From the episode
Chris Rodriguez Jr...Being ranked 141st overall. RB 47...He was better last year than I think a lot of people give him credit for. He had pro football focus. His 20th highest Russian grade among 55 running backs...Rodriguez also ranked eighth in yards after contact per attempt...he's probably a better player than most people want to admit...there is a path where Rodriguez gets the bulk of the early down work and the goal line work.
STACKED’s take
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RB47 at 141st overall; PFF 20th rushing grade, 8th in yards after contact.
Rodriguez is ranked RB47 (141st overall) for Jacksonville and represents major value despite JJ Zachariason's belief that Tootin will win the job. Rodriguez was better last year than credited: PFF ranked him 20th in rushing grade among 55 RBs with 80+ carries, and 8th in yards after contact per attempt. He's the veteran with more experience and there's a real path to meaningful early-down and goal-line work. Zachariason prefers him over handcuff alternatives like Pacheco or Woody Hart because he offers both RB2 upside in a high-powered offense and genuine starting RB potential if Tootin underperforms or gets injured.
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