-
Talent Mining: Vikings RB Jerick McKinnon
One of the most compelling skill players in this draft is former QB Jerick McKinnon, the Vikings’ third-round pick to back up Adrian Peterson. Former players like Ryan Riddle say that NFL coaching is focused more on scheme than skills development. It’s one of the reasons why I find player development in pro football so…
-
New York Times Fifth Down Blog Top-Five Series
For the second year, I’ve been invited to contribute my top-five skill players at each position at theNew York Times Fifth Downblog. Today, I begin with Washington RB Chris Polk: 5. Chris Polk, running back, Washington (5-10, 215) Physically and conceptually, Polk is almost everything you want from a lead back or a feature runner in…
-
RB David Wilson’s Vision: Part III – Flashes of Refined Play