So, is Josh Jacobs the next L'eveon Bell?
Posted: Mon May 20, 2019 11:20 amI keep hearing these comparisons, and I watched the video comparing the two and the dude made a strong case.
Both are patient runners who set up their blocks.
They both have power AND finesse, with plenty of juke to leave defenders standing there wondering wtf just happened.
Both finish their runs in punishing style.
Neither one ever goes down on first contact.
Both are great receivers, can line up wide and run routes.
Both are solid pass blockers who can pick up the blitz with the best of them.
Neither have the speed to take it to the house on a long run.
So there are a lot of similarities between the two of them. I also see differences:
I think Bell is a little faster. The video said Bell ran a 4.6 on his first pre-draft run and a 4.5 on his 2nd. As we know, Jacobs ran 4.6.
I think Josh is the better receiver.
I think Jacobs has a jump cut I've never seen Bell use.
So we'll see how things shake out against pro opponents. Josh may get in there and find that his lack of speed just doesn't cut it in the NFL. He may be just a hair too slow, although he looked to me like he was faster and quicker than Damien Harrison while they were both at Bama.
I can't wait to have a real run game. WTF are we gonna do with a real run game? I've forgotten how they're even used... Carr will be in shock when he actually has TIME in the pocket.
Both are patient runners who set up their blocks.
They both have power AND finesse, with plenty of juke to leave defenders standing there wondering wtf just happened.
Both finish their runs in punishing style.
Neither one ever goes down on first contact.
Both are great receivers, can line up wide and run routes.
Both are solid pass blockers who can pick up the blitz with the best of them.
Neither have the speed to take it to the house on a long run.
So there are a lot of similarities between the two of them. I also see differences:
I think Bell is a little faster. The video said Bell ran a 4.6 on his first pre-draft run and a 4.5 on his 2nd. As we know, Jacobs ran 4.6.
I think Josh is the better receiver.
I think Jacobs has a jump cut I've never seen Bell use.
So we'll see how things shake out against pro opponents. Josh may get in there and find that his lack of speed just doesn't cut it in the NFL. He may be just a hair too slow, although he looked to me like he was faster and quicker than Damien Harrison while they were both at Bama.
I can't wait to have a real run game. WTF are we gonna do with a real run game? I've forgotten how they're even used... Carr will be in shock when he actually has TIME in the pocket.