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Who will be drafted first? Donald Brown or LaSean McCoy
Dylan DeSimone and Mac Cerullo
Issue date: 2/26/09 Section: Sports
Donald Brown is an all-purpose running back; he can run inside and outside the tackles and pass block when needed. He has proven his worth during his collegiate career and at the combine.
Brown's performance has remained consistent and the nation's leading rusher only stands to get better. Brown's most valuable asset is his patience before acceleration; patience is vital in the running game in the NFL but has been forgotten.
Connecticut's Donald Brown is an all-purpose running back; he can run inside and outside the tackles and pass block when needed. He has proven his worth during his collegiate career and at the combine.
Brown's performance has remained consistent and the nation's leading rusher only stands to get better. Brown's most valuable asset is his patience before acceleration; patience is vital in the running game in the NFL but has
been forgotten.
LeSean McCoy has all the tools NFL scouts love: fast acceleration, ankle-breaking moves, the speed to turn the corner and the ability to hit the hole in a hurry. He is also an underrated receiving option and has a good reputation as a hard worker. Critics label McCoy as a flashy running back who won't be able to outrun NFL defenses. But on draft day, his pros will outweigh his cons and his name will be called first.
Mac Cerullo: Donald Brown is a great player, and he is undoubtedly going to have a successful career in the NFL. However, on draft day, I think Pitt's LeSean McCoy will be taken first. McCoy has the size and physical tools that NFL coaches love, and turned in a strong performance at the combine that will move him up on a teams draft board as the draft approaches.
Dylan DeSimone: Donald Brown has a larger frame and build than LeSean McCoy. Scouts know McCoy is a flashy runner who will not fool most NFL defenses. Brown is an all-purpose running back; he can run inside and outside the tackles and pass block when needed. He has proven his worth during his collegiate career and at the Combine. Brownís performance has remained consistent and he only stands to get better.
Brown's performance has remained consistent and the nation's leading rusher only stands to get better. Brown's most valuable asset is his patience before acceleration; patience is vital in the running game in the NFL but has been forgotten.
Connecticut's Donald Brown is an all-purpose running back; he can run inside and outside the tackles and pass block when needed. He has proven his worth during his collegiate career and at the combine.
Brown's performance has remained consistent and the nation's leading rusher only stands to get better. Brown's most valuable asset is his patience before acceleration; patience is vital in the running game in the NFL but has
been forgotten.
LeSean McCoy has all the tools NFL scouts love: fast acceleration, ankle-breaking moves, the speed to turn the corner and the ability to hit the hole in a hurry. He is also an underrated receiving option and has a good reputation as a hard worker. Critics label McCoy as a flashy running back who won't be able to outrun NFL defenses. But on draft day, his pros will outweigh his cons and his name will be called first.
Mac Cerullo: Donald Brown is a great player, and he is undoubtedly going to have a successful career in the NFL. However, on draft day, I think Pitt's LeSean McCoy will be taken first. McCoy has the size and physical tools that NFL coaches love, and turned in a strong performance at the combine that will move him up on a teams draft board as the draft approaches.
Dylan DeSimone: Donald Brown has a larger frame and build than LeSean McCoy. Scouts know McCoy is a flashy runner who will not fool most NFL defenses. Brown is an all-purpose running back; he can run inside and outside the tackles and pass block when needed. He has proven his worth during his collegiate career and at the Combine. Brownís performance has remained consistent and he only stands to get better.
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Nick in California
posted 2/26/09 @ 8:11 PM EST
This article is hilarious. You two are such homers. Brown is a good RB. McCoy is a GREAT RB... McCoy is a mix of Reggie Bush and LT, not Chris Johnson/Sproles. (Continued…)
jp
posted 2/27/09 @ 1:19 AM EST
Nick has it mixed up. Brown is a great RB and McCoy is a good RB. Just watch the NFL for the next decade and I bet this won't even be close. Brown will be a huge surprise. (Continued…)
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