My Dwyer Scouting Report

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Chadman sees Barry Foster....

let's hope he doesn't draw any Bam Morris comparisons...

[skyhawk]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

I think one of his only cons that made him drop in the draft (other than weight and medicine issues) is lack of skill in blocking.

He was primarily an up back and never needed to block. In the NFL this is an imperative skill that hopefully he can learn.

I also think he will be used in 3rd down situations later in the season in place of Mewelde Moore.

If he cant pass block, why would he be in there on 3rd downs? Except for, of course, 3rd and 1.

As Obi Wan said it, "He will leearn..."

[skyhawk]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Chadman sees Barry Foster....

Yes, me too.

And throw a little Frank Pollard in there too...

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Reminds me of a young Mewelde Moore with Willie Parkers receiving abilities.

Redman will outshine Dwyer....

[Captain Lemming]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

I think one of his only cons that made him drop in the draft (other than weight and medicine issues) is lack of skill in blocking.

He was primarily an up back and never needed to block. In the NFL this is an imperative skill that hopefully he can learn.

I also think he will be used in 3rd down situations later in the season in place of Mewelde Moore.

If he cant pass block, why would he be in there on 3rd downs? Except for, of course, 3rd and 1.

As Obi Wan said it, "He will leearn..."

I'm with disciplline on this. At least Mend can catch, a very good receiver in fact, he can work on his blocking. Dwyer has NO third down skill set except as a runner on 3rd and short.

I see Dwyer in the "Bettis" role, when Willie was first made the starter. Perfect.

[frankthetank1]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Reminds me of a young Mewelde Moore with Willie Parkers receiving abilities.

Redman will outshine Dwyer....

that is a joke. no way redman makes the 53 over Dwyer. most big backs are not the best at catching passes. bettis was a rare exception. blocking is very easy to learn for a RB

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Reminds me of a young Mewelde Moore with Willie Parkers receiving abilities.

Redman will outshine Dwyer....

that is a joke. no way redman makes the 53 over Dwyer. most big backs are not the best at catching passes. bettis was a rare exception. blocking is very easy to learn for a RB

Is Mendenhall considered a 'big back'? Dwyer and Mendenhall are the same size. Tomlinson is 8 pounds lighter than both, not exactly a big difference.

[ikestops85]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

He reminds me of Merril Hoge. A good solid RB who can get the tough yards. No shake and bake (hopefully no BAKE at all ). Patient but not quick through the hole. He will never break the big run but will always get you something.

[SteelerNation1]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Man, you guys have compared him to Barry Foster, Emmitt Smith, Merrill Hoge, Brandon Jacobs, MJD, Jerome Bettis, etc....Not bad for a 6th rounder I'd say!

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Man, you guys have compared him to Barry Foster, Emmitt Smith, Merrill Hoge, Brandon Jacobs, MJD, Jerome Bettis, etc....Not bad for a 6th rounder I'd say!

Precisely why I made the comparison to Mewelde Moore. Tried to bring the thread back down to earth

[SteelerNation1]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Man, you guys have compared him to Barry Foster, Emmitt Smith, Merrill Hoge, Brandon Jacobs, MJD, Jerome Bettis, etc....Not bad for a 6th rounder I'd say!

Precisely why I made the comparison to Mewelde Moore. Tried to bring the thread back down to earth

Personally, I see a little Walter Payton in him, a splash of John Riggins' power, Bo Jackson's speed, & Barry Sanders' elusiveness. That's just me though.

[Mister Pittsburgh]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Man, you guys have compared him to Barry Foster, Emmitt Smith, Merrill Hoge, Brandon Jacobs, MJD, Jerome Bettis, etc....Not bad for a 6th rounder I'd say!

Precisely why I made the comparison to Mewelde Moore. Tried to bring the thread back down to earth

Personally, I see a little Walter Payton in him, a splash of John Riggins' power, Bo Jackson's speed, & Barry Sanders' elusiveness. That's just me though.

I am thinking I saw a little Alstott in Frank the Tank so we are set this year in the backfield

[hawaiiansteel]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

He reminds me of Merril Hoge. A good solid RB who can get the tough yards. No shake and bake (hopefully no BAKE at all ). Patient but not quick through the hole. He will never break the big run but will always get you something.

hopefully no wake n bake...

[ANPSTEEL]

Re: My Dwyer Scouting Report

Man, you guys have compared him to Barry Foster, Emmitt Smith, Merrill Hoge, Brandon Jacobs, MJD, Jerome Bettis, etc....Not bad for a 6th rounder I'd say!

Precisely why I made the comparison to Mewelde Moore. Tried to bring the thread back down to earth

Personally, I see a little Walter Payton in him, a splash of John Riggins' power, Bo Jackson's speed, & Barry Sanders' elusiveness. That's just me though.

I have not watched one second of footage on him-

but based upon everyone's comparisons...

It sounds like we have Earl Campbell.

:P