Do Saints Draft A Rb (forte'?)

rebelsaint · 03-14-2008, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by MatthewT

I feel that you can never have too many running backs. But, I am not sure the Saints need to draft one. There are only five roster spots for them, and at least four are spoken for. (Bush, Stecker, Thomas, and Karney). Throw in Deuce and there is your five. The Saints also have Branch, Barclay, and Dudley hanging around for injury insurance. I would say no to drafting another back and take my chances with the guys already on the roster, and possibly bring in a couple free agents camp bodies who could possibly crack the practice squad roster.

Only one problem, other than Bush and possibly pierre Thomas (still both largely unproven) we have no legitimate starting running back. Branch, barclay and dudley don't exactly send shivers down anyone's spine. And Deuce, well, after two knee injuries you are looking at 400-500 yds. tops this year. We have a lot of bodies, just no bellcows.

03-14-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
rebelsaint Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 15	Re: Do Saints Draft A Rb (forte'?) Originally Posted by MatthewT I feel that you can never have too many running backs. But, I am not sure the Saints need to draft one. There are only five roster spots for them, and at least four are spoken for. (Bush, Stecker, Thomas, and Karney). Throw in Deuce and there is your five. The Saints also have Branch, Barclay, and Dudley hanging around for injury insurance. I would say no to drafting another back and take my chances with the guys already on the roster, and possibly bring in a couple free agents camp bodies who could possibly crack the practice squad roster. Only one problem, other than Bush and possibly pierre Thomas (still both largely unproven) we have no legitimate starting running back. Branch, barclay and dudley don't exactly send shivers down anyone's spine. And Deuce, well, after two knee injuries you are looking at 400-500 yds. tops this year. We have a lot of bodies, just no bellcows.
rebelsaint Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 15