Jahvid Best Edges C.J. Spiller for Fastest 40-Yard Dash Time by a RB
by Sean Yuille on Feb 28, 2010 4:02 PM EST
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Unofficially, C.J. Spiller was the fastest running back at the NFL Combine, clocking in times of 4.28 and 4.27 in the 40-yard dash. The latter of the two runs was good enough to beat out wide receiver and Clemson teammate Jacoby Ford's 40 time of 4.28, although his time was already official.
That difference was important, because as it turns out, the official times painted a different picture completely. Spiller's fastest time ended up being 4.37 seconds, making him only the second-fastest running back. Who was the fastest? Cal's Jahvid Best, who barely beat out Spiller by running a 4.35. Auburn's Ben Tate had the next best time with a 4.43, and he was followed by Ryan Mathews (4.45) and Joe McKnight (4.47) to round out the top five.
The 40-yard dash time that stood out the most to me was Dexter McCluster's 4.58. I was expecting it to be a lot faster, especially after his first unexpectedly slow time was blamed on a stumble at the start. His second time wasn't any better, though. You can't put too much stock in a couple 40-yard dashes, especially when some people just make plays, but I definitely expected McCluster's time to be faster.
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Spiller is probably top RB still
But I don’t see him as the 2nd overall pick anymore and maybe not even top 10 if we trade down. He seems more 10-20 at this point but who really knows.
Jahvid Best at 34 is a definite possibility.
by HoorayForEverything on Feb 28, 2010 4:35 PM EST reply actions
Spiller 2?
Wow you should never ever post again. Spiller at 2? Crazy.
Yeah, believe it or not Kman, there was some talk about it.
Not very intelligent talk, but talk nonetheless.
Talk is the standard?
So “talk” is the now the standard that’s needed? There is so much bs talk out there that we could say that Pearl Harbor was done by aliens and that JFK is alive because of “talk”. Just because someone else says it doesn’t mean it’s completely ludicrous and should ever be repeated.
I think Hooray for Moron should be banned for that comment alone. Anyone who thinks of Spiller as going 2nd overall cannot possibly contribute anything worth reading ever again.
relax...i see nothing wrong with Hooray's comment...
and that was all it was. A comment.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
If everyone who made a stupid comment was banned, Sean would be alone on here.
You would have just qualified with your last comment Kman.
Am I allowed to post again?
I think if CJ Spiller came in and ran close to Chris Johnson’s 4.24 and if Mayhew/Schwartz fell in love with him as a 3 down back with return ability who can run every down, score 50 yd touchdowns, block, and catch…..then yes, he was an outside shot at #2.
Financially speaking, I am starting to think that the NFL is trending towards not paying RB’s the big contracts as much anymore so #2 is a stretch there, but DT is not part of the holy trinity either (QB / LT / DE) that traditionally gets Top 3 money.
I don’t know much about CJ Spiller other than that he is a good RB prospect. If he got picked at #2 then that means Schwartz/Mayhew grade him as a freaking awesome RB which would have made me happy because I am a Lions fan and I subconsciously desire a freaking awesome RB for some weird reason (hmmmm….I wonder why).
I think our days of top 5 picks are over and I would rather pick up “Chris Johnson” while we are down here than “Albert Haynesworth”. I would also rather have $1.1 million dollars than $1 million dollars but I’ll be monumentally happy with both.
Don’t worry, I get it…you can’t wish a player to be better than they are.
by HoorayForEverything on Mar 1, 2010 10:31 AM EST up reply actions
4.37 at his size
isn’t as impressive as 4.43 at Tates size….who agrees?
http://cmufootball.blogspot.com/
+1 .....
…….I love tate…..Amazing at that size.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 28, 2010 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
RB Weights
Jahvid Best 5-10 199lbs 4.45
CJ Spiller 5-11 196lbs 4.37 forty
Ben Tate 5-11 220lbs 4.43 forty
Ryan Mathews 6-0 218lbs 4.45 forty
Joe McKnight 5-11 198lbs 4.47 forty
< Ben Tate and Ryan Mathews are the same size. >
Dexter McCluster
Wow! Not that I can run anything close to a 4.58 these days, but I was expecting more straight-line speed from McCluster. He was a proven playmaker at Ole Miss, and he really delivered during his week at the Senior Bowl, so he’ll still probably be a late 2nd round / early 3rd round selection. Just surprising is all, I really thought he’d run at least a 4.45.
McCluster must run faster when those big dudes are chasing him. LOL
But really, there are players who don’t time well but never seem to get caught from behind.
Back in the day
Jerry Rice was considered slow.
He had 6 100 yard games rushing in the SEC
He can run the ball. facts are facts.
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Ryan Mathews
I have to beat the drum a little for Fresno State RB Ryan Mathews. He has an outside chance at being available at 34 overall, and he ran a 4.45 official (4.41 unofficial) 40-yard dash. In my opinion, the kid is the real deal. He’s the best back you may have never heard of. Strength, Balance, and (now, officially) Speed.
Dont forget about Tate....
….id rather have Tate then Matthews……Either is fine but Tate showed me more today and played much tougher competition durin his career in the SEC.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 28, 2010 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
I'll agree...
…that Tate’s had an impressive combine, and I was not expecting him to run a 4.43 today, but he just doesn’t play that fast. He’s definitely improved his draft stock, but he’s not better than Mathews. The combine can only tell you so much; you have to watch some film on these guys. If you want to take Tate in the 3rd or 4th round he’ll most likely still be available.
Good point
Matthews is intriguing.
The Bringers of Hope: Stafford - Delmas - C. Johnson - Pettigrew - Levy - Hill - Schwartz
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.
by Hyperion Ecta on Feb 28, 2010 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
I WANT TATE!!!!!
He was a great pick before today and he did nothing today but impress…..The only problem now is everyone knows about him and he could go in the late 1st but maybe in 2nd he will be there.
by BennieBladesFan on Feb 28, 2010 5:59 PM EST reply actions
+1
Tate in the 2nd if Luati is gone.
by Waitingfortheroar on Feb 28, 2010 9:17 PM EST up reply actions
Who is Luati?
Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...
Ben tate will be around in the later rounds.....
I think taking him in the top 4 rounds would be a reach.
Oh you didn't know?? You're ass better CALLLLLLLL SOMEBODY!!!!!
T.O. and Thomas Tones
Put them both on speed dial Detroit! T.O. can come cheap, and be an awesome # 2 receiver. He had almost a thousand yards as a # 2 in a windy stadium and no QB. I don’t know why so many people are calling him washed up. And Thomas Jones? He would be a good back for at least 2-3 years. Sign him and have him share carries with Kevin Smith to take a bit of the load off. This would be a rather cheap fix for a couple years while our young guys mature a bit.
RB = waste of a pick
I’d rather sign Jones and give him a chance at starting RB, instead of wasting a needed pick on the OL/DL or the secondary.
Unlike Westbrook, not many places will hand Jones the keys. Detroit might need to.
how can we hand him the
keys? he’s 31 and we have a guy that is doing everthing he can behind the shambles of our line.
by Waitingfortheroar on Mar 1, 2010 1:47 AM EST up reply actions
there a plenty of good prospects at RB in this draft...
I would rather draft one than sign an aging vet that might no have nothing left.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
RB = good pick
We need a threat in the run game to take pressure off Stafford & Calvin.
Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...
RB
RBs are a dime a dozen. Most guys give you 3-4 years and that’s it. Plus with the injury risk there’s just no reason to draft a guy that high unless he’s a once-in-a-generation type RB and for all those supposed guys in the last 10 years only one—LT—has actually delivered on his potential. There’s just no reason to draft a RB that high.
Either take the DT or trade out and hope either Rolando McClain or Brandon Graham is still there. Go defense again with you’re 2nd round pick.
Whether it’s Thomas Jones or Reggie Bush or Chester Taylor or a 3rd round pick the running game will be as good as Stafford is. You’re not going to invest over $150 million in a QB, WR and TE and then be a running team.
Just wanted to say...
…how happy I am to have the NFL network again! Last year it didn’t become available until after the draft on my cable provider. The Mrs. isn’t too pleased with their round the clock coverage, but now that the season is officially over I’m absolutely loving this!
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Lucky....
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by Hyperion Ecta on Mar 1, 2010 6:28 PM EST up reply actions
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