With the 176th pick in the draft the Rams select John Kelly RB

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I must say...Kelly is a real punishing runner... a grinder...not super breakaway speed...but he's a physical runner... I don't think he passes Brown on the depth chart...but he's definitely goes some tools
 
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I read somewhere that he grew up skateboarding as well. That would definitely help explain the amazing balance through contact he has. Really excited for a 6th round back that doesn't have elite speed. He just looks like a hard nosed RB that could do a little of everything.
 
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Kid runs like Stacy but faster. I like'em. Don't see him taking Browns spot but Davis may be on the chopping block. Was hoping to see Davis on the field last year but it wasnt in the cards i guess.
 
This is just sinking in with me...but regardless of whether Kelly surpasses Brown.... We have a really solid running back trio now.... both Brown and Kelly are tough down hill runners.... You can develop them in the passing game as well.. now that Tavon is gone, we have snaps to give guys like Brown and Kelly.... Instead of looking at them competing against each other.....Lets appreciate the fact that we have a tandem like Brown and Kelly now.... Huge upgrade for us
 
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In his promo vid 40 yard time is 4.25. Thats Chris Johnson fast. Sure was a big difference on his combine time.
21+MPH too. That is near Gurly like.
Are they straight up lies or what ?
 
gogoat1 said:
In his promo vid 40 yard time is 4.25. Thats Chris Johnson fast. Sure was a big difference on his combine time.
21+MPH too. That is near Gurly like.
Are they straight up lies or what ?
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Yeah, I questioned that too. In the same videos where he is running free, but two defenders are angling toward him 10 yards away and they caught and tackled him. With 4.25 speed, they don't catch him.
 
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OldSchool said:
Loved his reaction on the phone call. And liked the kid a lot leading up to the draft so I'm happy with this pick.
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Yup loved his emotional reaction. Definitely my fan fav pick.

Think he makes the 53? I'm thinking maybe he makes the PS the first year beating out Justin Davis (if he's still with us that is).
 
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gogoat1 said:
In his promo vid 40 yard time is 4.25.

21+MPH too. That is near Gurly like.
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Maybe he can get up to 21 mile per hour, it just takes him a little longer to get up to speed. :D

Like VW Bug versus Lamborghini.
 
LoyalRam said:
Yeah, I questioned that too. In the same videos where he is running free, but two defenders are angling toward him 10 yards away and they caught and tackled him. With 4.25 speed, they don't catch him.
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Depends when that happened.

NO ONE is running a sub 4.3 in the fourth quarter...

It's why change of pace backs can be devastating at the end of a game.
 
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Kelly is a very hard runner. Not sure who is better Brown or Kelly. I guess Kelly is the better pass catcher. I was thinking a quicker over a power runner as TG backup. We will see how it shakes out. I do like Kelly's power which can help wear down defenses.
 
Mackeyser said:
Depends when that happened.

NO ONE is running a sub 4.3 in the fourth quarter...

It's why change of pace backs can be devastating at the end of a game.
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True...but everyone is out there, so speed degrades equally? The fast guy should still be faster than the slower guys in the 4th quarter, shouldn't they? (starters, anyway)
 
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