Bilal Powell

Jetworks · 11-18-2012, 04:53 PM

Not sure if it's the jersey number, but he reminds me a bit of Adrian Murrell. Thick lower body with a nice burst in the hole. What do you guys think?

southparkcpa · 11-18-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetworks

Not sure if it's the jersey number, but he reminds me a bit of Adrian Murrell. Thick lower body with a nice burst in the hole. What do you guys think?

That sounds suspiciously homo. You OK?

Jetworks · 11-18-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by southparkcpa

That sounds suspiciously homo. You OK?

THAT made you question?

Seriously, I think the comparison is valid. Hopefully the coaching staff will recognize what Powell brings to the table faster than they did with Murrell.

Pavilion · 11-18-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetworks

Not sure if it's the jersey number, but he reminds me a bit of Adrian Murrell. Thick lower body with a nice burst in the hole. What do you guys think?

I think its a valid comparison. He has the best burst out of all the backs and has some power behind him.

I don't know how the coaching staff could think Greene is significantly better than Powell

eaglenj · 11-18-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Pavilion

I think its a valid comparison. He has the best burst out of all the backs and has some power behind him.

I don't know how the coaching staff could think Greene is significantly better than Powell

It is incomprehensible to me how powell could not be getting more carries then greene, although his injury came at the worst possible time as greene was struggling.

Powell has the ability to see a hole, cut, and hit it....greene doesn't, thats pretty much all we need to see

shakin318 · 11-18-2012, 08:59 PM

I love the way he hits the hole and gets penetration. When he gets into a rhythm he can definitely tear up the backfield. Very explosive finisher.

Mainejet · 11-18-2012, 09:22 PM

Bilal Powell deserves to be getting the most carries. Powell WON the RB competition in TC. He beat out Joe McKnight and lets face it, he also beat out Shonn Greene.

If he can stay healthy, everyone should look forward to what he can do.

FijiJet · 11-18-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shakin318

I love the way he hits the hole and gets penetration. When he gets into a rhythm he can definitely tear up the backfield. Very explosive finisher.

Remember a few years back someone started a thread about giving Leon and TTY (at the peak of his powers) a nickname.

Maybe it was ahead of its time but now we have....wait for it....wait for it... Boom Boom Pow!!

JetsfanfromtheBURGH · 11-18-2012, 09:50 PM

^ Ohhhhh, I likey

jetster · 11-18-2012, 10:52 PM

According to some numb nuts around here Powell is a bust.
That conclusion was made after 1 carry in Denver last year.
He reminds me of Kevin Faulk & he'll be a good versatile back once we find a true bell cow.

FijiJet · 11-19-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jetster

According to some numb nuts around here Powell is a bust.
That conclusion was made after 1 carry in Denver last year.
He reminds me of Kevin Faulk & he'll be a good versatile back once we find a true bell cow.

Yep, he's s decent versatile threat on his own. But with another legit RB partner - they could be devastating

shakin318 · 11-19-2012, 12:32 AM

Just give the guy some balls, 10-15 touches. And he's got soft hands, so Sanchez should be giving him some looks.

BigJet85 · 11-19-2012, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetworks

Not sure if it's the jersey number, but he reminds me a bit of Adrian Murrell. Thick lower body with a nice burst in the hole. What do you guys think?

Hes a Stronger Leon I feel....But today he showed some wiggle and I cant wait to see them live on Thanks giving....Great won and much needed for morale purposes...

srobjets · 11-19-2012, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Pavilion

I think its a valid comparison. He has the best burst out of all the backs and has some power behind him.

I don't know how the coaching staff could think Greene is significantly better than Powell

Because the coaching staff sucks. (crap in, crap out)

GreenWave · 11-19-2012, 09:47 AM

I just can't picture how this team isn't better with a heavy dose of Powell (and McKnight) early in games. Guys who can take advantage of over-aggressive defenses with ability see cutback lanes and make moves in the open field.

Then when the defense starts to wear down, that's when you hit them with the war machine. Greene was an excellent finisher toward the end of the '09 season and in '10. Can't help but think it's better for all 3 backs if it works that way.

eaglenj · 11-19-2012, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenWave

I just can't picture how this team isn't better with a heavy dose of Powell (and McKnight) early in games. Guys who can take advantage of over-aggressive defenses with ability see cutback lanes and make moves in the open field.

Then when the defense starts to wear down, that's when you hit them with the war machine. Greene was an excellent finisher toward the end of the '09 season and in '10. Can't help but think it's better for all 3 backs if it works that way.

Very well said. I cannot understand what the staff needs to see in order to figure out that we are a better offense with powell in teh game.

1. The threat of the RB actually running a pattern is there
2. He can actually pick up a blitz
3. He can cut and find a hole in the second level.

There is simply no way greene would have scored on the second TD run. He only know 1 direction, straight forward.

Powell is a very good 1 cut runner and also has the power to run between the tackles at 210 lbs. I really hope we feature him this thursday

sec.101row23 · 11-19-2012, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by eaglenj

Very well said. I cannot understand what the staff needs to see in order to figure out that we are a better offense with powell in teh game.

1. The threat of the RB actually running a pattern is there
2. He can actually pick up a blitz
3. He can cut and find a hole in the second level.

There is simply no way greene would have scored on the second TD run. He only know 1 direction, straight forward.

Powell is a very good 1 cut runner and also has the power to run between the tackles at 210 lbs. I really hope we feature him this thursday

Agree 1000%. Greene runs right into that defender that Powell cut around. Greene gets 4 yards on that play, Powell scored. The added dimension in the passing game is the biggest difference, I have been preaching this all season that getting the RBs involved in the passing game will be a huge help to Mark.

LadainianIMnotDONE · 11-19-2012, 10:48 AM

McKnight got us going in the run game actually. He and Powell should be playing at least 70% of the snaps .... Greene is the 3rd best RB on our roster

Apache 51 · 11-19-2012, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jetworks

Not sure if it's the jersey number, but he reminds me a bit of Adrian Murrell. Thick lower body with a nice burst in the hole. What do you guys think?

I don't think he is durable.

rainman · 11-19-2012, 11:12 AM

has a legitimate role on an NFL roster but more than 100-120 carries/yr would be a bad idea.

11-18-2012, 04:53 PM	#1
Jetworks murse in training Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 7,471	Bilal Powell Not sure if it's the jersey number, but he reminds me a bit of Adrian Murrell. Thick lower body with a nice burst in the hole. What do you guys think?

11-18-2012, 08:59 PM	#6
shakin318 Beslubbering beef-witted lout Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Funkytown Posts: 7,181	I love the way he hits the hole and gets penetration. When he gets into a rhythm he can definitely tear up the backfield. Very explosive finisher.

11-18-2012, 09:22 PM	#7
Mainejet impatiently waiting for the Jets to win the SB Hall Of Fame Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 11,894	Bilal Powell deserves to be getting the most carries. Powell WON the RB competition in TC. He beat out Joe McKnight and lets face it, he also beat out Shonn Greene. If he can stay healthy, everyone should look forward to what he can do.

11-18-2012, 09:50 PM	#9
JetsfanfromtheBURGH Pirates win 88 games this year. Mark it! Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,143	^ Ohhhhh, I likey

11-18-2012, 10:52 PM	#10
jetster All League Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,924	According to some numb nuts around here Powell is a bust. That conclusion was made after 1 carry in Denver last year. He reminds me of Kevin Faulk & he'll be a good versatile back once we find a true bell cow.

11-19-2012, 12:32 AM	#12
shakin318 Beslubbering beef-witted lout Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Funkytown Posts: 7,181	Just give the guy some balls, 10-15 touches. And he's got soft hands, so Sanchez should be giving him some looks.

11-19-2012, 09:47 AM	#15
GreenWave Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 2,401	I just can't picture how this team isn't better with a heavy dose of Powell (and McKnight) early in games. Guys who can take advantage of over-aggressive defenses with ability see cutback lanes and make moves in the open field. Then when the defense starts to wear down, that's when you hit them with the war machine. Greene was an excellent finisher toward the end of the '09 season and in '10. Can't help but think it's better for all 3 backs if it works that way.

11-19-2012, 10:48 AM	#18
LadainianIMnotDONE All League Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,629	McKnight got us going in the run game actually. He and Powell should be playing at least 70% of the snaps .... Greene is the 3rd best RB on our roster

11-19-2012, 11:12 AM	#20
rainman Practice Squad Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 378	has a legitimate role on an NFL roster but more than 100-120 carries/yr would be a bad idea.