Rutgers football: Running back makes in-season position change

[Tango Two]

The depth of Rutgers’ running back room has caused a position change for one of its members.


Sophomore Al-Shadee Salaam has moved to cornerback, head coach Greg Schiano said on Wednesday. The East Orange native played one snap at the position in the fourth quarter of last Saturday’s win over Wagner.


“That’s where we’re headed with it,” Schiano said. “He’s going to play corner. He’s learning the position as we go.”

https://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/...ing-back-makes-in-season-position-change.html

 

[OldManRiver1]

The depth of Rutgers’ running back room has caused a position change for one of its members.


Sophomore Al-Shadee Salaam has moved to cornerback, head coach Greg Schiano said on Wednesday. The East Orange native played one snap at the position in the fourth quarter of last Saturday’s win over Wagner.


“That’s where we’re headed with it,” Schiano said. “He’s going to play corner. He’s learning the position as we go.”

https://www.nj.com/rutgersfootball/...ing-back-makes-in-season-position-change.html

I don't see why we don't try him at KR/PR with his speed

 

[Knight Owl]

I don't see why we don't try him at KR/PR with his speed

Good call on the kick returns. He definitely has NFL speed and as long as he can can train his hips to handle the corner position he should have a chance at the next level. He’s just a little bit too lean to run between the tackles as RB.

 

[LotusAggressor_rivals]

I don't see why we don't try him at KR/PR with his speed

He probably hasn't learned to signal for a fair catch yet.

 

[OldManRiver1]

He probably hasn't learned to signal for a fair catch yet.

ha...I was actually surprised last week when we finally brought one out without a signal

 

[rudad02]

Good call on the kick returns. He definitely has NFL speed and as long as he can can train his hips to handle the corner position he should have a chance at the next level. He’s just a little bit too lean to run between the tackles as RB.

And that's what we do--run between the tackles.

 

[Knight Shift]

He probably hasn't learned to signal for a fair catch yet.

 

[nutfromSEC117]

He made tackle on Wagners long kick off return

 

[Knight Owl]

And that's what we do--run between the tackles.

Greg will have it no other way!

 

[AntiG]

smart move, long term this could pay off for him. RB have short shelf lives and are so undervalued in the pros, while well-coached DBs are always highly desirable

 

[RU#1fan]

He probably hasn't learned to signal for a fair catch yet.

If we get behind Wisconsin and signal for fair catches on Kick offs on returnable chances I will be pissed.

 

[NickRU714]

smart move, long term this could pay off for him. RB have short shelf lives and are so undervalued in the pros, while well-coached DBs are always highly desirable

After QB, the argument for next most valuable position is close between LT and CB.

 

[yesrutgers01]

After QB, the argument for next most valuable position is close between LT and CB.

Payscale in the NFL agrees

 

[CollegeSenior]

Looking back at articles when he committed he was recruited by RU for both positions plus as a returner on special teams.

 

[BeantownKnight]

I liked him (at RB). If I'm not mistaken, didn't he play a chunk at BC last year? Since then, he's been just about non-existent at RB. So, I guess this is good for him (it'll give him an opportunity to play). However, I can't imagine making that move mid-season bodes well for him, in regards to playing time. Unless, of course, the coaches intend to use him in specific packages.

 

[Rokodesh]

I liked him (at RB). If I'm not mistaken, didn't he play a chunk at BC last year? Since then, he's been just about non-existent at RB. So, I guess this is good for him (it'll give him an opportunity to play). However, I can't imagine making that move mid-season bodes well for him, in regards to playing time. Unless, of course, the coaches intend to use him in specific packages.

He was a big part of that win

 

[Roy_Faulker]

With KM playing well and coupled with SB and AYs return from injury there’s not a lot of reps.

 

[mdk02]

I liked him (at RB). If I'm not mistaken, didn't he play a chunk at BC last year? Since then, he's been just about non-existent at RB. So, I guess this is good for him (it'll give him an opportunity to play). However, I can't imagine making that move mid-season bodes well for him, in regards to playing time. Unless, of course, the coaches intend to use him in specific packages.

I'd look beyond this season. Right now you have AY, a senior, KM, a junior, SB a soph and JB a freshman. Add in a 3 star 2024 commit. That's a log jam that will not go away after this season. THis might be a greater oppotunity for him over his full time at Rutgers.

And damn that RB room is deep.

 

[RU#1fan]

With KM playing well and coupled with SB and AYs return from injury there’s not a lot of reps.

And the true RB freshman from Florida is playing lights out.

 

[BLewis1968]

After QB, the argument for next most valuable position is close between LT and CB.

It actually goes QB, LT, pass rusher, RT.

 

[Extra Point_rivals157299]

He has the physical attributes to be good. The test is to see how fast he can learn the position. It's a tough position to learn.