Knowshon Moreno to visit Eagles

by JasonB on Apr 17, 2009 11:22 AM EDT in Philadelphia Eagles News

According to NFL.com Georgia RB Knowshon Moreno will visit or has visited the Eagles before the draft. The Eagles have already worked out other top backs Donald Brown and Lesean McCoy. Moreno appears to be the ideal combination of running and catching that the Eagles look for in a back.

Moreno will also be visiting the Browns & Saints(everyone remember slamming me for picking the RB with the Saints?)

Mocking the Draft scouting report on Knowshon Moreno.

5’11, 208 | Georgia | Running back

Strengths: Moreno is a complete back who can play can play every down. Possesses very good speed and a second gear to burst away on the second level. Hits holes with immediacy and reads defenses well to understand where an opening is going to be at. Uses a solid stiff arm to break away from defenders. Excellent agility. Regularly made highlight reels by leaping completely over tacklers. Runs tough and likes contact. Keeps his legs moving after first contact. Very good receiver for a running back. Has the ability to split out wide.

Weaknesses: Although Moreno put on a lot of strength between his freshman and sophomore seasons, he needs to continue getting stronger, particularly in the upper body. His power running style could be a problem at the next level where opponents will be much stronger. Moreno often seeks contact instead of using his quickness and speed to work around it. Above average pass blocker, but should get better as he gains more strength.

Final word: Moreno was somewhat of a surprise entrant into the draft following his redshirt sophomore season. However, he is ready for the NFL. Moreno rushed for 2,734 yards and 30 touchdowns while catching 53 passes for 704 yards and two touchdowns in his career. His greatest asset is his speed and quickness. Still, though, he sometimes likes to power over opponents too often and will need to learn to use his assets more appropriately. Easily the top running back in the class and may be just as good of a running back prospect as Adrian Peterson.

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may be just as good of a running back prospect as Adrian Peterson.

wrong

but I’d still love to have him. anuj is gonna flip shit when he sees this. in a good way

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by IronHank on Apr 17, 2009 11:34 AM EDT reply actions

key word = prospect

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by BadCo'09 on Apr 17, 2009 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

I saw that

but Peterson has a much higher top-end speed than Knowshon, he’s taller and a little heavier. Both can catch, both can run, but I don’t rate Moreno as high now as I did Peterson then.

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by IronHank on Apr 17, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Hurray!

by Clyde Simmons on Apr 17, 2009 11:40 AM EDT reply actions

oh no anuj hasnt seen this yet

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by NorthPhillyKid on Apr 17, 2009 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

suck it Joe_d

just playing man … we already knew they met with him at the Combine this is cool but I won’t get excited until I see him hold up that Eagles Jersey with the #1 on it.

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by Whodie126 on Apr 17, 2009 11:48 AM EDT reply actions

We're still not getting him :)

E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!

by Joe_D on Apr 17, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I like it man at least your consistent I respect that

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

by awd777 on Apr 17, 2009 11:52 AM EDT reply actions

The Saints are still not selecting a RB

in the first round. Why would they spend their 14th pick to select a third RB when they have Bush and Pierre Thomas. They need to upgrade their defense. Deuce McAllister only rushed for 400 yards. Its not like he was such a huge loss that they need to spend their 1st round pick on a RB to replace him. That Beanie Wells pick was still not right. It would make a lot more sense if the Eagles drafted Knowshon Moreno though :)

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by Route36 on Apr 17, 2009 12:02 PM EDT reply actions

I’m just saying, the Saints have worked out every top back in the draft this year….

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by JasonB on Apr 17, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions

it’s definitely a possibility SP loves him some offense.

"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009

by Whodie126 on Apr 17, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmm

Knowshon who’s a what’s it? Never heard of this guy before…

by ajay on Apr 17, 2009 12:29 PM EDT reply actions

hope we get him :)

as much as joe_d doesn’t think it’s going to happen

Representing CANADA eh?

by awat5 on Apr 17, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

What we need!!!

Knowshon is the real deal..this kid can move and is the perfect back for us forget all that stuff about jennings or donald brown..Knowshon is our guy

by jrowe2289 on Apr 17, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions

I have heard a lot lately that we could be drafting Donald Brown but all those people saying that to are acting as if Moreno is taken before we select. So if Moreno is there who would you guys want? For me it is Moreno.

by The Legend on Apr 17, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions