November 2nd, 2014 at 3:24 PM ^
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team. He has always made me proud, with his attitude, and effort. Go Blue!
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:26 PM ^
Denard has bulked up, and still kept most of his speed. Love the way he is reading blocks from the RB position.
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:10 PM ^
although obviously the athletes he is playing against are faster at this next level. But it was unreasonable to think he'd be quite as fast with the added bulk. It's just awesome to see him do well, and one thing that won't change is his great vision. That he could pick out the "holes" that the line he had opened up for him was extraordinary. Like everyone, wish nothing but the best for a great guy and a great representative of the University.
November 2nd, 2014 at 6:49 PM ^
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:26 PM ^
Posts saying nice things about Denard will always get upvotes from me
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:28 PM ^
78 yards....one 39 yard play. has a chance for his 3rd consectutive 100 yards game
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:28 PM ^
Soooo glad to see this. People were reluctant to give him a chance. He had to earn it all from scratch. Just like being a D1 QB in college.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:33 PM ^
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:38 PM ^
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November 2nd, 2014 at 3:46 PM ^
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:51 PM ^
More powerful than quick!? Wuuuuut?? Are we watching the same guy?
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:06 PM ^
November 2nd, 2014 at 5:52 PM ^
only smaller
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:53 PM ^
First year watching football?
November 2nd, 2014 at 5:50 PM ^
I've always thought that defensive coaches should tell their trailing LBs or OLs to chase a point four or five yards to one-side of Braxton when in pursuit. A trailing LB or OL isn't going to catch him in straight line pursuit, but might have a chance if they take a short cut to a point that Braxton may very well go through in a roundabout way.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:54 PM ^
Maybe OSU will do him a favor and let him play whatever his NFL position might be next year. But you are right, he isn't as sure a thing as a RB as D was. Do you really think Miller would block enough to be a TE?
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:33 PM ^
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November 2nd, 2014 at 4:11 PM ^
Always felt his ability to identify even slivers of daylight was off the charts.
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:52 PM ^
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:38 PM ^
Great news. Saw a lot of upheaval during his time at Michigan and drove on through it. Guy deserves every good thing he makes happen now that he's on the greatest stage of all.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:39 PM ^
How many people said Denard couldn't cut it in the NFL?Weren't they all talking about him at the quarterback position? I don't think many people doubted his ability to carry the ball.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:45 PM ^
Nah... "Too small for the NFL, injury prone, etc etc"
He's got the heart, the character, and the dedication to overcome adversity. Just glad he was able to recover from the physical punishment he took in college... Well, not as glad as I am that I now turn on Jaguars games just to watch a single player.... Kid always has had a presence that just makes you have to smile.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:51 PM ^
Actually, no. I think you'd find a lot more people looking at his skill set and saying "Not a quarterback, could be a great specialist, running back, etc." And, yes, he was injury prone.
The Jaguars stuck with him, made an effort to get him on the field from the start, and didn't give him a great supporting cast to work with. He's done well for himself, but let's cut the revisionism.
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:09 PM ^
You would find a lot of those people here. Elsewhere, though, Denard had plenty of doubters. I didn't find many Jaguar fans on their boards who believed he would amount to much when he was drafted, for example.
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:40 PM ^
That's probably because there aren't many Jaguar fans on Jaguar message boards. Sorry, I meant message boards. Actually, at all.
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:15 PM ^
Rational people who didn't hate him (seeing as he's unhateable to rational people) said what you're saying.
November 2nd, 2014 at 9:33 PM ^
I saw a comment from someone who claimed to be a Michigan fan calling him a selfish brat. I was shocked and horrified that anyone could hold such an opinion.
November 2nd, 2014 at 7:20 PM ^
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November 2nd, 2014 at 4:17 PM ^
I'll admit to wondering if he could add the needed bulk - heck, I've been begging him to try soccer, because I think he'd destroy people. I'm afraid that dream of mine is over. Good for Denard!
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:18 PM ^
about questionable hands too. . .
My prediction, he will win a Super Bowl ring. His skills are developing where a competitive team will pick him up for a boost in the running game. . .
book it!
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:51 PM ^
Living in Jacksonville now, when I read user comments on local media and blog websites during the preseason, there were definitely fans who felt the Jaguars should have cut Denard. Same fans who gave up on him last season due to his fumbling issues (even though he was playing with an injury that caused some of those ball security issues). Basically they thought he couldn't win the backup role, that he wasn't cut out to be a RB, and the Jags should cut their losses with him. Glad to see the Jags coaching staff saw otherwise!
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:59 PM ^
They saw that they didn't have any other options because of injuries.... Denard has been dealing with nerve damage since before he departed AA that had a very obvious effect on his abilities. No amount of drive or ambition could get around that.
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:16 PM ^
I had nerve damage in the elbow that took a bunch of years to go away, but it did finally go away. Obviously, he's getting top of the line care regularly (although I always saw the pro sports docs because my pops was a doctor - but he sees them every day) and he's a professional athlete, so his chances of healing faster aren't terrible.
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:37 PM ^
They've talked about it a bit, supposedly he's doing pretty well.
I think it's obvious there still is SOMETHING going on, because he still let's go of the ball... he's just able to do it a microsecond after breaking the plane or after his knee brushes the ground... which is good enough!
I think he'll just get better as long as the confidence keeps building.... He looked decent in doing what he coudl do with blocking, and ran a couple routes well.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:40 PM ^
Wolverine. He was special when he was in AA. Now the rest of the NFL world is discovering his talent and ability. Great to see him succeed.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:45 PM ^
Denard sacrificed a Heisman Trophy to stay in Ann Arbor. He may deserve more gratitude than anyone who has ever put on the Maize and Blue.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:54 PM ^
I mean, we all love Denard and all, but... Huh?
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:59 PM ^
Do you mean he could have been a Heisman contender if he had transferred after we switched to Hoke?
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:41 PM ^
....and he can catch!
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:41 PM ^
Leon Hall just tackled Denard! Now if only it was Henne that threw it to him.
November 2nd, 2014 at 4:51 PM ^
FUCK Leon Hall!
...just kidding
November 2nd, 2014 at 7:30 PM ^
Came back and got injured again, but still...
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:41 PM ^
I am so happy for him!
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:46 PM ^
Have they ever tried using him to return a kickoff? I haven't seen it. I'm not sure I'd trust his hands on punt returns, but kickoffs seem like a decent risk/reward.
November 2nd, 2014 at 3:59 PM ^
I wondered the same thing, then realize they have Ace Sanders back there - really no need to try Denard there too.
November 2nd, 2014 at 7:30 PM ^
November 2nd, 2014 at 7:33 PM ^
but with the nerve issue he had too much trouble with ball security. And now that he's becoming The RB (now without the dropsies), no need.