*****The Darwin Thompson Thread*****

[Dante84]

[Buckweath]

I think he can be a pretty good player. He seems to lack a bit of speed to have the chance to become elite but otherwise he looks good.

[Hoover]

Like all of you, I think Thompson looks like he could be a beast in this offense. Frankly, I don't know what Hyde's here for except taking up a roster spot and some cap space. Now I'm fine with keeping Hyde, because I'm not a huge fan of the Fat Williams at RB.

All that said - here are Hoover's RB Rules to live by:

1. Never give one a second contract - like NEVER.
2. Use them all. I hate the RBBC, but its become a necessity in the NFL.
3. Draft one every year. Just keep the position filled with young talent, you never know when you are going to need them.

[O.city]

The Rookie Scouting Portfolio (RSP)Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Darwin Thompson’ (Chiefs) Pass Protection https://t.co/TE52mDE9Zh pic.twitter.com/IcO8gMoBTu

— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) August 18, 2019

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Every time I watch Darwin run the ball I think he’s a blend of Kareem Hunt (Balance, vision, ability to fight through tackles and finish runs) and Jamaal Charles (Smaller stature, speed, acceleration, elusiveness)

Damien needs to have an impressive game 3 or Darwin should be given the opportunity to be the starter

I can hear the fantasy football talking on this post. Use them both, that's what is best for the real team.

[O.city]

Waldman said he could be thought of as a Westbrook type dude. I'm sure Andy is ok with that.

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

More pass pro from Darwin Thompson: Helping his guard on the DT. pic.twitter.com/Wc6GWPBogW

— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) August 18, 2019

[Chargem]

Originally Posted by O.city

The Rookie Scouting Portfolio (RSP)Matt Waldman’s RSP NFL Lens: RB Darwin Thompson’ (Chiefs) Pass Protection https://t.co/TE52mDE9Zh pic.twitter.com/IcO8gMoBTu

— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) August 18, 2019

That article uses a Clay tweet of the Bengals clip. How exciting.

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Buckweath

I think he can be a pretty good player. He seems to lack a bit of speed to have the chance to become elite but otherwise he looks good.

Huh? He's faster than Kareem and reports have suggested that he ran 4'47 at his pro day which is the same as Zeke and faster than Gordan, Bell, Michel, Hunt, Kamara etc. So he's quick enough for sure and he claims he's even faster now after dropping a few pounds since college .

[MAHOMO 4 LIFE!]

FYI Josh Caldwell got claimed by the Bears

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Hoover

Like all of you, I think Thompson looks like he could be a beast in this offense. Frankly, I don't know what Hyde's here for except taking up a roster spot and some cap space. Now I'm fine with keeping Hyde, because I'm not a huge fan of the Fat Williams at RB.

All that said - here are Hoover's RB Rules to live by:

1. Never give one a second contract - like NEVER.
2. Use them all. I hate the RBBC, but its become a necessity in the NFL.
3. Draft one every year. Just keep the position filled with young talent, you never know when you are going to need them.

So if Darwin turns into a Barry Sanders, Marshall Faulk, Emmit Smith type of sensation, you still wouldn't pay him?

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

Huh? He's faster than Kareem and reports have suggested that he ran 4'47 at his pro day which is the same as Zeke and faster than Gordan, Bell, Michel, Hunt, Kamara etc. So he's quick enough for sure and he claims he's even faster now after dropping a few pounds since college .

Not only that the 40 time is misleading because his 20 time was elite. In my opinion that's all that matters. He's clearly faster than Hunt. He's going to get all the short yardage plays that the past five years of scat backs got but has the strength to break tackles too.

[Hoover]

Originally Posted by UChieffyBugger

So if Darwin turns into a Barry Sanders, Marshall Faulk, Emmit Smith type of sensation, you still wouldn't pay him?

Nope.

Just keep drafting guys that fit your profile. Look at all of the success that Reid has had with running backs. Look at all the success the Chiefs have had with running backs. Let someone else pay them their second contracts and in return you get a third round pick.

[UChieffyBugger]

Originally Posted by Hoover

Nope.

Just keep drafting guys that fit your profile. Look at all of the success that Reid has had with running backs. Look at all the success the Chiefs have had with running backs. Let someone else pay them their second contracts and in return you get a third round pick.

But Andy has never had a generational RB like those guys though, has he? So just imagine what he could do If he did? I can understand if we're talking about backs in the "good" to "very good" range In the current climate. But generational guys do not grow on trees. Those guys will flip the script In a single play and that's a priceless weapon to have imo. Especially If you pair that with Pat because what can a defense do exactly?

[Kiimo]

I'm not sure we need a generational rb and based on what is going on with the rest of the league I'm not sure anybody needs one.

Saquon Barkley is one and he steamed the mighty Giants all the way to a 5-11 season

[O.city]

Yeah, I was bullish on Hunt because he lacked the true breakaway speed, so i'm not doing that again.

I don't think it matters as much in the grand scheme of things. Give me the guy that can break tackles and has great vision. If he's not an Olympic sprinter, who cares.

It is weird to see a #25 RB out there. He def doesn't have that Charles speed or balance but ****, who does?