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I don't think those examples really support your argument. I would contend that all of the players you mentioned had fatal flaws. Leaf had a serious attitude problem. Smith didn't think fast enough (according to Madden). Carter tore up his knee. I agree with jurb. Situation is of minimal consideration. I'd take White. He should start next season and is my pick to lead the rookie class in rushing yards and rushing TDs.
If Young can run the way you are expecting him to in the NFL then I don't see how that hurts the running game or White at all. Look at what Vick does for the Atl running game by forcing DE and LB contain/spy tech. There maybe some vultured TD, but I would imagin they are over compensated for by added rushing lanes and yds.
on the former. 
on the latter. I like Addai....
Very shortsighted. In a dynasty rookie draft, particularly ppr leagues, people will be constantly having to weigh that decision mid-first round. We have no pre-season to go on and a number of things can play out between now and late August.
Where were those mold-breaking metrics during the regualr season at Maryland? Lewis was able to outperform him on the field, yet another work out warrior leaps up draft boards from a measly workout. I think those looking at these "measurables" are the ones being shortsighted.
Davis has mold-breaking metrics and would probably have to be considered more of a sure thing than either two backs at this point.
Here's how his measurables served him:http://collegefootball.rivals.com/indleaders.asp?Team=UNCWhere were those mold-breaking metrics during the regualr season at Maryland? Lewis was able to outperform him on the field, yet another work out warrior leaps up draft boards from a measly workout. I think those looking at these "measurables" are the ones being shortsighted.
Davis has mold-breaking metrics and would probably have to be considered more of a sure thing than either two backs at this point.
It's not just about that, you have to factor in the supply and demand. RBs are hard to get a hold of. I have 3 studly TEs on my FF team already and they go for peanuts in trades. Most wouldn't take Heap for pick 1.05. Why in the world would Davis be in the discussion then?Here's how his measurables served him:http://collegefootball.rivals.com/indleaders.asp?Team=UNCWhere were those mold-breaking metrics during the regualr season at Maryland? Lewis was able to outperform him on the field, yet another work out warrior leaps up draft boards from a measly workout. I think those looking at these "measurables" are the ones being shortsighted.
Davis has mold-breaking metrics and would probably have to be considered more of a sure thing than either two backs at this point.
Davis led all wrs & tes in his conference despite having a sub-par qb.
I have no issue with someone picking White or Addai above Davis, but to say he's not in the discussion is flippant. We are suppose to beleive that the 5 running backs that will be chosen before Davis will be less valuable or productive to your dynasty fantasy team?
I understand the supply and demand aspect, but you still have to evaluate talent in a rookie draft. Like I said, we haven't looked at pre-season action, so a number of things can shake out. Taking an rb for the sake of rb is a strategy, but the NFL (and dynasty rosters) is beginning to be glutted with talented rbs who are part-time players. Some have projected Davis at the Gates-Gonzales level, but if he has a career like Heap's, that has to be considered a good pick. In ppr and te-required leagues, these guys are extremely valuable. I won't make a judgement on him until I see him in the preseason, but I have a feeling he will translate very well to the NFL.It's not just about that, you have to factor in the supply and demand. RBs are hard to get a hold of. I have 3 studly TEs on my FF team already and they go for peanuts in trades. Most wouldn't take Heap for pick 1.05. Why in the world would Davis be in the discussion then?Here's how his measurables served him:http://collegefootball.rivals.com/indleaders.asp?Team=UNCWhere were those mold-breaking metrics during the regualr season at Maryland? Lewis was able to outperform him on the field, yet another work out warrior leaps up draft boards from a measly workout. I think those looking at these "measurables" are the ones being shortsighted.
Davis has mold-breaking metrics and would probably have to be considered more of a sure thing than either two backs at this point.
Davis led all wrs & tes in his conference despite having a sub-par qb.
I have no issue with someone picking White or Addai above Davis, but to say he's not in the discussion is flippant. We are suppose to beleive that the 5 running backs that will be chosen before Davis will be less valuable or productive to your dynasty fantasy team?
Davis would be my second choice. Sometimes the safest pick is the best pick. I'd take Davis or DeAngelo Williams or Joseph Addai, but I happen to like White enough to justify taking him over the higher-rated prospect. Nevertheless, there's absolutely nothing wrong with taking Davis in the top 5. It might not be good value when you consider where you can get Lewis, but he's a better prospect than any of the RBs not named Bush.I understand the supply and demand aspect, but you still have to evaluate talent in a rookie draft. Like I said, we haven't looked at pre-season action, so a number of things can shake out. Taking an rb for the sake of rb is a strategy, but the NFL (and dynasty rosters) is beginning to be glutted with talented rbs who are part-time players. Some have projected Davis at the Gates-Gonzales level, but if he has a career like Heap's, that has to be considered a good pick. In ppr and te-required leagues, these guys are extremely valuable. I won't make a judgement on him until I see him in the preseason, but I have a feeling he will translate very well to the NFL.It's not just about that, you have to factor in the supply and demand. RBs are hard to get a hold of. I have 3 studly TEs on my FF team already and they go for peanuts in trades. Most wouldn't take Heap for pick 1.05. Why in the world would Davis be in the discussion then?Here's how his measurables served him:http://collegefootball.rivals.com/indleaders.asp?Team=UNCWhere were those mold-breaking metrics during the regualr season at Maryland? Lewis was able to outperform him on the field, yet another work out warrior leaps up draft boards from a measly workout. I think those looking at these "measurables" are the ones being shortsighted.
Davis has mold-breaking metrics and would probably have to be considered more of a sure thing than either two backs at this point.
Davis led all wrs & tes in his conference despite having a sub-par qb.
I have no issue with someone picking White or Addai above Davis, but to say he's not in the discussion is flippant. We are suppose to beleive that the 5 running backs that will be chosen before Davis will be less valuable or productive to your dynasty fantasy team?
Bottom-line, it's weighing the chance of drafting a stud rb at pick 5 or 6 vs. what you think may be a special player- be it Vince Young or Vernon Davis.
It's definitely worth a debate.
