Thread: Various draft news and notes

LESEAN HAS LEFLU
Posted by Mike Florio on February 19, 2009, 11:44 a.m.

We’re told that former Pitt running back LeSean McCoy has been battling the flu.

As a result, McCoy has lost some weight. So he’s not expected to participate in the bench press at the Scouting Combine. (Fred Smoot says, “Yeah, I had the flu, too.”)

But McCoy still plans to work out with the other running backs on Sunday. He also plans to run the 40-yard dash that same day.

McCoy was a two-year starter at Pitt, and he left with two years of eligibility remaining.


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word! i hope he bombs the combine like the luftwaffe did london in the battle of britain. . . . fall, baby, fall!

Still don't see him making it to our 2nd round pick. If teams drop him for the flu you have some serious problems with your scouting.

Originally Posted by BroncoAV06

Still don't see him making it to our 2nd round pick. If teams drop him for the flu you have some serious problems with your scouting.

Am I the only one who isn't that high on him?

I swear, everywhere I turn, people love this kid...maybe, I just wasn't exposed to him enough the last few years.

Originally Posted by BroncoAV06

Still don't see him making it to our 2nd round pick. If teams drop him for the flu you have some serious problems with your scouting.

Teams could think of it as he is trying to make an excuse. Though for a RB the bench really doesn't hurt draft stock. Now if he runs mid 4.5s or slower he'll have a problem with his draft stock.

Originally Posted by MissouriBronc

Am I the only one who isn't that high on him?

I swear, everywhere I turn, people love this kid...maybe, I just wasn't exposed to him enough the last few years.

Well you have Wells and Moreno then McCoy/Brown are the next level, not hard to see McCoy/Brown being selected late 1st early 2nd if a team wants a RB.

As for Shady he has the hands, quickness, and open filed speed to be a solid back. Compaird to Westbrook in terms of what he could bring (not talent wise.)

Originally Posted by BroncoAV06

Well you have Wells and Moreno then McCoy/Brown are the next level, not hard to see McCoy/Brown being selected late 1st early 2nd if a team wants a RB.

As for Shady he has the hands, quickness, and open filed speed to be a solid back. Compaird to Westbrook in terms of what he could bring (not talent wise.)

Personally, I don't want any of those backs...

Originally Posted by MissouriBronc

Am I the only one who isn't that high on him?

I swear, everywhere I turn, people love this kid...maybe, I just wasn't exposed to him enough the last few years.

Must be the lack of exposure. Dude is incredible. And it's not like he's a guy who came out of nowhere. He was the #1 RB recruit coming out of HS his senior year. Committed originally to Miami, but also considered Oklahoma, USC, Tennessee and Penn State. I told him to go to Knoxville, but he didn't listen, obviously. He didn't disappoint once he got to Pitt. He broke Dorsett's freshman rushing and TD records and kept the same pace in 2008 even w/o Otah, the other OT or any threat of a passing attack.

MO, i'm sure you're not the only one, but i think he's the best back in this draft. . . .

Originally Posted by SmilinAssasSin27

Must be the lack of exposure. Dude is incredible. And it's not like he's a guy who came out of nowhere. He was the #1 RB recruit coming out of HS his senior year. Committed originally to Miami, but also considered Oklahoma, USC, Tennessee and Penn State. I told him to go to Knoxville, but he didn't listen, obviously. He didn't disappoint once he got to Pitt. He broke Dorsett's freshman rushing and TD records and kept the same pace in 2008 even w/o Otah, the other OT or any threat of a passing attack.

Originally Posted by dogfish

MO, i'm sure you're not the only one, but i think he's the best back in this draft. . . .

Just not seeing it. Plus, the law of averages says we have to have a bust at some point. The last few years' running backs have been stellar. I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade or anything, I just don't see it.

Originally Posted by MissouriBronc

Just not seeing it. Plus, the law of averages says we have to have a bust at some point. The last few years' running backs have been stellar. I'm not trying to rain on anyone's parade or anything, I just don't see it.

Mcfadden, FTW!

I've never watched him play so I don't know if he would be worth the pick. However, I will say given the fact that our run blocking scheme will be intact just about any healthy running back can have a lot of success with our team.

Didn't Kobe Bryant just score 61 with the flu?

Weak sauce.

He'll still have his Pro Day and private workouts to show off his stuff. I doubt a poor combine while he is battling the flu will hurt his stock much.

The biggest knock on McCoy is his weight. He's only 210, but if you see him play, he hits guys like he's 235. The guy can fly and he might be the best recieving back in the draft.

Plus he's super young and will only get better. He hasn't even realized his full potential and he is ballin'.