Marcus Lattimore?

[bfine32]

Originally Posted by topcat10

i really think we have the best chance to draft the best running back in the draft,le'veon bell michigan state google him he is the best we either draft him or have theprospect of trying to stop him for te next ten years,when cleveland baltimore o the sqeelers select him,this kid is a lock to make it,i would appreciate educated replies to my opinion,ad whodeyyyyyyyyyyyyy

Steelers did take him to dinner before his Pro day. The new rule should work in Le'Veon's favor. He breaks tackles (regarless what some say), but he does it by bouncing off, jumping over, or running over. He doesn't do it by "getting low" and delivering a blow. Pro Day notes also said he was a "natural" receiver out of the backfield. CBS currently has him rated as a 4th round prospect. I'd rather give a 4th on Bell, than a 1st on Lacy.

[Au165]

So his knee is healing well based on reports from his pro day. interesting to note that of the 31 teams represented at the Pro Day the only actual coach there was Marvin Lewis. I have said all along this kid was the only game breaking can't miss back in this draft until he blew his knee out. I hope we take a flyer on him in the mid rounds as he could be the steal of this draft.

[DelawareBengal]

Marvin Lewis thinking about taking a risk on this kid after that knee injury? Notice the last line of the article.

Taken from ESPN:

"COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Marcus Lattimore worked out on his injured knee for NFL personnel, doing some exercises and pass-catching drills at South Carolina's pro day.

Lattimore hadn't been back to Williams-Brice Stadium since dislocating his right knee and tearing several ligaments against Tennessee in October. Lattimore did some step-up and balance workouts Wednesday to demonstrate his knee's progress.

Lattimore received loud applause from ex-teammates, coaches and evaluators from the 31 NFL teams attending.

The running back says he was happy with his limited workout.

He caught passes with running backs and receivers -- although he walked out to a designated spot to catch the simple throws from former South Carolina passers Syvelle Newton and Seth Strickland.

Cincinnati's Marvin Lewis was the only NFL coach in attendance."

[Au165]

Originally Posted by DelawareBengal

Marvin Lewis thinking about taking a risk on this kid after that knee injury? Notice the last line of the article.

Taken from ESPN:

"COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Marcus Lattimore worked out on his injured knee for NFL personnel, doing some exercises and pass-catching drills at South Carolina's pro day.

Lattimore hadn't been back to Williams-Brice Stadium since dislocating his right knee and tearing several ligaments against Tennessee in October. Lattimore did some step-up and balance workouts Wednesday to demonstrate his knee's progress.

Lattimore received loud applause from ex-teammates, coaches and evaluators from the 31 NFL teams attending.

The running back says he was happy with his limited workout.

He caught passes with running backs and receivers -- although he walked out to a designated spot to catch the simple throws from former South Carolina passers Syvelle Newton and Seth Strickland.

Cincinnati's Marvin Lewis was the only NFL coach in attendance."

Just posted this in draft section. He was the only sure fire stud RB in this draft before his knee injury. If we can get him in the 3rd I'd be ecstatic as he could be the steal of this draft. I think it says a lot Marvin was the only actual coach there.

[Shady]

I'd be thrilled if we took a chance on this kid.

We haven't had too much good news of late. At least this gives me some reason for hope.

[eliminate08]

They say he is making miraculous strides since the injury.

I am for drafting him now. Before i was iffy.

[Au165]

Originally Posted by eliminate08

They say he is making miraculous strides since the injury.

I am for drafting him now. Before i was iffy.

hopefully other teams don't feel the same way. I think someone is going to have to take a chance on him earlier than most expect. I'd consider using 2b if the draft was going well up to that point. We seem relatively happy with BJGE and if he has to shoulder the load to start the season I'd be OK with that if it meant we got Lattimore at full strength the second half.

[Burma]

Perhaps those mockers who have been calling for Lattimore to us are onto something.

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Marcus Lattimore stood silently in front of the mesh, ladder-style workout mat in South Carolina's weight room, ready to show the NFL how far he's come since his horrific knee injury five months ago.

"I was a little nervous," the ex-Gamecocks running back said. "But excited, too, that I could do this."

Lattimore did a series of exercises designed to demonstrate the progress of his surgically repaired knee. He dislocated the knee and tore several ligaments against Tennessee at Williams-Brice Stadium last October.

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He did step-ups, box jumps, deep-knee bends, forward and backward lunges and one-legged balancing drills while holding weights for a group that included Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals, the only head coach at the workouts.

Lattimore received a loud cheer from former teammates and coaches, and evaluators from the 31 NFL teams attending Wednesday's workouts.

Later on, Lattimore caught passes with running backs and receivers -- although he walked out to a designated spot to catch the simple throws from former South Carolina passers Syvelle Newton and Seth Strickland.

He hopes he answered enough questions to gain a spot in next month's NFL draft.

"They've seen me move a little bit. They've seen me use my feet, use my knee," he said. "My knee's fine. I think everything's going to be all right."

It didn't look that way five months ago. Lattimore had returned from a left-knee injury during his sophomore season and was among the Southeastern Conference's top rushers heading into the game with the Vols.

But Lattimore's season ended in the second quarter when he was tackled at the end of a run. His right leg flopped over like a rag doll's limb and trainers had to keep pushing Lattimore's head down and chest back down to keep him from seeing the damage.

Players from Tennessee joined South Carolina teammates in wishing Lattimore well before he was driven off the field in shock. He was considered a first-round NFL draft pick prior to the injury. Lattimore's given up worrying about where or if he'll go in the draft.

"I'm not even going to watch," he said. "I'm just going to wait for my phone call" from an NFL team.

South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier thought Lattimore's workout was remarkable given how badly damaged the knee was. In Spurrier's eyes, it put Lattimore back in the running to hear his name called early by an NFL team.

"You'd think he's 100 percent," Spurrier said. "He was very impressive."

Lattimore was happy with his limited workout - although he pushed his doctors and agent to do more. "It just wasn't smart," Lattimore said.

Lattimore was among 18 former Gamecocks working out for NFL teams. Early entry receiver Ace Sanders, the Outback Bowl MVP who gave up his senior season, thought he improved on his NFL combine 40-yard dash time of 4.53 seconds and wowed scouts by field a punt while holding three footballs.

"I'd never done that before," Sanders said.

Sanders said Lattimore's path back to working out at all was the biggest feat of the day.

"Oh, my gosh, you thought it was over," Sanders said of his ex-teammate. "What he's done shows the kind of person he is."

Lattimore was eager to lead his teammates even if he couldn't run full-speed. He was constantly clapping and encouraging, shouting "Good job, D.L." after receiver D.L. Moore ran a deep pattern during drills.

Lattimore knows he's got more work to do. He won't hold a personal pro day as he planned back in January instead letting his meetings with teams at the NFL combine and here, along with progress reports from his surgeon, Dr. James Andrews, make his case.

He has met with Philadelphia and has individual interviews set up with New England and St. Louis. He has a sponsorship agreement with EAS Nutrition that both sides hope can become a long-term arrangement.

Lattimore is confident he can play in the NFL this year. He'll have his knee examined by NFL personnel in Indianapolis on April 5-6, then wait for the draft.

"Once I get on a team, I'll prove myself and prove that I'm a complete back," Lattimore said. "I'll be in full health so I'll be good to go."

[eliminate08]

Originally Posted by Au165

hopefully other teams don't feel the same way. I think someone is going to have to take a chance on him earlier than most expect. I'd consider using 2b if the draft was going well up to that point. We seem relatively happy with BJGE and if he has to shoulder the load to start the season I'd be OK with that if it meant we got Lattimore at full strength the second half.

If he is healthy and it sounds like he is i am all for it.

Was the best RB in the country before injuries derailed him. I just hope this is not reoccuring.

[psychdoctor]

Maybe spend the second of round 2 on him. I don;t think he will be there in 3rd. Special talent negates risk, plus the kid runs with heart.

[berserkerone88]

Originally Posted by psychdoctor

Maybe spend the second of round 2 on him. I don;t think he will be there in 3rd. Special talent negates risk, plus the kid runs with heart.

Character risk.
Not sure about 2 major knee surgery risk.

[bfine32]

Originally Posted by psychdoctor

plus the kid runs with heart.

Might have to, cause there's a good chance he won't be able to run with his legs.

[Au165]

Originally Posted by berserkerone88

Character risk.
Not sure about 2 major knee surgery risk.

Character risk? Says who? I have seen scouts say he may be the highest character guy in the draft.

[berserkerone88]

Originally Posted by Au165

Character risk? Says who? I have seen scouts say he may be the highest character guy in the draft.

Talent can negate character risk.
Not two major knee injuries in 2 years risk.

[Au165]

Originally Posted by berserkerone88

Talent can negate character risk.
Not two major knee injuries in 2 years risk.

Got it thought you meant he had character risk.

[Kaptkurt]

I'd love him in the 4th or 5th but no way he lasts that long.

[SunsetBengal]

Originally Posted by berserkerone88

Talent can negate character risk.
Not two major knee injuries in 2 years risk.

Well, I brought that up on another Bengals talk group. Someone brought up Frank Gore having 2 knee ordeals while at UM.

(just thought I would throw that out there...)

[berserkerone88]

Originally Posted by SunsetBengal

Well, I brought that up on another Bengals talk group. Someone brought up Frank Gore having 2 knee ordeals while at UM.

(just thought I would throw that out there...)

But unlike Lattimore, didn't Gore stay for another season after the 2nd and show he was healed?

[McC]

Originally Posted by SunsetBengal

Well, I brought that up on another Bengals talk group. Someone brought up Frank Gore having 2 knee ordeals while at UM.

(just thought I would throw that out there...)

How many knee injuries did Anthony Munoz have in college?