Lets assume the draft played out this way for the TOP 6 ROOKIE RB' (1 Viewer)

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Ok fellas, what just sitting here thinking about this and i wonder where i would draft/rank these guys if the cards happen to fall like this:

I got 2 senarios.

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB1

round 1 pick 6 Jets select D.McFadden
round 1 pick 15 Lions select R.Mendenhall
round 1 pick 16 Cardinals select J.Stewert
round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones
round 2 pick 55 Seahawks select R.Rice
round 3 pick 79 Texans select J.Charles
round 4 pick 99 Falcons select K.Smith
If for some strange reason the draft went this way who are your TOP 6 FANATSY ROOKIE PICKS?

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Senario #2

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB2

round 1 pick 3 Falcons select D.McFadden
round 1 pick 18 Texans select R.Mendenhall
round 1 pick 25 Seahawks select J.Stewert
round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones
round 2 pick 42 Broncos select R.Rice
round 3 pick 70 49ers select K.Smith
round 3 pick 87 Browns select J.Charles
If for some strange reason the draft went this way who are your TOP 6 FANATSY ROOKIE PICKS?

 

[drifer]

First way

McFadden

Stewart

Mendenhall

Rice

Jones

Charles

Smith

Second way

McFadden

Mendenhall

Stewart

Rice

Jones

Charles

Smith

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB1

round 1 pick 6 Jets select D.McFadden
round 1 pick 15 Lions select R.Mendenhall
round 1 pick 16 Cardinals select J.Stewert
round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones
round 2 pick 55 Seahawks select R.Rice
round 3 pick 79 Texans select J.Charles
round 4 pick 99 Falcons select K.Smith

For this one i would draft them like this:McFadden

Stewert

Mendenhall

Charles

Jones

Rice

Smith

If it played out like this it sure would make me wish i had alot of picks, i took the top 3 cause of there talents really, but Rice on seattle and Charles on the Texans sure makes in real intriguing to wanna move them up. That would be an interesting rookie draft.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Senario #2

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB2

round 1 pick 3 Falcons select D.McFadden
round 1 pick 18 Texans select R.Mendenhall
round 1 pick 25 Seahawks select J.Stewert
round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones
round 2 pick 42 Broncos select R.Rice
round 3 pick 70 49ers select K.Smith
round 3 pick 87 Browns select J.Charles

This one i would rank like this. Mendenhall

Sterwert

McFadden

Rice

Jones

Charles

Smith

I believe if the texans were to get there hands on a top 3 talented rb he will produce MEGA fantasy numbers, we have a good offense in place now and just missing the rb. Same thing with seattle. I know some will jump down my throat for moving DMAC down but ATL just doesnt have a good run line no more, and GUESS what, A.Gibbs isnt there anymore............he's now with the TEXANS. DMAC still will be good maybe even great, but i would rank my top 3 like that. If i had too much time on my hand i might would even consider Rice on the Broncos over Dmac on atl. Well i dont think i would draft it like that but if i could trade down and get ALOT i would consider that. Charles with the Browns would be interesing.

Now i wish the draft happened like this for real. thats a STRONG 6 picks.

FELIX JONES is special, but if paired with MBIII, we would be looking at another MDJ w/o the td's maybe.

 

[dmac37]

With a scenario like this I would consider Malcolm Kelly or Chris Johnson at 1.7. Depending on where he lands, but in a ppr league Johnson could come up big if he is paired with a bruising 1st-2nd down RB. Fewer and fewer teams are using a true every down back, so why not take a chance on his sick speed, also his weight is right around many of the other RB's.

 

[FUBAR]

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB1



round 1 pick 6 Jets select D.McFadden
round 1 pick 15 Lions select R.Mendenhall
round 1 pick 16 Cardinals select J.Stewert
round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones
round 2 pick 55 Seahawks select R.Rice
round 3 pick 79 Texans select J.Charles
round 4 pick 99 Falcons select K.Smith

1. McFadden

2. Mendenhall

3. Stewart

4. Rice

5. Charles (I like Houston's potential to put forth a top notch RB)

6. Jones (RBBC with MB3)

7. Smith

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB2

round 1 pick 3 Falcons select D.McFadden
round 1 pick 18 Texans select R.Mendenhall
round 1 pick 25 Seahawks select J.Stewert
round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones
round 2 pick 42 Broncos select R.Rice
round 3 pick 70 49ers select K.Smith
round 3 pick 87 Browns select J.Charles
1. Mendenhall

2. McFadden

3. Stewart

4. Rice

5. Charles

6. Jones (RBBC with MB3)

7. Smith (backup to Gore, his career could look like Michael Turner's)

I normally draft talent over situation, but frankly, the top 3 are close enough that situation matters.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Honestly, we should go through RB needy teams and figure out which RB's fit well.

For instance, Mendenhall with the Texans would be a great fit...why b/c he was in a zone blocking offense in college.

Ray Rice would look great with the Seahawks..or the Bears... but we know Benson will lead the way there.

etc.

One that I think is intriguing, what if Steve Slaton went to Denver? That could be an amazing match, b/c if there was one offense he would fit....it would be Denvers.

 

[aposulli]

Honestly, we should go through RB needy teams and figure out which RB's fit well.

For instance, Mendenhall with the Texans would be a great fit...why b/c he was in a zone blocking offense in college.

Ray Rice would look great with the Seahawks..or the Bears... but we know Benson will lead the way there.

etc.

One that I think is intriguing, what if Steve Slaton went to Denver? That could be an amazing match, b/c if there was one offense he would fit....it would be Denvers.

How do you figure?

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

Honestly, we should go through RB needy teams and figure out which RB's fit well.

For instance, Mendenhall with the Texans would be a great fit...why b/c he was in a zone blocking offense in college.

Ray Rice would look great with the Seahawks..or the Bears... but we know Benson will lead the way there.

etc.

One that I think is intriguing, what if Steve Slaton went to Denver? That could be an amazing match, b/c if there was one offense he would fit....it would be Denvers.

How do you figure?

b/c its a very quick read and hit the hole scheme, I just think that Slaton could thrive if given that chance. With many other teams, he may not.

 

[WVU Alum]

Honestly, we should go through RB needy teams and figure out which RB's fit well.

For instance, Mendenhall with the Texans would be a great fit...why b/c he was in a zone blocking offense in college.

Ray Rice would look great with the Seahawks..or the Bears... but we know Benson will lead the way there.

etc.

One that I think is intriguing, what if Steve Slaton went to Denver? That could be an amazing match, b/c if there was one offense he would fit....it would be Denvers.

How do you figure?

It is a one cut system perfect for a speedy back. Slaton will be good in the NFL if he hits Denver. Other places... maybe RBBC guy.

 

[redman]

Honestly, we should go through RB needy teams and figure out which RB's fit well.

For instance, Mendenhall with the Texans would be a great fit...why b/c he was in a zone blocking offense in college.

Ray Rice would look great with the Seahawks..or the Bears... but we know Benson will lead the way there.

etc.

One that I think is intriguing, what if Steve Slaton went to Denver? That could be an amazing match, b/c if there was one offense he would fit....it would be Denvers.

How do you figure?

It is a one cut system perfect for a speedy back. Slaton will be good in the NFL if he hits Denver. Other places... maybe RBBC guy.

Ironically, it's the less speedy guys who have most thrived in that system. Davis, Gary, Anderson, and Portis are known for other things besides their speed. It's the speedsters like Bell who have been mediocre there and haven't lasted.I think Slaton's NFL upside is around Kevin Faulk's.

 

[THE UNDERCOVER BROTHA]

Honestly, we should go through RB needy teams and figure out which RB's fit well.

For instance, Mendenhall with the Texans would be a great fit...why b/c he was in a zone blocking offense in college.

Ray Rice would look great with the Seahawks..or the Bears... but we know Benson will lead the way there.

etc.

One that I think is intriguing, what if Steve Slaton went to Denver? That could be an amazing match, b/c if there was one offense he would fit....it would be Denvers.

How do you figure?

It is a one cut system perfect for a speedy back. Slaton will be good in the NFL if he hits Denver. Other places... maybe RBBC guy.

Ironically, it's the less speedy guys who have most thrived in that system. Davis, Gary, Anderson, and Portis are known for other things besides their speed. It's the speedsters like Bell who have been mediocre there and haven't lasted.I think Slaton's NFL upside is around Kevin Faulk's.

my take as well, him and a few others i see being a D.Sproles type.....Kick returner/special teams and gaget play and basically 3rd or 4th on there teams depth charts.

 

[Jackie Treehorn]

Does Edge get cut if AZ drafts a RB in round 1? I assume so. If that's the case, I rank Stewart ahead of everyone else in scenario 1.

 

[Texasmouth]

I like Felix Jones. If he gets drafted in Dallas he will see the field plenty. MBIII will be the starter and bell cow but his understudy will get plenty of time because of his running style.

 

[switz]

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB1

round 1 pick 6 Jets select D.McFadden
round 1 pick 15 Lions select R.Mendenhall
round 1 pick 16 Cardinals select J.Stewert
round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones
round 2 pick 55 Seahawks select R.Rice
round 3 pick 79 Texans select J.Charles
round 4 pick 99 Falcons select K.Smith

1. Felix Jones2. McFadden

3. Charles

4. Rice

5. Mendenhall

6. Stewart

7. Smith

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB2

round 1 pick 3 Falcons select D.McFadden
round 1 pick 18 Texans select R.Mendenhall
round 1 pick 25 Seahawks select J.Stewert
round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones
round 2 pick 42 Broncos select R.Rice
round 3 pick 70 49ers select K.Smith
round 3 pick 87 Browns select J.Charles

1. Mendenhall2. Felix Jones

3. Ray Rice

4. Stewart

5. McFadden

6. Charles

7. Smith

 

[Brutis]

I'd laugh if Seattle drafted Tashard Choice, that would mess up alot of rookie mocks lol

 

[Zoomanji]

NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB1 * round 1 pick 6 Jets select D.McFadden * round 1 pick 15 Lions select R.Mendenhall * round 1 pick 16 Cardinals select J.Stewert * round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones * round 2 pick 55 Seahawks select R.Rice * round 3 pick 79 Texans select J.Charles * round 4 pick 99 Falcons select K.Smith

Very unlikely IMO but1-Jones2- Charles3- McFadden4-Mendenhall5- Stewart6- Rice7- Smith

Senario #2NFL DRAFT 2008 UCB2 * round 1 pick 3 Falcons select D.McFadden * round 1 pick 18 Texans select R.Mendenhall * round 1 pick 25 Seahawks select J.Stewert * round 1 pick 28 Cowboys select F.Jones * round 2 pick 42 Broncos select R.Rice * round 3 pick 70 49ers select K.Smith * round 3 pick 87 Browns select J.Charles

1- Mendenhall2- McFadden3- Stewart4- Jones5- Rice6- Charles7- SmithIf this is a Fantasy draft scenario, I have to weigh whether I need help this year or later in how I rank these guys as well.If I'm ranking "who will have the greatest career numbers" its different as well