Why the rise of Ashton Jeanty suggests bright NFL future
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Why the rise of Ashton Jeanty suggests bright NFL future
Very nice article. Can't wait to see this kid destroy the competition...
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/457 ... ining-camp
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I just can't watch a game on it. Same with the red field of Eastern Washington.Dr Death wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 6:24 pmLOL.... I thought I was the only one that hates the fu**ing field.
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NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Book it.
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Can’t think what I’d do if my team played on an abomination like that. Quit watching?Dr Death wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 6:24 pm
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I would find a new teamJeevo wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 10:06 pm Can’t think what I’d do if my team played on an abomination like that. Quit watching?
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raiderkoch wrote: Tue Jul 29, 2025 2:27 pm Yup, see Marshawn Lynch ffor NFL example of that. Another human bowling ball with defenders as pins!
I need to go back and watch Ashton's videos from college. I think we will likely see even more dramatic plays from him because of the skill and ability of NFL defenders. I think his plays, when he makes them will be all that more dramatic because of that.
I love seeing his absolute refusal to go down. Even when he’s out of bounds, the play is over, past the end of the whistle, past the whistle’s echo, If there’s a defensive player trying to get him down, he is having fücking none of that shit.
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Jeanty learned to break tackles because he didn't want to go down to the ground on that stupid field.
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You mentioned that teams are realizing they should try to find that special running back. Las Vegas Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty is viewed as the next big thing at the position. What are your thoughts on his game?
Bettis: “I’m a fan of his. My only concern is his size. I don’t know how physical he’s going to be able to be at the next level. He’s not the biggest guy in the world, but he ran big in college and he was physical. He bounced off of people, ran through people, so if he can continue that on the next level, then I think he can be special. I just wonder: does it translate with his size?”
Bettis: “I’m a fan of his. My only concern is his size. I don’t know how physical he’s going to be able to be at the next level. He’s not the biggest guy in the world, but he ran big in college and he was physical. He bounced off of people, ran through people, so if he can continue that on the next level, then I think he can be special. I just wonder: does it translate with his size?”
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NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew, a former Jacksonville Jaguars RB, offered high praise for the rookie at training camp.
"Ashton Jeanty is the best prospect I've scouted since I've been scouting," the three-time Pro Bowler said Sunday, per Levi Edwards of the team website. "I've scouted Saquon Barkley and other guys. A lot of it is his skill set but also what he did and where he was. And that translates over. There is similarities in our game, I think he's a much better receiver than I was when I first got into the NFL. ...His vision, his contact balance, his ability to catch, his blocking — he is the full package."
Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson indicated the RB's college success could translate to the NFL.
"All the hype is real, and I'm super excited to block for him," the center said at training camp, via ESPN's Ryan McFadden. "Maybe get some celebrations. He's a great TikTok dancer, so maybe get my hips loosened up a little bit."
"Ashton Jeanty is the best prospect I've scouted since I've been scouting," the three-time Pro Bowler said Sunday, per Levi Edwards of the team website. "I've scouted Saquon Barkley and other guys. A lot of it is his skill set but also what he did and where he was. And that translates over. There is similarities in our game, I think he's a much better receiver than I was when I first got into the NFL. ...His vision, his contact balance, his ability to catch, his blocking — he is the full package."
Raiders center Jackson Powers-Johnson indicated the RB's college success could translate to the NFL.
"All the hype is real, and I'm super excited to block for him," the center said at training camp, via ESPN's Ryan McFadden. "Maybe get some celebrations. He's a great TikTok dancer, so maybe get my hips loosened up a little bit."