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Round 6, Pick 3 (173) (From Vikings)





Alfred Morris RB Florida Atlantic

5'9"

219

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profil...ris?id=2533457

Overview
Morris is a thick running back and a bit of a tweener, not big enough to be imposing at the next level. He is a serviceable runner who at best could carry a load like BenJarvus Green-Ellis of New England, but he will have to prove he has the speed and athleticism to deserve a shot. He carries late-round or free-agent value.

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[Califan007]

@granthpaulsen
Alfred Morris takes pride in pass-protecting: "Anyone can run the ball & catch the ball, but what will set you apart from everyone else?"

Alfred Morris: "The haven't told me anything yet." says he expected to be used as both a RB and a FB.

[E-Dog Night]

Whoops, wrong thread

[expensivegift]

So he'll be used as FB and on pass protection? I wish they just drafted all o linemen but whatever it's a 6th rounder.

[Califan007]

So he'll be used as FB and on pass protection? I wish they just drafted all o linemen but whatever it's a 6th rounder.

The highlight video says differently...man can definitely be a change-up to Helu. His pass-blocking and possible time at FB are just plusses.

From NFL.com:

Pick Analysis: Bucky Brooks' take: Morris is a nifty runner adept at finding creases on zone runs, which makes him a great fit in the Redskins' scheme.

[Leonard Washington]

The scouting reports for the late round pics don't sound to good.

[Master Blaster]

The scouting reports for the late round pics don't sound to good.

That's why they are late round pics.


You ever read Tom Brady's Scouting Report?

[B&GVol24]

Don't read the scouting report; half of the websites I've seen don't even have a scouting report on him.

I watched a 10 min. highlight tape of his junior season (I think), and I know it's a highlight film, but I like this guy. He looks like he can handle getting hit; quick change of direction for a bigger RB. His o-line looked horrendous and it was basically up to him to find a hole.

Maybe I'm just homer-ish when it comes to Shanahan and RBs, but in my eyes he's earned the benefit of the doubt.

[mi6]

Wasted pick. Wish we would have taken someone better. Or addressed our O-Line needs.

[B&GVol24]

Wasted pick. Wish we would have taken someone better. Or addressed our O-Line needs.

That had me pretty mad til the end. Nicely done.

[STBonecrusher21]

That had me pretty mad til the end. Nicely done.

No. Hes probably serious.

[elkabong82]

The scouting reports for the late round pics don't sound to good.

what do you expect? that's why they are late round picks.

[Brett81]

No. Hes probably serious.

Agreed, I think someone is still upset his QB didn't get drafted last year.

Hadn't seen much tape on Morris until recently, but he does stick out like a sore thumb as a Shanny type of RB...appears he also loves contact so I hope he translates that into fighting for extra yards if he makes the team as a backup.

[HailToTheRedskins14]

I think you can complain about any picks except you HAVE to give Shanahan the benefit of the doubt on the RB position. I mean....seriously people! Helu, Royster, Torrain for the playing time he got performed pretty solid.

If you want to complain, go in the Cousins thread. I don't agree with it but that's a reasonable complaint. But RB? I think everyone has to give Shanahan props on his history with that position.

[skins2victory]

Welcome to the team... You will have to work hard to get a roster spot. But thats what we want, good competition. Good luck to you.