Is running back a realistic possibility in the 1st round?

[Cochese]

The rumor last year was that the Boys wanted to ditch JJ and pick up Maroney. I really wouldnt be surprised if we picked a RB if one good enough fell to us.

[NextGenBoys]

Best player available. Although I'd like us to go either Oline, DT, or maybe even CB. But if a runningback falls to us and he is the best available...take him. We can always use JJ as trade bait...although I think the main problem is with the line.

[mr.jameswoods]

Learn from the Cardinals. They got Edgerrin James and their running game still svcks. Moral of the story: the key to a running game rests with the offensive line and not the runningback

[Chuck 54]

absolutely not...not in round 1.

[big dog cowboy]

Possible? Yes. Probable? No.

[Hailmary]

If Lynch falls to us, I would seriously consider it, but I think we need to go w/ OL or CB or WR. Of the three, the priority will be determined by what we do in FA and what happens to TO.

[Bigdog24]

Use FA to upgrade OL, DE, DT, DB, fix both sides of the line first,,,then if draft the best player available, if its a RB, WR, QB, takem..

Then Fire the OL coach and clean house on the defensive side.

[noshame]

I think we need to see what JJ can do under a different coach, who will let JJ run like JJ. That said, OL is the major need followed by a speed WR.

[DezBRomo9]

I think it is totally possible if BP decides Julius isnt performing like he should be, and IMO this last two years was nothing like his rookie year. Barber is a more than adequete back, and I wouldnt mind seeing him with TT and a another young guy (late round pick) back there next year.

Lynch and Peterson would be our targets and if any of them fell to the second round, you betcha we would jump on them.

But, I really would like to see us bring in two young lineman with at least one first day pick and another being a midrounder. McQuistan looks to have a future and we have Columbo and Gurode who are pretty young. I also think after a overhaul on the Oline we need to see if the coaching needs a change too. Remember Sparano has never coaching Olineman on the professional level....

[mymaveric]

Originally Posted by mr.jameswoods

Learn from the Cardinals. They got Edgerrin James and their running game still svcks. Moral of the story: the key to a running game rests with the offensive line and not the runningback

O-line and the playcalling. Under 20 attempts a game consistently isn't going to make anyone respect your ability to run the ball.

[JPM]

Originally Posted by noshame

I think we need to see what JJ can do under a different coach, who will let JJ run like JJ. That said, OL is the major need followed by a speed WR.

I hate spending money of FA, draft some young guys. The only FA I think we pursue is Steinbach.

[AmishCowboy]

Have you guys seen Penn ST Tony Hunt run?, He might last until the 2nd or 3rd round, he is very powerful, has decent speed and is a Excellent blocker and receiver, worth a look.

[ThreeSportStar80]

Originally Posted by rlgiv

Our offensive line and finding somebody who can pressure the quarterback has got to be our biggest concern.

They actually have a 6'4 260 LB beast named Demarcus Ware but he needs another manchild on the opposite end. That's why I had hoped the Cowboys would have drafted Wimbley or Lawson last year in the draft.

[cobra]

The only RB that I think would be a 1st round possibility is Michael Bush if he shows that he is healthy and fully recovered by the draft. Peterson is going to be long gone, and the other other 2 1st round RBs are Marshawn Lynch and Bush. I don't think Lynch is the kind of back that BP is looking for; that is, if the choice is what we have or Lynch, I think he would stick with what we have.

Bush on the other hand.... if he is healthy, he is the kind of RB that BP loves. Bush is a big 6-3 250ish brute and just as fast as Lynch. He is the kind of RB with whom you could run a smash mouth running game like BP likes.