[News] How Did 'Buck' Allen Get His Nickname?

[BR News]

The rookie fourth-round pick has gone by ‘Buck’ since the time he was in high school.

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[stixfix69]

I really hope he turns out as advertised, Pierce was a huge disappointment.....Forsett is going to be grooming and mentoring him over the next few years...Really anxious to see him play in pre-season...

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

Well Buck, as long as you hold onto the ball and keep your legs churnning and listen to the coaches and veterans as they help you hone your skills your going to be just fine. Just play like a Raven and run with power and pride.

[Ravenmaniac5252]

Who cares?

[mkam1904]

He just needs to finish his runs with power. This is the AFC North not the PAC-12.

[Darkraven23]

I like buck he's another big running back same height as pierce and runs similar however i hope he can really immerse himself and as long as he does that and doesnt get hurt at a crucial time he can win us allover because we have experienced the same thing with benard despite what ppl say when he was healthy he wasn't a disappointment he was just beat by better competition that's all and he could have proved it when healthy but now he's in jacksonville and i wish him the best of luck hopefully he can help bortles but as of now i think buck is a younger pierce and i know he will have the same rookie success as long as he stays healthy

[stixfix69]

Piece to me was a disappointment, the job was handed to him, and he never was able to get the reads down straight, and many times hesitated....In a zone blocking scheme, once you see the hole, you have to burst through it, and not get happy feet...Maybe a change of scenery will kick start his career, it just didn't pan out for him here....

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

The BUCK stops here!

[n#7]

Who really cares as long as he doesn't try to pass the "Buck" on to someone else.

[buckshowalter]

I approve.

[Xmadraven]

Kid's got great vision for a RB and is a very good pass catcher. If he can get his pass protection down he can be the no.2 behind forsett, The starting job is his in a year or two if he can show off his talent. Good hands,vision,smooth runner,works well in a zone blocking scheme. Get used to hearing "Buck" on sundays.

[J.Flacco#5]

Sad no article from Kevin Byrne this week. I always look forward to reading his inside report.

 

I really liked what I see from Allen and expect him to grow and develop into a good RB behind Forsett and also make a good compliment and good tandem with Taliofarro.

Edited May 17, 2015 by J.Flacco#5

[The Greek]

there is something about this young man. i believe he is going to make an impact in a year or so

Edited May 18, 2015 by The Greek

[runcontrol]

There is one reason I like this move, the kid is a good pass catcher. To me that was a huge part missing from this offense. And considering Forte was a successful pass catcher in Chicago I think they will use Buck a lot in those kinds of situations. But he has to be a solid running back too so defenses aren't pass rushing every time he is on the field

[Underdogsontop!]

I like that not much analyst was talking about him, made it easier for us to grab him later! Diamond in the rough

[DrinkmoreBeer]

Such a meaty story.

[GO_Ravens]

This kid will be one of the steals from the draft. He will have to learn to run in the zone blocking unlike how Pierce was unable to learn.

[sami]

I knew a kid whose nickname was "Buck". But we called him that cuz he was always trying to borrow money...always asking if he could have a buck.

I think Javorius is gonna be a starter in a yr or two. He is just the kind of guy thats really good but also hungry to be better.

Edited May 18, 2015 by sami

[GO_Ravens]

It took Ray Rice a year to start so I'm projecting the same for Buck. Him and Taliafaro will make a great combo. Break Taliafaro in when the defense is tired and pull their heart out with his physicality.

[Drew P]

zzzzzzz zzzzz

[KingRaven(IA)]

With Daryl Smith already "Buck", then maybe Javorius will be "Young Buck" again.