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Re: consistency

May 19, 2023 10:29AM
I think we'd agree it's the character assets more than skill set that makes great backs consistent. You have to want those extra yards. You have to want that win when the ball is in your hands, and th opposig D is coming at you. You do it through determination, drive, ability to bear down in clutch moments, courage, commitment, fortitude.

That's where Akers' shortcoming lies. I hope he grows out of his obsessive preoccupation me-first Narcissism and into a deeper, more complete human being - and with it, a consistent football player.

Curtis Martin is the same height and played at 5 lbs. lighter than Cam Akers, but parlayed a similar skill set into the Hall of Fame. He worked harder at every asignment, every play, every practice, every rep.

Look at his highlights: Cam's running skills, the cuts, the jukes, the speed, are very similar; where Curtis Martin makes a big difference is at contact. The will, the determination, the drive, the wilingmness to hit harder and make those tough yeard is what Cam lacks - and it's not really a skill set issue.

Can Akers is not Curtis Martin, but he could be a comparable of player - if he wanted to be one bad enough.



SubjectAuthorViewsPosted

  What are realistic expectations for Cam Akers in 2023?

BerendsenRam248May 18, 2023 01:07PM

  3 yrs and zero 1k yards from scrimmage

Ram4life69May 18, 2023 01:27PM

  Agree.. I just don't think he's all that..

sstrams84May 18, 2023 01:36PM

  Realistically?

Ramsdude87May 18, 2023 01:27PM

  Right on

Ram4life71May 18, 2023 01:28PM

  Re: What are realistic expectations for Cam Akers in 2023?

303071May 18, 2023 01:40PM

  IMO...He has REGRESSED. More n more, he misses holes.

Ramgator64May 18, 2023 01:44PM

  Re: It's a question of health, not ability

AlbaNY_Ram68May 18, 2023 01:49PM

  He's never run for 1000 yards in one season Attachments

Ramsdude72May 18, 2023 02:02PM

  Re: And why is that?

AlbaNY_Ram98May 18, 2023 02:13PM

  Agreed. All great questions AlbaNY

Ramsdude50May 18, 2023 02:59PM

  Is it his contract year?

BigGame8162May 18, 2023 04:15PM

  Yes

Ram4life76May 18, 2023 04:18PM

  McVay NEVER stays with the run game when it's working.

Ramgator84May 18, 2023 04:19PM

  Not here to argue that....

JamesJM49May 18, 2023 05:23PM

  yes, 75-80 yards/game

LMU9351May 19, 2023 04:11AM

  Re: Not many RB's will get 1k on 188 carries. NM

Hindsight178May 18, 2023 02:24PM

  Correct. 1,000 is not the question

JimYoungblood5373May 18, 2023 02:42PM

  Depends on McVay....let the kid get some carries !!!

Rampage2K-83May 18, 2023 02:42PM

  Great point 2k

Ramsdude115May 18, 2023 03:00PM

  Re: Great point 2k

SoCalRAMatic180May 18, 2023 03:55PM

  Agree with you both, and...

mtramfan56May 18, 2023 05:09PM

  VERY well said!

Ramsdude47May 19, 2023 03:36AM

  Realistic expectations for Cam Akers in 2023? Boom or bust for me

Florida_Ram161May 18, 2023 04:34PM

  Re: Cam Akers vs. Henderson old news

mtramfan54May 18, 2023 06:23PM

  I liked Hendo and Akers about the same

Ramsdude57May 19, 2023 03:34AM

  Re: I liked Hendo and Akers about the same

Ramstien42May 19, 2023 04:26AM

  Agreed!

Ramsdude84May 19, 2023 04:47AM

  Re: I liked Hendo and Akers about the same

BerendsenRam63May 19, 2023 01:48PM

  Yes Sir, it's been devalued

Ramsdude36May 19, 2023 02:44PM

  Re: Yes Sir, it's been devalued

BerendsenRam42May 21, 2023 08:21AM

  Akers at his best...

JamesJM62May 19, 2023 02:53PM

  600-800 yards sure he'll have some good games

ferragamo7984May 18, 2023 05:01PM

  Re: consistency

mtramfan50May 19, 2023 10:29AM

  great post buddy

ferragamo7945May 19, 2023 07:27PM