I didn't ever think Matt Jones looked like he ran very fast either but I think our secondary would attest to the fact that he did.
I'm not all that impressed with Newton's speed. I'm not so sure his promise lies in speed, but more of a Tebow type thing. Tebow wasn't really a blazer, just one big tall tough phuker, thus hard to bring down. Newton's Rivals profile lists him as 6'6" 247 lbs and runs a 4.53 40. I was re-watching a few spring games I had on the DVR the other day, and if that kid runs a 4.5 40, it's the slowest looking 4.5 known to man. He does look to be a hard runner, though. Honestly, I was more impressed with Caudle than Newton. AJ Green may have something to say about the whole best receiver in the SEC thing. If you're basing it on stat lines alone, I'm not so sure that's the best way to crown somebody the best in the conference. He's good, and I wouldn't mind him playing for Alabama at all, but best in the SEC? Not so sure about that.
I'm not all that impressed with Newton's speed. I'm not so sure his promise lies in speed, but more of a Tebow type thing. Tebow wasn't really a blazer, just one big tall tough fucker, thus hard to bring down. Newton's Rivals profile lists him as 6'6" 247 lbs and runs a 4.53 40. I was re-watching a few spring games I had on the DVR the other day, and if that kid runs a 4.5 40, it's the slowest looking 4.5 known to man. He does look to be a hard runner, though. Honestly, I was more impressed with Caudle than Newton. AJ Green may have something to say about the whole best receiver in the SEC thing. If you're basing it on stat lines alone, I'm not so sure that's the best way to crown somebody the best in the conference. He's good, and I wouldn't mind him playing for Alabama at all, but best in the SEC? Not so sure about that.
Beat me to the punch...Matt "pass the doobiecut me another line" Jones was a legit 4.4 guy...at his height, it didn't look the same as a 5-11 RB doing it.
Not concerned with what impresses a bammer, but your premise is correct. However, Newton's mobility will bring an extra dimension to the offense. Rivals 40 times are always suspect. Any non-electronic 40 time is. I think Rudi Johnson was touted as a 4.3 guy back in the day. He's 4.55 on his best day. Speed doesn't always mean great, nor does lack of world class speed mean no good...Jerry Rice and Emmit Smith were both very avg in 40 times, while Darrius Heyward Bey is a speed demon at 4.3. Beat me to the punch...Matt "pass the doobie" Jones was a legit 4.4 guy...at his height, it didn't look the same as a 5-11 RB doing it.
I don't believe many 40 times either but it's easy to spot a Matt Jones.
Yes, when they appear to be moving in slow motion, yet every defender on the field seems even slower, they're Matt Jones.
Matt was a fun player to watch. The drawback was that he saved Houston Nutt from getting fired earlier.
McFadden and Jones did too...too bad the guy couldn't recruit and his great players kept saving him from being fired.
Can one of you real barristers here help line this public defender out?
I'll take sense of humor for $1000 Alex.
WAIT!That there was a pip. I want everyone to start trying a little bit harder around here like Mr. JR4AU. Mr. boartitz flung out that doosie and JR dressed it up for show. I'm starting to like this innernets thing.