Thoughts on Kelvin Taylor

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The Hawks are going through RBs this year like Swamp Donkey dishing out 'dislikes'. :lol:
I really hope he finds a home here, as the only Gator currently on the Hawks is the mascot, Blitz. Maybe he will be one of those diamond in the rough type players that Carroll seems to get lucky with.
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KT was a good Gator. He never complained and hardly ever fumbled. I hope he wins a permanent spot on the Seahawks, but I think he lacks the speed of an NFL back.
He never fumbled and had a lot of heart and never complained one bit. True Gator, still remember his run to close out the puppies in 2014 , it was memorable! Hope he makes a career out of it for the Seahawks.
 

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What is the consensus on KT around here?

I think the kid is extremely overrated (at this point) and unimpressive. I'm hoping as the year moves forward he improves and shows that he's a better RB than he's shown on the field. His 4.2 yard average is extremely unimpressive considering half his games have been against ECU and New Mexico State. Throw out the 47 yard gain vs. UT and he had 18 carries for 55 yards. If his 2 backups weren't true freshman he'd likely be the #2 RB right now. He seems to block well and not fumble, which is good...but as a primary SEC RB he leaves a lot to be desired. Would it be safe to say he's not even a top-10 SEC RB right now?

I'm hoping he has a good week vs. Ole Miss, because we're going to need it to keep pressure off the QB. I also hope we see one of the freshman get some carries and playing time.
I'm surprised he's in the league. He was certainly overrated out of HS iMO.
 

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I'm surprised he's in the league. He was certainly overrated out of HS iMO.

Well I think you're wrong. He has above average vision and shiftiness. It's a shame NFL evaluators get so caught up on measurables and will take a guy like Matt Jones - great size/speed combo but zero vision and runs upright- yet will snub a true, natural RB like Kelvin.
 

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Swamp Donkey. :lmao2: Keeps making me laugh.
He brought it on himself. I'm pretty sure he was the one who coined the term when referring to Mac, or was it Foley? I guess it could go either way. Next thing you know, it's his handle. :swampdonkey:
 

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Well I think you're wrong. He has above average vision and shiftiness. It's a shame NFL evaluators get so caught up on measurables and will take a guy like Matt Jones - great size/speed combo but zero vision and runs upright- yet will snub a true, natural RB like Kelvin.
When I say overrated, he certainly was not a 5 star talent imo. Davin Cook is much better, as is Henry. Although, offensive line differentials.should be considered. I'm surprised that Matt Jones is in the league as well. It just goes to show what I know.
 

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When I say overrated, he certainly was not a 5 star talent imo. Davin Cook is much better, as is Henry. Although, offensive line differentials.should be considered. I'm surprised that Matt Jones is in the league as well. It just goes to show what I know.

Gotcha. That's a fair assessment
 

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KT just got released - classic Hawks. On my phone now - sorry no link.
 

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They brought back a FB who had been injured and had to make room.

Well that sucks. Honestly, the Jags should bring him in. Ivory and Denard are banged up and Yeldon is average at best. Give KT a shot.
 

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