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View Poll Results: With the third pick... | |||
Barkley | 7 | 14.29% | |
Chubb | 17 | 34.69% | |
Nelson | 3 | 6.12% | |
Trade back | 21 | 42.86% | |
Other | 1 | 2.04% | |
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Frank Gore, who is a top 5 ALL TIME running back in just about every stat has averaged 3.7, 3.9, 3.7 ypc in his 3 seasons with the Colts. Granted, he is 61 years old but anyone watching could see that his effort on the field was that of someone a decade younger than his actual age. He brought it EVERY game and he could not crack 4.0 ypc behind this line. I don't know that Barry Sanders would average 4.0 ypc behind this offensive line. Fix the O-Line FIRST before getting a high-pick RB. Okay, sure. We sign 2 sure-fire OG starters in free agency better than Good & Haeg and draft OT in the 1st round of the draft, then, yeah, draft RB in the 2nd or 3rd round (but after Pass Rush, please). But, otherwise? No. Walk Worthy,
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This exactly, overpay as needed. This high pick makes it easy to justify bad decisions, perhaps somewhat like heroin. We have a top 5 QB and a bottom 5 line. I don't see that there is any priority above the OL. This team absolutely sucks without Andrew Luck. Lets protect that first. God forbid we somehow manage to create a running game out of the deal. |
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If we really wanna face the facts, Gore just doesn't have the speed anymore to not only hit some of the holes, but to break the big runs. If there is a cutback lane to the outside, you can see that he can't take full advantage of it. Also, I'm not sold on Mack as Gore's replacement either. We've got to get another dynamic dual threat RB. |
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Mr. Session (01-10-2018), Racehorse (01-10-2018) |
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But, I want the order to be O-Line first, RB second. Taking a RB with one of our top three choices in the 2018 draft reverses that order. That is all I am trying to say. Fix the O-Line; find an Edge. That is the order Ballard should take. Walk Worthy,
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Oldcolt (01-10-2018), YDFL Commish (01-10-2018) |
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Frank Gore is a very good back for his age. I'm happy to bring him back for another year to transition to our new lead back. But he's old and will slow down or get hurt. Happens to everyone. I'm not convinced Mack is the guy at all. I don't think he can carry the ball 20 times a game and I don't think there's evidence to expect him to. We do need a Gore replacement. Whether he re-signs or not. I don't really want Barkley. I don't believe in high first round RBs. You don't need one to succeed, at all. But even if you just look at the numbers, the large majority of top RBs are drafted in the first three rounds. If a guy like Michel is available in the third and we got some good prospects in the first couple of rounds I'm in favor of drafting him. A dynamic back like him coupled with a better OL will only help Luck and our new OC better implement the new offense. |
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VeveJones007 (01-10-2018), YDFL Commish (01-10-2018) |
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I would prefer a bad ass defensive player, but if ballard actually takes barkley, I wont kill him for it.
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Last year 3 RB's went 1st round
All 3 teams made the playoffs A dynamic back like Barkley can make a hell of a difference |
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I am in the fix the line at all costs line. Open the vault and bring in two guards. Spend the high pick on a tackle. I love Barkley but this draft is thick with running backs. You'll get a damn good one in the second or third round. I think we have a much better chance of winning the super bowl with a great offensive line than with a transcendent running back
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Pez (01-11-2018) |
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