Why are fans so afraid of taking a RB early?

[Chuck 54]

I am 100% for drafting a RB early as long as it's Robinson or Gibbs.
The Cowboys have historically had their best success with great RBs. There isn't a DeMarco Murray to be had in later rounds.
Charbonnet is the only RB i would take in the 2nd round. After that Ill take Miller or the Pitt RB in the 3rd.

I’m fine with taking a RB at 26 if he’s the best player, certainly over most of the WRs and any TE, but If one of the better CBs or OL or an impactful DT is there, then no.

If it is one of the top RBs or an OT/OG who will walk in and start day 1, make the pick. Otherwise, I’d love it if we could trade back for an early round 2 pick +.

 

[Typhus]

The hell are you talking about? Robinson went to Texas man you need to be drug tested.....Texas SUCKED...had he went to Alabama he probably would be a top 10 pick...

He is getting BJ/ Gibbs mixed up,, but even then, Gibbs was a transfer and only 1 yr with Bama.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Because they are burnt by taking one 4th overall, I don't understand why people get so hung up on draft round, first round especially.
That is a very general light lazy evaluation, it's always slotting over round.
Peeps get too caught up in "I will never take this or that positional group with first draft pick", its a silly, outdated notion, and urban legend.
Various players/positions will be available in this years draft at 26, there is absolutely zero reason to panic or overreact at 26 in this draft.
IDC who the player is at 26, as long as its a starter with high upside and there will be a couple sitting there when this first day falls to the end of round 1.
I expect to see teams trying to move back to day 2 after pick 20 or so.

Man....you are speaking music to my ears. I'm victim of it too I said I don't draft a TE early but hell honestly? Who cares?

We value all of these guys opinions like they hold weight but why? If Mel Kiper says a guy should go in the 3rd round does that make it gospel? These teams spend millions on a scouting department....this is what they do for a LIVING all year long. This really became evident last year with Tyler Smith. How can you say its a bad move? Most didn't even know who the was and some had a 2nd round grade on him.....now they have a stud for 5 years...meanwhile, Jabril Cox can't get on the field and everyone loved that pick....

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

because it is 10x easy to get rb production later in the draft or even udfa or cheap vet free agent rb

u are just so much better off taking ol over rb

You can say the same thing for every position though. Terrence Steele was undrafted. You can get linemen later on in this draft.

 

[Typhus]

Overall, RBs are not a significant commodity on NFL rosters. They have a short life cycle and are best utilized with a complimentary scheme that includes play calling balance and a stout group up front. I would consider trading a 1st round pick where RB was the BPA and the biggest need. Of course, RB is not the biggest need for the Cowboys since they franchised Pollard and the 26th pick should be utilized accordingly.

If you don't believe that RB is a need on this team, then you are fooling yourself.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

He is getting BJ/ Gibbs mixed up,, but even then, Gibbs was a transfer and only 1 yr with Bama.

I think he doesn't know what he's talking about lol. He said no to Bijan and then said "don't think so" to Gibbs lol. I think he's just talking just to talk.

 

[Wilson]

Overall, RBs are not a significant commodity on NFL rosters. They have a short life cycle and are best utilized with a complimentary scheme that includes play calling balance and a stout group up front. I would consider trading a 1st round pick where RB was the BPA and the biggest need. Of course, RB is not the biggest need for the Cowboys since they franchised Pollard and the 26th pick should be utilized accordingly.

Pollard is coming off of an injury and he is not an all-around back. We definitely need a running back. If Bijan was available take him, but the fall-off is steep after that. I don't see any being worth a first aside from him. If there's a first-round caliber interior offensive lineman on the board at 26 we should absolutely take him.

 

[CATCH17]

If you don't believe that RB is a need on this team, then you are fooling yourself.

It’s 100% a need but you can’t argue with people who think a first rounder is bad value.

I think for certain teams it makes sense and for the Cowboys Robinson or Gibbs makes sense.

We aren’t beating the 49ers last year with a better guard or a do it all unathletic TE.

Jamyr Gibbs? Maybe we win that game with him.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

If you don't believe that RB is a need on this team, then you are fooling yourself.

See this is the crap people do and then we get slapped in the face and realize we made mistake. Its like last season. Could Lamb and Gallup be enough? Yes. It should be. Do I want to take the risk? No. In a perfect world Ronald Jones, Pollard, Davis, Dowdle....should be good enough...but I'm sorry I want better and I can see a higher ceiling by getting someone added to that mix.

 

[Typhus]

I think he doesn't know what he's talking about lol. He said no to Bijan and then said "don't think so" to Gibbs lol. I think he's just talking just to talk.

Gotcha

 

[EenonyMoose]

If Dallas drafted Bijan in the first round and exercised his fifth year option, he'd have the seventh highest RB contract in the league, fully guaranteed.

 

[Acceptablename]

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.

I don’t agree with the dog, but I do have some examples

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

It’s 100% a need but you can’t argue with people who think a first rounder is bad value.

I think for certain teams it makes sense and for the Cowboys Robinson or Gibbs makes sense.

We aren’t beating the 49ers last year with a better guard or a do it all unathletic TE.

Jamyr Gibbs? Maybe we win that game with him.

Its great value though especially at 26. If I'm Eagles I wouldn't be upset at taking BIjan 10....personally, I'd go defense and then get Gibbs at 30 if he's there or someone around there.

 

[Typhus]

It’s 100% a need but you can’t argue with people who think a first rounder is bad value.

I think for certain teams it makes sense and for the Cowboys Robinson or Gibbs makes sense.

We aren’t beating the 49ers last year with a better guard or a do it all unathletic TE.

Jamyr Gibbs? Maybe we win that game with him.

If a special talent drops in your lap then you take them without hesitation, in any round, regardless position.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I don’t agree with the dog, but I do have some examples

What examples you got?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

If a special talent drops in your lap then you take them without hesitation, in any round, regardless position.

And I'm gonna be honest with you....I see some special talent that can improve this team RIGHT NOW....a few of those guys are RB's...

 

[iceberg]

pollard proved he's a starting RB.

we have one. why take another just to replace the "star" RB who isn't a "star" anymore?

seems to be replacing player with player "just because".

 

[CATCH17]

If Dallas drafted Bijan in the first round and exercised his fifth year option, he'd have the seventh highest RB contract in the league, fully guaranteed.

The Dak window won’t be open a whole lot longer either I don’t imagine.

So a RB that can create an explosive run game just makes so much sense for our particular situation.

 

[Acceptablename]

What examples you got?

Sorry I’m using voice text and I meant to reply they do have examples. I believe they do and we can start with our hero ZEEK

 

[EenonyMoose]

The Dak window won’t be open a whole lot longer either I don’t imagine.

So a RB that can create an explosive run game just makes so much sense for our particular situation.

First-round RBs also have one of the highest bust rates in the draft. Unless Bijan comes with a crystal ball, I really don't see how it's smart to spend a first-round pick on the rights to give the seventh-highest RB contract in the league, fully guaranteed, to a guy who has never played an NFL snap before.

Every one of these guys looks like the second coming until they're not. Let someone else be a hero.