this "position/career change" than most people his age would be?
He’s such an incredible young man. Maybe he didn’t measure up to the Heisman Trophy Winner that was expected of him after his record-setting season of 2010; and maybe he would’ve been better suited to playing a position other than quarterback in college. But is there any Michigan fan who doesn’t appreciate what Denard Robinson has done for the University? Remember the student whom the President of the United States singled out when he spoke at the University of Michigan in January 2012? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Py7DCUv8DE
Time will tell whether Denard will have a future in professional football, but I’ll join the ranks of those rooting for him to succeed. And if most of the NFL cognoscenti question the wisdom of risking a draft pick on Denard, and the draft is winding through its final round without his name having been called*, then I suspect that there will be a group of people in Newport Beach, California rooting for him to become 2013's Mr. Irrelevant, so that the crowds for Mr. Irrelevant Week will set records and paint the town Maize and Blue.
* I think teams would be crazy to pass up on Denard.
I just read this before you posted it. Nice article and a great cheddar bob reference too.
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