If we're just talking about the 1st round right now I'd be ok with a guy like Doctson or Corey Coleman if we are picking in the 20's, the position does look weak overall though. The DL class in general looks strong in the 1st and I'd be completely fine with going DL again, I also expect a LB like Ragland or Jack to be strong considerations there as well.
There is no way Henry is a 1st round RB, he is a straight line RB who has ok speed and is bigger than everybody.
Raglands looks like the real deal but where do you play him?
Cook is a true sophomore so he isn't eligible, although I think he's better than Henry. One could easily argue that we should sign a stopgap like Morris, maybe take a guy in the 4th or 5th and wait it out since there are so many studs possibly coming out in 2017 with Cook, Fournette and Chubb.
Change opinion about what?
If I'm getting Fournette or someone of that caliber I agree. But most first round RBs aren't much different then the second/third/fourth round RBs.
McClain is only on a one year deal as it is if I'm not mistaken. There is no guarantee someone like that will be resigned anyway. I have hopes that Wilson will eventually be able to take over a starting spot though.
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So last year during the season you felt he was the key, but this year he did not have to carry the team. Unless I am missing something it sure seems like you are changing your opinion.
What I banteted about Murray last year was he was having an exceptional season that exceeded all prior running backs at Dallas before him while some were saying his success was because of the OL. I don't know that I ever touched on whether he was the primary source or the key for the team's success. Best memory serves me my comments were always about his performance was exceptional not simply just because the OL was outstanding.
Some would have you believe that all you need is a chump running behind "this offensive line" and you'll be fine.
Yeah that's shaping up to be a great RB class I think I sign a stop gap and target that class.
I'd sign Miller over Morris.
Morris is more of a fit for what everyone on here wants though, which is a pounder.
2012: 335 att 1613 yds 13 tds 4.8 ypc
Nice.
And his 3.5 ypc this season isn't very promising either. I'm not particularly big on either back. The problem in the NFL is that once a back gets those 4 seasons under his belt, he is usually on the way down in his career.
Matt Forte might have more in the tank if they don't run him into the ground this year. He's on pace for 330 carries 1300 yards and he's a 3 down player.