Denard has arm strength
I know it seems pretty weak that everyone is suddenly dropping praise on Shoelace because he just committed, but I hadn't really checked out his film until now. It is linked below in case you haven't seen it. Of note - check out the first full play after the 2:30 mark. He rolls out and throws across his body ~50 yards downfield to hit a receiver in stride. In fact, most of his completions on the film are downfield passes, 20-30 yards...something we sorely missed last season.
Yes, I am highly aware of the fact that this is high school tape and just showing the highlights. No need to point this out. But if he gets his mechanics in check, Tate better watch his back. DRob may have huge upside and looks to be one of the fastest people on the entire team now, if the numbers are to be believed.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoZiQtlTauc
Side Question - does anyone know the quality of competition he faced in FL? I know that overall quality in FL is elevated above the rest of the country (TX/CA excluded), but was he playing the best of the best? He seems to be smoking everyone on the field regardless.
February 4th, 2009 at 4:45 PM ^
Robinson played at Deerfield Beach HS, which is a 6A school - Florida's highest classification. They advanced to the state quarterfinals this season and the semifinals last season. This season they lost in the quarters to Miramar HS (Eugene Smith, QB, WVU) and last year they lost to eventual "national champion" Miami Northwestern (see all of UMiami's [yes, that Miami] roster). It should also be noted that Deerfield played this year's "national champion" and 6A champion St Thomas Aquinas (Duron Carter, WR, OSU) - they got stomped pretty good, though.
So to answer your question - yeah, they play football good.
February 4th, 2009 at 4:51 PM ^
Is the 6A classification is better than whatever league Tate played in. And a lot better most classifications in the country, period.
February 4th, 2009 at 4:56 PM ^
He is also faster than Pat White :)
February 5th, 2009 at 8:50 AM ^
that don't mean he could juke people out of their shoes like patrick. mike hart wasn't very fast either but made up for it in other ways.
February 5th, 2009 at 1:11 PM ^
in the video too, as well as a stiff-arm or 2. I especially liked how he had no problem outrunning everyone on the edge to turn the corner. Guy has ESS EE CEE speed.
February 4th, 2009 at 5:48 PM ^
I think we should all be slightly more excited than we are right now. Right? Well go on...be excited. K?