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

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I do think the Lions could take Robinson at 18th for sure, then that definitely throws a curve ball for sure.
 
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Typhus said:
Nothing at all wrong with ending up with a T Spears in the 3rd and R. Johnson with the very next pick in 4th.

Im sure to receive a lot of glad you're not the GM nonsense, but I dont care.. not directed at you BF, just the general mob.

Many would object, but we have already resourced TE with Ferg and Hendershott, now I would not object if we drafted Mayer or Kincaid there, but I believe that 26 is going to OL or Edge rusher slips.

Top two RBs are not going to slip as far as some are thinking, BR and Gibbs will come off the board both in the 1st round, if Gibbs makes it to the top of the 2nd, somebody gets a grade A on draft day 2.

If Gibbs is slipping and big IF we could find a trade partner to drop out of 1st to gain draft capital, I would forfiet the 5th year option to draft immidiate plug and play Gibbs in this offense would make it dynamic west coast.

Exactly the player MM needs desperately, those that think getting rid of Zeke will be that easy it can be if MM gets an instant upgrade in BR or Gibbs, but this is a rich RB class, just those two specifically define the tier 1 RBs in this class.
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I totally agree -- I'd be perfectly willing to see Gibbs being our #1 pick at 26, even though it would surely draw some criticism for securing a RB so early in the draft. I believe Gibbs is every bit as good as advertised and would be glad to welcome him aboard. His speed and quickness are more than what the doctor ordered. If there's also a big power back available a bit later on, it's quite possibly worth considering, as well.

Aside from that, I'd surely like to see a LG come into our sights in the 2nd or 3rd round to solidify our ground attack somewhat more securely. One promising OT wouldn't be a bad idea, either, if a good one happens along. Hopefully, the options should be there for this team to take advantage of, if we're fortunate enough, that is.
 
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Spottswoode said:
I agree…likely Bijan, Gibbs, Charbonnet, maybe 1 more like Achane as a compliment
Personally, I would probably bite my lip and take Bijan…he is as close to a sure thing as it gets.

Left for R3 and later: Spears, Johnson, Tank, Evans, Israel, Miller, Brown, McBride, Gray, Ibrahim

All won’t be stars or starters but most have a good chance to be solid NFL RB’s in the right situation. Some will likely get injured or stuck behind a better back and people will say see, it’s a crap shoot. But there are only so many teams that need a primary back and there are some really good one’s in the league already. But we have a spot and don’t require a lead back…we need a compliment. If we get a lead back, great…there is a lot of lead back potential in this draft. If we miss, it cost us a 3rd, 4th or 5th. But the odds of missing drop significantly when we have a spot warmed up and just require a compliment. History may say RB’s after the 2nd are a crap shoot but the game is different today and RB’s tend to go later. In a class this deep, there will likely be good value 1-2 rounds later than normal years. IMO
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If you have a great line, most of this backs will do well.
 
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kskboys said:
No one knows. How do you know there will be any quality ones left after the 3rd?

The line of thinking that there are plenty of good RBs in rounds 4 and later is simply erroneous. Taking a quick look at where starters were taken, most NFL starting RB's were taken in the 2nd round, w/ a sprinkling of 1st and 3rd rounders. Anything after that is a crappshoot. Sure, you have your Pecheco's and Aaron Jones's, but those are the outliers. For every Aaron Jones you have a plethora of Bo Scarboroughs and Donald Pumphreys and Ryan Switzers.
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Switzer was a running back? ;-)
 
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RonnieT24 said:
Switzer was a running back? ;-)
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lol...not on this planet. But his point is a good one: RB is a weird position to draft. 1995 was interesting: Broncos got pure stud Terrell Davis in 6th round and the Bengals took Ki-Jama Carter with the #1 overall pick that year. We all know how that worked out for both teams.
 
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I think cowboys should go for bijan if he looks like his skills would transfer to the NFL.
even if they have to move up to get him.
The window is now for the cowboys, IMO and a top RB would have an immediate impact on this years team.
It fits with mike wanting to run more also.
The main thing I liked about bijan, only saw one hl reel, is his pass catching, he seemed to be very good at that, so think about
the rams RB back in 99 , forgot his name, but he was fast , good runner, and good at catching passes, and was a key part of their run to the SB.

many of you say off lineman, TE, DL, which are not immediate impact players, and take time to develop and could be a bust.
At 26 you wont get one of those that are really good.

The other thing is I think 2nd round should be a good wr, maybe a later round pick too.
Get duggan or some other decent qb in 4th round.
I like duggan cause he could help in red zone with planned runs, he is a good runner, and could be used like NO used taysom hill.
another impact player for this season.

WR if they get a good one could also impact this season.
The time is now, and building for future with developing players, will just mean more early exits in playoffs.
 
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jazzcat22 said:
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.
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I think they set themselves up good with signing Jones. Insurance incase something happens in the draft. They don't need a rookie to come in and have alot of pressure. I think they won't pick a rb until day 3 rd4. Let him compete with Jones for the backup. If the rookie loses out no loss give him time to develop and gave Jones the primary backup this yr. But still include that rookie on GameDay some.
 
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DandyDon52 said:
there is no way dallas can have a great Off line right now. and part of it is scheme and dallas kinda sucks at scheme.
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Exactly my point. Better get replacing them.

But i dont agree thet cant have a good line. U put a stud guard next to tyler and Biadasz next to martin, thats Great start.
 
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All this talk about OL, thought our line was top 5, is that not good enough? Just need to keep building because some are getting up there in age.
 
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manster4ever said:
lol...not on this planet. But his point is a good one: RB is a weird position to draft. 1995 was interesting: Broncos got pure stud Terrell Davis in 6th round and the Bengals took Ki-Jama Carter with the #1 overall pick that year. We all know how that worked out for both teams.
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It was Ki-Jana Carter not Ki-Jama.. and the kid blew out his knee before they had perfected that whole arthroscopic thing. Had he done it maybe 5 years later he might have still had a great career. Running back maybe more than any other position is dependent on situation. Davis landed in the perfect situation for him. He was a one cut downhill runner in Shanahan's system. A match made in heaven. Ironically the only reason he was available in the 6th was his injury history in college. Fortunately for him he got a few good years in before that caught up to him again.
 
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