Adrian Peterson Sweepstakes ***Officially reinstated (again) and merged***

[esloan]

because smith is the next AP? Foster or Jamaal Charles, right?

Just a guess, but I would say Smith was AP (but better) before AP was AP. I think most would agree.

 

[Sydla]

There are rumors that this draft could buck the system and if Gordon and Gurley go early, you could see some panic on the part of teams and guys like Coleman and others get snatched up earlier than thought.

So for those who are totally against trading anything for Peterson, will you be happy when we either have to reach for a TB at 27 (like Coleman) or in the 2nd or 3rd round, take a leftover because there was a run on quality TBs?

 

[esloan]

There are rumors that this draft could buck the system and if Gordon and Gurley go early, you could see some panic on the part of teams and guys like Coleman and others get snatched up earlier than thought.

So for those who are totally against trading anything for Peterson, will you be happy when we either have to reach for a TB at 27 (like Coleman) or in the 2nd or 3rd round, take a leftover because there was a run on quality TBs?

I don't think that is going to happen but, if it does, I would be happy with Duke Johnson or Yeldon. There is plenty of RB talent in this draft. No need to panic and do something stupid (like give up a high pick for a 30 year old RB).

 

[JoeBoBBY]

There are rumors that this draft could buck the system and if Gordon and Gurley go early, you could see some panic on the part of teams and guys like Coleman and others get snatched up earlier than thought.

So for those who are totally against trading anything for Peterson, will you be happy when we either have to reach for a TB at 27 (like Coleman) or in the 2nd or 3rd round, take a leftover because there was a run on quality TBs?

Well, the reasoning is RB/TB isnt all that important. We can stick anybody back there, so it really doesnt matter all that much.

So, why even draft a RB? And why would even reach for one, when he isnt BPA?

 

[Silver N Blue]

If we make it through the draft without AP getting traded, he will be a Viking this season. I see no way they release him.

Very well could be and he could very well get released.

 

[JoeBoBBY]

I don't think that is going to happen but, if it does, I would be happy with Duke Johnson or Yeldon. There is plenty of RB talent in this draft. No need to panic and do something stupid (like give up a high pick for a 30 year old RB).

See, Yeldon, Johnson, some 5th rounder. Doesn't matter. Lets start him game 1 against the Giants...

 

[ferrispata]

I may be one of only a few, but I have OK with going with McFadden, Randle and Dunbar, Williams instead of reaching for a top 5 RB. I would rather take my chances in the draft in Round 3 or later and not be reaching.

 

[esloan]

See, Yeldon, Johnson, some 5th rounder. Doesn't matter. Lets start him game 1 against the Giants...

Yep. Would be fine with Johnson and Yeldon. Or Coleman. Or Ajayi (if his knee is okay). Or Gordon. Or Gurley. Maybe Abdullah (haven't studied him at all but heard decent things). After that I get a bit iffy. Still, that is a ton of talent and surely one of them will be available at some point in the second or third round.

 

[Silver N Blue]

I may be one of only a few, but I have OK with going with McFadden, Randle and Dunbar, Williams instead of reaching for a top 5 RB. I would rather take my chances in the draft in Round 3 or later and not be reaching.

Goodness you are def in the few.

 

[Silver N Blue]

Yep. Would be fine with Johnson and Yeldon. Or Coleman. Or Ajayi (if his knee is okay). Or Gordon. Or Gurley. Maybe Abdullah (haven't studied him at all but heard decent things). After that I get a bit iffy. Still, that is a ton of talent and surely one of them will be available at some point in the second or third round.

I wonder if Yeldon is the guy not a big fan of Bama backs but JG would get the real low down from Saben.

 

[esloan]

Goodness you are def in the few.

Yeah. I think a RB is a need in the draft. I don't know what McFadden has, if anything, and I don't trust Randle because of his off the field issues.

 

[esloan]

I wonder if Yeldon is the guy not a big fan of Bama backs but JG would get the real low down from Saben.

Yeldon reminds me a lot of Murray. I could certainly see him being the pick.

 

[ferrispata]

Yeah. I think a RB is a need in the draft. I don't know what McFadden has, if anything, and I don't trust Randle because of his off the field issues.

I do want us to draft one, but not reaching and not in 1st/2nd. I would rather we focus our draft on the trenches and DBs. Grab an RB in the 4th or 5th.

 

[esloan]

I do want us to draft one, but not reaching and not in 1st/2nd. I would rather we focus our draft on the trenches and DBs. Grab an RB in the 4th or 5th.

I am thinking third. Especially if we can trade down and grab an extra pick. 2 picks in the second, 2 in the third. Most used for defense and grab the RB in the spot we feel most comfortable with.

 

[ufcrules1]

If we don't get Gurley, Gordon, or AP we are not going to the super bowl. There is a massive falloff in the draft after Gurley and Gordon talent wise at RB. Yeldon is a joke. Look at this write up on him below. Sadly, he will be the best back left in the late second round and the Cowboys could take him out of desperation. So basically we would have a RB by committee with Yeldon and DMF. That doesn't sound very promising for a team that dominated with the run game last year.


"SOURCES TELL US
"For being a creative back, he has no juice to get away from anyone. He's a rotational back. I wouldn't take him any sooner than the 5th (round) because you can find guys like that all over the place." - NFC running backs coach"


"BOTTOM LINE
Instinctive, athletic running back who has the foot quickness to create for himself when lanes constrict or blocks are missed. Yeldon lacks the ball security, top-end speed and desired tackle breaking to be a full-time starter. He's a versatile, rotational back with the ability to step in and step up"

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/t.j.-yeldon?id=2552471

 

[MRV52]

I don't think that is going to happen but, if it does, I would be happy with Duke Johnson or Yeldon. There is plenty of RB talent in this draft. No need to panic and do something stupid (like give up a high pick for a 30 year old RB).

So you would rather go into the season with a hot shot college running back that is unproven in pro ball. Some of these backs coming up are not guaranteed to do well in the NFL. But you would pass on a 30 year hall of frame RB that is unlike any other back on this planet that has another good 3 years left. Gurley and Gordon will most likely be off the board by the time we pick at 27. Cowboys should just give up our #1 pick to Minny and then I can say that we have just become a legitimate Super Bowl Contender. Now use the rest of the picks to fix our defense.

 

[esloan]

If we don't get Gurley, Gordon, or AP we are not going to the super bowl. There is a massive falloff in the draft after Gurley and Gordon talent wise at RB. Yeldon is a joke. Look at this write up on him below. Sadly, he will be the best back left in the late second round and the Cowboys could take him out of desperation. So basically we would have a RB by committee with Yeldon and DMF. That doesn't sound very promising for a team that dominated with the run game last year.


"SOURCES TELL US
"For being a creative back, he has no juice to get away from anyone. He's a rotational back. I wouldn't take him any sooner than the 5th (round) because you can find guys like that all over the place." - NFC running backs coach"


"BOTTOM LINE
Instinctive, athletic running back who has the foot quickness to create for himself when lanes constrict or blocks are missed. Yeldon lacks the ball security, top-end speed and desired tackle breaking to be a full-time starter. He's a versatile, rotational back with the ability to step in and step up"

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/t.j.-yeldon?id=2552471

Or they could take Coleman.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/tevin-coleman?id=2552453

BOTTOM LINE
His violent running style is a joy to watch, but might have to be tempered to extend his career. He is a "race car in the red" on just about every snap and refuses to give in, which leads to many big runs. The biggest concern for teams about Coleman is the uncertainty about whether he can become a more patient runner and improve as a tackle-breaker. Has the burst and top-end speed to be a game-changing running back for a team looking for a workhorse, but questions about his "make you miss" talent could hurt his draft stock.

 

[esloan]

So you would rather go into the season with a hot shot college running back that is unproven in pro ball. Some of these backs coming up are not guaranteed to do well in the NFL. But you would pass on a 30 year hall of frame RB that is unlike any other back on this planet that has another good 3 years left. Gurley and Gordon will most likely be off the board by the time we pick at 27. Cowboys should just give up our #1 pick to Minny and then I can say that we have just become a legitimate Super Bowl Contender. Now use the rest of the picks to fix our defense.

Yep. I would MUCH rather go into the season with a rookie RB than give up a first for a 30 year old RB. Or a second. Or a third. Might do a fourth, if the renegotiated contract was low enough. If not, a fifth.

 

[MRV52]

Yep. I would MUCH rather go into the season with a rookie RB than give up a first for a 30 year old RB. Or a second. Or a third. Might do a fourth, if the renegotiated contract was low enough. If not, a fifth.

If you have a chance to take a player like AP you go for it and I don't mean mortgaging the farm for him. This guy ain't your average 30 year old back.

 

[esloan]

If you have a chance to take a player like AP you go for it and I don't mean mortgaging the farm for him. This guy ain't your average 30 year old back.

Whatever floats your boat. Just don't count on it happening.