Third-day Bargain?
April 17th, 2018
ACC Sleeper?
Joe brought word recently that Helmet Hair Mel Kiper discussed a couple of running backs that he thinks are third-day draft bargains next week.
Of course Joe was interested because he understands the Bucs need a running back.
One was North Carolina State’s Nyheim Hines. This Hines is not the biggest guy but he has some wheels and can catch the ball.
Well, not only is Hines on Kiper’s radar, Hines has caught the attention of Brian Baldinger. The former NFL offensive lineman and analyst for NFL Network has been working on tape of running backs and believes Hines, if used correctly, could be a serious weapon for an NFL offense.
Joe has embedded a handful of Twitter videos of Baldinger breaking down Hines.
#packfootball rb #NyNyHines7 has an undeniable burst and is capable of hitting home runs. Is he more track or is he more football? #BaldyBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/mserbI1FiD
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 15, 2018
#WolfpackFootball #NyNyHines7 can be used in a variety of ways. Can you find ways to get elite speed on the field. Make your OC earn the big $$$. #BaldyBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/4ksEA3IQFQ
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 15, 2018
#WolfPackFootball #NyNyHines7 can change games in an INSTANT. Like he did in this Carolina Rivalry. The more I study the more I like. #BaldyBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/Z5aAUIlmEl
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 15, 2018
April 17th, 2018 at 5:27 am
My late “sleeper” is Ryan Nall out of Oregon St. the kid is 6″2′, 235lbs and has some nifty moves and wiggle for a guy that big! Ran a 4.58 and had a very good combine. Had just under 1,000 yards rushing last year and scored a whole bunch of TD’s. He would be a great compliment to a guy like Sony Michel. Nall probably could go anywhere from Round 5 to Round 7.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr0RAk8QGXc
April 17th, 2018 at 5:33 am
If used correctly that already doesn’t sound like things our coaching staff would do.
April 17th, 2018 at 6:01 am
Just like joe doesn’t have faith in our D. Coaches t]o coach a rookie CB…i dont have faith in our O. Coaches to be creative and “use” players “correctly”
April 17th, 2018 at 6:02 am
Joe…the rb from Tennesee, John Kelly, is a sleep as well….
April 17th, 2018 at 6:02 am
Sleeper, rather^
April 17th, 2018 at 6:08 am
run nye nye run!
April 17th, 2018 at 6:24 am
A couple days ago, SR from PR predicted the Bucs would move up into the 3rd to grab Hines as his “best bet” for the Bucs selecting a RB between Rds 1>3.
The Bucs like Hines for sure – but I doubt Jason would be willing to pay extra to select him on day 2.
Now if Rashaad Penny was sitting there in the early 3rd rd and we hadn’t selected a RB yet – I’m pretty sure Licht would gladly pay what’s needed to move up for Penny.
April 17th, 2018 at 6:45 am
Used correctly . . .
Yeah, wont happen here
April 17th, 2018 at 6:54 am
Hard pass we need another 3-4 linebacker…..
April 17th, 2018 at 7:21 am
Even if the coaching staff doesn’t send in the plays to use Hines correctly Jameis has shown the stones to check out of them from time to time and does what he wants or feels will work best. That and Hines speed can make up for what Koetter/Monken lack in creativity and nerve. I would love to have This speed demon in the back field to pair with Barber especially if we get Nelson, Hernandez, or Wynn. Would free us up to get a needed DB in round 2 Instead of using that pick for a RB there. Not withstanding what we could get in a trade down from 7 ?
April 17th, 2018 at 7:24 am
Probably need 2 backs. One guy in later round that has filthy speed like the bears speed back
April 17th, 2018 at 7:25 am
Tarik cohen^^^
April 17th, 2018 at 7:28 am
Even better if we found an Alstott like bruiser late in the draft to compliment Hines well. Thunder and Lightning part 2 BABY!!
April 17th, 2018 at 7:32 am
Cam sims 6’5 210 we Alabama
April 17th, 2018 at 7:33 am
Barkley or trade down both unlikely…..another 5-11 season with incompetent coaching, inability to fill holes on roster likely
April 17th, 2018 at 8:15 am
DIMITRI FLOWERS.
Nuff said.
April 17th, 2018 at 8:26 am
My sleeper late/UDFA is Marquez Carter Grambling
April 17th, 2018 at 9:30 am
BO SCARBROUGH!!!!!!
barber….cj Anderson…..bo scarbrough
#NOEXCUSESIN2018!!!!!….GO BUCS!!!!!
April 17th, 2018 at 10:17 am
Joe
“This Hines is not the biggest guy but he has some wheels and can catch the ball.”
Pretty sure I didn’t see Koetter call one pass play to a RB last year. Man I hope he’s completely wiped out that old play book.
April 17th, 2018 at 12:44 pm
Am I the only one here who is prejudiced towards LSU players and against Alabama players.
Obviously both schools have produced many NFL stars and perhaps it’s just our experience….OJ is certainly a Bama blessing for us…but look at all the late picks we’ve scarfed from LSU.
Sadly my favorite LSU choice this year is Guice and he’s going to come after our first pick and probably before our second.
April 17th, 2018 at 12:48 pm
There is a pattern there (not yours). LSU pumps out NFL studs right and left. Bama players (yes, there are exceptions), especially defenders, don’t seem to pan out like LSU players.
Joe’s pretty convinced Bama players are maxed out by Saban and Joe was told by an NFL suit Bama players, in part due to very physical practices, wear out the treads more quickly than many schools.
That’s why Bama players spook Joe. With exception of a few (Julio Jones springs to mind), not many Bama players dominate on the next level like they do in college.
April 17th, 2018 at 1:45 pm
Bama…players can be surrounded by great talent which makes their highlights look like it is all them….same from other dominate programs and any particular time….Riedel Anthony …Jaquaez Green from the throw back machine….
April 17th, 2018 at 3:21 pm
^^^
Which is exactly why Minkah Fitzpatrick is a “riskier” pick than Derwin James if you are selecting a safety with a high pick.
April 17th, 2018 at 3:33 pm
Kallen Ballage is my sleeper running back in this draft runs a 4.48 at 6’1 reminds me of A mixture of L. Bell and McFadden
April 17th, 2018 at 6:43 pm
This guy is a 5’9 197 pound Charles Sims. Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaard pass.
April 17th, 2018 at 6:44 pm
EXACTLY what Joe thought!
April 17th, 2018 at 11:47 pm
That’s why I think the Bucs should sign CJ Anderson. Besides Barkley, Guice and possibly Michel there are no “bellcow” backs. Sure we could get a Nick Chubb or Ronald Jones but they would be more effective/efficiencient as 3rd down backs. If we sign Anderson to a 3yr/11M (first year guaranteed) we could allow him to be the 3rd down back. Peyton Barber would be a good backup. That allows you to use the 1st and 2nd picks to fix the secondary then you can use the 4th and extra 6th to move into the 3rd and get a Hines or Penny. Or you could get a back like Arkum Wadley in the 4th. It’s not fair to Mike Smith and the defensive staff to keep drafting offensively and giving them second tier talent to build a defense with. Go get James and a CB like Isiah Oliver.
April 17th, 2018 at 11:52 pm
*i meant we could allow Anderson to be the bellcow. He had 1007 yards last year behind an abysmal oline. Our oline wasn’t half as bad and Martin, Barber and Rodgers only ran for 1073 yards combined. A backfield that consist of an Anderson and Penny would definitely create a better offense for us.