What is the latest on Hardesty?
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I thought the initial reports were 2-3 weeks for him...
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The Plain Dealer reported that he was seen outside with other players during practice. He had a brace on his knee and wasn't doing anything major outdoors workout-wise. They suggested that they were being especially protective of him, not taking any chances.
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All I've got to say is do NOT rush this kid back. We're deep enough at rb that he can take the time to heal up. Anybody know if this is a reoccurring injury from college or something new??
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he had knee problems in college, but the browns have stated it is an unrelated injury
ps I found a nice, accurate review of his abilities.
Inside: Classic one-cut runner who presses the line of scrimmage and attacks the hole when it is there. Runs a bit upright, but lowers his pad level when in traffic and keeps his feet churning to generate as much positive yardage as possible. Good forward lean. Good vision and has the burst to take advantage of cutback lanes.
Outside: Lacks elite straight-line speed, but can beat the linebacker to the edge and turn the corner. Can stick his foot in the ground and accelerate quickly to get past the initial wave of defenders and get into the open field. Not a naturally elusive runner, but has deceptive speed due to his upright running style and good power.
Breaking tackles: Among his best attributes. Good balance to keep his feet and fight through arm tackles. Very good spin move. Keeps his feet churning in traffic and can sneak through the pile and break away to gain yardage in chunks.
Blocking: Willing pass blocker with the size, strength and technique to face up the oncoming defender. Cognizant blocker who keeps his head on a swivel and looks for someone to hit. Inconsistent effectiveness as a cut blocker as he drops his head and lunges. Good effort downfield. Looks to help out his teammates.
Receiving: Good receiver used on a variety of routes in this offense, including the basic screens and dump-offs, but also more complicated wheels and was even split out wide and used on slants. Reliable hands. Shows the ability to extend, make the reception and secure the ball quickly. Good ball security. Didn't fumble the ball once in 285 touches in 2009.
Intangibles: Characterized as the consummate teammate. Twice voted team captain, including in 2008 when he wasn't a starter. Convinced team to let him play special teams against Wyoming despite his injuries being too much to allow him to suit up as a running back. Surprised and disappointed scouts with his decision to pull out late from the Senior Bowl, but impressed them with his sub-4.5 speed and athleticism at the Combine.
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I think Hardesty may end up like Brian Westbrook, great player who just happens to be injured a lot. I hope I'm wrong though, about the injured part.
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mangini was on wtam yesterday with trivofatso and andre knott. he said he hopes to have montario back to practice sometime next week. the last update on montario was from holmgren early last week and he said he (montario) was a little ahead of schedule. they're just taking extra precautions with him.
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This is as good an example of who Hardesty is that I know of.
Do the link. If you have not seen it you will like it.
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This is as good an example of who Hardesty is that I know of.
Do the link. If you have not seen it you will like it.
This is as good an example of who Hardesty is that I know of.
Do the link. If you have not seen it you will like it.
nice clip, I think we should get that receiver who threw that block! lol
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What I like most about him is his vision. If you watch film and only watch the O-Line and look were the lanes are, he almost always ends up running to that spot. And he has a killer spin move
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Plain Dealer reported today that Mangini is hoping to have him back in camp next week-- *hopefully* he added.
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This is as good an example of who Hardesty is that I know of.
Do the link. If you have not seen it you will like it.
nice clip, I think we should get that receiver who threw that block! lol
nice clip, I think we should get that receiver who threw that block! lol
You will have to talk with the Saints. It's Robert Meachem.
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Bunker said:
do we have a rb coach who can teach him to lower his hips and bend those knees? that is probably why he has had knee injuries.He can teach it, but the real question is can Hardesty run that way? I say not on a regular basis.....sometimes it is what it is.
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