Fast Forward: RB's who can hit the ground running

[jazzcat22]

https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/fast-forward-rbs-who-could-hit-the-ground-running

Seems like this will be a series of articles about the draft called Fast Forward. Leading up to the draft.

1st one is about RB's. Currently on the roster as well as draft prospects.
It does not cover all the RB's in the draft, but some top prospects. They did leave off a few I know that some posters have mentioned.

 

[quickccc]

1st round (DL, OL, LB)

2nd round (TE, OL,DL, WR, CB, LB)

3rd round (TE, OL,DL, WR, RB, CB, LB)

 

[quickccc]

With the supposed quality depth at TE and RB in this year's NFL draft, as well as Pollard being tagged, I expect the RB role to be more addressed
in the 3rd or 4th round.

The McClay group may already have another Pollard type prospect in mind in the 4th round (middle round)

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

The Cowboys taking a RB with one of their first two picks would be one of the biggest draft mistakes they've made in some time.

 

[ICP]

The Cowboys taking a RB with one of their first two picks would be one of the biggest draft mistakes they've made in some time.

While I agree, what if Bijan somehow falls to them in the 1st? Do they pass?

 

[NotForLong]

While I agree, what if Bijan somehow falls to them in the 1st? Do they pass?

Its all relative to who is still on the Board but no one could be mad with acquiring Him with the 26th pick . . . The value is insane

Of course you can wait in a RB later but its a craps shoot . . . Projection and Production are 2 entirely different things and many of those RBs will not pan out as expected

Bijan will hit the ground running and Him being drafted by Dallas is a Cowboy and NFL Marketing dream come true

He would be the top selling Jersey in the Nation His rookie year. . .

If you wanna play Ball Control Offense that Compliments our Defense well then Abidjan is your Man

It makes too much sense that Jerry Drafts Him and the Fact that there would be a lot of tears coming from Cowboy Fans almost makes it a fore gone conclusion

 

[blueblood70]

While I agree, what if Bijan somehow falls to them in the 1st? Do they pass?

depends on who else is on their board still , making choice between RB and anther position of need you do pass on BR..this is deep draft for RB the dop off from BR to the others isnt big enough to bother worrying about passing on him IMHO.

Id rather get RB in the 3rd and 5th , bet if they scout properly, they could find 2 starters in this draft that will be ready for new backfield in 24..Im huge LH fan and i can tell even roschon johnson skillset is very close to BR and you can get him in the 3rd-5th.. we got pollard in the 4th KC got their guy in the 7th who got more carries then the guy they moved back into the 1st to get the year before...if all things are equal, you take another position in the first, not a RB.

 

[The Quest for Six]

1st round (DL, OL, TE)

2nd round (OL,DL, WR, CB, LB)

3rd round ( OL,DL, WR, RB, CB, LB)

The best value on the board at 26 might well be a TE, so that's the only real change I'd make to your assessment

 

[blueblood70]

With the supposed quality depth at TE and RB in this year's NFL draft, as well as Pollard being tagged, I expect the RB role to be more addressed
in the 3rd or 4th round.

The McClay group may already have another Pollard type prospect in mind in the 4th round (middle round)

can get 2 for 1 IMO pass on them before the 3rd then go grab 2 RBs this draft one power one speed.

Id rather get RB in the 3rd and 5th , bet if they scout properly, they could find 2 starters in this draft that will be ready for new backfield in 24..Im huge LH fan and i can tell even roschon johnson skillset is very close to BR and you can get him in the 3rd-7th.. we got pollard in the 4th KC got their guy in the 7th who got more carries then the guy they moved back into the 1st to get the year before...if all things are equal, you take another position in the first, not a RB.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

The Cowboys taking a RB with one of their first two picks would be one of the biggest draft mistakes they've made in some time.

I think some forum members would ...literally...lose their freakin minds.

 

[SteveTheCowboy]

The best value on the board at 26 might well be a TE, so that's the only real change I'd make to your assessment

And we could use a good one. Big tough physical...can get up the field. That would help everything about our offense.

Did you have someone in mind?

 

[gtb1943]

RB is arguably the easiest position for a rookie to transition to from college.

Therefore you can get real value and excellent players deeper in the draft. Now if Bijah falls to us (stranger things have happened) then you have to really look hard at picking him.

But other than that no RB in the first three rounds.

 

[NotForLong]

can get 2 for 1 IMO pass on them before the 3rd then go grab 2 RBs this draft one power one speed.

Id rather get RB in the 3rd and 5th , bet if they scout properly, they could find 2 starters in this draft that will be ready for new backfield in 24..Im huge LH fan and i can tell even roschon johnson skillset is very close to BR and you can get him in the 3rd-7th.. we got pollard in the 4th KC got their guy in the 7th who got more carries then the guy they moved back into the 1st to get the year before...if all things are equal, you take another position in the first, not a RB.

This feels like De Ja Vu all over again

 

[NotForLong]

RB is arguably the easiest position for a rookie to transition to from college.

Therefore you can get real value and excellent players deeper in the draft. Now if Bijah falls to us (stranger things have happened) then you have to really look hard at picking him.

But other than that no RB in the first three rounds.

Exactly . . . Bijan and no on else

 

[ICP]

Its all relative to who is still on the Board but no one could be mad with acquiring Him with the 26th pick . . . The value is insane

Of course you can wait in a RB later but its a craps shoot . . . Projection and Production are 2 entirely different things and many of those RBs will not pan out as expected

Bijan will hit the ground running and Him being drafted by Dallas is a Cowboy and NFL Marketing dream come true

He would be the top selling Jersey in the Nation His rookie year. . .

If you wanna play Ball Control Offense that Compliments our Defense well then Abidjan is your Man

It makes too much sense that Jerry Drafts Him and the Fact that there would be a lot of tears coming from Cowboy Fans almost makes it a fore gone conclusion

Totally agree, very unlikely to happen though at least in my opinion. Lets just hope if he is the real deal he doesn't end up in the NFCE unless it is with Dallas

 

[The Quest for Six]

And we could use a good one. Big tough physical...can get up the field. That would help everything about our offense.

Did you have someone in mind?

Kincaid, Musgrave, Washington or Mayer would be fine by me in that order...

 

[kskboys]

I think some forum members would ...literally...lose their freakin minds.

I know, right? It's so strange how some have bought into this idea that RBs are worthless. It's a frickin' cult. These guys wouldn't take Walter Payton in the first!!!!

 

[ThatJerryKid]

I think some forum members would ...literally...lose their freakin minds.

I hope Bijan is still on the board at #26 and we take Gibbs.

 

[BotchedLobotomy]

While I agree, what if Bijan somehow falls to them in the 1st? Do they pass?

I still say its a mistake to draft a RB

 

[big dog cowboy]

I'm not going RB at 26. I'd rather wait until the 3rd round to get one. Still good ones there.