Out of the Rafters at the Q
Out of the Rafters
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If you actually watched Browns games, you wouldn't say Chubb does not pass the eye test. Because he's does every game. He has power, vision and deceptive long speed and even a studder step. And he can take it to the house. I don't see why Chubb can't be as good as the other backs on your list. He has all the tools. Only difference is he was drafted in the 2nd round while the others you mentions went earlier.
And let's not forget about Kareem Hunt who was on his way to being a top 5 back before he got suspended.
You are using hype and name recognition over real eye test + results on the field.
Insinuating that I don't watch this stuff is cute.
Are you honestly telling me that Nick Chubb is as talented as Saquon Barkley, Alvin Kamara and David Johnson? Because, even before his knee injury at Georgia, he wasn't.
Chubb looked untalented early on this year--the only difference between him and Carlos Hyde were the numbers they wore. I was worried Chubb was damaged goods--someone who would never recover to that first round talent he was at Georgia before the injuries. But, damn did he recover well during the year. His speed came back, and he looks like a very good runner. Chubb can be one of the most productive runners in this league, especially if this offense comes on the way I expect it to with Baker, an offensive line, and disgusting weapons. But, Chubb won't ever be in that elite upper echelon of backs. He just doesn't possess the talent to do so.
Kareem Hunt has never been "on his way to being a top 5 back." The guy is way closer to an average back who was in a really good system than he is to a "top 5 back."
I think you're using homerism and stats to project talent onto players.
It feels really weird being in this position. I think Chubb's a great back. He just isn't elite--and that's okay. You don't need an elite RB to win in the NFL. Not being elite doesn't mean you can't be a very good starter, or in the top half of the league. Melvin Gordon's not an elite back and he's definitely a top 10 RB in the NFL and the Chargers love him. He's crazy productive for them.