Scouting Report Leonard Fournette

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(02-20-2017, 04:19 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: As I have already mentioned I think either back helps this offense. There isn't a healthy back on the Bengals roster that is as capable as Cook or LF. I think Okeana's breakdown is pretty close, in fact I read a similar one from a supposed professional.

That said, while I agree to an extent, I disagree with part of it as well. 

I think many are underestimating Fournette's capability to catch the football. Cook has shown better hands without a doubt but, Cook played in an offense that throws to the backs and they featured him. Leonard played in a cesspool of coaching uncertainty.

All of that mentioned, the reason that I quoted you Nate wasn't to debate. It was because I got tickled at you saying the Bengals need a back that can catch. I agree, but they also need an OC that understands how to get the RBs the ball in space and we don't have that in Cincy!! 

You're thinking about Josh McDaniels and the team that just won the SB. Cincy tries to throw to the backs but do a poor job of it imo. 

Not to rain on the speculation parade but I just don't think Merv will draft either back, unfortunately.

Cannot disagree with any of this Coach, nice post.

If we did pick Fournette i would definately not be mad like i might of been a month or so ago, he is warming up to me for sure.

But like you said, Marv pry won't draft either RB anyway.

(02-21-2017, 11:07 AM)Okeana Wrote: This is super strange, but do you even look at receiving stats on these players ?  Cook and Fournette have very similar receiving stats.  

2015 receiving stats LF

rec 19 / yards 253 / AVG 13.3 / LONG 46 / TD's 1

2015 receiving stats DC

rec 24 / yards 244 / AVG 10.2 / LONG 36 / TD 1

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These guys both have natural ability catching the ball so i don't see this as a dividing point.  I think both are top 15 talent dynamic running backs which is really great considering 4 to 5 years ago most running backs weren't valued at all.

Whoa, blew my mind. Thanks for this Okeana. Eye opening.