Shawn Alexander 2.0

[FrodosFinger]

 

[morgulon1]

As long as he doesn't fold like a lawn chair when pursued by defense.

 

[Spin Doctor]

His running style is nothing like Shaun Alexander's.

 

[FrodosFinger]

His running style is nothing like Shaun Alexander's.

Tell that to the analysts that’s where I got the comp

 

[Spin Doctor]

Tell that to the analysts that’s where I got the comp

...And? Analyst get things wrong all of the time. He's got a nice cutback but that is where the similarities end. He runs through contract and he can and does truck people, sometimes even looks for contact. I'd argue that Charbonnet is more similar to Marshawn Lynch than Shaun Alexander.

Now, Raashad Penny on the other hand, he was A LOT like Alexander in style, build and athleticism. Alexander had a deceptive speed that almost lulled defenders into complacency. He'd look like he was moving slow, then all of the sudden was way ahead of everyone. It a second gear that was quite unlike most backs i've seen. Charbonnet doesn't have that. Charbonnet is also not afraid to seek out contact.

It's not a good comparison, Alexander and Charbonnet.

 

[nanomoz]

They both have good vision and great feet, I guess. Alexander's vision was elite, I'd say.

I think Matt Forte is a better comp.

 

[Hawkstorian]

If by that he can set the NFL record for touchdowns and win our only MVP in team history, I'm fine with that.

 

[Spin Doctor]

They both have good vision and great feet, I guess. Alexander's vision was elite, I'd say.

I think Matt Forte is a better comp.

forte is a good one.

 

[CalgaryFan05]

think i'm gonna need to see a bigger sample!

Hopefully he doesn't hit the turf 3 yards ahead of a DB making business decisions -

 

[Mick063]

His running style is nothing like Shaun Alexander's.

Someone mentioned Chris Warren the other day. Man. If turns out to be like Chris Warren, then the RB room is as good as any in the league. I'll be even happier if Mcintosh is a dangerous kick returner. Anything beyond that is too good to be true.

 

[Spin Doctor]

Someone mentioned Chris Warren the other day. Man. If turns out to be like Chris Warren, then the RB room is as good as any in the league. I'll be even happier if Mcintosh is a dangerous kick returner. Anything beyond that is too good to be true.

i could see that one.

 

[Year of The Hawk]

IMHO I feel Mcintosh could be as good as either KW3 or ZC. I feel this running back room has easy potential to be the best in league. This should give Pete what he wants as far as ball control and it should help open up the passing game which is also top of league. The only question mark is front line. IMHO it should be even better than last year and the potential to be top 15.

 

[Nv_Hawks]

How about Roger Craig. Upright runner and excellent pass catcher

 

[scutterhawk]

As long as he doesn't fold like a lawn chair when pursued by defense.

1,880 yards.
5 Touchdowns against the BiQueens IN ONE HALF GAME, and NO, not all his breakaway runs were to the LEFT SIDE.
How many other Historic Seahawks RB's were almost AUTOMATIC in the Red Zone as Alexander?
As much as I loved Marshawn Lynch's Power Runs, he never came close to SA in the Red Zone Touchdowns.

 

[scutterhawk]

IMHO I feel Mcintosh could be as good as either KW3 or ZC. I feel this running back room has easy potential to be the best in league. This should give Pete what he wants as far as ball control and it should help open up the passing game which is also top of league. The only question mark is front line. IMHO it should be even better than last year and the potential to be top 15.

TOP 5, Book It!

 

[ZornLargentPatera]

If by that he can set the NFL record for touchdowns and win our only MVP in team history, I'm fine with that.

Not to mention score over 100 career touchdowns. Everyone who scores more than 100 career touchdowns ends up being inducted into the Hall Of Fame.

 

[CPHawk]

1,880 yards.
5 Touchdowns against the BiQueens IN ONE HALF GAME, and NO, not all his breakaway runs were to the LEFT SIDE.
How many other Historic Seahawks RB's were almost AUTOMATIC in the Red Zone as Alexander?
As much as I loved Marshawn Lynch's Power Runs, he never came close to SA in the Red Zone Touchdowns.

I think that was a complaint by fans. He ran super hard inside the 20, but would avoid contact if possible outside the red zone.

 

[balakoth]

think i'm gonna need to see a bigger sample!

Hopefully he doesn't hit the turf 3 yards ahead of a DB making business decisions -

On the way to 26 TDs.. yeah that would suck

 

[balakoth]

I think that was a complaint by fans. He ran super hard inside the 20, but would avoid contact if possible outside the red zone.

A Complaint made by people who have never been hit by a 300 lb dt or 230 lb lber...
Man had longevitiy and success because of his style.. people who fault that.. are delusional to football longevity

 

[Atradees]

Alexander was amazing. Time did not diminish him. So, we will see what the kid can do