If we don't trade up and give away our 3rd or 4th rounders, I think we should draft a RB here. We have QB issues and WR issues that need to be addressed first.
It wouldn't be the worst pick, and would certainly be better than taking a QB as many have suggested, but we could likely get Moreno at 17 if we went RB. Why would we want Wells instead?
You complain that Wells is slow and then declare that two much slower RBs are better. Not only are Knowshon and McCoy slower, they are also smaller. Last time I checked speed and size matter. My biggest problem with Wells is injuries, half the time you hear him mentioned its because of an injury. If he was the pick at 17 I would be happy, he's a 230 lb RB who can take it the distance on every play. But I would rather have Knowshon and would rathe wait until at least round 2 before taking a RB. The sad thing is that last year was the year to take a RB and we got Slowston instead. The third RB taken last year will prolly be better than the first RB taken this year. Anyone doubt that the third LB taken this year will be better than Slowston?
Jeremiah Johnson - People always mention that he has power, but I don't see it. He doesn't hold the ball right, he doesn't run that fast, he can't cut hard, I just don't see what people see in him. Andre Brown - Good hands, solid running power, but not a power back. Think Kevin Faulk here. Andre Brown won't be anything special but he will definitely have a positive impact for an offense somewhere in the league. James Davis - I didn't watch anything on him until a week ago when I was preparing my boards for the 7 round mock but DAMN he is impressive. He has great instincts, solid speed and power, his legs never stop moving and he has a huge repertoire of moves. Not a power back, but he has some wicked potential. He put on some good weight for the combine and his pro day, and if he can get some more bulk to him without affecting his speed, then you could have a feature back here. If he can't put on the extra bulk to develop his power more, then he will be a very good backup. I'm really disappointed that his teammate didn't declare for the draft, because Spiller is damned good too. Cedric Peerman - He doesn't really have good moves, but he has good speed, reads his blocks well, runs hard and seems to have a good head on his shoulders. Decent video interview/documentary of him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uExLaKck2OI Javon Ringer - Not explosive out of the backfield, not too fast in the open field. Meh. Glen Coffee - He should've stayed in school. Another year could have been great for him. Coffee is a very physical, north-south runner, and he plays faster than his 40 time. Like James Davis, some extra meat on his bones would go a long way. Unlike James Davis, if he doesn't pack on those extra pounds, he won't be able to run the way he does at the next level. Arian Foster - I love this guy as a late round prospect. He's physical and doesn't quit, but he has no problem going around a guy. Sadly, Foster doesn't have the speed that you look for in a running back, and will probably only be a short yardage back at the next level. Javarris Williams - I'm not familiar with the guy, but upon looking him up he seems to have pretty decent measurables.
Neither do I, but I think Wells is rather unlikely. I'd imagine our 1st round pick will come from the following group: Moreno, Maclin, Davis, or Gilbert if he rises enough/the others aren't available.
I could see Ryan liking a 235 pound running back who can hit the hole like a freight train. I don't think its such a stretch.
Moreno's style is a lot like LW. I don't think it would make much since to draft a RB that is so similar to our current. Wells is a speedy, power back, why wouldn't we want, Wells? He is the type of back that would compliment LW nicely. I personally don't want a RB in the first though, I would much rather get someone like Shonn Greene in the later rounds. He is going to be a good one.
Wells coming out was supposed to be this big physical guy. That's what he has going for him and that's it. Mccoy and Knowshon have the intangibles. Ability to read holes, catch outta the backfield etc. Whiel Wells relies on his size and speed. And his speed wasn't at the level people thought it was. Although Knowshon and Mccoy are slower it's not as much a concern as that's not their bread and butter.
First leon hasn't been resigned and was a pro bowler for his special teams work second tj is 30 yrs old and complaining about his contract...so to take a running back at 17 isn't a luxury pick...also moreno and mccoy are very similiar to leon...you need thunder and lightning not lightning and lightning come on people hahaha this thread is staying open because its a good debate topic
Personally, I agree with the latter part. I'm not big on drafting a RB in Round 1, but I wouldn't be upset if the move makes sense to our FO. As far as the former, I'd likely prefer Shonn Greene as well. However, if you're spending your first rounder on a RB, I want the guy who is more of a sure thing, and that's Moreno.
Where is the depth Rob? We have no one behind TJ and Leon, and we are going to have to groom someone. I would love a RB in round 2-3, but I would understand if they want BPA if a top tier RB was there in the first round. Pass on Wells though....McCoy in rnd 2 would be very very nice.
I wouldn't mind Wells or Moreno if he fell to us, but the smart pick would probably be to go after one of the decent WRs that are available. I am convinced we go RB or WR at 17 this year. I also will make a very bold prediction that our 1st round pick will be more productive on defense than Gholston was in his rookie year even if it is a RB or WR.
A poster said it earlier, I like Shonn Green. I watched him play four times this past year and every game he seemed to get 100 and at least a TD. Including a great game against my Nittany Lions which knocked them from the pegs of the unbeaten. I think Green went 125 and 2 TDs in that game, plus got some huge yards on the fourth quarter drive that lead to the FG that won it for Iowa. If he's still around 3rd round (we have one, right?) he'd be a nice fit. IMHO we shouldn't draft a running back until the 3rd round earliest.
I think we need to go with the best player on the board at 17 regardless of the position.....say with the exception of DT and O-line
