Skattebo’s Big Moment

[football karma]

Pass on the UofA running backs amirite

Chuck Levy!

 

[Mulli]

Chuck Levy!

Stop reading my mind!!

 

[AZ Native]

As an ASU guy I have closely followed his career here. I have always seen something special in him. That doesn't make me a homer, just informed. That said, most of the season he was predicted to be drafted in the 6th or 7th round, if at all. I was all onboard drafting him late in the draft. But now after the Peach Bowl his play has received a lot of attention nationally and his predicted draft stock has risen substantially. He is now predicted to be drafted anywhere from the 2nd round to the 5th round. Those are the predictions nationally because of his sudden national exposure. It's not because of ASU fans, we have nothing to do with his predicted rise in the draft.

So where do I stand now? I would love to have as a Cardinals, not because he went to ASU but because I think he would be a good fit for the Cardinals. I honestly would not take him before the 4th round, but i believe some team will.

I was called a homer when I wanted to draft Heap and Suggs. Again, not because they went to ASU, but because I had first hand knowledge and knew the potential they had to be great. (Not comparing Skat to their skill level) just my reasoning for wanting to draft him if his draft position works with out plan.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Dillingham compared him to Maurice Jones Drew, and I thought that was the closest comp that's been mentioned. Mojo faster, but Skat more physical. (Bonus points for not picking another white dude!)

 

[BirdGangThing]

im sorry but when skat's running the ball i see marshawn lynch - when skat's s running routes and receiving i see mcaffrey

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Ekeler was definitely faster though.

I think Cam runs a 4.5. Play style is similar though.

 

[Chopper0080]

If the Cardinals felt like they needed to add a RB, taking Cam in the 4th round would be fine. If it was just for value, the 5th. My biggest issue with Cam is that I don't understand why the Cardinals would want to draft a mid round RB this year.

 

[Mulli]

If the Cardinals felt like they needed to add a RB, taking Cam in the 4th round would be fine. If it was just for value, the 5th. My biggest issue with Cam is that I don't understand why the Cardinals would want to draft a mid round RB this year.

Because they can. Because they can!!

Just kidding. Wondering the same thing. Conner and Benson are fine.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Yea, uh, nah. A player like Jaydon Blue also had a great game in the playoffs, but I have yet to see a Jaydon Blue thread.

It’s nothing but ASU homerism. The “I don’t care where he played” shtick is hilarious.

What did Blue do during the regular season that compares to Skattabo?

730 yards rushing, 5.4 per attempt // 368 receiving, 8.8 per catch // 14 combined TDs.

Skat
1711 yards rushing, 5.8 per attempt // 605 receiving, 13.4 per catch // 24 combined YDs.

Tell me again about homerism? lol

Two dudes not even in the same class.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

What did Blue do during the regular season that compares to Skattabo?

730 yards rushing, 5.4 per attempt // 368 receiving, 8.8 per catch // 14 combined TDs.

Skat
1711 yards rushing, 5.8 per attempt // 605 receiving, 13.4 per catch // 24 combined YDs.

Tell me again about homerism? lol

Two dudes not even in the same class.

Oh, and Blue played 15 games to Skat's 13...haha

 

[Stout]

Right? True homerism in my mind is the NFL team in a state drafting a bench-riding college RB from the local area just because he went to the local college. Drafting an NFL-caliber player from an in-state college is just smart.

...depending on the value. This guy isn't a 3rd round pick. 4th? Eh, I guess. 5th and lower? Fine. Will he be fast enough and be able to break all the same tackles in the NFL? Yeah, I doubt it very much.

 

[football karma]

What did Blue do during the regular season that compares to Skattabo?

730 yards rushing, 5.4 per attempt // 368 receiving, 8.8 per catch // 14 combined TDs.

Skat
1711 yards rushing, 5.8 per attempt // 605 receiving, 13.4 per catch // 24 combined YDs.

Tell me again about homerism? lol

Two dudes not even in the same class.

because Blue has traits that history has shown will translate to the NFL

I **think** what the NFL wonders about is: does Cam's 5.8 per attempt turn into 2.8 in the NFL because he wont shake off 90% of the tackles he did in college. Its a legit concern.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

because Blue has traits that history has shown will translate to the NFL

I **think** what the NFL wonders about is: does Cam's 5.8 per attempt turn into 2.8 in the NFL because he wont shake off 90% of the tackles he did in college. Its a legit concern.

Won't know until we get there, but I did mention in a previous comment that I think he comps well to Brian Mitchell, because of his footwork in traffic and ability to break tackles.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Because they can. Because they can!!

Just kidding. Wondering the same thing. Conner and Benson are fine.

Lotta wear on the tires for Conner...hard to imagine he has many more than 2 good years left.

 

[Krangodnzr]

...depending on the value. This guy isn't a 3rd round pick. 4th? Eh, I guess. 5th and lower? Fine. Will he be fast enough and be able to break all the same tackles in the NFL? Yeah, I doubt it very much.

Eh he broke tackles on 35% of his carries in college this year (an insane number), I don't think he does that in the NFL, but I think he can break a fair share of tackles in the NFL.

I watched a lot of Skattebo the past two years and the dude can play. I don't think he's a #1 back, but I think he's going to be a great utility player and will be well worth a third round pick if he pans out.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Yup.

Everybody her knows that if Skat played for another school that wasn’t in the state of Arizona, nobody would be reaching for him. Hell, would people still want him as high as the 3rd round if he played for the Arizona Wildcats?

I’m going to disagree. If you watched him play you had to come away impressed. He made a lot of plays out of nothing. And in the Texas game everyone expected him to have finally met his match and he excelled. Midway through the season I thought he was just a very good collegiate runningback, but he really elevated that asu team. He was the engine. He’s more talented than I have him credit for. He’s not just an eno Benjamin. The fact that he went asu just likely means more people are willing to take a rb then they otherwise likely would be having taken benson last year.

That said, did benson show you enough last season to believe we have Conners heir? He didn’t for me, and I was stoked about taking benson during the draft.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I mean, it would be dumb just because we drafted a RB in the 3rd round last year. If this was the premium or premium positions like an EDGE or WR where it would be understandable to double up back-to-back years.

If the Cardinals team is going to remain with their offensive philosophy I believe rb becomes more of a premium than the norm, no? And with Conners age and proclivity for getting banged up I’m not ready to be satisfied with benson. That said, due to these facts it’s not Skattebo or bust. I’d take a swing at another talented back in the third of one presented itself, even though I’d rather not have to go rb at all - disappointed in benson last season in admittedly limited run.

 

[DVontel]

That said, did benson show you enough last season to believe we have Conners heir? He didn’t for me, and I was stoked about taking benson during the draft.

He showed me enough to not draft another RB, especially on Day 2.

I’m also not sure how effective a slow RB would be for an already slow offense.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

He showed me enough to not draft another RB, especially on Day 2.

I’m also not sure how effective a slow RB would be for an already slow offense.

Conner ain’t no speedster.

 

[DVontel]

Conner ain’t no speedster.

Yea I know.

Funny thing is, Conner right now is probably faster than Skat.

 

[football karma]

even though I’d rather not have to go rb at all - disappointed in benson last season in admittedly limited run.

he did average 4.6 yards a carry (only 63 carries) -- and thats with a 11 carries for 10 yards in week 2 in the mix

 

[Mainstreet]

Conner is a lot faster than he looks because often he runs with power. However, it's amazing how fast he can run when he needs to get to the outside or sees an opening. I think it's called game speed.

Skattebo is kind of the same way. When he weaves his way around and through tacklers his speed may not be readily apparent, but when he needs that burst of speed, he has that ability.

Btw, I like Benson as well.

 

[Absolute Zero]

When does Skat run his 40 or did I miss it?

 

[RON_IN_OC]

When does Skat run his 40 or did I miss it?

ASU Private workout tomorrow.

 

[Absolute Zero]

ASU Private workout tomorrow.

Thanks for the info, I know he was nursing some kind of lower body deal at the combine, hopefully he puts up a good time. Will be real interesting to see what it is. He has a great burst, but I have also seen him get run down from behind.