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Reggie Dunn Makes Chris Rainey Look Slow

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by TerribleTowelFlying, Apr 27, 2013.

  1. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    OK, that might be a slight overstatement, but this kid is fast. Dunn is one of the UDFAs we signed today. He's a WR/KR out of Utah who ran a 4.22 40 at his pro day. He returned four kickoffs for touchdowns last year setting an NCAA record.


    [video=youtube;NsGT43n3doA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NsGT43n3doA[/video]


    [video=youtube;2ZxuPMP_YGk]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZxuPMP_YGk[/video]


    [video=youtube;JvhqVRKgteA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvhqVRKgteA[/video]
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Apr 27, 2013
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  2. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Nice :thumbs_up:
     
    Blast Furnace, Apr 27, 2013
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  3. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    Notice on that first return td they said "no flags". That would be great if that happened to us! LOL. I really would LOVE to have a return specialist though. ST have been the chink in our armor for a while now.
     
    blountforcetrauma, Apr 28, 2013
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  4. noitall0605

    noitall0605 Well-Known Member

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    Good point. Us looking for a return man is pointless!
     
    noitall0605, Apr 28, 2013
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  5. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    LHS has 3 kick return TD's. wheaton ain't bad either. this kid can fly. acceleration in an instant. we have a new STCo. now too. :cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Apr 28, 2013
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  6. TheSteelHurtin2188

    TheSteelHurtin2188 Well-Known Member

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    I like him but the only way he makes the team is if he has a few huge reterns in the pre season.
     
    TheSteelHurtin2188, Apr 28, 2013
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  7. Ray D

    Ray D Staff Member Mod Team

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    I like even more that he can be patient when he needs to be and let things develop. Most speed guys just try to outrun even their blockers. But once he has a crack, he hits second and third gear in 0.1 seconds. :)

    All of that said, what are the odds he can make the team? Is he any good at WR or RB? Would we keep him just to return kicks?
     
    Ray D, Apr 28, 2013
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  8. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    I agree on all these points Ray. Good reading of the returns, good patience (though we would have had about five flags on that first return).

    With both Chris Rainey and Stefan Logan before they struggled outside of ST, though - imposing on the game can be difficult for the little quick guys coming out of college.

    (I say "little"... I haven't actually seen his numbers, he just looks small in the clips)
     
    Thigpen82, Apr 28, 2013
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  9. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    Loved this quote from one of the announcers:
    "The most dangerous return man in the country!"

    Averaged 45.9 yards per return. Wow! Pretty electrifying. May have a shot.
     
    JackAttack 5958, Apr 28, 2013
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  10. harristotle

    harristotle Well-Known Member

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    I hope it works out for us with this kid, pretty impressive!
     
    harristotle, Apr 28, 2013
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  11. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    Can you imagine this kid in space??? The only thing is that it looks like if he tried to play offense that he would get blown up at the line of scrimmage. But if he could get out in space there would be no catching him for sure. I hope he makes the team.
     
    blountforcetrauma, Apr 28, 2013
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  12. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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  13. JackAttack 5958

    JackAttack 5958 Well-Known Member

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    To correct my earlier statement, he actually averaged 51.3 yards per return!! THAT IS INSANE!

    Can you imagine ALWAYS starting in the opposing team's territory??? :eek:
     
    JackAttack 5958, Apr 28, 2013
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  14. SteelCity_NB

    SteelCity_NB Staff Member Mod Team

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    Teach this young man how to return punts too! With the kickoff rules now he won't see many chances in that facet. I don't really see 4.22 speed out of him, but he looks like a great return man with good vision and patience.
     
    SteelCity_NB, Apr 29, 2013
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  15. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    Dang you NB for buzz killing me! LOL! But that's a good point though about the new rules hampering him on kickoff returns. I hate that rule with a passion.
     
    blountforcetrauma, Apr 29, 2013
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  16. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    I just don't see them making a roster spot for him unless he can wear multiple hats. If they can't use him in a similar fashion to Rainey then it really doesn't make any sense.
     
    strummerfan, Apr 29, 2013
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  17. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I agree. With today's kickoff rules, there's no room on a roster for a kickoff return specialist, but there is for a KO/punt return specialist. I'm sure that he will be seeing a lot of punts in rookie camp and beyond.
     
    Steel_Elvis, Apr 29, 2013
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  18. SteelerJJ

    SteelerJJ Well-Known Member

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    Willie Parker ran a 4.23 at the N. Carolina Pro Day so this young man is in good company. I guess he's a long shot but he could be a lot of fun to watch.
     
    SteelerJJ, Apr 29, 2013
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  19. CANTON STEEL

    CANTON STEEL Well-Known Member

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    Man that's a LOT of speed!!!
     
    CANTON STEEL, Apr 30, 2013
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  20. pjgruden

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    He really does seem to have great vision looking at those clips. Know what else I liked about him? He doesn't seem to showboat. He acts like he's been there before. No crazy dance or anything. Just drops ths ball once he hits the endzone. I hope this kid can stick around.
     
    pjgruden, Apr 30, 2013
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  21. niterider

    niterider Well-Known Member

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    He didn't seem to have much patience in that second clip as he almost tripped over his own guy. However, I love how fluid his cuts are while staying north & south.
     
    niterider, Apr 30, 2013
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  22. swann_88

    swann_88 Well-Known Member

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    either he gains 10-15 lbs or he's cfl material
     
    swann_88, Apr 30, 2013
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