Why are fans so afraid of taking a RB early?

[MyFairLady]

If drafting O line in round 1 is the best thing that you do as a team perhaps you just keep going with it. Better safe than sorry.

 

[conner01]

I don’t deny that. It reminds me of when Parcells took Julius Jones instead of Stephen Jackson. Yeah in theory it sounds great to say those guys can produce the same but that’s not always the case.

But in many cases they do. Most of the guys who were tops in the nfl last year weren’t first round picks. Picking Jones was just dumb
Jackson had a nice career with 8 good seasons but he only played a full season twice

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

But in many cases they do. Most of the guys who were tops in the nfl last year weren’t first round picks. Picking Jones was just dumb
Jackson had a nice career with 8 good seasons but he only played a full season twice

Might be right. I Just remember seeing Jackson play and thinking we screwed up. Looked real good.

In regards to the backs in this league...yeah there are some that are 3rd or 4th and 5th rounders. But there are some that are 1sts like a Saquon and McCaffery. But I'm not interested in going that high for back. I really like Etienne out of Jacksonville and Josh Jacobs and they both are 1st rounders. Derrick Henry was a early 2nd round guy.

 

[Fredbeard]

I think a issue I'm having is......what linemen is going to be there at 26? I'd love to take a linemen instead of a RB.....but seems like I'm seeing a lot of 2nd round projected guards available there. I can wait and get those guys.

The cowboys drafted Travis Fredrick early. One could argue that Zeke wouldn't have been as successful if he wasn't running behind Fredrick, Martin and smith.i believe zeke started to decline just as Fredrick got sick and later retired. If I was in the cowboys front office and I had to choose between Robinson or Avila/ Torrance at pick 26, I would take avila/ Torrance

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

The cowboys drafted Travis Fredrick early. One could argue that Zeke wouldn't have been as successful if he wasn't running behind Fredrick, Martin and smith.i believe zeke started to decline just as Fredrick got sick and later retired. If I was in the cowboys front office and I had to choose between Robinson or Avila/ Torrance at pick 26, I would take avila/ Torrance

Yeah that would piss me off. I’d rather trade up from 2 then draft them in the first.

 

[doomsday808]

Value. Plain and simple. The game has changed. It is a passing league. QB, OL, WR, DL, CB will come before RB.

 

[conner01]

Might be right. I Just remember seeing Jackson play and thinking we screwed up. Looked real good.

In regards to the backs in this league...yeah there are some that are 3rd or 4th and 5th rounders. But there are some that are 1sts like a Saquon and McCaffery. But I'm not interested in going that high for back. I really like Etienne out of Jacksonville and Josh Jacobs and they both are 1st rounders. Derrick Henry was an early 2nd round guy.

There’s good backs in many rounds. Not many positions are like that. Some of the best are 1st rounders but the majority came later
I just think at 26 you get a guy at a position you aren’t likely to be able to later
It’s hard to say who would be best pick till you see the 25 before you, but in general I think oline, WR or CB is where you can get a guy you can’t get later. A improved oline helps both the run game and pass game so can be a big impact if the right guy is there

 

[Wilson]

At some point, dallas has to get away from mainly relying on finding starting OL in the 1st round.

With the first pick in the 2023 NFL draft, the Dallas Cowboys select Offensive Guard O'Cyreus Torrence Florida.

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[Ranching]

The biggest talking point I keep seeing about the whole "don't take a RB early" is because you can get one in later rounds and they don't last long.

Is it not a asset to take a RB in the 1st round?

I get him for 4 years with a option year which is 5 years on a favorable rookie deal.

I can think franchise him for one year at 11-12 million......

I'm getting 6 years of a guys young prime career on a affordable deal and I'm getting one of the better RB prospects in this draft....

Will you get 6 prime years out of any other position not Quarterback? Maybe wide receiver?

I'm just trying to figure out why should I be afraid to take a RB early like others seem to be. If I was the Eagles and had the 10th pick in the draft I for sure would think long and hard about Bijan Robinson.

Because most fans don't know football....

 

[Cmac]

JJ says that is a "low value" now. He looking for hight results at low cost. League is lowering the tenure for RBs, especially after rookie contracts.

 

[mcmvp]

I think it really only makes sense for a team that is already a top team and does not have a glaring need. For that team, I think it might make sense to roll the dice and get what you can from that dynamic young RB in the first 3 years. The good ones are always very good early in their careers and make a difference. I can see a running back being the difference maker to get a team over the top if they are ready in other areas.

Most teams are not ready in the other areas…

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

I’m not..

I just don’t like paying them 10-15 mill on their 2nd contract.

We have a team that is built where a RB makes sense.

I liek bijan but Bc he looks fun . Our team is doomed for mediocrity I’m not sure how much another great guard is gonna help anything

 

[TequilaCowboy]

The biggest talking point I keep seeing about the whole "don't take a RB early" is because you can get one in later rounds and they don't last long.

Is it not a asset to take a RB in the 1st round?

I get him for 4 years with a option year which is 5 years on a favorable rookie deal.

I can think franchise him for one year at 11-12 million......

I'm getting 6 years of a guys young prime career on a affordable deal and I'm getting one of the better RB prospects in this draft....

Will you get 6 prime years out of any other position not Quarterback? Maybe wide receiver?

I'm just trying to figure out why should I be afraid to take a RB early like others seem to be. If I was the Eagles and had the 10th pick in the draft I for sure would think long and hard about Bijan Robinson.

Not afraid to take one high in the first round, or any pick for that matter, if the RB is a game changer, elite, blue chipper, versatile, three down back. Like Bijan. If not, then of course you don't .

 

[kskboys]

The biggest talking point I keep seeing about the whole "don't take a RB early" is because you can get one in later rounds and they don't last long.

Is it not a asset to take a RB in the 1st round?

I get him for 4 years with a option year which is 5 years on a favorable rookie deal.

I can think franchise him for one year at 11-12 million......

I'm getting 6 years of a guys young prime career on a affordable deal and I'm getting one of the better RB prospects in this draft....

Will you get 6 prime years out of any other position not Quarterback? Maybe wide receiver?

I'm just trying to figure out why should I be afraid to take a RB early like others seem to be. If I was the Eagles and had the 10th pick in the draft I for sure would think long and hard about Bijan Robinson.

Basically, because people are gullible. They believe the spew thrown at them by commentators, who are obviously just looking for clicks.

 

[kskboys]

There are not many RBs worthy of a true #1 pick. Bluntly speaking they have to be incredibly special. Robinson could be; but how much of his success was being at Alabama?
Gibbs? I don't think so.
SO this year I see no RB worth a first rd pick.

And there's prolly 3 or 4. Bad evaluation technique!!!!

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Basically, because people are gullible. They believe the spew thrown at them by commentators, who are obviously just looking for clicks.

Agreed. Just nuts.

 

[rambo2]

The biggest talking point I keep seeing about the whole "don't take a RB early" is because you can get one in later rounds and they don't last long.

Is it not a asset to take a RB in the 1st round?

I get him for 4 years with a option year which is 5 years on a favorable rookie deal.

I can think franchise him for one year at 11-12 million......

I'm getting 6 years of a guys young prime career on a affordable deal and I'm getting one of the better RB prospects in this draft....

Will you get 6 prime years out of any other position not Quarterback? Maybe wide receiver?

I'm just trying to figure out why should I be afraid to take a RB early like others seem to be. If I was the Eagles and had the 10th pick in the draft I for sure would think long and hard about Bijan Robinson.

It's funny because they aren't drafting early. 26 isn't early.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

It's funny because they aren't drafting early. 26 isn't early.

26 is considered early for RB but I was more so speaking about Eagles at 10 as well.