Intrigued by Addai at #35??

if he had a stronger back to work with like cedric houston

 

after watching him play I also watcehd his NFL network on demand clip and their analysts said the same thing I did he has bad pass protection. So its not just me. If he is better then the other others bottom line is he isnt good and we should def not be taking him at 35. Especially if we have no FB

 

To me Maurice Drew is the best 2nd round RB.

 

ive watched LSU enough and addai would be a GREAT pick at 35, no doubt in my mind

 

Yeah...I watched LSU alot last year and they won me alot of money...mostly in thanks to their D and Addai

 

i rather take Maroney at 29

 

Addai will be a good pro. The Jets are fine with going into next year with Martin, a healthy Blaylock { Mangini Kevin Faulk} and Houston. They will address the rbs in the 4th or 5th rds. They have more pressing issues to resolve first. Look for rbs like PJ Daniels,Jerome Harrison,Wali Lundy,Jerious Norwood. These would make more sense. If they were to pick a rb in the 2nd or 3rd rd they will miss out on some O linemen and a Qb.

 

Joseph Addai
RB | (5'11", 214, 4.41) | LSU

Scouts Grade: 86

Strengths: Is a versatile, underrated prospect. Has decent size but is powerful for a smaller back. Has the frame to get bigger. Possesses excellent speed. Shows great initial burst and runs with power. Shows good pad-level and will deliver the blow on a consistent basis. Hits the hole hard and is decisive. He shifts gears and shows an explosive second gear when he hits daylight. Has good COD skills. Shows vision in the open field and will make intelligent cuts back against the grain. He is outstanding in the passing game. Shows excellent awareness and feet in pass pro. Will find the blitzing linebacker, get in position and show great leverage at the POA. He is a scrappy blocker who will cut block when he is overmatched. He works hard to sustain and shows great toughness as a blocker. He is one of the most fluid and reliable receivers out of the backfield in this year's RB class. Has smooth hands; will pluck on the run and can catch over his head. He adjusts to the poorly thrown ball. Is a savvy route runner with a great feel for reading coverages and getting open. Also has experience split out and in the slot. Is a potential mismatch vs. LB's in the passing game at the next level. Has limited experience as a KOR specialist but shows some upside.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal bulk and needs to continue to fill out his frame. Had some durability issues in 2003. Lacks the bulk and overall size right now to push the pile as a short-yardage runner in the NFL. Isn't overly elusive in the open field. Is extremely sound and aware as a blocker but occasionally will be overmatched at the POA by bigger blitzing linebackers.

Overall: Addai is an all-purpose back who finished second on the team in rushing and third on the team in receiving in 2004. He played in all 12 games as a junior and finished with 680 yards and three TDs on 101 carries, while also chipping in with 294 yards and four TDs on 26 receptions. Addai was listed as the backup to Alley Broussard heading into the 2005 season but took over as the primary ballcarrier when Broussard was lost to injury. When healthy early in the season, Addai capitalized on the opportunity with 642 rushing yards in the first six games, which significantly improved his draft stock. However, a lingering ankle sprain slowed him during LSU's final six regular-season games, when he rushed for just 139 combined yards. Addai did bounce back with a strong performance (130 yards on 24 carries) against Miami in the Peach Bowl, but there are still concerns regarding his overall consistency. Addai is a decisive, slippery runner with excellent timed speed. He lacks ideal bulk and he does not show great elusiveness to make many defenders miss in space. However, Addai is powerful for his size, he has the frame to fill out, and he's a home-run threat in the open field because of his explosive second-gear. He also is an outstanding blocker and reliable receiver in the passing game. He will wow NFL personnel officials with his post-season individual workouts and, as a result, his stock should peak at the right time. In our opinion, Addai has proven he has starter's potential in the NFL and he will be worth a second-round pick to a team in need of a versatile home-run threat at the RB position in the 2006 draft.