Offseason Need; RB

[Muhast]

RB always has intriguing choices and as long as they didnt go to Alabama you seldom have to overpay for them.

I would be interested in replacing Felix with another ARK RB. Knile Davis was terrible this year returning from injury but he is a physical freak with speed galore and great size. Most importantly he might be there in round 5.

If Davis isn't there when you want him, LaVeon Bell is a legit 240+ pound back that bangs and wears on you. Gonna guess he could be quite a pass blocker too. (something we definitely need to replace if Felix leaves)

Other short list guys I like:
Mike Gillissipee(sp?)
Marcus Lattimore --- issue will be health and how far he falls. Best talent in this RB class if he is 100% healthy but we arent picking RB at 18.
I'd give my 2nd for Lattimore even though it is a luxury position. Really talented player who will be a difference maker if healthy.

Burkhead: Tough but lacks great speed/quickness. Might be a good WCO type back. Will block for you and will run hard. That toughness leads to injuries though.

Christine. Talented TAMU back that also hasn't stayed healthy. Could end up a steal int he draft. Nice rotational piece IMHO.

Ray Graham. Talented runner but fairly small and some wear and tear from college. Good vision and interesting rotational guy with speed/vision to make big plays.

I'm convinced Lattimore won't get drafted until round 4 or later.

He won't be healthy enough to play for a few seasons according to doctors, and this is the 2nd major knee injury he has suffered. I wouldn't draft him until the 4th or later. (In my opinion this is completely different from mcGahee's injury where he still went in the 1st)

 

[Future]

Um, not even close.

Need #3. Worst case #5.

Depends,

I would say DE, DT, C, G, T, S all come before it, but you could just say OL, DL, RB :laugh2:

I'm on board with taking an RB in the 4th, and think Barner would be a good fit. One thing to take into consideration, not only would a fast guy be a nice compliment to Murray, but Dez is the only big play threat on this offense. Adding a guy with speed to draw some of the defense' attention could go a long way.

 

[xwalker]

If we need 10 things in the offseason, RB would be 11.

I disagree.

Felix is likely gone and neither of the two young guys have proven anything. Murray has had injury issues.

Improving the running game should be the number one priority this offseason. Luckily, there is a long list of good RBs in the upcoming draft.

 

[Doomsday101]

I disagree.

Felix is likely gone and neither of the two young guys have proven anything. Murray has had injury issues.

Improving the running game should be the number one priority this offseason. Luckily, there is a long list of good RBs in the upcoming draft.

I agree. If Felix does not return the Dallas has to pick up a RB. I think they could get a quality back later in the draft like Rex Burkhead

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

I like the Bell kid from Mich. State. I know some will say he has no speed, but he is a workhorse and always seems to make yards.

We need football players and not projects.

I like him as well. The other kid i'm really looking at is Franklin. Guy just seems to get it done.