Zoners: possible RB late in draft...Jamaal Charles *Merge*

[Bob Sacamano]

looks like someone got one over old silverbear

[tyke1doe]

Originally Posted by dogunwo

well played

[anava]

Gotta agree with a couple of people on here. I watch a good amount of UT ball and he does seems to fumble a lot.

[lzppjb]

That string of fumbles early in the season came after he injured his ulnar nerve in the 2nd game against TCU. He was set in his ways of carrying the ball with that arm and it wasn't strong enough. He started using his other arm and the fumbles stopped.

[silverbear]

Originally Posted by Hostile

I kind of liked the Mendenhall kid from Illinois.

I do too, but he'll be a near-certain first rounder if he declares... Charles looks like about a third rounder to me...

I could also argue that Mendenhall and Barber are quite similar backs, while Charles would be a change of pace back, a pure speedster...

[silverbear]

Originally Posted by peplaw06

He's not gonna be around too late.

I figure he's a first day guy, would be a first rounder if he could hold onto the ball.

He's gettin' better about that, pep... but you're right, if it wasn't for the rep he gave himself, he'd likely be a first round prospect...

[silverbear]

Originally Posted by Hypnotoad

I know this isn't mentioned alot, but has anyone considered trading up with miami to try to get McFadden?

Hmmm, what a novel idea... we should discuss it at length...

[silverbear]

Originally Posted by lzppjb

That string of fumbles early in the season came after he injured his ulnar nerve in the 2nd game against TCU. He was set in his ways of carrying the ball with that arm and it wasn't strong enough. He started using his other arm and the fumbles stopped.

I knew he hadn't lost a fumble since the OU game, I didn't know the reason behind it... you must be a SERIOUS Horns fan, to have access to that kind of info...

[Rack Bauer]

Originally Posted by silverbear

Hmmm, what a novel idea... we should discuss it at length...

"Make it so."

[silverbear]

Originally Posted by Rack

"Make it so."

LOL... cut that out, Rack...

[joseephuss]

Originally Posted by IndianaCowboyFan

He was a four-time All-American in track for the Longhorns and ran a career-best 10.23-second 100 meters to win the Big 12 title as a freshman in 2006.

That is a smoking good time.

How was he a four-time All-American in track? This is his 3rd year at Texas and track season has not started yet. I also thought he did not run track last spring to concentrate on football.

[joseephuss]

Originally Posted by silverbear

I knew he hadn't lost a fumble since the OU game, I didn't know the reason behind it... you must be a SERIOUS Horns fan, to have access to that kind of info...

He may not have lost a fumble since OU, but he has fumbled. He fumbled in the bowl game. He also had problems with fumbles his freshman and sophomore seasons, so I don't if that injury really had too much to do with it.

Anyway, he won't be around late in the draft and I don't think Dallas can afford to spend a 1st or 2nd on him since they have other needs and will have other opportunities to get good players.

[starfrombirth]

Lets not be too hasty on that fumble aspect. It can be coached. Anyone remember Tiki Barber?

[Doomsday101]

If Charles was on the board in the 3rd rd I would take him. However I think Dallas will look at RB before the 3rd rd.

[BlueStar II]

Originally Posted by Rack

According to some here, he should be a first round pick. Some say he's "Explosive between the tackles" and "makes cuts Reggie Bush can't make".





I wouldn't even think of drafting him till the 4th round at the soonest. But if we're gonna draft a RB, I want it to be a GOOD RB, which means 1st round.

I agree, if we're going to take a RB, take one early. That doesn't mean that I am advocating to sell the farm for any particular RB, but if we do take a RB, do it early. Our running game could certainly use some new blood that would help Barber shoulder less of the load.