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Topic subjectRB Royce Freeman, Oregon (5'11, 231)
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2629974, RB Royce Freeman, Oregon (5'11, 231)
Posted by will_5198, Sun Nov-12-17 01:16 PM
not an impressive runner to me. he's been historically productive -- second all-time leading rusher in Pac-12 history, most career touchdowns scored from scrimmage -- but I don't see an impact NFL player.

for a guy built like a tree trunk, he doesn't break as many tackles as he should. that's due to pad level, which is correctable, but what can't be changed are his slow-ass feet. no suddenness, no sway, no plant and burst. no chance against elite defenders.

also a big zero in the passing game, so when he's on the field you're getting a goal-line back who runs counter extremely well, while telling the defense you won't be throwing the ball. that's not a great trade.