McGinn Draft Series Part 6: RB

[bleachedwheat]

I've seen a few articles now, that have Etienne on Day 2. I don't get it. The kid is an average all around back and should be picked in the 200's.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Wish we had our 4th round pick. That appears to be the perfect spot to snag a RB.

I have a feeling we will get it back ........

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

This is a weird comparison, but DJ Giddens running style reminds me of Emmitt. With his vision and change of direction. He's taller, so physically he looks a little different. But the way he reads his blocks, makes guys miss, doesn't look like he's blazing by anybody but still breaks big runs. With his production + athletic testing + connection with our coaching staff, he's got to be a top RB target for us, surely.

I don’t know if I see that comp but he’s definitely been my pet cat target for the 3rd round.

 

[NDGAEDE]

Liked what I read about Tuten who is a 30 visitor.

Same here. Speed to burn and it actually shows up in the game too

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

12. JAYDON BLUE, Texas (5-9, 196, 4.37, 4): Third-year junior with merely five starts in 38 games. “He’s a second- or third-round pick if he can pass pro,” said one scout. “Not a real thumper. Doesn’t have a ton of *** behind him. But he’s a major asset as a receiver because he’s really fast and really athletic. He knows how to run routes and catch a ball and is good run after the catch. He’s a home-run guy with the outside zone. He’s elusive in space to a wow level. He’s very sudden.” Caught two touchdown passes against Ohio State in the playoffs. Finished with 214 carries for 1,161 (5.4) and 11 TDs to go with 56 receptions for 503 and seven scores. Returned three kickoffs for 26.7 in 2023. “Sort of a knockoff Jahmyr Gibbs,” a second scout said. “They use him on quick passes and screens. He’s a good receiver. He’s a piece of a backfield puzzle, not like the guy. Where do you take that guy? Third or fourth round.” Passed up his senior of football in Houston.

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[CalPolyTechnique]

Surprised Brashard Smith is not on the list. I’d take him over at five if the RBs named.

 

[darthseinfeld]

I have a feeling we will get it back ........

I don't see it happening

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I don't see it happening

I do....easily

 

[darthseinfeld]

I do....easily

We are extremely passive about trading down. Its happened 5 times on day 1 and 2 in the last 20 years. Its definitely not something I would count on

 

[DasTex]

I've seen a few articles now, that have Etienne on Day 2. I don't get it. The kid is an average all around back and should be picked in the 200's.

This is the highest I've seen him listed....he'd be a good 6th/7th rounder, but definitely not spending a day 2 pick on him with all the other backs available

 

[Hawkeye0202]

We are extremely passive about trading down. Its happened 5 times on day 1 and 2 in the last 20 years. Its definitely not something I would count on

Every year is different......but OK

 

[darthseinfeld]

Every year is different......but OK

Well ya, but if you wanted to make predictions you should know the odds are heavily out of your favor

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

And there are a bunch of posters saying, “im good on passing on Jeanty”

I think the problem is we have so many holes that we need starters and our best bet is the first 2 rounds. We can still get a RB in the 3rd.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

This is a weird comparison, but DJ Giddens running style reminds me of Emmitt. With his vision and change of direction. He's taller, so physically he looks a little different. But the way he reads his blocks, makes guys miss, doesn't look like he's blazing by anybody but still breaks big runs. With his production + athletic testing + connection with our coaching staff, he's got to be a top RB target for us, surely.

In these clips for sure looks like some Emmitt tape.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Well ya, but if you wanted to make predictions you should know the odds are heavily out of your favor

Why?
We could easily trade down in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd round and get a 4th. You say they haven't done it much in the last 20 years. LOL.....they haven't had a mostly entire NEW coaching staff in 25+ years.

This is why I say every year is different, but I admit IF McCarthy was still here, we could maybe look back at the last 3-4 years, but he's not.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

“I absolutely hate his guts. His daddy was a vagabond and momma was bow-legged. I wouldn’t draft him until the 6th or 7th round.” — said one scout

 

[darthseinfeld]

Why?
We could easily trade down in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd round and get a 4th. You say they haven't done it much in the last 20 years. LOL.....they haven't had a mostly entire NEW coaching staff in 25+ years.

This is why I say every year is different, but I admit IF McCarthy was still here, we could maybe look back at the last 3-4 years, but he's not.

Lol it sounds like you convincing yourself they are going to do it

If you want to hope thats one thing. But if you expecting in the face of overwhelming evidence, then thats foolish

They very well could trade down. But expecting them to do so is not rational given how passive our FO has been

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Lol it sounds like you convincing yourself they are going to do it

LOL LOL ....no more than you are convincing yourself they are not. All I'm saying we don't know. You said odds are it won't happen and I'm saying those odds can work either way with a new staff...D (lol)

 

[Doomsday]

Etienne is way too high for me. He is a complimentary back, not a true #1

 

[Risen Star]

Lol it sounds like you convincing yourself they are going to do it

If you want to hope thats one thing. But if you expecting in the face of overwhelming evidence, then thats foolish

They very well could trade down. But expecting them to do so is not rational given how passive our FO has been

They did it last year.