'13 VA RB Derrick Green (Michigan commit)

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Just wanted to get some opinions, but if Green were to commit, what type of impact are people expecting his first year? I think he is a great prospect, but I think its unrealistic to think he would have a Lattimore type impact his freshman year. Just my two cents. But wanted to see what others thought
 
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I honestly see a Lattimore impact. This kid has been preparing and working his ass off for 4 years for this. He's as committed to be a great player as anyone I've heard of. He's been a beast since his freshman year of HS. I really believe he'll be a special player. I think the only weakness he may have is his pass catching skills, but I know he's been focusing on improving that this year. Sky's the limit. JMO.
 
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ORANGE & WHITE said:
I honestly see a Lattimore impact. This kid has been preparing and working his ass off for 4 years for this. He's as committed to be a great player as anyone I've heard of. He's been a beast since his freshman year of HS. I really believe he'll be a special player. I think the only weakness he may have is his pass catching skills, but I know he's been focusing on improving that this year. Sky's the limit. JMO.
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Agree completely.
 
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He would have a Lattimore type impact. He wouldn't have as big a load to carry as Lattimore did his Freshman year so that may make it seem like he isn't as big but the way he can run would definately make a huge impact on this team.
 
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Two guys that have an immediate noticable impact at the RB position next year are Derrick Green and Tyren Jones. IMO, they're the two best out there.
 
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e-VOL-ution2013 said:
He would have a Lattimore type impact. He wouldn't have as big a load to carry as Lattimore did his Freshman year so that may make it seem like he isn't as big but the way he can run would definately make a huge impact on this team.
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Agree. Three headed monster with Neal, Lane and Green. No gimmicks with the wildcat, just an all-american QB handing off to some upperclassmen RB's and a STUD freshman. A lot of payback being handed out next year.
 
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ionaVOL said:
Agree. Three headed monster with Neal, Lane and Green. No gimmicks with the wildcat, just an all-american QB handing off to some upperclassmen RB's and a STUD freshman. A lot of payback being handed out next year.
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It's impossible to say no gimmicks if Chaney is OC
 
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rekinhavoc said:
Heck I would settle for a bootleg. I know I'm getting crazy now.
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It happening haha picture this in 2/3 years...

North out wide right with Croom lined up at TE on the left side, Peterman fakes left to Green and bootlegs right...give em 6!
 
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Personally, I think the OC will benefit from having the run/pass option with Peterman. I have always been biased towards mobile QB's. Tee and Tebow really opened my eyes to those possibilities.
 
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wU-Tang Vol said:
Just wanted to get some opinions, but if Green were to commit, what type of impact are people expecting his first year? I think he is a great prospect, but I think its unrealistic to think he would have a Lattimore type impact his freshman year. Just my two cents. But wanted to see what others thought
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I don't...at all.

Two reasons: Jay Graham and Sam Pittman.

Pittman has done an excellent job at improving the run blocking, which seemed to be non-existent before he got here--and even with losses like Thomas and possibly James, we'll still be very talented on the OL.

Also, look at the job Graham has done in just under 8 months with Neal and the other backs. If Green is an EE, imagine what he could learn from Graham, who's a stickler for teaching the details, over the Spring & Summer?

If Green does decide to come here, I really expect him to make a tremendous impact...and yes, much like Lattimore.

What's really going to be interesting is if/when Peterman takes over the starting QB job....

A mobile but accurate and strong-armed QB + a potentially game-breaking RB = DEADLY.
 
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Lattimore's coach his FR year --> Jay Graham

Green's coach his FR year --> Jay Graham

Look for similar production.
 
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ORANGE & WHITE said:
Personally, I think the OC will benefit from having the run/pass option with Peterman. I have always been biased towards mobile QB's. Tee and Tebow really opened my eyes to those possibilities.
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....because Heath Shuler didn't open them before?!? (just caught that)
 
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OCIVol said:
Lattimore's coach his FR year --> Jay Graham

Green's coach his FR year --> Jay Graham

Look for similar production.
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We haven't had a major impact player at RB for awhile and i think green will be one.

but i don't see him having a lattimore impact his freshman year.

I am expecting him to split carries with Neal. And Neal be the starter. I would love for him to prove me wrong but i see neal and lane getting better every game and i think neal in his senior year will be better than green coming in. Neal is very strong and fast and he has alot more expo in the sec. I think he will get to the NFL.
 
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