Colts select NC State RB Nyheim Hines

[MFT5]

17 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

Very much so........Good pass catcher it looks like

 

I kinda wanted the LB Jewell from Iowa

 

jewell is slow he was never coming here

[richard pallo]

Keeping my fingers crossed for St. Brown but I doubt he makes it to us.

[Gigc]

I think this guy will play for us and play well. l saw someone earlier say he had durability issues; not sure where that comes from. He was NC state's main runner last year. He's tough. I watched him take a couple of big hits and bounce right back up. He's a good running back; patient behind blocks, good vision. He doesn't really show the finishing speed you'd think of after running a 4.38; but he's plenty fast. Catches the ball well. One thing I noticed is that he doesn't always see the safety tracking him on long runs. 

this guy's good. 

[James]

1 minute ago, Mr.Debonair said:

Did Deon Cain get picked

 

Not yet.

[will426]

1 minute ago, richard pallo said:

 

 

3 inches and 5 pounds. How close do you have to get?

Lol exactly I’m simply trying to understand why people say he can’t be a rb who he runs between the tackles yet someone smaller can ?  I mean if it’s there I’d assume if he has the “vision” he’ll go between the tackles 

[ricker182]

Nothing better than snagging lightning fast skills guys in the later rounds.  

  

Not much risk. 

[Case]

1 minute ago, Gigc said:

I think this guy will play for us and play well. l saw someone earlier say he had durability issues; not sure where that comes from. He was NC state's main runner last year. He's tough. I watched him take a couple of big hits and bounce right back up. He's a good running back; patient behind blocks, good vision. He doesn't really show the finishing speed you'd think of after running a 4.38; but he's plenty fast. Catches the ball well. One thing I noticed is that he doesn't always see the safety tracking him on long runs. 

this guy's good. 

Durability issues was made up because someone misread NFL.com draft profile where they said if he doesnt learn to sidestep he could face durability issues.

[NewColtsFan]

1 minute ago, will426 said:

So he’s 5’11 and 210 compared to Freeman’s 5’8 205 yet people say he can’t become an inbetween the tackles kind of back because he’s too small I’m lost lol 

 

If we're talking about Mack, his size isn't the problem...    it's his style of running...

 

He naturally, instinctively wants to run outside..   he tries to hit a home run every play.   He's not nearly as comfortable running between the tackles...  it's not what he does well.   Can he get better at it?   We're about to find out this year...

 

[NewColtsFan]

8 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

 

 

3 inches and 5 pounds. How close do you have to get?

 

A lot.   For a running back, those bodies are not close.   

 

Plus, their running styles are different.   Freeman us very comfortable running between the tackles...   Mack isn't..  at least not yet...

 

These two are not interchangeable..

[indyagent17]

Have fun with this...

 

 

[will426]

Just now, NewColtsFan said:

 

If we're talking about Mack, his size isn't the problem...    it's his style of running...

 

He naturally, instinctively wants to run outside..   he tries to hit a home run every play.   He's not nearly as comfortable running between the tackles...  it's not what he does well.   Can he get better at it?   We're about to find out this year...

 

I slightly agree with you I just was trying to understand why people say he “can’t” do this & also yeah coming out of college he was known to run to the outside when he landed  with us i didn’t see him try and bounce to the outside many times..he simply got stopped trying to run up the middle  his best runs seemed to come from running to the outside as well  though we don’t utilize outside runs often and for some reason when we did gore got them  

[Fisticuffs111]

Anybody who was complaining about Mack’s hands and wanting a receiving RB option should be happy with this. Also anybody who wanted Dion Lewis, who he reminds me of. I think this guy could thrive in Reich’s offense.

 

Personally I don’t really care even if he was a lot like Mack, which I don’t think he really is.

[Calmack]

12 minutes ago, will426 said:

What do you mean though he’s not as light and small as everyone makes him up to be? He’s legit the same size as many backs who start in this league and the same size as some of the teams who run by committee.. I will judge him behind a good line not the makeshift that we had I applaud Gore for his great Vision he made it work for this line lol

People carry weight differently. He has good size. But he looks smaller and plays like it too, when compared to other backs the same size. He's very streamlined and doesn't have a thick base. Only back I've seen that is streamlined but powerful is AP 

[Case]

1 minute ago, indyagent17 said:

Have fun with this...

 

 

got a link? my magnifying glass is broke....

[NewColtsFan]

7 minutes ago, will426 said:

Lol exactly I’m simply trying to understand why people say he can’t be a rb who he runs between the tackles yet someone smaller can ?  I mean if it’s there I’d assume if he has the “vision” he’ll go between the tackles 

 

Mack arrived with a well earned reputation if not liking running between the tackles and also wanting to bounce everything outside.    

 

He he tries to avoid contact.   That's fine some if the time...   but it's not goodbmost of the time..   because there's a ton of contact between the tackles...

 

[csmopar]

32 minutes ago, k9copinmd said:

Huh???  Wow...I'm trying my best to stay positive about this draft.

 

31 minutes ago, Freenyfan102 said:

Crappy pick guys has durability issues

Lots of Mocks done by the media talking heads had us taking him, a couple had us taking him in the third...

31 minutes ago, stitches said:

WOW! This is... a very interesting pick. I kind of didn't expect it because we already have Mack playing similar role, but... very very intriguing! He's more of a... wide-ranging weapon than a simple RB. He used to be a receiver... he can be moved anywhere on the LOS and he can run WR routes... he catches the ball real well. 

 

30 minutes ago, Jared Cisneros said:

By far the best RB left in the draft on day 3. We did well.

I agree, seems to have a chip on his shoulders too. I was watching an interview with him yesterday. Seemed to be a little chippy. I like this one, second favorite pick of the draft for us so far

[IndyScribe]

25 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

I'm still hoping we sign CJ Anderson.

Doubt it. Otherwise the Colts wouldn't spend a 4th on a RB.

[Trueman]

Well, people who were crying out for a skill position should be at least somewhat pleased.

 

This guy is a weapon. The kind that creative offensive minds love.

[Valpo2004]

34 minutes ago, Freenyfan102 said:

Crappy pick guys has durability issues

 

You are not going to get a perfect pick this late in the draft.

[2006Coltsbestever]

Maybe we finally got our Darren Sproles?

[Valpo2004]

31 minutes ago, oldunclemark said:

You can do a lot with 4.3

and he's humble!

Not a problem with what he said.  It's factually accurate and a lot of players will tell you they are the best player at their position in the draft.  He just said he was the fastest.

[jameszeigler834]

39 minutes ago, Valpo2004 said:

Sounds like he replicates Mack's skill set.  Would have thought we would go towards a between the tackles guy.

So now we have to scat backs.

[throwing BBZ]

34 minutes ago, k9copinmd said:

I'm "huh"ing because he seems a lot like Mack and there were better guys available at other positions that fit our needs. But that's my opinion.  

 

He is nothing like Mack so... blather on.

[stitches]

Watch this:

https://www.si.com/college-football/video/2015/05/30/n-c-state-recruit-one-handed-720-catch

 

Freaky athlete. 

[Cynjin]

20 minutes ago, MTC said:

People always complain about a pick no matter who the player is. How about some of you wait a few seasons before reserving judgment that this is a 'bad' pick? 

 

That would make a lot of sense,  but unfortunately it is not a possibility for some of the posters here.

[Calmack]

18 minutes ago, richard pallo said:

 

 

3 inches and 5 pounds. How close do you have to get?

That is quite a difference. A 5 8" 205 lb back is a lot sturdier and dense than a 5 11" 210 back. And just by looking at them, you can tell who's better built to run between the tackles. 

[2006Coltsbestever]

I looked at this guys highlight reel, he is lightning fast! It's scary!

[csmopar]

10 minutes ago, MightyLucks said:

got a link? my magnifying glass is broke....

In a nutshell, his production and average were just below barkelys 

[stitches]

 

[richard pallo]

1 minute ago, Calmack said:

That is quite a difference. A 5 8" 205 lb back is a lot sturdier and dense than a 5 11" 210 back. And just by looking at them, you can tell who's better built to run between the tackles. 

On the Colts site he's listed at 198. 

[k9copinmd]

1 minute ago, throwing BBZ said:

 

He is nothing like Mack so... blather on.

Last time I checked this was a public message board in a free country where people offer opinions on things. Those opinions won't always agree with others. But thank you for your permission to allow me to blather on. I appreciate it.

[Calmack]

1 minute ago, richard pallo said:

On the Colts site he's listed at 198. 

I'm talking about the comparison of Freeman and Mack.

[IinD]

2 minutes ago, stitches said:

 

Can't lie, I like that he's aware of that.

[Valpo2004]

2 minutes ago, stitches said:

 

To be fair that's true for any team with a franchise QB.

[DaveA1102]

8 minutes ago, stitches said:

Watch this:

https://www.si.com/college-football/video/2015/05/30/n-c-state-recruit-one-handed-720-catch

 

Freaky athlete. 

 

That's incredible, thanks for sharing.

 

Think I would pull every muscle in my body if I even attempted something like that!

[Shive]

44 minutes ago, RealityIsLuck said:

I think Ballege would pair better with Mack 

Size-wise, definitely. Ballege is has the size and speed, but just doesn't know how to play RB.

[jvan1973]

8 minutes ago, 2006Coltsbestever said:

I looked at this guys highlight reel, he is lightning fast! It's scary!

And he ran between the tackles plenty at NC state

[Patrick Miller]

I bet Belichick would have grabbed him if we hadn't. Probably one of the reasons the pats  traded down.

 

[jvan1973]

13 minutes ago, stitches said:

Watch this:

https://www.si.com/college-football/video/2015/05/30/n-c-state-recruit-one-handed-720-catch

 

Freaky athlete. 

I did something very similar down a flight of stairs a few years ago.   Alcohol may have been involved

[dgambill]

28 minutes ago, NewColtsFan said:

 

If we're talking about Mack, his size isn't the problem...    it's his style of running...

 

He naturally, instinctively wants to run outside..   he tries to hit a home run every play.   He's not nearly as comfortable running between the tackles...  it's not what he does well.   Can he get better at it?   We're about to find out this year...

 

I agree...he isn’t instinctive to get up in the hole and not patient. Plus he kinda runs high in his pads imo. Defenses will key on him constantly bouncing it outside and force him back in...that said defenders constantly underestimated his speed to get to the corner.