GIANTS' CHASE BLACKBURN ON DAVID WILSON: "HE REMINDS ME OF LADAINIAN TOMLINSON"

[RoanokeFan]

GIANTS' CHASE BLACKBURN ON DAVID WILSON: "HE REMINDS ME OF LADAINIAN TOMLINSON"

"Since being drafted in the first-round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the
<a class="st_tag internal_tag" title="Posts tagged with New York Giants" href="http://www.giants101.com/tag/new-york-giants/" rel="tag nofollow">New York
Giants</a>, rookie running back <a class="st_tag internal_tag" title="Posts tagged with David Wilson" href="http://www.giants101.com/tag/david-wilson/" rel="tag nofollow">David
Wilson</a> has received nothing but tremendous praise by scouts, pundits,
coaches and teammates. A week ago, offensive coordinator Kevin Gilbride said he
may be the <a href="http://www.giants101.com/2012/06/15/new-york-giants-kevin-gilbride-on-david-wilson-dont-know-if-weve-had-a-guy-as-explosive/" target="_blank">most explosive player he's ever
coached</a>. Over the weekend, that sort of next level esteem continued to be
heaped upon the rookie as linebacker <a class="st_tag internal_tag" title="Posts tagged with Chase Blackburn" href="http://www.giants101.com/tag/chase-blackburn/" rel="tag nofollow">Chase
Blackburn</a> said Wilson <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/giants/bursting_on_the_scene_M5CnILLfrJd5xqK9dA8xiJ" target="_blank">reminded him a lot of future NFL Hall of Famer LaDainian
Tomlinson</a>.
<blockquote>


“He reminds me of [Tomlinson] when I first came into the league a little bit,
just the speed and like the vision and stuff,” Blackburn said.</p></blockquote>


The significance of that compliment wasn't lost on Wilson, who doesn't seem
to mind the pressure that's being put on him.</p>
<blockquote>


“Hope I have the same career — or better,” Wilson said. "I’m competitive, so
I’m gonna get after it. You always gotta try to be the best, that’s how I figure
it.”</p></blockquote>


Considering Wilson hasn't taken so much as a single training camp snap,
expectations should probably be tempered. After all, everyone remembers the last
time the Giants drafted a running back in the first round who had similarly high
expectations. To say that didn't work out would be a bit of an
understatement.</p>


Still, Wilson has all the tools, athletic ability and instincts to be a
tremendous football
player in the NFL. If he can
stay healthy, familiarize himself with the system and not float away as a result
of all of these comparisons and compliments, he stands a good chance of making
an immediate impact … which is something he fully expects of himself.</p>
<blockquote>


“I’m going in expecting to make an immediate impact,” Wilson
says.</p></blockquote>


If nothing else, this sure gives fans something to look forward to come
training camp."</p>

[buddy33]

I liked the pick by Reese, and its nice to keep reading all these great things about him but I don wan to get to excited. It's only mini camp and there have been many who have not turned out. Not saying he won't, just don't want to get caught up in all the hype. Honestly though, I think I am buying it. I can't wait for pre season to start.

[RoanokeFan]

[quote user="buddy33"]I liked the pick by Reese, and its nice to keep reading all these great things about him but I don wan to get to excited. It's only mini camp and there have been many who have not turned out. Not saying he won't, just don't want to get caught up in all the hype. Honestly though, I think I am buying it. I can't wait for pre season to start.[/quote]

I can tell you that in Hookie Land (Virginia Tech) this guy has saint status. I already have a friend asking me to get her a GIANTS Wilson jersey. He has quite a following here.

[buddy33]

Just hope he OL is better so all the RB's can be better this year.

[RoanokeFan]

[quote user="buddy33"]Just hope he OL is better so all the RB's can be better this year.[/quote]

I think the key this year may well be Hynoski who has a pretty good rookie year behind him. The OLine, if they can stay healthy, should be a better unit at the start of the season and get better as they play as a unit. When you play as poorly as the OLine did last year, it "almost" has to get better.

I think the real question for Wilson, as it is for all rookies, is how quickly the get through the college to NFL learning curve.

[embeshAtYa]

Sounds like if he can learn the offense his skills set alone will be be enough

[MikeIsaGiant]

That would be nice. Kid looks promising so far according to teammates

[TuckYou]

I dont think there is any question the kid can run the ball and is explosive. The question remains if he can learn to pick up blitzes and is physical enough to stop a Demarcus Ware or Brian Orakpo from hitting Eli,and learn to hold on to the rock. </P>

[gumby742]

All I want is a back that can pick up 1 or 2 yards when we need it. Eli and company will take care of the rest.

[NoHuddle10]

That was exactly who I said he reminded me of after we drafted him. I thought I would get blasted for such a bold claim. Glad Chase agrees.