Kalen Ballage

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Kalen Ballage

Postby albedo1986 » Wed May 09, 2018 9:31 pm

I've decided that Kalen Ballage is most comparable to Josh Allen. Although they play different positions, after watching a lot of Ballage's tape, there are times that he looks unbelievable, and does some amazing things in space and between the tackles...other times I legitimately feel like he's confused, lacks good instinct and can quite frankly look like a gigantic wuss. His game seems so all over the board it's incredibly difficult to evaluate him - not unlike Mr. Allen.

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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby lukkynumber13 » Wed May 09, 2018 9:46 pm

Maybe. Probably more like Mason Rudolph in that he looks the part physically but doesn't really ever do anything on film.
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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby albedo1986 » Wed May 09, 2018 10:37 pm

lukkynumber13 wrote: Wed May 09, 2018 9:46 pm Maybe. Probably more like Mason Rudolph in that he looks the part physically but doesn't really ever do anything on film.
I hear that, but at least Mason had a decent QBR and the stats to back it up. Ballage does not.

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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby ColdZealDonkeyStrike » Thu May 10, 2018 2:08 am

His RB comps are probably Matt Jones and Knile Davis. Someone posted Davis on another board based just on workout numbers and they are pretty close. Maybe also closer to Davis in that at least he provides some kickoff return ability and receiving ability. At least I hope that's why my fins drafted him, and not because they saw 230 lbs. and thought "discount bellcow!"
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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby Jason » Tue May 22, 2018 3:46 am

Basically Christine Michael with less draft capital.

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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby joeya2001 » Tue May 22, 2018 7:33 am

Jason wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 3:46 am Basically Christine Michael with less draft capital.
I hope not, I plan on taking him in the second round for Drake Insurance lol
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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby Blueboy » Tue May 22, 2018 1:22 pm

I'm pretty high on him. He'll need time and good coaching if he ever really makes it in the NFL, but I wouldn't be surprised if he's stealing snaps from Drake by mid season.

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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby Orenthal Shames » Tue May 22, 2018 3:16 pm

jtd1387 wrote: Thu May 10, 2018 2:08 am His RB comps are probably Matt Jones and Knile Davis. Someone posted Davis on another board based just on workout numbers and they are pretty close. Maybe also closer to Davis in that at least he provides some kickoff return ability and receiving ability. At least I hope that's why my fins drafted him, and not because they saw 230 lbs. and thought "discount bellcow!"
I feel like this is the same thing dynasty owners are thinking taking him in the 2nd. A guy his size should've been able to do far more in 4 years at ASU
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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby Space Cowboy » Wed May 23, 2018 6:00 am

He's like a marlon Mack, legarette Blount, karlos Williams type. Big game that turns heads then goes MIA for three weeks. I think he can be a decent flex play.

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Re: Kalen Ballage

Postby Chwf3rd » Wed May 23, 2018 7:16 pm

Latavious Murray with pass catching ability is my favorite comp. Big and fast but lacks any creativity and is a very linear player. Goes down easily in the open field.
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