Future of Running Back?

hagan714 · 04-22-2008, 04:12 AM

BPA baby.

BRSaintsFan · 04-22-2008, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

the only problem is that we dont have a big runner...reggie is tiny...aaron isnt ne bigger but is stout...pierre thomas is too skinny and duece is a question mark to play every season...if size is the issue we go with a bigger back...i think that speed is not an issue...the saints are one of the fastest running back teams in the nfl....we need a grind it out short yardage back....that would come in the later rounds with the backs that everybody throws out cuz their 40 times arent elite....we need a big back that can split carries with reggie but still be able to catch the swing pass and take it yard....much to my surprise sean still likes the flat passes and the trick plays....a play action up the middle with a big back would be great since reggie would be sneaking passed defenders and going deep

Yep, that is the type of back we should be looking at and from what you are describing that is not McFadden. There are guys in the middle rounds that can take on this role. Keep in mind that a back who can take the ball between the tackles and as a short yardage back does not necessarily have to be 235 lbs (although I would love to have Stewart at 235 or Mendenhall at 225) brusing through the middle. Matt Forte and Kevin Smith at 215-220 are good players for this role. Ray Rice is a great example of someone who will have just that role you are talking about in the NFL but is nowhere near the measureables of a "big back". At 5-8 200, he will be a great player at getting the tough yards in between the tackles and opening up space for the faster, explosive playmakers on a team.

zachsaints52 · 04-22-2008, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

oh yea i work on saturday so somebody's gotta message me and let me know who we drafted....i expect a full report....actually i'd just appreciate it

If you have texting I can text you the picks. I already made plans to sit and watch the entire draft, order a pizza each day, and a 24 pack of yoo-hoo. Life will be sweet.

CantonLegend · 04-22-2008, 06:40 PM

ive come to the conclusion that our 1st round pick is not worth a running back...no matter what.....even with duece and reggie out almost all of last year....we still got it done cuz Aaron comes back year after year and steps up and never gets ne credit....however....it is one of the postitions we need to assess later in the draft....maybe 5 or 6...that does not sway my opinion however that mcfadden would make a good fit in new orleans....i must agree with BR about stewart....IMO if he is available late in round 1 or early round 2...we must trade up to get him...we cant, year after year, continuously wonder who our starting running back will be

04-22-2008, 04:12 AM	#21
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Future of Running Back? BPA baby.

04-22-2008, 09:47 AM	#22
BRSaintsFan 100th Post Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 449	Re: Future of Running Back? Originally Posted by CantonLegend the only problem is that we dont have a big runner...reggie is tiny...aaron isnt ne bigger but is stout...pierre thomas is too skinny and duece is a question mark to play every season...if size is the issue we go with a bigger back...i think that speed is not an issue...the saints are one of the fastest running back teams in the nfl....we need a grind it out short yardage back....that would come in the later rounds with the backs that everybody throws out cuz their 40 times arent elite....we need a big back that can split carries with reggie but still be able to catch the swing pass and take it yard....much to my surprise sean still likes the flat passes and the trick plays....a play action up the middle with a big back would be great since reggie would be sneaking passed defenders and going deep Yep, that is the type of back we should be looking at and from what you are describing that is not McFadden. There are guys in the middle rounds that can take on this role. Keep in mind that a back who can take the ball between the tackles and as a short yardage back does not necessarily have to be 235 lbs (although I would love to have Stewart at 235 or Mendenhall at 225) brusing through the middle. Matt Forte and Kevin Smith at 215-220 are good players for this role. Ray Rice is a great example of someone who will have just that role you are talking about in the NFL but is nowhere near the measureables of a "big back". At 5-8 200, he will be a great player at getting the tough yards in between the tackles and opening up space for the faster, explosive playmakers on a team.

04-22-2008, 10:16 AM	#23
zachsaints52 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Abingdon, Virginia Posts: 522	Re: Future of Running Back? Originally Posted by CantonLegend oh yea i work on saturday so somebody's gotta message me and let me know who we drafted....i expect a full report....actually i'd just appreciate it If you have texting I can text you the picks. I already made plans to sit and watch the entire draft, order a pizza each day, and a 24 pack of yoo-hoo. Life will be sweet.

04-22-2008, 06:40 PM	#24
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Future of Running Back? ive come to the conclusion that our 1st round pick is not worth a running back...no matter what.....even with duece and reggie out almost all of last year....we still got it done cuz Aaron comes back year after year and steps up and never gets ne credit....however....it is one of the postitions we need to assess later in the draft....maybe 5 or 6...that does not sway my opinion however that mcfadden would make a good fit in new orleans....i must agree with BR about stewart....IMO if he is available late in round 1 or early round 2...we must trade up to get him...we cant, year after year, continuously wonder who our starting running back will be
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