who does AP play like?

[rai]

I have not seen every game but I try to watch him when possible. He did seem to tail off last year. But what type of player is he, more speed or power?

 

He's not Westy/Bush/LT type he doens't catch many balls and they take him out on passing dows,

 

So is he like LJ or jamal or who?

Edited September 26, 2008 by rai

[RylenolFlu]

He's really in a class of his own. He may be the most balanced runner in the league, not in terms of catching/running, but in terms of maintaining solid leverage. If you saw him run over Al Harris in week one you'll understand what I'm talking about. I almost want to say that he has LT type vision but AD might have the best vision in the league. Yeah, so, he's really a specimen unlike anyone in the league but if I had to describe his style I'd say he has the agility of Reggie Bush and the aggressiveness of Jamal.

[Grits and Shins]

Depends. When he is suited up and on the field ... or when he's standing on the sidelines in his civies?

[Down Goes Frazia]

Jim Brown

[kingfish247]

Jim Brown

For running style and ability... +1

[Big Ernie McCracken]

Jim Brown

 

 

[MikesVikes]

He has the speed of Dickerson, initiates the hit on defenders and doesn't like to run out of bounds like Walter Payton, and can punish defenders like Earl Campbell.

[Double Agent]

I've always thought he was a lot like Dickerson.

[Seahawks21]

He isn't close to DIckerson's style. He isn't close to Jim Brown's style. Or Payton. Reggie Bush? Come on now. Jamal Lewis?? It's raining men! Hallelulah! It's raining men!??? Has anyone ever watched these guys play?? I can think of three.....Bo Jackson, Terrell Davis, and Fred Taylor.

[rai]

they should try to throw some to him, I have seen him go out in a pattern but they don't usually have him in the plan like they don't look for him except once in a while.

Edited September 26, 2008 by rai

[rai]

Jamal Lewis?? It's raining men! Hallelulah! It's raining men!??? Has anyone ever watched these guys play?? .

Jamal is a tough son of a gun, big runner, I don't know how fast he is, but he had close to 300 in a game.

Edited September 26, 2008 by rai

[Double Agent]

He isn't close to DIckerson's style.

 

You have a different opinion than most of the scouts did.

[kingfish247]

....I can think of three.....Bo Jackson, Terrell Davis, and Fred Taylor.

First, a lot of RBs share some characteristics but not others so almost any RB can be compared with another RB.

 

Bo, meh. I'd compare Bo more to Jamal Lewis... Neither can match AD's stride in the open field or change of direction.

TD, I can see that but AD has better change of direction. TD was a great runner because of his vision and burst and ability to run through trash.

Fred Taylor... and who does he compare most to... Jim Brown. I'm pretty sure I remember even Jim Brown admitting he liked Fred Taylor the most out of all RBs due to his combo of speed and power.... until AD came along...

 

 

Jim Brown is on a pedestal for sure but he's the gold standard... speed, power, and elusiveness. I'm sorry to say but AD is that total package. There's obvious durability concerns at this point but as far as style he compares most to Jim Brown.

Edited September 26, 2008 by kingfish247

[Seahawks21]

First, a lot of RBs share some characteristics but not others so almost any RB can be compared with another RB.

 

Bo, meh. I'd compare Bo more to Jamal Lewis... Neither can match AD's stride in the open field or change of direction.

TD, I can see that but AD has better change of direction. TD was a great runner because of his vision and burst and ability to run through trash.

Fred Taylor... and who does he compare most to... Jim Brown. I'm pretty sure I remember even Jim Brown admitting he liked Fred Taylor the most out of all RBs due to his combo of speed and power.... until AD came along...

 

 

Jim Brown is on a pedestal for sure but he's the gold standard... speed, power, and elusiveness. I'm sorry to say but AD is that total package. There's obvious durability concerns at this point but as far as style he compares most to Jim Brown.

While I tend to agree with most of what you say, the point that Bo can't match AD's stride in the open field is where I cross the line. Bo Jackson very well was the fastest RB to ever play the game. Jamal Lewis just isn't that type of back in any way.

[Pope Flick]

You have a different opinion than most of the scouts did.

 

I agree. I watched Dickerson play and he and ADP run a lot alike. Marshawn Lynch reminds me of Payton.

[Seahawks21]

Dickerson ran as upright as you can get, more similar to Eddie George. Adrian runs behind his pads and runs with shorter, choppier steps than Dickerson did. The only thing he really has in common with Dickerson is that they share body styles.

[CaP'N GRuNGe]

Chuck Foreman

[darin3]

Dickerson ran as upright as you can get, more similar to Eddie George. Adrian runs behind his pads and runs with shorter, choppier steps than Dickerson did. The only thing he really has in common with Dickerson is that they share body styles.

So you're saying countless scouts, guys that do this stuff for a living, were .... wrong?

[ptwo5]

He reminds me alot of Dickerson but with more power.

[moneymakers]

Billy Sims

[G.K.Trey]

While I tend to agree with most of what you say, the point that Bo can't match AD's stride in the open field is where I cross the line. Bo Jackson very well was the fastest RB to ever play the game. Jamal Lewis just isn't that type of back in any way.

If you go back to the combine when J Lewis came out you will see he ran a 4.4 and was the fastest rb on the board. Now I am not sayin he's Bo but give the man his due , before the knee injury he was very fast.

Edited September 27, 2008 by G.K.Trey

[Scooby]

a faster emmitt smith, shoulder injury included

[Sgt Ryan]

Peterson runs exactly like Dickerson, upright, and has speed to burn. He is more physical than Dickerson ever was though.

 

 

I compare AD to LT. I think these 2 share alot of the same qualities. Both can take any handoff to the house, both run well inside, and have the speed to get outside. Both have excellent vision. LT has better hands, and AD is more physical. So AD to me plays like LT. Who does he look like when he is toting the rock, Dickerson.

[Sgt Ryan]

Dickerson ran as upright as you can get, more similar to Eddie George. Adrian runs behind his pads and runs with shorter, choppier steps than Dickerson did. The only thing he really has in common with Dickerson is that they share body styles.

 

This coming from the same person that said Reggie Williams of the Jags would be the best WR in the game. Geez, you lost your right to evaluate talent long ago!

[piratesownninjas]

I agree.