Better Pro Ray Rice or Slaton?

[jerseymanguy]

Since watching the rutgers/WV game I've been debating this in my head. I feel ray rice's game is more suited to the pros because he doesn't rely on speed, since he's not the fastest guy. He is built like a tank, runs low, has great vision, and already handles a hell of a load. I do worry about how much of a load he already carries. Not so worried about the supposed lack of speed because there are many NFL players who didn't have the "speed" necessary to play the game. I really like his vision and decisiveness.

Slaton I love his game too. Fast, good vision, slashing type player, but I can't help but wonder if that will translate into success in the NFL. Definitely a gamebreaker, but in the NFL there's a whole boat load of fast guys where some of the moves I watched him make against rutgers just won't work. I also question his durability. I usually go with the speed guys as being better pros, but for some reason I just have this feeling that he might not have a huge impact in the NFL

[gggunit4life]

Steve Slaton with his combination of speed, vision, and power.

[cubuffsman78]

Originally Posted by gggunit4life Steve Slaton with his combination of speed, vision, and power.

Slaton doesn't really run with power. I can't say i remember him ever just trying to duck him head and bull over someone.

[bdc02]

Originally Posted by cubuffsman78 Originally Posted by gggunit4life Steve Slaton with his combination of speed, vision, and power. Slaton doesn't really run with power. I can't say i remember him ever just trying to duck him head and bull over someone.

yeah I agree Cubbs... Slaton has great speed and vision... but power is something ive never seen from him.

[TNMK]

Rashard Mendenhall

[murtyle]

Where do you guys rank Chris Johnson (ECU RB)...

[cubuffsman78]

Originally Posted by murtyle Where do you guys rank Chris Johnson (ECU RB)...

He's a little inconsistent this season. He has just 4 games with over 100 yards, but the 300 yard performance against Memphis obviously stands out. I'd call him a top 12 back or so. I've read that he's a great workout warrior though. He could be one we see fly up boards like Chris Henry did last year.

[murtyle]

Do you think that part of it is the offense they run? They got that 24 who also looks like a good player and their QB is very athletic too... It looks like they spread the ball to those 3 players...

Anyway that guy can fly... He's got Hester type speed... Put him in an offense that gives the RB a lot of room (like DETs is supposed to do) and he could do some serious damage... I'd like to see him work catching punts and returning kicks...