NFL Draft stuff Cam Skattebo ASU

[RacerX]

If im drafting a mid round rb its not a slow one to run behind a shit OL

Swift is perfectly fine if you upgrade the OL.

Swift is the essence of Mid, and Skat is better at everything other than breakaway speed.

And Skat is the guy that will break tackles behind and at the line of scrimmage, which is precisely what is needed behind a shite OL. Skat as a blocker is exactly what you want and need to supplement the excrement on the OL.

I don't FanBoy nor Hate any players, but Skat is criminally underappreciated and is going to be an impact player on Sundays.

 

[msadows]

Swift is the essence of Mid, and Skat is better at everything other than breakaway speed.

And Skat is the guy that will break tackles behind and at the line of scrimmage, which is precisely what is needed behind a shite OL. Skat as a blocker is exactly what you want and need to supplement the excrement on the OL.

I don't FanBoy nor Hate any players, but Skat is criminally underappreciated and is going to be an impact player on Sundays.

In college.

Ive seen a fuckton of good RB's in college suck dick in the nfl.

He looked like shit and wasnt breaking tackles until that ol started giving him holes vs. texas

Guy was actually crying and bitching at his OL

 

[msadows]

And I would argue swift was more impressive in college.

But okay. He played when the SEC was top.

 

[RacerX]

In college.

Ive seen a fuckton of good RB's in college suck dick in the nfl.

He looked like shit and wasnt breaking tackles until that ol started giving him holes vs. texas

Guy was actually crying and bitching at his OL

Yeah, no, I can easily refute each of those assertions but I'm not trying to convince you of something you don't believe. He's the best RB prospect I've seen since Bijan.

 

[Runruffshod75]

I rather watch Kaleb Johnson in a Bears uniform absolutely TRUCK defenders.

 

[msadows]

Yeah, no, I can easily refute each of those assertions but I'm not trying to convince you of something you don't believe. He's the best RB prospect I've seen since Bijan.

If you say so.

 

[RiDLer80]

He'll be the player Poles thought Roschon Johnson would be.

 

[RacerX]

If you say so.

Idiot.

 

[Montucky]

They call him the White Tim Tebow.

 

[Raskolnikov]

SkatteNO

He has exceptional feet and balance and quickness.
He should be ok, I don't think he's a lock to be great.

Start to think about it in the third round, certainly a temptation after that, imo.

Running backs are hard to figure sometimes. Benson and Trent Richardson had all the traits you look for. Trent had strength and balance even more than Skatebro...but burst and vision?

He is kinda small to think he will overpower people in NFL, but a DAWG he is and I think he is a ten year piece of an offense.

 

[Raskolnikov]

Yeah, no, I can easily refute each of those assertions but I'm not trying to convince you of something you don't believe. He's the best RB prospect I've seen since Bijan.

He isn't in the Bijan, Gibbs, MJD, Sproles conversation for beating pro's around the edge.

He is much more comparible to Bijan Robins backup, Tyler Allgeier who I think is an excellent comparison and expectation.

 

[Bearcub13]

I live in AZ and I saw every one of Skattebo's snaps at ASU. Cam is a special case, he does not fit the normal methodology for evaluating potential running backs for the NFL. My gut tells me Cam will go before the end of the fourth round. He is not a first or second round talent. As a RB, he will have to make his money between the tackles, he is not a mudder by any stretch, but he ain't gonna find the edge very often. His game is using contact to his advantage. if you hit Cam you better get him down, because he has to be wrapped up tight to hit the turf. His small space footwork is a real strong point for him. We all love the 40 yard dash times, but the 10 yard split is far more important, he should do well in that area if he is at the combine. He will get tough yards over and over again and come back for more. I think there are a few NFL teams that would like his style of running. Not knowing who the new Bears coach is, means it is impossible to judge whether or not he is a fit for the bears.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I live in AZ and I saw every one of Skattebo's snaps at ASU. Cam is a special case, he does not fit the normal methodology for evaluating potential running backs for the NFL. My gut tells me Cam will go before the end of the fourth round. He is not a first or second round talent. As a RB, he will have to make his money between the tackles, he is not a mudder by any stretch, but he ain't gonna find the edge very often. His game is using contact to his advantage. if you hit Cam you better get him down, because he has to be wrapped up tight to hit the turf. His small space footwork is a real strong point for him. We all love the 40 yard dash times, but the 10 yard split is far more important, he should do well in that area if he is at the combine. He will get tough yards over and over again and come back for more. I think there are a few NFL teams that would like his style of running. Not knowing who the new Bears coach is, means it is impossible to judge whether or not he is a fit for the bears.

This...except put a couple "in college" caveats because NFL defenders can get him down with their size/speed advantages. Those broken tackles will be drastically cut down.

It's hard to be a mini-beast mode in NFL as trent Richardson found out.

 

[RacerX]

He has exceptional feet and balance and quickness.
He should be ok, I don't think he's a lock to be great.

Start to think about it in the third round, certainly a temptation after that, imo.

Running backs are hard to figure sometimes. Benson and Trent Richardson had all the traits you look for. Trent had strength and balance even more than Skatebro...but burst and vision?

He is kinda small to think he will overpower people in NFL, but a DAWG he is and I think he is a ten year piece of an offense.

I take it you are not referring to Ced Benson, right?

 

[RacerX]

I live in AZ and I saw every one of Skattebo's snaps at ASU. Cam is a special case, he does not fit the normal methodology for evaluating potential running backs for the NFL. My gut tells me Cam will go before the end of the fourth round. He is not a first or second round talent. As a RB, he will have to make his money between the tackles, he is not a mudder by any stretch, but he ain't gonna find the edge very often. His game is using contact to his advantage. if you hit Cam you better get him down, because he has to be wrapped up tight to hit the turf. His small space footwork is a real strong point for him. We all love the 40 yard dash times, but the 10 yard split is far more important, he should do well in that area if he is at the combine. He will get tough yards over and over again and come back for more. I think there are a few NFL teams that would like his style of running. Not knowing who the new Bears coach is, means it is impossible to judge whether or not he is a fit for the bears.

He's also a 3-down back, great blocker + good hands receiving.

 

[Raskolnikov]

I take it you are not referring to Ced Benson, right?

He's a #4 pick overall, he had some traits, people thought he was Ricky Williams.

Trent Richardson was a top ten pick, unreal balance and could squat 700 lbs.

 

[msadows]

I live in AZ and I saw every one of Skattebo's snaps at ASU. Cam is a special case, he does not fit the normal methodology for evaluating potential running backs for the NFL. My gut tells me Cam will go before the end of the fourth round. He is not a first or second round talent. As a RB, he will have to make his money between the tackles, he is not a mudder by any stretch, but he ain't gonna find the edge very often. His game is using contact to his advantage. if you hit Cam you better get him down, because he has to be wrapped up tight to hit the turf. His small space footwork is a real strong point for him. We all love the 40 yard dash times, but the 10 yard split is far more important, he should do well in that area if he is at the combine. He will get tough yards over and over again and come back for more. I think there are a few NFL teams that would like his style of running. Not knowing who the new Bears coach is, means it is impossible to judge whether or not he is a fit for the bears.

Its kinda funny cause daniel thinks jeanty is gonna suck but thinks cam is amazing.

Both are breaking tackles versus guys who will be bagging groceries in a couple years.

The NFL is a different animal as another poster stated. He could be a decent short yardage back but i dont see him being anything special in the NFL.

Guys a 5th round talent who will go 3rd round(or higher) due to a great playoff performance.

 

[Raskolnikov]

He's also a 3-down back, great blocker + good hands receiving.

Yeah, worst case scenario he's a third down back for a long time.

 

[Bearcub13]

I take it you are not referring to Ced Benson, right?

I agree, that is why I see him as a third or fourth round talent. His ability to catch and throw gives him more value. Keep in mind Skattebo is the exact same size as Marshawn Lynch when Lynch came out of Cal.

 

[bears51/40]

If im drafting a mid round rb its not a slow one to run behind a shit OL

Swift is perfectly fine if you upgrade the OL.

Three things here.

1) I fully agree, the Bears should not look for a running back this year until the mid-rounds. With this much depth in the draft at RB, you can find someone in the fifth round. A power back to pair with Swift's speed like Raheim Sanders6-1 242, who had a great 2023 but fell off this year, or a quicker smaller back like Devin Neal 5-10 210.

2) Aren't the Bears in a great position to fix that shit OL this offseason?

3) I also agree with this. Bears are using Swift exactly how he should used, he had more total yards this year than he did last year with Philly when he made the Pro Bowl. Pair him with a power back and an upgraded OL, and the running game may be Williams best friend in 2025.