» Payton

HogInBlacksburg · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:11 pm Post subject: Payton

Jarrett Payton was buried on the depth chart at Miami his entire career (James,Gore,Portis,McGahee). He isn't talked about too much. The highest I have seen him in any Mocks is the 3rd round. Most people have him going in the 4th-6th rounds. He's listed at 6'2" 224 lbs. He is a powerful north/south runner(ala S.Davis). He averaged 5 yds a carry for the season and really came on with over 6 yds a carry in his last 5 games.
If we get a chance later in the draft I would love to see him in B&G this year.
High character, Strong work ethic and...How about his genes??

hailskins666 · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 10:24 pm Post subject:

from what i've heard/read, the apple fell a LONG ways from the tree here. i don't know that much about him, but from what i been able to keep up with, not many people have been impressed by him. i guess it's hard to follow in you fathers footsteps if he is a complete Football god. Smile

Guest · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject:

hes not good

skinsfaninroanoke · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:16 pm Post subject:

Hey BigCarter - why do you say that so unequivocally? Just curious if you have some information that we don't Smile

redskins56 · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:20 pm Post subject:

skinsfaninroanoke · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:24 pm Post subject:

Think about it, if he is good and can prove himself, and teams aren't willing to risk much for him, maybe we can get him in the 5th round and attempt to solve our problems at RB that way...

hailskins666 · Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2004 11:32 pm Post subject:

HogInBlacksburg · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 12:20 am Post subject:

It just seems like for every stud RB taken in the first round like J.Lewis, there's a stud taken in the later rounds like Terrell Davis and even undrafted like Priest Holmes.
Maybe JP could be that sleeper this year. Smile

Just someone else to keep an eye on at the combine......

Jake · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 5:23 am Post subject:

I don't think he's that good. He might with the proper training and coaching. I like him but he's not the best RB available, let's put it that way.

redskins56 · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 7:51 am Post subject:

The reason a lot of people are saying he isn't that good is because he was a primary backup throughout his career. Well Brad Johnson played behind Casey Weldon at Florida State, so that means nothing.

He has a lot to learn, but if nothing else I'd invite him to camp. It's in the blood!!!

-GEEPZ
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L.A. NATION!!!

Wysocki · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:31 am Post subject:

And Tom Brady played behind Drew Henson...

gibbsfan · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 9:58 am Post subject:

i don,t see payton either but i would keep an eye on him.
i would still go after greg jones if they can keep the 2nd round pick.i,m still unclear for the 5th selestion in the 1st round.

JD · Guest

I watched him in a lot of games this past year (and the title game in 03) and he looked very average. Fumbles, dropped passes, and not all that fast, elusive or powerful. I don't think he was the original starter for Miami this year (I thought that guy got injured), in his senior season. 5 yds a carry probably has more to do with general Miami dominance. Just a fan's opinion though. I hope they go for Greg Jones. And Taylor or Winslow. And start J. Patrick.

Redskins4Life · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2004 3:53 pm Post subject:

If hes available in round 6- or 7 I say definitely give him a shot. I doubt he'll drop that far but if he does then we should take a look at him.

BigCarter28 · piggie Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 144 Location: D.C.

I think the scouting staff can find better running backs in the lower rounds than payton, It would be nice to see him succeed but I doubt it, I as well have seen him play alot and he wasnt too impressive,

and how did you know I wrote that post when it only said guest??