Lattimore at 2.01 (1 Viewer)

[Adam Harstad]

1.08 - 1.12 is a little early for a player that won't do anything until a yr and a half or so.... reminds me way too much of M Bush.

Some see Michael Bush. Some see Willis McGahee. Draft position favors the Bush comparison. College production favors McGahee. Even the Michael Bush comparison isn't really damning- I think he could have had a much different career if a few breaks had gone a different way for him. I'd be okay drafting a guy similar to Michael Bush in the early 2nd of a rookie draft and hoping he caught a few of those different breaks- 2nd rounders are more likely than not to bust, anyway, so it's not like you're passing on a sure thing for a risky gamble.

 

[jmo87usc]

A bit of an exxageration, but you could take Lattimore at 1 overall this year, and even though you would get some weird looks, no one could really argue against it. Obviously the 2 injuries are an issue, but aside from those, you have no other issues with him. At 21 years old with his work ethic, I'll put my money on a full recovery for him.

I know he is going in the 1.10-2.02 range, but tell me who is going before him that doesn't have a big question mark of his own. You want your first round pick to be as sure a thing as possible. Thanks to all the coverage Lattimore has received, we know he has the character, the motivation, the work ethic and the skills to be a sure thing. All the other guys have question marks regarding their skill set, character, size, how their team will use them etc.

I know the guys going before Lattimore seem like a safer option because of his injury, but I think he may still be the safest option in this draft. To answer the OP's question, I absolutely think a team who is rebuilding should take Lattimore at 2.01.

I think it would be much wiser to just trade the pick if that is your plan.

Really? You don't think a rebuilding team can benefit from getting Lattimore at 2.01? I think that's the perfect situation to get a guy who would have been number one overall if not for injury. The risk is well worth it, unless you get someone who will overpay to trade in. But from my experience the 2.01 doesn't fetch a whole lot in trade.

No no no, when you mentioned taking him at pick #1 overall

Ha. That makes more sense. I certainly wouldn't take him at 1.01 myself. I was just exxagerating to emphasize what a value he is at 2.01.

how did that work out for you?

You tell me. Did it shed any light on the subject for you?

My point is that at 2.01 he is a value especially in a draft where there are so many avergae players with their own question marks. Yes 1.01 is a stretch, but he could easily outperform any player taken before him if he overcomes his injury. That's all I'm saying. Also, it's nice to know for sure that a guy has good character and work ethic at such a young age. That's the kind of stuff that will give him a better chance at a long and prosperous career.

 

[KellysHeroes]

1.08 - 1.12 is a little early for a player that won't do anything until a yr and a half or so.... reminds me way too much of M Bush.

From every post I ever see who make, you seriously have to be the most "win now" owner of anyone one here.

You are the exact opposite of Peso.

I can just see you trading Gronk for Steven jackson, Crabtree for Reggie Wayne, Blackmon for Boldin, and a couple future 1sts for Gore.

check the dynasty teams in my sig and the amount of 1st round picks they have coming up in the next 2 yrs and then tell me what I'm doing wrong. TTUL

 

[KellysHeroes]

1.08 - 1.12 is a little early for a player that won't do anything until a yr and a half or so.... reminds me way too much of M Bush.

Some see Michael Bush. Some see Willis McGahee. Draft position favors the Bush comparison. College production favors McGahee. Even the Michael Bush comparison isn't really damning- I think he could have had a much different career if a few breaks had gone a different way for him. I'd be okay drafting a guy similar to Michael Bush in the early 2nd of a rookie draft and hoping he caught a few of those different breaks- 2nd rounders are more likely than not to bust, anyway, so it's not like you're passing on a sure thing for a risky gamble.

Willis torn up the college ranks until a freak accident in the fiestal game, Lattimore a little different since hes suffered 2 injuries in a row and declared for the draft because he pretty much couldn't play football next yr and needs to rehad.

 

[ghostguy123]

1.08 - 1.12 is a little early for a player that won't do anything until a yr and a half or so.... reminds me way too much of M Bush.

From every post I ever see who make, you seriously have to be the most "win now" owner of anyone one here.

You are the exact opposite of Peso.

I can just see you trading Gronk for Steven jackson, Crabtree for Reggie Wayne, Blackmon for Boldin, and a couple future 1sts for Gore.

check the dynasty teams in my sig and the amount of 1st round picks they have coming up in the next 2 yrs and then tell me what I'm doing wrong. TTUL

I said from every POST I see, not what your actual teams are. TTUL

 

[mozzy84]

Have you guys seen any changes or is he still going around 10-12?

 

[cstu]

1.08 - 1.12 is a little early for a player that won't do anything until a yr and a half or so.... reminds me way too much of M Bush.

Some see Michael Bush. Some see Willis McGahee. Draft position favors the Bush comparison. College production favors McGahee. Even the Michael Bush comparison isn't really damning- I think he could have had a much different career if a few breaks had gone a different way for him. I'd be okay drafting a guy similar to Michael Bush in the early 2nd of a rookie draft and hoping he caught a few of those different breaks- 2nd rounders are more likely than not to bust, anyway, so it's not like you're passing on a sure thing for a risky gamble.

Willis torn up the college ranks until a freak accident in the fiestal game, Lattimore a little different since hes suffered 2 injuries in a row and declared for the draft because he pretty much couldn't play football next yr and needs to rehad.

He's a huge risk, no question about that, but the upside is there with a 30 yo RB in front of him on one of the best rushing teams in the NFL.

Here's what you have after the pretty clear cut (IMO) top 8 rookies:

- Hunter - huge upside, can't blame anyone for taking him but I have big doubts about him putting it together

- Michael - backup for at least a year and character issues

- Franklin - looks like a 3rd down back to me and fighting for time with a higher drafted RB

- Allen - opportunity is there but I don't see him being a #1 WR

- Woods - more polished than Allen but I see a similar ceiling

- Wheaton - another guy who looks like an NFL #2 WR

 

[mere blitzianity]

Any word on where he is at in the rehab process?

 

[cstu]

Any word on where he is at in the rehab process?

He thinks he can be ready by week 10. Personally, I don't think there's any way he plays this year unless Gore gets hurt.

 

[Sabertooth]

I think Hunter is still a roadblock as well. He's no slouch.

 

[ShaHBucks]

I think Hunter is still a roadblock as well. He's no slouch.

Neither is Lamichael James

 

[Alex P Keaton]

I think Hunter is still a roadblock as well. He's no slouch.

"Don't sell yourself short judge. You're a tremendous slouch."

 

[Sabertooth]

I think Hunter is still a roadblock as well. He's no slouch.

"Don't sell yourself short judge. You're a tremendous slouch."

 

[Sabertooth]

I think Hunter is still a roadblock as well. He's no slouch.

Neither is Lamichael James

Agreed.

 

[Kleck]

May practice soon. Haven't heard much on the rehab, but I'm assuming it must be going well. Still no need to rush.

http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2013/10/18/san-francisco-49ers-rumors-marcus-lattimore-to-practice-soon/

 

[gadkins]

I believe SF is going to let him practice because he's itching to do something football related. But SF is not going to activate him.

 

[ConnSKINS26]

Highly doubt he plays, but believers who missed out in rookie drafts, now might be a good time to send out some feelers before he starts looking "great", "quick", etc. in practice. You know the reports will come.

 

[cstu]

Highly doubt he plays, but believers who missed out in rookie drafts, now might be a good time to send out some feelers before he starts looking "great", "quick", etc. in practice. You know the reports will come.

If you can get him for a late 1st or less I'd do it. His value is only going to rise between now and the draft.

 

[mere blitzianity]

agreed! At this point, those people that drafted him in dynasty leagues may as well wait until we see some reports shedding light on his progress, even if it's just practice related.