BleedinBurgNGold Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Is it because he can't hold on to the Ball? Both of these men have similar builds. Jacobs is 6-4 264. Sellers is 6-3 270 (or more). Sellers has also shown us he has some hops in the open field, jacobs has more quicks in the open field. It seems the Skins should at least try to work Sellers into more of a carrying back as well as remaining a Blocking Back. Obviously the bulk of his work would still be Blocking, but I think it would be a hell of a Three headed monster with Portis & Betts. Thoughts? HTTR :dallasuck:applause: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhodus333 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 No proof for this, but I can't imagine Sellers is as fast as Jacobs. That being said, im hoping to see him get some touches this week on third and short situations. I've always felt we've underutilized Sellers on offense, especially near the goalline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nace14 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 mike sellers is NO brandon jacobs....brandon jacobs wishes he were ny's mike sellers. watch your mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Truth Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Aint he a fullback? I'm just saying he don't seem as agile/athletic/quick as BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 He doesn't have the hips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fourth King Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Because we have Clinton Portis, he is BETTER than Jacobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siven Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Jacobs has longer, more powerful legs than Sellers, lets him get him up to speed quicker and lets him power through tackles. Plus, Jacobs has vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Jacobs has longer, more powerful legs than Sellers, lets him get him up to speed quicker and lets him power through tackles.Plus, Jacobs has vision. There you have it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSO Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 He's just not as shifty... that being said I'd never trade Sellers for Jacobs. The only thing that makes Jacobs good is the fact that he's the size of an Olineman who can run forward faster. If you can penetrate the Giants Oline (tough to do, but if you know it's a run play much easier) he can't make one guy miss in the backfield. He's a great fit for the Giants because of the WR corps they got there, and their knowledge of the system that's been in place for so long now. Defense's usually have to play them honest, so Jacobs looks a lot better than he is. Don't get me wrong, he's very good... but I think he gets too much credit. Almost anytime the LOS is busy at the snap, he doesn't go anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Why couldn't Timmy Smith be like Clinton Portis instead of the biggest one game wonder in history? Just because they have the same build (not true) does NOT mean they should have the same skills? While they have similar height/weight there build is different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedinBurgNGold Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I've seen Sellers hop over many a player in the open field. We all have. Not sure I buy it, yet. The only thing I'm not certain is the vision of Mike. But the majority of time I see Jacobs just running folks over. Something Mike has and can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoskins Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I don't know, you watch Brandon Jacobs and he has some moves. He's no Barry Sanders or anything but he's no fullback either. The guy is a running back with a fullback's size. Sellers is a fullback with a fullback's size. Huge difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuryYourDuke Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 It's probably more of a vision issue than any physical measurable. Sellers thinks like a fullback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I don't know, you watch Brandon Jacobs and he has some moves. He's no Barry Sanders or anything but he's no fullback either. The guy is a running back with a fullback's size.Sellers is a fullback with a fullback's size. Huge difference. Sellers runs the ball like a lineman, not a tailback, halfback, or fullback... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Jacobs is faster than Sellers coming off the snap. He has quicker feet and is more shifty. He is very athletic for a big man. Sellers, as athletic as he is for a FB, is just a big FB with some athleticism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooley4President Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 They're similar in height/weight stats but that's where the similarities end. Jacobs has a different body type than Sellers, is quicker and has better built through consistently carrying the ball. Sellers is a great fullback, a masher who can use his size to clear out paths but probably isn't going to run around or past anyone. Sellers is definitely tougher though, although Jacobs has run lower over the last year or so and has learned how to initiate contact. When Jacobs was a rookie he was a short yardage guy who ran straight up and couldn't get the tough yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrelgreenie Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Obviously the bulk of his work would still be Blocking, but I think it would be a hell of a Three headed monster with Portis & Betts. Thoughts? Sellars is a great FB. But, he is still just a FB not a RB. He's no where near Brandon Jacobs, he's not even a Mike Alstott. However, i'm all for a return to the Sellars goal line playaction pass from 2005: 12 catches 7 TDs- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 This is like asking why Ryan Leaf isn't like Tom Brady... they have the same build... duhhh... :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDSKINZ-RIDEORDIE Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 He's just not as shifty... that being said I'd never trade Sellers for Jacobs. Dam that, Im a big fan of Sellers, but I'd make that trade in a heartbeat..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MumboSauce Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 Because he's not as good a running back as Brandon Jacobs. Why cant Steve Blake be Portland's Steve Nash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taiwan32 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 mike sellers is NO brandon jacobs....brandon jacobs wishes he were ny's mike sellers.watch your mouth. Ahhahaha, LMAO! :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kleese Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 This could get kind of fun.... Why can't Anthony Mix be our Plaxico Burress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Brown Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 sellers isn't a running back by any means, thats why. jacobs is blessed with size, speed, and agility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 I would like to see what would happen if he got more carries, he was a feature back in the CFL and job the job done. Check this vid from his Winnipeg days http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxf_-g3eT5s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backpack3r Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 How many carries does Sellers have this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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