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4. 119 - Kene Nwangwu, RB, Iowa State


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7 hours ago, VikeManDan said:

Yup, just install the Deebo package that the 49ers use.

The reason a jet sweep works with Deebo is that he is an actual Wide Receiver. So when you see him lined up and going in motion, he could still just be getting ready to run a route. You aren't going to get that with Kene unless you have him run some WR routes. 

That said, work him in with some carries and into the screen game. See how he handles it. 

With Dalvin's injury history, it's a good idea to see what we might have with Kene and Mattison handling the load.

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9 hours ago, vikesfan89 said:

If like to see a jet sweep or reverse with him.  See what he can do if he gets to the edge

I'd like to see him get some sweeps, reverses, screen passes, and flares, and about 10-15 touches a game while Cook is out, because Mattison will need rest, and The Vikings will need a change-up from him to keep the defence guessing.  They should have one or two of Thielen, Jefferson, and/or Osborn in motion, and putting Ngwangwu in motion, as well may even make it harder for opponents to choose their coverages.

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9 hours ago, SteelKing728 said:

We lined up Abdullah at WR with Cook/Mattison in the backfield so we might end up doing that with Nwangwu.

With Cook out though, he'll likely see more traditional RB looks though, unless we promote AJ Rose Jr.

Rose will be promoted regardless. Won't go into a game with just two RB's. Kene speed and potential playmaking ability is too good to not have a package for him.

Screens, swing passes, jet sweeps and zone runs just get him in space.   

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30 minutes ago, vikesfan89 said:

What's impressive is that neither one was called back for holding

Its impressive he’s doing it now given that rule changes have made TDs so much more difficult and the number of returns are declining. At this point, why would any team kick short and give him a chance on a return? 

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