Stanback's Wheels....
by CowboyCrazy on Sep 18, 2008 8:29 AM CDT
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Printanybody else notice Stanback's speed on the Felix Jones kick return? Felix isn't exactly slow, and was running for his life while Stanback was quickly gaining ground on Jones and the Eagle defender to throw a final block (I was actually worried that Stanback was going to block the Eagle coverage guy in the back!).
Anyway...very impressive speed. I knew this guy was fast for his size (10.38 100m dash in college), but his display Monday was very impressive. If this guy can ever stay healthy and refine his route running...he is certainly a guy that could stretch the field. Plus, he's got that rare combination of size and speed that also should make him effective on short/intermediate routes in/near the redzone.
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yep!
i saw that too! he looked like he could have run circles around them if he wanted to.
four words: stanback , long bomb, touchdown!
you watch: jason garrett will pull a play like that out of his back pocket when we least expect it…4th quarter of the NFC championship game or something!
Like I've been saying
once he learns how to play the position, he’ll be a beast like T.O. and Brandon Marshall. His size/speed ratio is off the charts and should have every true Cowboys fan salivating.
In Romo we Trust
I hope so for magic eight ball predictions
he was a wasted pick IMO – the only thing hew migt be able is KR ers
“he’ll be a beast like T.O. and Brandon Marshall”
COMPARING HIM TO – TO AND MARSHALL
ROFLMAO TO FUNNY
HE WILL END UP IN MAIMI ANOTHER FAILED J IRELAND PROJECTS
"May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. And may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars
Didn't the Eagle defender
fake a touch and go to the ground like he had been hit in the back? They were very good at faking penalties that night (see L.J.Smith and Anthony Henry).
The older I get, the better I was.
I thought he just fell when Felix cut back in.
If you watch the highlights on NFL Network’s On Demand, they slow it down and you can really see that sideways running thing that Wade was talking about. That’s how he dusts Akers when Akers had the angle on him, and he does it at the end of the run so the guy won’t push him out of bounds. I think that must be why in his college highlight reels, so many guys seemed to take bad angles on him.
I really hope Terry’s right and Stanback gets it together soon.
by Baked Potato Soup on Sep 18, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
It won't be soon
you have to give him a few more years to be a real force. I think he’s where Austin was last season, next year is where you’ll see a big difference.
In Romo we Trust
Doubtful
so he can run fast – so can Bolt – but can he be consisent player
"May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. And may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars
I think he can..
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
your comparsion is a little off with Bolt though
Stanback has played high school, college, and professional football.
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
oh yeah....he played WR in college too.....
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
The guy fell at the goal line
Stanback pulled up and went out of bounds at the 10. It was hilarious watching that Sheagle eat the dirt though hahaha
by AikmanNailedMySis on Sep 18, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
Saw that too
And in my mind I thought…
“Guess it’s safe to say that Stanback’s at full strength” — from a speed perspective, that is.
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yeah, if he gets time with the first team O..
he could do some good things, he’s fast as hell and he looks tall, does anyone know his hight, weight, and speed……i think terry could be right, i’m not sure he could be a T.O. or marshall but if he gets his routes down with his size and speed it could be sick….
I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....
he's 6'2" 210lbs. 4.45 40 range........
great strength, hands, and elusive playmaking ability…….yes….he has a future here in Dallas….regardless of what the 2-3 haters/naysayers say………by the end of next season he’ll be a bigger part of our offense….I don’t see Hurd getting resigned as a free agent, unless he comes back at the minimum. I say he gets picked up by Miami, and we draft a first day WR next season…
I believe Stanback will be battling for the # 2 WR spot next season with Miles Austin, with Crayton moving to his more natural # 3 slot position…
A true diehard Cowboys fan since 1975.
"If you don’t take him off the field as a coach, he will just about die out there," Jerry Jones said. "That impacted my decision. It’s a Michael Irvin-type work ethic. That’s what we are talking about with Felix Jones."
- Owner/G.M of the Dallas Cowboys , Jerry Jones
Did you see where
he came from on that play?
He took on a blocker on the right side of the field….then ran all the way across and almost beat Felix to the end zone!
Man…the sad part is he didn’t look like he was going all out.
That dude has sick wheels!
You'll never get in a traffic jam,while going the extra mile. -Roger staubach
+1
He made up a lot of ground in a hurry. I sure took notice. That is serious football speed right there.
I can’t wait until he starts proving to be reliable as a WR.
T-New, shutting down WR's for Dallas since 2003
by APerfectStar on Sep 18, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I saw that on the K.O. return.
Dude can burn. I hope he gets some returns in some lopsided games. No reason to risk Felix with the game out of reach.
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Sep 19, 2008 7:07 AM CDT reply actions
I think Ike has got to start getting a lot of work when we go up 3 scores or so late.
Gotta get him ready incase we need him.
by Carl Shelton (GloryDayz88) on Sep 19, 2008 7:12 AM CDT reply actions
+1!!
D is going to have to step up a bit more for that to happen though. Less penalties + better tackling = more 3 and outs.
not giving up on him
but would rather see Felix returning the kickoff, although I`m nervous about both fumbling the ball. Would like to see the Boys stretch the field with Stanback and reverses and maybe even a reverse with Stanback heaving a bomb.
his skills
Are prime to run slants and WR screens were he can his speed and quickness.
I am happy we have Austin back.
"If you see me up in the mountains with a lion, I ain't lyin
don't help me, help the mountain lion"
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