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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jul 19, 2017 9:40:31 GMT -5
hey, i was just thinking the other night, wouldn't it be cool if bdv kept track of tarik's rookie experience at the nfl level? now that nfl camps are about to open, i thought it might be a good idea if we created a thread that's dedicated to tarik's development in the nfl. so my suggestion is that we use this thread all preseason long to periodically post any articles, pictures, or videos that's pertaining to tarik's nfl career. that way we can stay up to date on how his rookie season is going.
so bookmark this thread and please post any tarik cohen nfl news here whenever it becomes available. ideally this thread should be constantly updated as the preseason progresses. matter fact, also post any nfl news here that's pertaining to any other aggie that's a pro "rookie" this year who is trying out for an nfl team...
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Post by trues on Jul 19, 2017 9:59:30 GMT -5
hey, i was just thinking the other night, wouldn't it be cool if bdv kept track of tarik's rookie experience at the nfl level? now that nfl camps are about to open, i thought it might be a good idea if we created a thread that's dedicated to tarik's development in the nfl. so my suggestion is that we use this thread all preseason long to periodically post any articles, pictures, or videos that's pertaining to tarik's nfl career. that way we can stay up to date on how his rookie season is going. so bookmark this thread and please post any tarik cohen nfl news here whenever it becomes available. ideally this thread should be constantly updated as the preseason progresses. matter fact, also post any nfl news here that's pertaining to any other aggie that's a pro "rookie" this year who is trying out for an nfl team... Good Ideal
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jul 19, 2017 10:12:40 GMT -5
thanks, trues...
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Post by trues on Jul 19, 2017 10:21:06 GMT -5
Yep. We can even keep up with how well he is doing in training camp we do they report in?
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jul 19, 2017 10:38:29 GMT -5
yep, that's the idea. here's an article that i have not seen before, its pretty "specific" as to how the bears plan to use cohen... dawindycity.com/2017/05/17/chicago-bears-tarik-cohen-gives-offense-missing-element/Chicago Bears: Tarik Cohen gives offense missing element
by Khari Thompson 2 months agoFollow @kdthompson5
Rookie running back Tarik Cohen could give the Chicago Bears the kind of versatile, dynamic playmaker they’ve been longing for.Many fans and experts saw Ryan Pace’s 2017 NFL Draft as an attempt to turn the Chicago Bears into the New Orleans Saints of the NFC North. With his first two picks, he got his cerebral, accurate franchise-quarterback (Mitch Trubisky) and hulking Jimmy Graham-esque tight end (Adam Shaheen). But with his fourth-round selection of versatile, yet dynamic running back Tarik Cohen, Pace grabbed a playmaker that could truly broaden the horizons of the Bears offense. “The Next Darren Sproles”?For Pace, almost everything about Cohen must have been screaming “Darren Sproles clone”. Both players are listed at 5’6”, though Sproles has always been a little thicker than Cohen. On the field, both rely on speed and quickness rather than brute force with the ball in their hands. Also, Pace thinks Cohen could have a similar impact on the passing game to Sproles. Still, why gamble on Cohen when running back isn’t a strong position of need for the Bears? A deeper look at the position may tell why Pace felt Cohen could be useful. Though Jordan Howard ended 2016 as the league’s second-leading rusher, he’ll likely never be a major threat out of the backfield. He excelled as a one-cut, authoritative hammer with surprising speed, but he struggled with drops last year. Jeremy Langford, while capable as a runner and pass-catcher, generally failed to make an impact last year. And Ka’Deem Carey and Benny Cunningham aren’t explosive enough to regularly produce big plays. Just “turn on the tape”, and you’ll see a back unlike any the Bears have on their roster, particularly from a speed aspect. He posted a 4.42 40 at the NFL Combine, which absolutely makes him a candidate to go the distance every play. Apparently, he made sure to get Bears coaches and teammates acquainted with it during Sunday’s minicamp session. Plus, he has ankles of steel, allowing him to stop on a dime and leave tacklers clutching at air.
Also, despite being only 5’6″, he has 10 1/8″ hands, which actually are the same size as Bears center Cody Whitehair. With them, he easily catches the ball out of the backfield on both screens and passing routes. Cohen and the “Joker” roleOf course, there are legitimate concerns about Cohen as a player and how he’ll transition to the NFL. He acknowledged himself during rookie camp, noting that the speed of NFL defenses won’t allow him to run rampant as he did in college. And yet, his play can be incredibly impactful without him scoring every play. When speaking about Cohen, John Fox referenced the Bears’ third-down issues last year as a way he could contribute. Via ESPN Chicago’s Jeff Dickerson: “Well, he’s a joker back,” Fox said. “I think third down, it’s just another matchup, this game’s about matchups. We weren’t nearly as successful as we needed to be on third down a year ago, so people call it a joker back. It’s got a lot of different names, but you see similar roles around the league that we really haven’t had.” In this case, “joker” isn’t some code for “gadget player” or trick play artist. The Bears want him to be a matchup nightmare, such as isolating him as a pass-catching target. Want a glimpse? Tarik Cohen option route. DAMN. S/O to @coxsports1, @fulphilo, and @bearshourlive for bringing this to my attention. #Bears pic.twitter.com/Pr43LCMYWR — Khari Thompson (@kdthompson5) May 17, 2017 That, right there, is a weapon. And the Bears would be wise to utilize him as such. Use him to expose zone coverage out of the slot or to punish teams for putting a linebacker on him. Use him on screens or potentially as a decoy on jet sweeps. Basically, use him like you would one of Cohen’s other favorite players: Tyreek Hill. Get him the ball in space, and he can potentially do damage like no Bears’ back—maybe even Howard—can.
That’s what Ryan Pace wants to from Cohen, both hopefully this year and certainly in the future. With any luck, his emergence for the Chicago Bears comes in short order.
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Post by AggieGroove on Jul 19, 2017 16:29:27 GMT -5
Just made it a sticky to keep alive, OSA!
Great idea!
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jul 19, 2017 21:33:27 GMT -5
thanks, groove. the bears training camp opens next week (weds., july 26th). so we should be getting some media updates pretty soon. wow! man, i can't wait to see cohen's first preseason game...
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Post by aggierattler on Jul 20, 2017 16:42:23 GMT -5
EXCELLENT, OSA!!!!!
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Post by bluehaze on Jul 27, 2017 15:38:00 GMT -5
First day of training camp
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Jul 27, 2017 17:48:31 GMT -5
wow! this is exciting!!
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Post by aggielaw on Jul 27, 2017 19:42:01 GMT -5
I may have to get those Ravens tickets!
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Post by aggieepower1990 on Jul 27, 2017 20:10:34 GMT -5
Count me in ALaw!
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Post by bluehaze on Jul 28, 2017 7:03:04 GMT -5
Go to the 35 minute mark. Tarik is making a STRONG IMPRESSION. Pads on Saturday. Bear Report Podcast: Training Camp Day 1Jeremy Stoltz and Aaron Leming discuss in detail the first practice of Chicago Bears 2017 Training Camp Bear Report Podcast Link
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Post by Aggie One on Jul 28, 2017 8:12:08 GMT -5
"Better than advertised"
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Post by bluehaze on Jul 29, 2017 19:13:28 GMT -5
Pads are on and he's putting on a show!!
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