Ace leaving?

[Dizzy01]

Originally Posted by qcgamecock

I disagree, the NFL evaluated him in the 4th round and I think he will improve on that at the combine, they have him listed as running a 4.5 and I think he runs better than that. Say a 4.4-4.45 to go as high as 3rd round or a sub 4.4 to go in the 2nd

A lot of people confuse quickness for speed. Sanders gets by on being shifty and making moves but he's not super fast. Even being ranked as the #20 receiver his return ability will move him higher in the draft than the pure receivers but there is virtually no chance he goes in the second round.

[gamecockbythesea]

Truly a sad day when Ace left!

[HeadCockFan]

Originally Posted by Dizzy01

A lot of people confuse quickness for speed. Sanders gets by on being shifty and making moves but he's not super fast. Even being ranked as the #20 receiver his return ability will move him higher in the draft than the pure receivers but there is virtually no chance he goes in the second round.

He's pretty fast for college, but not the pros. He's shifty as hell at any level.

His jitter literally makes you have to guess which way he will come out of it. He lines up a tackler and breaks the way he's not leaning quick as crap. Best example I can remember is the move he puts on Michigan's punter to beat the last man. Shimmy, hard cut, and never looks like he slowed down. Just crazy acceleration out of his cuts, then average top end speed. But really makes defenders play disciplined.

The cut he makes at :20 seconds makes the punter's beanbag draw up like he's still in Ann Arbor:

[Go Carolina]

Honestly I wish him the best.
Steve Smith was drafted as a returner as a little guy, and he made his way to being the face of a franchise and a Pro Bowler at receiver.
Hope the same happens for Ace.