Gerhart to work out for Jets

RageATL · 03-28-2010, 02:44 PM

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...s.html&team=95

Stanford running back Toby Gerhart is scheduled to visit the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, according to an NFL source with knowledge of the situation.

As we previously reported, Gerhart will conduct a private workout for the New York Jets on Monday.

The Jets are sending running backs coach Anthony Lynn to Stanford to check out Gerhart, a finalist for the Heisman Trophy.

Gerhart worked out for the Denver Broncos last week.

Winning the Doak Walker award as the nation's top running back last season, Gerhart rushed for 1,871 yards and 27 touchdowns.

Gerhart ran the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds at the NFL scouting combine and also registered a 38-inch vertical leap.

The Heisman Trophy finalist also scored the highest Wonderlic score among the running backs with a 30 and bench pressed 225 pounds 22 times.

"I’ve been compared with the other ‘white guys’ that have played my position," Gerhart said at the NFL scouting combine. "I get compared to (John) Riggins, (Mike) Alstott and stuff like that. But I’m color blind. I’m a running back. I compare my running styles to the likes of Eddie George or Corey Dillon, those type of guys.”

Gerhart has been mentioned as a fullback candidate, but he envisions himself playing running back in the NFL.

“I see myself as a running back at the next level," Gerhart said ."If (fullback) is asked of me I’ll do it. The team’s above all else. But I firmly believe that I have the skill set to play running back at the next level.”

Didn't know much about this kid before, but damn, he's got some skills:

I know it's only college and he's playing Oregon State, but he's speedy and runs with a full head of stream. Seems pretty damn tough too. Seems like he could be a nice complement to our running game and also back up T-Rich and learn from the best in the biz.

Joe W. Namath · 03-28-2010, 03:40 PM

Slow and white. Pass

RageATL · 03-28-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

Slow and white. Pass

BigJet85 · 03-28-2010, 03:54 PM

i think he can be a good goal line back the dude is pretty big and is like greene as far as toughness and a quality back

Savage69 · 03-28-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RageATL

He's never got over Chaddy cakes who was slow white and couldn't pass..

Jetsfan95 · 03-28-2010, 04:03 PM

I think were fine with RBs for now. We should be drafting a WR or two, a edge pass rusher, some secondary and a specialist just in case we lose Leon. Also, Gerhart played against a relatively weak Pac-10. USC wasn't USC and the only presence in the conference was Oregon. He won't be as good in the NFL

124 · 03-28-2010, 04:03 PM

Interesting, just do not see us selecting a RB, with or without Leon on this team, in the 1st or 2nd round and there is almost no chance that Gerhart falls into Round 4.

Paradis · 03-28-2010, 04:05 PM

don't see it happening. If he slid to #61 it's possible, but thats unlikely with SD picking high in the 2nd now.

If a RB is in the plans at all, we're Blount bound in the 4th.

Mainejet · 03-28-2010, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

Slow and white. Pass

WTF is that supposed to mean?? I just watched the youtube clip and I must say I'm rather impressed. There's some that are bogus just because he's untouched. While others it took 2 or more tacklers to take him down. He hits the hole hard and shows good instincts after contact - keeps his legs going and gains those extra yards.

Jetsfan95 · 03-28-2010, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Mainejet

While others it took 2 or more tacklers to take him down. He hits the hole hard and shows good instincts after contact - keeps his legs going and gains those extra yards.

Reminds me of a player who wears Gerhart's #7+16

Ven0m · 03-28-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

Slow and white. Pass

Faster then Shonn Greene....he's definately got enough speed. Seems to run with the same kind of reckless abandon as well. He'll be a good RB, I just don't see the fit on this team since we already have 3 backs. Perhaps consider it if we lose Leon though.

VincenzoTestaverde · 03-28-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

Slow and white. Pass

Kentucky Jet · 03-28-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage69

He's never got over Chaddy cakes who was slow white and couldn't pass..

rotflmao

JetsFan 51 · 03-28-2010, 10:47 PM

I love it bring him in, he is big a tough, with good speed, hell he was in the Heisman race for a reason

FijiJet · 03-29-2010, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJet85

i think he can be a good goal line back the dude is pretty big and is like greene as far as toughness and a quality back

Agree, the dude has some nice stats. 27 rushing td's is nothing to sneeze at

MarkyMarkSanchez · 03-29-2010, 04:53 AM

whoever posted slow and white is just an idiot.

thats what forty times are for and even then He seems to have faster football speed similar to another back we took that people thought was way to slow on his 40(and b1tched and moaned about)...Shonne Greene.

Why wouldnt we want two Doalk Walker winning RBs in consecutive years??
Ohh bc we have a 28 yo who wont show up to training camp, has an ******* for an agent and has a potentially bum leg. But our other backup is a future HOfer so we're all good!! psych

At this point I truly believe we are only marginally utilizing the strength of our run blocking O-line. Two backs like Greene and Gerhart will opposing defenses ready to lay down by halftime. Then we sprinkle in LT, Keller or Leon

RageATL · 03-29-2010, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe W. Namath

Slow and white. Pass

4.53 is slow thesedays? Jeez.

6. Toby Gerhart, Stanford.

Also a starting outfielder on the Cardinal baseball team, the 2009 Pac-10 Player of the Year is a hard-charging, no-frills runner with experience in a pro-style system and plenty of speed (4.53).

Draft Prediction: Patriots, No. 53 overall.

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Originally Posted by Mainejet

WTF is that supposed to mean?? I just watched the youtube clip and I must say I'm rather impressed. There's some that are bogus just because he's untouched. While others it took 2 or more tacklers to take him down. He hits the hole hard and shows good instincts after contact - keeps his legs going and gains those extra yards.

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Originally Posted by MarkyMarkSanchez

whoever posted slow and white is just an idiot.

thats what forty times are for and even then He seems to have faster football speed similar to another back we took that people thought was way to slow on his 40(and b1tched and moaned about)...Shonne Greene.

Why wouldnt we want two Doalk Walker winning RBs in consecutive years??
Ohh bc we have a 28 yo who wont show up to training camp, has an ******* for an agent and has a potentially bum leg. But our other backup is a future HOfer so we're all good!! psych

At this point I truly believe we are only marginally utilizing the strength of our run blocking O-line. Two backs like Greene and Gerhart will opposing defenses ready to lay down by halftime. Then we sprinkle in LT, Keller or Leon

EXACTLY, what they ^ said.

03-28-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
RageATL is a habitual line-stepper. All Pro Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,230	Gerhart to work out for Jets http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...s.html&team=95 Stanford running back Toby Gerhart is scheduled to visit the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, according to an NFL source with knowledge of the situation. As we previously reported, Gerhart will conduct a private workout for the New York Jets on Monday. The Jets are sending running backs coach Anthony Lynn to Stanford to check out Gerhart, a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Gerhart worked out for the Denver Broncos last week. Winning the Doak Walker award as the nation's top running back last season, Gerhart rushed for 1,871 yards and 27 touchdowns. Gerhart ran the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds at the NFL scouting combine and also registered a 38-inch vertical leap. The Heisman Trophy finalist also scored the highest Wonderlic score among the running backs with a 30 and bench pressed 225 pounds 22 times. "I’ve been compared with the other ‘white guys’ that have played my position," Gerhart said at the NFL scouting combine. "I get compared to (John) Riggins, (Mike) Alstott and stuff like that. But I’m color blind. I’m a running back. I compare my running styles to the likes of Eddie George or Corey Dillon, those type of guys.” Gerhart has been mentioned as a fullback candidate, but he envisions himself playing running back in the NFL. “I see myself as a running back at the next level," Gerhart said ."If (fullback) is asked of me I’ll do it. The team’s above all else. But I firmly believe that I have the skill set to play running back at the next level.” Didn't know much about this kid before, but damn, he's got some skills: I know it's only college and he's playing Oregon State, but he's speedy and runs with a full head of stream. Seems pretty damn tough too. Seems like he could be a nice complement to our running game and also back up T-Rich and learn from the best in the biz.

03-29-2010, 04:53 AM	#16
MarkyMarkSanchez cant wait Rookie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 653	whoever posted slow and white is just an idiot. thats what forty times are for and even then He seems to have faster football speed similar to another back we took that people thought was way to slow on his 40(and b1tched and moaned about)...Shonne Greene. Why wouldnt we want two Doalk Walker winning RBs in consecutive years?? Ohh bc we have a 28 yo who wont show up to training camp, has an ******* for an agent and has a potentially bum leg. But our other backup is a future HOfer so we're all good!! psych At this point I truly believe we are only marginally utilizing the strength of our run blocking O-line. Two backs like Greene and Gerhart will opposing defenses ready to lay down by halftime. Then we sprinkle in LT, Keller or Leon Last edited by MarkyMarkSanchez; 03-29-2010 at 04:56 AM.

03-28-2010, 03:40 PM	#2
Joe W. Namath Darrell Bevell for HC in 2014. All Pro Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 7,819	Slow and white. Pass

03-28-2010, 03:54 PM	#4
BigJet85 OL HELP! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Shore of Long Island. East Setauket Posts: 1,559	i think he can be a good goal line back the dude is pretty big and is like greene as far as toughness and a quality back

03-28-2010, 04:03 PM	#6
Jetsfan95 Helloooooooo Geno Rookie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 507	I think were fine with RBs for now. We should be drafting a WR or two, a edge pass rusher, some secondary and a specialist just in case we lose Leon. Also, Gerhart played against a relatively weak Pac-10. USC wasn't USC and the only presence in the conference was Oregon. He won't be as good in the NFL

03-28-2010, 04:03 PM	#7
124 There's NO reason to delay the process. Start Geno Smith. All Pro Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 7,969	Interesting, just do not see us selecting a RB, with or without Leon on this team, in the 1st or 2nd round and there is almost no chance that Gerhart falls into Round 4.

03-28-2010, 04:05 PM	#8
Paradis Is waiting for Ryan Mallet All Pro Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the 80s Posts: 7,107	don't see it happening. If he slid to #61 it's possible, but thats unlikely with SD picking high in the 2nd now. If a RB is in the plans at all, we're Blount bound in the 4th.

03-28-2010, 10:47 PM	#14
JetsFan 51 All Pro Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,063	I love it bring him in, he is big a tough, with good speed, hell he was in the Heisman race for a reason