Cook over Fournette?

[Jeremy Igo]

Those of you predicting Cook over Fournette probably are not taking into consideration one huge factor when replacing Jonathan Stewart...

By all accounts, Fournette is by far the better pass blocking back.

Discuss.

[Panthers8969]

just watched a video saying foreman was the best pass blocking rb in the class.

 

but yeah, cook might be one of the worst, do not want 

[Ricky Spanish]

Its the main reason I feel like Cook is not a fit for our offense. We rely on our RB to blitz pick up a ton.

Then again maybe we do that because Stewart is better at blocking than he is receiving. 

Either way I don't trust Shula to use Cook properly. Fournette is a better fit for us. 

[Adb6368]

10 minutes ago, Panthers8969 said:

just watched a video saying foreman was the best pass blocking rb in the class.

 

but yeah, cook might be one of the worst, do not want 

Then give me Foreman in the second and another position in the first. Didn't know that about Foreman. I was already a fan before now I'm sold.

[X-Clown on 1]

I watched highlight films of both..I was at least 1/2 longer after watching Fournette.  Fool proof system, so there is your answer.

[Ace_Aladdin]

15 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

 

Those of you predicting Cook over Fournette probably are not taking into consideration one huge factor when replacing Jonathan Stewart...

By all accounts, Fournette is by far the better pass blocking back.

Discuss.

 

The only real obstacle is the Jaguars, but I think they will take Cook.

This is why I have been advocating for the 2 back system with J-Stew taking on pass protection, zone reads, dump offs,.etc while Fournette takes more of the traditional carries.

This allows you to keep the best football players on the field and allow you to mentor the rookie.

[CatfanMO]

I wonder if the lack of line we have kind of helped his numbers? 

[Ace_Aladdin]

3 minutes ago, CatfanMO said:

I wonder if the lack of line we have kind of helped his numbers? 

he has been consistent pass blocker since he took the field.

[GoobyPls]

Stewart was also ranked the worst receiving back in the NFL 

 

The fact is we should be using our RB in pass situations just like NE and Atlanta, not leaving them to block.

[t96]

If Stew won't take a pay cut and we are forced to cut him we should pursue Lat Murray. In addition to anyone we can snag in the draft. HB depth has been horrible. Ideally we draft Fournette or another top prospect and keep Stew, but as of right now without a pay cut keeping him is not worth the $6.5M we'd save by cutting him.

And even aside from Cook's PB we shouldn't consider him at all in the first round with his off the field issues and other on field concerns.

[Nails]

 

This guy has been a huddle favorite before-very objective Bears fan that has been a Cam supporter.  He nails this one again, Fournette is good enough now but can improve as a pass blocker.  He's not Bo Jackson but not the fumbling machine Peterson is.  He's a wet dream for the Panthers at 8 and a nightmare for the other 31 if it happens.

[Nails]

10 minutes ago, sanjay_rajput said:

The only real obstacle is the Jaguars, but I think they will take Cook.

This is why I have been advocating for the 2 back system with J-Stew taking on pass protection, zone reads, dump offs,.etc while Fournette takes more of the traditional carries.

This allows you to keep the best football players on the field and allow you to mentor the rookie.

Jaguars have one RB under contract until 2021 and another until 2019, multiple holes, and maybe Allen as a choice.  Small chance they go Fournette.

The Jets are the biggest obstacle.  Hopefully all these QBs and/or DBs will be lights out this offseason and they'll reach for one.

I'm admittedly nervous, but our chances are very good.

[Ace_Aladdin]

2 minutes ago, Nails said:

Jaguars have one RB under contract until 2021 and another until 2019, multiple holes, and maybe Allen as a choice.  Small chance they go Fournette.

The Jets are the biggest obstacle.  Hopefully all these QBs and/or DBs will be lights out this offseason and they'll reach for one.

I'm admittedly nervous, but our chances are very good.

They have Matt Forte are they not happy with him?

[nctarheel0619]

1 minute ago, sanjay_rajput said:

They have Matt Forte are they not happy with him?

Matt Forte and Bilal Powell.