How good can Samuels be?

And if he has real potential, how many touches can he secure, considering AB, Bell, Ju Ju need/deserve a lot?



Was he more a product of being very versatile in college, as opposed to being all that super talented? How will he be used with the Steelers? How will he even be listed? I've seen him listed as HB, FB and even TE.

If Bell and Conner go down, will he become our main RB? Could he do that job adequately?

What say you?

 

Looks pretty talented to me.

 

On a lot of gadget plays and shuffle passes. Can he thrive in the NFL? I'm not sure. Can he earn taking touches away from Bell?

 

Franchise back? No. Every down back? No......but if his versatility is used correctly he can be a productive player. Someone brought up Cotchery and his 10 TDs in another thread and how he was put in a position to succeed....like I said if Samuels versatility is used correctly I can see him being a factor....

 

If they put the ball in the EZ I don't care who's name is on the back of the Jersey.

 

He was 2nd fiddle in the backfield in college, but put up impressive numbers nonetheless, especially ypc.....
I am reminded of another running back that we drafted back in the day out of Penn state who was also the 2nd option...... seems like that one worked out pretty well

 

Kind of strange to me they had him listed as a Tight End his senior year. This guy is obviously a tailback that can catch, which is good.

Ultimately at this point I'm starting to hope the Steelers just ride Bell one more year on the Franchise tag.

Spend that money one the Offensive line and other places. I think our backfield would be find. Could pick up another RB next year if they feel the need. Bell's just asking for too much for too long at what I believe to be on the soon decline from his prime.

 

My daughter graduated from NC St. So I pay attention to them. I like Samuels, he seems like a versatile guy and a guy with a good football sense. I doubt he can be a replacement for Bell. But I think he can contribute.

 

I love this kid. I think he's a steal.

 

Watching that video made me wonder if the Steelers were fooled by Pitt's awful defense making Samuels look good.

 

Time will tell, but he looks like he can make some plays. Young, fresh legs out of college.

I'm going with the younger, cheaper option than the overly inflated ego/priced option.

I think as a team, they can overcome adversity; and imagine them all being there as a team to get better together.

Over the individualistic egos. let it go.