Drafting RBs

[jramsey495]

pay michael turner... draft a corner.

we're getting old at cb and ot. the only place we're old (except brett) but bad places to be old at...

[Carolina_Packer]

Well, one thing's for sure, we have to keep rooting for the 49'ers to win this year to keep NE from being able to get McFadden. That would just be an embarrassment of riches for them to get a talent like him to go with Brady and Moss. Go Niners!

The mock drafts that I've seen have Green Bay drafting either RB Jonathan Stewart from Oregon or RB Steve Slaton from WV.

So, if either was available or Felix Jones was still available, would you go for any of them, or would you pass on all and go different position?

Is it possible that Steve Slaton could turn into the next Trung Candidate?

[Partial]

Pass, i'd look at Cason from Arizona

[Carolina_Packer]

Pass, i'd look at Cason from Arizona

If Cason is gone by the time the Pack drafts would you consider Mike Jenkins, CB South Florida or Jack Ikegwuonu, CB Wisconsin? Are either of them 1st round talent worthy? Mock drafts are fun, but they seem so slanted toward drafting for need, even though I think drafting for need and best player available is a sliding scale continuum, not an either/or. You're still drafting who you think is a great talent, and most likely are drafting someone you need; when do you not need talent? Would they pass on a QB if they were the best player on their board when their pick came up? Hmm...

[The Leaper]

Personally, I think CB is a greater need than RB. If a good physical CB is available at our pick, we'll take a good look at him.

[run pMc]

I think if given the chance, you draft a guy like AD, Lynch, or McFadden. But if (as was the case last year & likely this year as well) there isn't anyone at RB who fits the BPA for where you're drafting, you look either trading down or drafting a RB later. You can find good RBs at any point in the draft...but I think that you have a better chance of doing that if you draft them early and pick someone who fits your system.

The ZBS allegedly lets you get away with using lower round draft picks at RB. GB gave up a R6 for Grant, but I'll bet TT looks for more RB depth next offseason. I doubt it will be with a R1 pick though.

[Partial]

You tend to get players that are a better body type and faster in the first round. IE if there is a 5'11" 220 lbs who runs a 4.3 odds are he's going to go early, even if his college production doesn't justify it.

Give me Rice or Stewart any day of the week.

[SkinBasket]

but I'll bet TT looks for more RB depth next offseason. I doubt it will be with a R1 pick though.

Not a terribly big bet since we've only got two decent backs on the roster, Grant and Jackson. Wynn and Morency are easily replaceable.

If Wynn learns how to work out in the off-season, he might have a shot at a back-up spot next year, but I'm not convinced that'll happen given his complaining about being put on IR.

Morency is a place holder until we find someone with more upside to develop and play ST.

[3irty1]

He is not as fast, as powerful, as strong, or as versatile. What's in your OJ this morning. I'm not a huge McFadden fan but if you were around here last year I was screaming for a trade up for Peterson from the rooftops.

Every draft has a Darren McFadden? Not as versatile as AP? What the hell are you talking about? McFadden can catch and run routes like a WR and even pass. That's a pretty versatile weapon. McFadden was the best back in the country last year in college and is again this year.

[HarveyWallbangers]

What little I've seen of McFadden, he's not even close to Peterson in ability.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I think if given the chance, you draft a guy like AD, Lynch, or McFadden.

AD? Yes. McFadden? Possibly. Lynch? Nah. He's overrated. These are the types of guys you can easily find. I think that was King's point. Ryan Grant has been as impressive as Lynch. He just doesn't have the first round label, so people want to question his ability. Of course, if you get a chance at an Adrian Peterson-like talent, you take him.

[3irty1]

Reggie Bush, Calvin Johnson, Darren McFadden, Eli Manning, Charles Rodgers, Julius Peppers (ok, this one worked out ), Mike Vick, Courtney Brown

Hmmmm... Can't miss prospects eh...

We won't be drafting high enough to get DM but I could see us around the time of Ray Rice or Jonathan Stewart. Likewise, I liked what I saw out of that Arizona corner who forced the big time fumble in the Oregon game by laying the wood. He's a low first round prospect as well and seemed to embrace contact at least in that game.

Are you calling Bush and Johnson busts? Carson Palmer was. Peyton Manning was. Mike Vick defiantly was too and he was spectacular. I don't get what you're trying to say here? Don't draft "can't miss" prospects because they could bust?

I thought you were an Eli Manning fan by the way.

[3irty1]

You tend to get players that are a better body type and faster in the first round. IE if there is a 5'11" 220 lbs who runs a 4.3 odds are he's going to go early, even if his college production doesn't justify it.

Give me Rice or Stewart any day of the week.

I like those guys too.

McFadden is one of the guys whose college numbers justify it though. What do you have against him?

[3irty1]

I agree with all of you by the way. With our late 1st round pick we'll be in a good spot for one of the many great CB this year. I wouldn't complain about scooping up a guy like Stewart or Rice or even Slaton though. I just hope we get someone who plays

[TennesseePackerBacker]

What little I've seen of McFadden, he's not even close to Peterson in ability.

Like I say in every other post referring to college football. Get your head out of big 11 country and watch some real football.

McFadden is a game-changer, period. Arkansas is a mediocre team at best without McFadden(Jones keeping him fresh is key as well.). McFadden has single-handidly won games for his team this year, and he isn't even a QB(well sometimes). Not to mention he has kept a pretty good bill of health the past 3 years, he never seems to take the big hit either. I could go on and on about why McFadden will be such a good player in the NFL but it's really just too easy at this point.