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[JC_AZ]

Arizona Cardinals Potential Draft Pick: LeSean McCoy

By Revenge of the Birds, March 9th, 2009 10:16 AM

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LeSean McCoy (RB), Pittsburgh​

Height & Weight: 5'11 210 lbs.
Combine Results: None(Sick)
Positives: LeSean McCoy will be entering the draft as one of the fastest running backs available. McCoy possesses a rare speed and elusiveness that makes him very hard to catch. He has the ability to cut on a dime, and shoot up the gap when a hole forms. Once McCoy gets through the defensive line, he's virtually unstoppable in the secondary, as he can regain full speed very quickly. He's very dangerous in open space, as he can juke and move his way past most defenders. He's known for his vision and patience, and will wait for a hole to develop before running through it. He has great hands and will excel at the screen pass. While at Pittsburgh

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, McCoy rushed for 1,488 yards and 21 touchdowns this past season, and totaled 2,816 yards and 35 TDs the last two seasons.
Negatives: The only negative that seems to hurt McCoy is his size and strength. Most think if he were to develop more power, then he would be the complete package. He doesn't have the size to be an elite running back as well. He may struggle with short-yardage situations, as he might not have enough strength to get that extra yard. He doesn't always switch the ball to his outside hand, and runs wildly at times. He may be a liability with pass protection, as he doesn't always square up on blitzing linebackers.
Overview: McCoy has become a very popular prospect leading up the draft and is sure to remain one till the 2009 season starts. He has a bright future ahead of him, and will be somebody in the NFL. He would serve as a spark plug to the running game for any team that drafts him. His weaknesses can be coached and his strengths certainly have room for growth.
Projected Round: Late 1st - Early 2nd
Reasons the Arizona Cardinals should draft him and ways he will fit into the offense...​

Why he should be a Cardinal: McCoy would immediately improve the running game and compliment grind-it-out running back, Tim Hightower. He would fill the speedy void that draft bust running back J.J. Arrington left. Edgerrin James is also expected to leave, therefore, he would fill an overall need at running back. He doesn't have any character issues and takes pride in the way he plays.
How he fits into the Cardinal offense: The most obvious way he would fit in would be spelling Tim Hightower, as both running backs have different styles.LeSean produced better without the full back option, so he would be used primarily by himself in the backfield. He would add another dimension to the passing game as well. He has good hands and the screen pass would benefit him by putting him into open space. From there, he would provide a burst off of the edge.
Similar NFL Players: Reggie Bush, DeAngelo Williams, Steve Slaton

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Player Quote:

I'm quick and have great cutting ability. I have good vision and I can just take over a game. I'm like Barry Sanders because I'm a determined team player with great moves.
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Bottom Line: McCoy is a quick running back that will help any team that drafts him. He can improve many aspects of an offense and any negatives about him can be fixed. If he is drafted by the Cardinals, expect a vast improvement in the running game, and even more production to our wide receivers. What do you like about McCoy? Is there any major concerns you have with him and why the Cardinals should not draft him?

 

[WildBB]

will wait for a hole to develop before running through it.
He has great hands and will excel at the screen pass.

McCoy rushed for 1,488 yards and 21 touchdowns this past season, and totaled 2,816 yards and 35 TDs the last two seasons.


Negatives: He doesn't always switch the ball to his outside hand, and runs wildly at times. He may be a liability with pass protection, as he doesn't always square up on blitzing linebackers.
Overview:

How he fits into the Cardinal offense: The most obvious way he would fit in would be spelling Tim Hightower, as both running backs have different styles.LeSean produced better without the full back option, so he would be used primarily by himself in the backfield. He would add another dimension to the passing game as well. He has good hands and the screen pass would benefit him by putting him into open space. From there, he would provide a burst off of the edge.
Similar NFL Players: Reggie Bush, DeAngelo Williams, Steve Slaton

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Player Quote:

I'm quick and have great cutting ability. I have good vision and I can just take over a game. I'm like Barry Sanders because I'm a determined team player with great moves.
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Bottom Line: McCoy is a quick running back that will help any team that drafts him. He can improve many aspects of an offense and any negatives about him can be fixed. If he is drafted by the Cardinals, expect a vast improvement in the running game, and even more production to our wide receivers. What do you like about McCoy? Is there any major concerns you have with him and why the Cardinals should not draft him?

Just the one's boldened are somewhat of a concern. He could probobly be had in a trade down with a team wanting to p/u a premier reciever in our draft slot.

Good write up, good prospect.

 

[jaguarpaw81]

Strangely, I feel really good about many of our options that may be there @ 31.

Wells
Moreno
McCoy
Pettigrew
Mack
Unger
Sintim
Alphonso Smith (probably no longer an option with McFadden signing)
Matthews
D Brown
Tyson Jackson
Barwin

the guys who worry me a bit are:

Mike Johnson
Lauranaitus (sp?)
Oher

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Strangely, I feel really good about many of our options that may be there @ 31.

Wells
Moreno
McCoy
Pettigrew
Mack
Unger
Sintim
Alphonso Smith (probably no longer an option with McFadden signing)
Matthews
D Brown
Tyson Jackson
Barwin

the guys who worry me a bit are:

Mike Johnson
Lauranaitus (sp?)
Oher

yes we should get a good player at 31. I'd take anyone from that list except Laurinitis.

 

[lauraw]

i saw 3-5 minute gamefilm clips of him at combine time that really showed off his vision and cutback ability. i saw no breakaway speed, however, no darren sproles-type take it to the house type speed. i understand that pittburgh's whole offense for the most part was mcCoy, is that true? that might explain why he'd get 15-20 then get stopped. avery impressive player. if beanie wells is gone, i'd love to have lesean mcCoy at#31.

 

[jaguarpaw81]

yes we should get a good player at 31. I'd take anyone from that list except Laurinitis.

I guess I should have made a whole extra category for him because he scares the hell out of me too. If we dont extend Dansby by then he could really be on our radar.

 

[WildBB]

yes we should get a good player at 31. I'd take anyone from that list except Laurinitis.

It's interesting that you like Johnson instead of Lauinaitis. He's just a sideling to sideline player. He goes all out every single play.

 

[Shogun]

I like McCoy, but I don't like how he bounces things to the outside so much. I know he's more comfy in space, but sometimes he'll pass up good sized holes just to take it outside. That's a vision issue. His instincts are top notch, though. He game reminds me of Brian Westbrook.

 

[WildBB]

I like McCoy, but I don't like how he bounces things to the outside so much. I know he's more comfy in space, but sometimes he'll pass up good sized holes just to take it outside. That's a vision issue. His instincts are top notch, though. He game reminds me of Brian Westbrook.

And Fitz would have another Pitt brother. We may indeed wind up Pittsburgh West.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

It's interesting that you like Johnson instead of Lauinaitis. He's just a sideling to sideline player. He goes all out every single play.

i'm going by who has the higher ceiling. Laurinitis may be as good now as he's ever going to be while Johnson has unlimited potential. JL is the safer pick but he's just not all that great. I think he'll have a long,steady, un-spectacular career. I've said the guy he reminds me of is Teddy Lehman, from Oklahoma, a few years back. Another Leman, the guy from Illinois last year, i don't think even got drafted and ,to me, was the same kind of player as JL.

If MJ gets good coaching and motivation he could become a Jevon Kearse/Julius Peppers type player. BUt you also are taking the risk that he may become a non-factor. I like his natural ability because you know he's going to the good coaching in the NFL.

 

[jaguarpaw81]

Something I didn't think of until now was that if anyone knows about MJ it should be us as Whiz is GT alum and stays active with the school.

 

[cgolden]

Not to toot my own horn, but that profile was originally plucked from my blog before it ended up on Fanster. We're going to try and profile around 50 or 60 draftable players before that fateful weekend in late April so if you're looking to be overloaded with useless draft info, check it out.

 

[JC_AZ]

Not to toot my own horn, but that profile was originally plucked from my blog before it ended up on Fanster. We're going to try and profile around 50 or 60 draftable players before that fateful weekend in late April so if you're looking to be overloaded with useless draft info, check it out.

Good job on this one... hope you don't mind I "borrowed" to share here

 

[cgolden]

Good job on this one... hope you don't mind I "borrowed" to share here

Not at all, that's what they are there for.

 

[WildBB]

i'm going by who has the higher ceiling. Laurinitis may be as good now as he's ever going to be while Johnson has unlimited potential. JL is the safer pick but he's just not all that great. I think he'll have a long,steady, un-spectacular career. I've said the guy he reminds me of is Teddy Lehman, from Oklahoma, a few years back. Another Leman, the guy from Illinois last year, i don't think even got drafted and ,to me, was the same kind of player as JL.

If MJ gets good coaching and motivation he could become a Jevon Kearse/Julius Peppers type player. BUt you also are taking the risk that he may become a non-factor. I like his natural ability because you know he's going to the good coaching in the NFL.

Lehman's not a good comparison, other than he's white and kind of the same size. He's had numberous injuries and it's hindered his career, so I don't know where your going with that.

He's also bigger than Lehman at 6'3" / 245lbs. And their college careers aren't really comparable. A Nagurski winner as THE best college defensman as a Soph., followed up by the Butkis award in 07, and Big 10 defensive player of the year in 08. He's nothing but motivated and a leader. He's going to make some team and fans very satisfied.

Here's a bio:

http://www.nfldraftdog.com/2009_NFL_Draft/James Laurinaitis.htm

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Lehman's not a good comparison, other than he's white and kind of the same size. He's had numberous injuries and it's hindered his career, so I don't know where your going with that.

That and they both play MLB,have the same style of play, and were lteam leaders of top ranked defenses. Plus, you may want to look up and see who won 2003 Butkus award(hint, he wore #11 for the Oklahoma Sooners).

 

[Shogun]

Actually, I think the Lehman comparison is solid. Their play in college was real similar.

I really liked Lehman. If he stayed healthy, he'd have been a solid LB.