Jordan Slow?.........................

Deleted
Deleted Member

Posts: 0
Likes:

Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 6:55:25 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 6:55:25 GMT -6

Bears RB Jordan Howard was the fastest back in the NFL in week 8
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 31: By: Chris Kwiecinski | 46 minutes ago

Jordan Howard’s 69-yard run on the Bears opening possession of the game set the tone for the Bears on offense.

After squeezing through the Vikings defensive line, Howard took off downfield and sprinted deep into Minnesota territory before getting tackled at the 13 yard line. Howard showed off his speed on that play, but just how fast was he?

According to NFL Communications, Howard was the fastest NFL running back in week eight as he notched speeds up to 20.76 miles per hour.

Welcome to the NFL, rookie.

Howard’s final rushing stat line of 26 carries for 153 yards and a score was good enough to earn him the week eight rushing title.

It was also his third 100-yard game of the season, as the Bears improved to 2-1 on the season when Howard rushes for more than 100 yards in a game.

Quote

Deleted
Deleted Member

Posts: 0
Likes:

Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 6:58:46 GMT -6 AlexM likes this

Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 6:58:46 GMT -6

It may well be that his lower body is just so thick and muscular he can't sustain that speed as long as a RB with a different build. He runs with a very short choppy stride too so there's a lot of leg action going on there compared to a longer strider like Langford.

I know one thing. He's not slow getting to a hole or through one. He has a good burst.

Quote

AlexM Administrator Posts: 5,705 Likes: 5,467	Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 6:59:27 GMT -6 Post by AlexM on Nov 3, 2016 6:59:27 GMT -6 Jordan Rules Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Roses are red, violets are blue, if you have any sense you'll keep Butkus away from you

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0 Likes:	Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 7:07:02 GMT -6 AlexM, JABF, and 7 more like this Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 7:07:02 GMT -6 Give me one of those slow 69 yard runs per week, and I'll be ok with it. Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

brasilbear Hall of Famer Posts: 5,823 Member is Online Likes: 6,625	Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 7:23:26 GMT -6 AlexM and butkus3595 like this Post by brasilbear on Nov 3, 2016 7:23:26 GMT -6 You know this is going to be like throwing a crippled animal to a pack of hungry wolves right? Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top

AlexM Administrator Posts: 5,705 Likes: 5,467	Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 7:27:10 GMT -6 Post by AlexM on Nov 3, 2016 7:27:10 GMT -6 Nov 3, 2016 7:23:26 GMT -6 brasilbear said: You know this is going to be like throwing a crippled animal to a pack of hungry wolves right? Soul loves to stirr sh#t Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Roses are red, violets are blue, if you have any sense you'll keep Butkus away from you

brasilbear
Hall of Famer

Posts: 5,823

Member is Online
Likes: 6,625

Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 7:29:22 GMT -6

Post by brasilbear on Nov 3, 2016 7:29:22 GMT -6

I actually found an article some where that argued that teams that can consistently produce big plays on OFF (+20 yard passes and +15 yard runs) with a lower yards per play average, win more than teams that grind out 4-5 yards per play yet don't proud e big gains. Take it for what it's worth. I thought their argument was interesting but they took too much out of context. It was very motm-ish.

If I recall correctly the River's led packers with their sorry running game but good passing game was their proof.

Quote

Last Edit: Nov 3, 2016 7:33:18 GMT -6 by brasilbear

butkus3595
Hall of Famer

Posts: 6,805

Likes: 8,885

Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 8:05:25 GMT -6

Post by butkus3595 on Nov 3, 2016 8:05:25 GMT -6

There are a myriad of factors that go into Howards "speed" display being the fastest in week 8...the main one being opportunity. The bottom line, as I posted in the other thread...he ran a 4.59 hand timed 40 at his pro day...that is not fast.

Here's Elliot getting up 21.5 miles per hour on a 60 yard TD run: cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/0YnTbEsEALjE9iTOwccqOYYlGgE=/800x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/7267757/zeeeeek.0.gif

Quote

JABF Administrator Posts: 19,921 Likes: 20,550	Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 11:15:38 GMT -6 AlexM, dachuckster, and 3 more like this Post by JABF on Nov 3, 2016 11:15:38 GMT -6 There are different varieties of RB. I like what we have in Howard. He gets it done. That's all I care about. If he's not the fastest, that's fine with me. Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Last Edit: Nov 3, 2016 11:16:00 GMT -6 by JABF "Do anything that might make the world a better place for someone" -Walter Payton

butkus3595
Hall of Famer

Posts: 6,805

Likes: 8,885

Jordan Slow?......................... Nov 3, 2016 11:20:43 GMT -6 JABF likes this

Post by butkus3595 on Nov 3, 2016 11:20:43 GMT -6

Nov 3, 2016 11:15:38 GMT -6 JABF said:

There are different varieties of RB. I like what we have in Howard. He gets it done. That's all I care about. If he's not the fastest, that's fine with me.

I agree JABF. He's got some wiggle to him, he runs hard and when he gets good blocking he makes the most of it. I'm perfectly ok with Howard.

Quote

Remembering Dick Butkus

Countdown Clock

Bears 2024 Schedule

Chitown Bears Affiliates

Announcements

Recent Threads

Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 6:55:25 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 6:58:46 GMT -6

Post by AlexM on Nov 3, 2016 6:59:27 GMT -6

Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 7:07:02 GMT -6

Post by brasilbear on Nov 3, 2016 7:23:26 GMT -6

Post by AlexM on Nov 3, 2016 7:27:10 GMT -6

Post by brasilbear on Nov 3, 2016 7:29:22 GMT -6

Post by butkus3595 on Nov 3, 2016 8:05:25 GMT -6

Post by JABF on Nov 3, 2016 11:15:38 GMT -6

Post by butkus3595 on Nov 3, 2016 11:20:43 GMT -6