Originally Posted by Bwana (Post 8578384)

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Overview

Gray is a well-rounded back who can block, run and catch the ball out of the backfield. He has great size and has been productive as a pass catcher throughout his career. He is highly elusive in the open field and understands the nuances of short-to-intermediate routes in the passing game. He is ideal for a screen-heavy team, as he has reliable hands and is patient when waiting for plays to develop. He likes to bounce the ball outside, sometimes too quickly, but he is effective when doing so. There are knocks on his game as an inside runner, which will keep him from getting drafted as an every-down back in the NFL. He does, however, bring value as a returner. Although not explosive, he is effective in this role. Look for him to be selected in the middle rounds.
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<ARTICLE>Strengths

Gray is a big and athletic back who hits the hole hard and is elusive for a man of his size. He is one of those natural runners who understands when to weave and when to run with power. He has been highly productive and his style of running with power in his legs makes him a reliable short-yardage option early in his career. </ARTICLE><ARTICLE>
Weaknesses

Gray is not a burner and can have slow feet at times. He usually picks his spots, but he can be hesitant in the backfield. Despite his size, he struggles as a pass protector at times. It takes Gray a few steps to reach full speed, and he won't be a threat to take it the distance at the next level. </ARTICLE></SECTION>

Originally Posted by Bwana (Post 8578384)

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Overview

Gray is a well-rounded back who can block, run and catch the ball out of the backfield. He has great size and has been productive as a pass catcher throughout his career. He is highly elusive in the open field and understands the nuances of short-to-intermediate routes in the passing game. He is ideal for a screen-heavy team, as he has reliable hands and is patient when waiting for plays to develop. He likes to bounce the ball outside, sometimes too quickly, but he is effective when doing so. There are knocks on his game as an inside runner, which will keep him from getting drafted as an every-down back in the NFL. He does, however, bring value as a returner. Although not explosive, he is effective in this role. Look for him to be selected in the middle rounds.
</SECTION><SECTION>Analysis

<ARTICLE>Strengths

Gray is a big and athletic back who hits the hole hard and is elusive for a man of his size. He is one of those natural runners who understands when to weave and when to run with power. He has been highly productive and his style of running with power in his legs makes him a reliable short-yardage option early in his career. </ARTICLE><ARTICLE>
Weaknesses

Gray is not a burner and can have slow feet at times. He usually picks his spots, but he can be hesitant in the backfield. Despite his size, he struggles as a pass protector at times. It takes Gray a few steps to reach full speed, and he won't be a threat to take it the distance at the next level. </ARTICLE></SECTION>

Originally Posted by ChiTown (Post 8578793)

This seems straight forward to me. Stanzi is the solid #2 going into camp. They aren't going to draft someone who isn't going to beat out Brady Quinn at 3rd string.

Originally Posted by Satanic Goat (Post 8578628)

So you sign a RB if he gets hurt again.

Hillis and Gray is quality depth behind Charles. We don't need to carry 4.

Originally Posted by scott free (Post 8579169)

Between this guy & Wylie, does that pretty much spell the end for DMC?

Its kinda hard to see where he fits now.

Originally Posted by KC Tattoo (Post 8579271)

McCluster will fit in just fine, if anything this adds good work competition for him prove the ney sayers wrong. I am looking forward to McCluster on the field and busting some moves. McCluster is fun to watch. I also look forward to see what Cyrus Gray has to offer but his time may come later as he won't get much playing time with Crennel wanting rookies to earn there spots.

Originally Posted by suds79 (Post 8579084)

Am I missing something? Where is the great size? Isn't he around Jamaal Charles size?

Great size to me is 5'10 225 and up.

If you're around 200, 205, I'd prefer you have a little explosion in your game.

Originally Posted by scott free (Post 8579383)

Eh, i'm still not sold on where he fits now.

As a Pioli second rounder i think he'll still get his fair shots in camp, but his competition has taken a quantum leap this year, both at rb & whatever/slash kinda receiver.

He may not make it past the summer at this point, imo... but i honestly do think he might yet be a great fit somewhere, he's a late bloomer.

Originally Posted by Fruit Ninja (Post 8579513)

He's probably just camp fodder. Another runner in case Charles has a set back or anything. Jamaal isnt going to get alot of reps in TC. Then maybe he's off to the practice squad if we dont suffer any injuries.