Pierre = Real Deal?

gandhi1007 · 03-19-2008, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

Dear Gandi...

Thomas may be the real deal, but it doesn't make much since to draft another BACKUP running back at this point. It does make since to try to replace Deuce with another feature back.

It also makes since to draft a defensive player or trade down. I'd be happy either way.

I understand the scenario we are in with finding a possible replacement for Deuce. However...this RB class is very, very deep. Mendehall has not distanced himself from the rest of the class to me other than his combine speed. Not to mention....was Mendenhall mentioned among the elite college backs before last year? NOOOOO. I would rather a guy who has been consistent & has better value, like say a Rice, Smith, etc... in the 3rd. My personal opinion is Rice. He's done it every year at Rutgers, even when they were stacking 8 in the box against him. Look....the guy reminds me of Emmitt Smith. Okay...I put it out there. Poke your fun, guys. I've compared the kid to the NFL's all time rushing leader. Sorry...I just see the same ability, style, & heart in the kid.

21counterZ-trap · 03-20-2008, 09:54 AM

Pierre should have been drafted. He wasn't because of the way his college career unfolded but, if he gets extended playing time, there will be some teams kicking themselves for not drafting him

foreverfan · 03-20-2008, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

I understand the scenario we are in with finding a possible replacement for Deuce. However...this RB class is very, very deep. Mendehall has not distanced himself from the rest of the class to me other than his combine speed. Not to mention....was Mendenhall mentioned among the elite college backs before last year? NOOOOO. I would rather a guy who has been consistent & has better value, like say a Rice, Smith, etc... in the 3rd. My personal opinion is Rice. He's done it every year at Rutgers, even when they were stacking 8 in the box against him. Look....the guy reminds me of Emmitt Smith. Okay...I put it out there. Poke your fun, guys. I've compared the kid to the NFL's all time rushing leader. Sorry...I just see the same ability, style, & heart in the kid.

You dummy... you asked for it. LOL

LordOfEntropy · 03-20-2008, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by gandhi1007

the guy reminds me of Emmitt Smith. Okay...I put it out there. Poke your fun, guys. I've compared the kid to the NFL's all time rushing leader. Sorry...I just see the same ability, style, & heart in the kid.

Just the leading pass rusher? Let's not forget that Emmitt also has a helluva quarterback rating. What number is perfect?

To my knowledge, Emmitt Smith only attempted one pass in his entire career -- which went for a touchdown in Arizona, against the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. With that in mind, I think it's time we shelved talk about running backs and got busy drafting some defense.

03-19-2008, 08:29 PM	#1
gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Re: Pierre = Real Deal? Originally Posted by foreverfan Dear Gandi... Thomas may be the real deal, but it doesn't make much since to draft another BACKUP running back at this point. It does make since to try to replace Deuce with another feature back. It also makes since to draft a defensive player or trade down. I'd be happy either way. I understand the scenario we are in with finding a possible replacement for Deuce. However...this RB class is very, very deep. Mendehall has not distanced himself from the rest of the class to me other than his combine speed. Not to mention....was Mendenhall mentioned among the elite college backs before last year? NOOOOO. I would rather a guy who has been consistent & has better value, like say a Rice, Smith, etc... in the 3rd. My personal opinion is Rice. He's done it every year at Rutgers, even when they were stacking 8 in the box against him. Look....the guy reminds me of Emmitt Smith. Okay...I put it out there. Poke your fun, guys. I've compared the kid to the NFL's all time rushing leader. Sorry...I just see the same ability, style, & heart in the kid.
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03-20-2008, 09:54 AM	#2
21counterZ-trap 100th Post Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lafayette Posts: 120	Re: Pierre = Real Deal? Pierre should have been drafted. He wasn't because of the way his college career unfolded but, if he gets extended playing time, there will be some teams kicking themselves for not drafting him

03-20-2008, 10:31 AM	#3
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: Pierre = Real Deal? Originally Posted by gandhi1007 I understand the scenario we are in with finding a possible replacement for Deuce. However...this RB class is very, very deep. Mendehall has not distanced himself from the rest of the class to me other than his combine speed. Not to mention....was Mendenhall mentioned among the elite college backs before last year? NOOOOO. I would rather a guy who has been consistent & has better value, like say a Rice, Smith, etc... in the 3rd. My personal opinion is Rice. He's done it every year at Rutgers, even when they were stacking 8 in the box against him. Look....the guy reminds me of Emmitt Smith. Okay...I put it out there. Poke your fun, guys. I've compared the kid to the NFL's all time rushing leader. Sorry...I just see the same ability, style, & heart in the kid. You dummy... you asked for it. LOL

03-20-2008, 12:11 PM	#4
LordOfEntropy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,838	Re: Pierre = Real Deal? Originally Posted by gandhi1007 the guy reminds me of Emmitt Smith. Okay...I put it out there. Poke your fun, guys. I've compared the kid to the NFL's all time rushing leader. Sorry...I just see the same ability, style, & heart in the kid. Just the leading pass rusher? Let's not forget that Emmitt also has a helluva quarterback rating. What number is perfect? To my knowledge, Emmitt Smith only attempted one pass in his entire career -- which went for a touchdown in Arizona, against the NEW ORLEANS SAINTS. With that in mind, I think it's time we shelved talk about running backs and got busy drafting some defense.
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