Official 2025 NFL Off Season Discussion!!!
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I can't think of one...but looking at sportstrac...this is the last year of his contract so he will be able to keep a rookie RB
Swift UFA in 2024
Draft analyst: Detroit Lions pick ‘a touchdown waiting to happen’ in RB Jahmyr Gibbs
- Updated: Apr. 27, 2023, 10:30 p.m.|
- Published: Apr. 27, 2023, 10:19 p.m.
FILE - Former Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs works in position drills at Alabama's NFL pro day, Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The NFL Draft begins Thursday, April 27 in Kansas City, Mo.
ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions made a bold move during the 2023 NFL draft by trading away their sixth and 81st overall picks to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for the 12th and 34th overall picks. This caused quite a stir among fans and analysts alike, who were eager to see how the Lions would use their newfound draft capital.
However, the real shock came when the Lions selected Alabama’s Jahmyr Gibbs with the 12th overall pick, adding yet another talented running back to their roster. Many were surprised by this move, as the Lions already had a strong stable of running backs, but it’s clear that they’re committed to building a dominant ground game for the upcoming season.
The Lions’ selection of Gibbs drew immediate shock from some analysts. But it was quickly met with positive reviews of the pick.
“When you pair him (Gibbs) with D’Andre Swift and David Montgomery, who they already have on the roster, what do you think Dan Campbell is gonna want to do this year? He wants to run the football” ESPN analyst Louis Riddick said. “He’s got homerun speed, sub 4.4 speed. He can run inside and outside. And he can catch the ball out of the backfield.”
“His comparison to me is obviously Alvin Kamara, Christian McCaffrey type. And you can see why, except he’s fast. He’s a guy who can take it the distance.”
Gibbs had an impressive season, rushing for 926 yards and seven touchdowns while also contributing 444 receiving yards and four touchdowns during his final season at Alabama. He averaged 6.1 yards per carry, making him a valuable asset to the Lions’ rushing attack. Gibbs ran a 4.36 in the 40 yard dash and recorded a 33.5 inch vertical jump at the NFL combine, confirming his top-tier athleticism.
“He’s built well in the lower body, from the hips on down,” Riddick elaborated. “And he’s just one of those guys who is a three down type of player. You’re gonna have a three-headed monster in Detroit.”
Although he had Gibbs linked to the Cincinnati Bengals on his final mock draft board, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. was high on the selection of Gibbs.
“You can use him in a lot of ways. You can make him a slot receiver. You can move him wide. He can help out in the kick return game. (He’s) a touchdown waiting to happen,” Kiper said. “He’s electric with the ball in his hands. He strings multiple cuts together in one run.”
“And he doesn’t cough it up. He’s got really good ball security. So for Jahmyr Gibbs, I don’t look at him as just a running back, I look at him as a multi-dimensional, all-purpose player.”
Chargers got caught up in the measureables
Great pick by the Ravens. Zay, OBJ and Rashod Bateman to go with the TEs
Plays like Antonio Brown thoZay Flowers look like a CB tho
Do the Vikings get Will Levis so that Kirk Cousins can mentor him?
24 kids among the families of the last 2 picks. Damn
And we now know what Soulja Boy would wear if he were a 1rst round NFL pick
I'm disappointed that the Vikings didn't fuck this up
And we now know what Soulja Boy would wear if he were a 1rst round NFL pick
I'm disappointed that the Vikings didn't fuck this up
Not familiar with this guy. Twitter is hot and cold on him. Anyone know if he's that good?
Took them long enough....still could have saved himself some headaches had he used an agent.
Skip Bayless compares him to Travis Kelce potential
I tell you this..... If Anthony Richardson goes 4 based on his athletic potential alone...
Jesus just wait until this mutant fucker goes to the combine next year
If he can get even half of a Hooker type year....... he is going to be a top 10 pick. I don't think he is worth it, but dude is going to destroy the combine just on measurables.
Jesus just wait until this mutant fucker goes to the combine next year
If he can get even half of a Hooker type year....... he is going to be a top 10 pick. I don't think he is worth it, but dude is going to destroy the combine just on measurables.
Was hoping to get him in the 2nd rd
The black players always have white people at they house none of the white players do.
it doesn't mean anything but I be looking at that. lol
it doesn't mean anything but I be looking at that. lol
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