This Blew Me Away (This RB draft Class)

[T-RO]

From a draft guru:

2017 Drafted Running backs
McCaffrey and Fournette in the 1st
Then
Dalvin Cook,
Joe Mixon,
Alvin Kamara
Kareem Hunt,
James Conner,
Swaggy,
Aaron Jones,
Chris Carson
Austin Ekeler,
D’Onta Foreman,
Samaje Perine,
Tarik Cohen,
Marlon Mack,
Matt Breida,

But for as good as that class turned out, it wasn’t as highly graded as this one pre-draft.

 

[JBell]

From a draft guru:

2017 Drafted Running backs
McCaffrey and Fournette in the 1st
Then
Dalvin Cook,
Joe Mixon,
Alvin Kamara
Kareem Hunt,
James Conner,
Swaggy,
Aaron Jones,
Chris Carson
Austin Ekeler,
D’Onta Foreman,
Samaje Perine,
Tarik Cohen,
Marlon Mack,
Matt Breida,

But for as good as that class turned out, it wasn’t as highly graded as this one pre-draft.

Just another reason why an RB at 26 would be a waste of a premium pick.

 

[plasticman]

Since 1970 only 38 RB's have started 100 or more games. That is equivalent to 6.25 seasons at 16 games each.

This was accomplished by 7 RB;s in the 70's, 9 in the 80's, 12 in the 90's, 9 in the 2000's and just once in the 2010's.

The Cowboys have a RB in each of the first three decades and maybe that's the problem. Cowboys fans have been treated to long, HOF performances by Cowboys RB's during the first 30 years of their existence, guys like Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith and even some of Herschell Walker's career.

However, as noted, only one RB in the entire NFL drafted from 2010 to 2019 started 100 or more games and that was Mark Ingram. He started exactly 100 games.

It is the age of "disposable" RB's. Really, it's always been that way except for the rare exceptions I listed.

 

[Flamma]

Just another reason why an RB at 26 would be a waste of a premium pick.

As someone that is for drafting Robinson at 26, I cannot argue your point. In theory it's solid. But aren't the chances better that you'll get a good back at pick 26 than say, the 3rd round? If I knew for sure we could get a really good back in the 3rd, it's a no brainer, you don't pick one at 26. But do we know that? The OP is hindsight.

BTW, I'm never for a RB in the first round. The only reason I am this year is due to the Cowboys current situation, and how late the pick is. And specifically, Robinson.

I think the Cowboys are built to win now. Robinson would have the biggest impact for the team over anything else we can get at or near pick 26. But that's just my opinion.

 

[T-RO]

Robinson would have the biggest impact for the team over anything else we can get at or near pick 26. But that's just my opinion.

I share that opinion, as he's got such an overwhelming ceiling and a high floor. RB at the end of the 1st round makes sense.

But he won't be there. Glad to know we have lots of great other options!

 

[Flamma]

I share that opinion, as he's got such an overwhelming ceiling and a high floor. RB at the end of the 1st round makes sense.

But he won't be there. Glad to know we have lots of great other options!

I agree. He will absolutely not be there.

 

[Zekeats]

Who’s swaggy?

 

[LatinMind]

Just another reason why an RB at 26 would be a waste of a premium pick.

I understand the hate for a rb drafted at 4. But 26? Lol, especially for the rb like Robinson. He's only the best player in this draft. If Bijan makes it to 26, there is not another player that will be there that will give you more. Not just that, I thought the draft is bpa? You don't think a player like Bijan would be bpa at 26? Dallas would be stupid to pass on him.

 

[Pass2Run]

I share that opinion, as he's got such an overwhelming ceiling and a high floor. RB at the end of the 1st round makes sense.

But he won't be there. Glad to know we have lots of great other options!

Felix Anudike-Uzomah

 

[morasp]

How many first round picks even get a second multi year contract? Fredrick lasted 6 years including the missed time due to illness, Zack Martin was a great pick, Byron Jones lasted 5 seasons, Taco Charlton lasted 2 seasons, LVE just signed a one year deal and has missed significant time, I won't even mention Claiborne. The age of any player staying with a team his whole career is in the rear view mirror. As far as longevity McCaffrey is going into his eighth season, just posted over 1800 yards from scrimmage, and the 49ers are paying him $12 M and gave up this years 2nd, 3rd, and 4th round draft picks along with a fifth in next years draft. RBs do have value.

 

[ESisback]

I agree. He will absolutely not be there.

And we shouldn’t trade up (IMHO)!

 

[cnuball21]

As someone that is for drafting Robinson at 26, I cannot argue your point. In theory it's solid. But aren't the chances better that you'll get a good back at pick 26 than say, the 3rd round? If I knew for sure we could get a really good back in the 3rd, it's a no brainer, you don't pick one at 26. But do we know that? The OP is hindsight.

BTW, I'm never for a RB in the first round. The only reason I am this year is due to the Cowboys current situation, and how late the pick is. And specifically, Robinson.

I think the Cowboys are built to win now. Robinson would have the biggest impact for the team over anything else we can get at or near pick 26. But that's just my opinion.

Yes, you’ll get a good back in the 3rd. Probably even the 4th.

 

[Flamma]

And we shouldn’t trade up (IMHO)!

When's the last time Dallas traded up in the first two days?

 

[rambo2]

Since 1970 only 38 RB's have started 100 or more games. That is equivalent to 6.25 seasons at 16 games each.

This was accomplished by 7 RB;s in the 70's, 9 in the 80's, 12 in the 90's, 9 in the 2000's and just once in the 2010's.

The Cowboys have a RB in each of the first three decades and maybe that's the problem. Cowboys fans have been treated to long, HOF performances by Cowboys RB's during the first 30 years of their existence, guys like Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith and even some of Herschell Walker's career.

However, as noted, only one RB in the entire NFL drafted from 2010 to 2019 started 100 or more games and that was Mark Ingram. He started exactly 100 games.

It is the age of "disposable" RB's. Really, it's always been that way except for the rare exceptions I listed.

It is hard to play for very long when they play 17 to 20 games a year. 3 good years is about all you can get, That being said, Robinson still has good value at pick 26 and there will be some good ones on the board at pick 90.

 

[cnuball21]

When's the last time Dallas traded up in the first two days?

Tank?

 

[DUO_CORE]

I know I've been saying this for years, but more than a RB, I still value a menacing, bordering on psycho, DT that offensive coordinators have to overly account for:

 

[LatinMind]

I know I've been saying this for years, but more than a RB, I still value a menacing, bordering on psycho, DT that offensive coordinators have to overly account for:

There is no dt that will give a coordinator fits in this draft. Unless you count carter's own def coordinator.

 

[Flamma]

Tank?

I think you're right. And I think we have to go back to Morris Claiborne for a 1st round trade up.

 

[ESisback]

When's the last time Dallas traded up in the first two days?

Stone age!

 

[joseephuss]

Since 1970 only 38 RB's have started 100 or more games. That is equivalent to 6.25 seasons at 16 games each.

This was accomplished by 7 RB;s in the 70's, 9 in the 80's, 12 in the 90's, 9 in the 2000's and just once in the 2010's.

The Cowboys have a RB in each of the first three decades and maybe that's the problem. Cowboys fans have been treated to long, HOF performances by Cowboys RB's during the first 30 years of their existence, guys like Tony Dorsett and Emmitt Smith and even some of Herschell Walker's career.

However, as noted, only one RB in the entire NFL drafted from 2010 to 2019 started 100 or more games and that was Mark Ingram. He started exactly 100 games.

It is the age of "disposable" RB's. Really, it's always been that way except for the rare exceptions I listed.

Hasn't Ezekiel Elliot started more than 100 games?