Future Scat back

[Polar Bear Jones]

Its a copy cat league and if we are going to continue in the "patriot way" we may want to in vest in a RB that can be more of an explosive threat out of the backfield "Kevin Faulk" "Danny Woodhead". As defenses become more and more aggressive getting the ball out quickly to backs and recievers on undrrneath routes is becoming a staple of modern offenses. Having explosive guys who can make plays in space with quickness could take our offense to that next level. Snelling and Ovie are both good receivers but they do not possess the elusiveness and playmaking ability in space that Norwood had. If this was the last season for Norwood we may need to look to the draft for our scat back for the future. I think Villanova WR Matt Szczur could be that guy. Here is Scouts Inc. Blog about his recent game against Appalachian state.

Quote:Ijalana is higher on the board, but Szczur absolutely stole the show against Appalachian State. He accounted for five total touchdowns (three rushing, one receiving, one passing) and flashed even more versatility than I had expected.

Szczur is a quick, elusive athlete who ran the Wildcat formation and lined up at wide receiver, showing good feel for routes and the ability to find soft spots against zone coverage and decent arm strength on his first-half touchdown pass.

However, he appears more quick than fast, and I'm interested to see what his 40-yard dash times will be in workouts should Szczur continue his football career. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the MLB first-year player draft and faces an early-February deadline to decide whether to join the Cubs organization and accept a $36;500,000 bonus or enter the NFL draft.

Some think his desire to play in the NFL will trump the baseball money, and if Szczur does continue with football, he looks like a solid fourth-round pick who could move into the late third if he shows enough speed. His versatility and ability to contribute on special teams will make him a good value.

Watch here as he carves up Montana.

[Drathdon]

<<to decide whether to join the Cubs organization and accept a $36;500,000 bonus or enter the NFL draft>>

Do they really mean $36 Million, or is that a typo? With the crazy money baseball throws around, you can't be sure these days.

[Paulitik]

Just the name "Szczur" sounds fast. How do you even pronounce that? Zzzzuuurrrrrrr?

[dmo_dlo]

(12-14-2010 12:11 PM)Drathdon Wrote:  <<to decide whether to join the Cubs organization and accept a $36;500,000 bonus or enter the NFL draft>>

Do they really mean $36 Million, or is that a typo? With the crazy money baseball throws around, you can't be sure these days.

He is on record saying that he'll play football if drafted in the first 4 rounds.

He's a player no doubt but he may not be explosive enough. He also seems to be built more like a WR than a back.

[mdrake34]

I watched part of the Nova/App. St. game, the kid is good.

[Nuccah]

I'm looking at Devine, hes been slowed a bit this year but he is a big time playmaker.

[juraitwaluzka]

I'll just be happy to get one that is not made of balsa wood.

[xstealth]

Would be nice to have him...

[chris30277]

Szczur is one of my favorite prospects this draft season. If we could add him and a stud DE like Ryan Kerrigan we could be a lot better then we are now.

[atljbo]

(12-14-2010 12:11 PM)Drathdon Wrote:  <<to decide whether to join the Cubs organization and accept a $36;500,000 bonus or enter the NFL draft>>

Do they really mean $36 Million, or is that a typo? With the crazy money baseball throws around, you can't be sure these days.

They meant $365,000