Draft a RB thread

[tulexan]

I think Slaton would be a better fit in our system than Stewart anyways. A great ZBS back that is a clone of Portis. He could be had in a trade down too

Slaton will not be a primary back in the NFL. He has too many games where he doesn't show up and like Stewart, thrives in a zone read offense where the defense has to account for the QB's running ability.

If Rodriguez stays, I'm not even sure Slaton will come out. He regressed this year and is at best a very late first round pick.

I still like Felix Jones

 

[threetoedpete]

The thing with RBs is they take such a beating that they tend to wear out quickly . That is unless they have a really good OL .

I'm of the mind that we're on borrowed time with the OL and DBs . The problem is , two of the things that are hardest to find are a good CB and a good LT .

Who was the last free agent LT that left their team to break the bank . Look what Nate Clements got from the Niners . Look what the Niners gave up to draft Joe Staley ... ouch .

Agreed: The ONLY reason I'm still hot for Ray Rice, Kelvin Smith and Ian Johnson is their body of work suggests that they can take the pounding. Under normal circumstances, unless they are the second coming of Galye Sayers , LT or Berry Sanders, anything under 210 I dissmiss out of hand.
See Reggie Bush 2007.


Hillis:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=161982

 

[LonerATO]

I am all for Felix Jones or Rashard Mendenhall

 

[tulexan]

Agreed: The ONLY reason I'm still hot for Ray Rice, Kelvin Smith and Ian Johnson is their body of work suggests that they can take the pounding. Under normal circumstances, unless they are the second coming of Galye Sayers , LT or Berry Sanders, anything under 210 I dissmiss out of hand.
See Reggie Bush 2007.


Hillis:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=161982

Weight isn't as important as the height/weight ratio. Maurice Drew is under 210, but he is 5'7

 

[badboy]

Agreed: The ONLY reason I'm still hot for Ray Rice, Kelvin Smith and Ian Johnson is their body of work suggests that they can take the pounding. Under normal circumstances, unless they are the second coming of Galye Sayers , LT or Berry Sanders, anything under 210 I dissmiss out of hand.
See Reggie Bush 2007.


Hillis:
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=161982

I am interested in Ian Johnson also. Do you think his heavy use in college will wear him out in NFL especially toward end of season?

 

[rollinstone18]

I am all for Felix Jones or Rashard Mendenhall

Hopefully both will declare.

 

[beerlover]

according to the AP wire (don't have link) Kevin Smith is staying in school -

"I have a lot of things that I want to work on, for me," Smith said. "I think before I enter a business where you're discussing money and your life's going to change, I want to be bigger, faster, stronger. I want to be at the top of my athletic ability before I go on to a field like that."

very impressed with that statement, I had him going late in the 1st now the 08 RB class just got thinner

 

[YoungTexanFan]

Also, Alex Mac has stated that he is staying in school. One less premier C for us to draft.

 

[threetoedpete]

Weight isn't as important as the height/weight ratio. Maurice Drew is under 210, but he is 5'7

And speed there two lane ? Well, I don't remeber if I posted Charlie Tolar when the guy came out...no doubt my golden rule put a bridle on me for sure . Walker is a nice back. But...his size will hold him back. Big difference in the two. I have no problem with the roster spot. But we play sixteen up here.

 

[tulexan]

And speed there two lane ? Well, I don't remeber if I posted Charlie Tolar when the guy came out...no doubt my golden rule put a bridle on me for sure . Walker is a nice back. But...his size will hold him back. Big difference in the two. I have no problem with the roster spot. But we play sixteen up here.

I agree. Walker is a nice 3rd down back, but at his size would need to be much faster. He is quick like Domanick Davis, but doesn't have that breakaway speed to become a feature back. I'm a little confused why you are bringing up Walker when I was talking about Maurice Drew because he is under 210.