The 2008 RB Class (1 Viewer)

[Jedimaster21]

Darren McFadden, Felix Jones, Jonathon Stewart, Steve Slaton, Rashard Mendenhall, Tashard Choice, Jamal Charles, Ray Rice, Michael Hart, James Davis, Ian Johnson, Marlon Lucky...let me know what you think of any of them. I know there are other threads on this, but I thought we could start a fresh one with some new perspectives.

 

[King of the Wolfies]

I've only seen Arkansas a few times, so its only against teams. But McFadden seems to be less consistent than Jones. He gets more yards because he breaks a few long ones, but alot of his carries are not good. Jones seems to just get 4 or 5 every time he touches it, but without the big plays. For those that watch Arkansas more, is this normal?

 

[twitch]

Only reason Im not crazy about McFadden is because he's incredibly TALL for a RB. I know, so is Peterson. But I dont see him as the same type of back as Peterson.

Im really keeping my eye on Ray Rice of Rutgers. He carries thirty something times last night against South Florida, gained a ton of yards, and consistently produces. And if for some reason he slips to the 2nd or 3rd round because of his height or size, then some team's gonna get a steal. That's a guy Id love to see running the ball for New England.

 

[gianmarco]

Keep an eye on Kevin Smith when he comes out.

 

[FavreCo]

I got them like this right now.

Darren McFadden

Jonathon Stewart

Ray Rice - runs like Frank Gore

Rashard Mendenhall

Kevin Smith - yeah, forgot about him.

Felix Jones

Steve Slaton - I think he busts.

Michael Hart

James Davis

Ian Johnson

Obviously someone moves up or down depending on where they go. The one going to Seattle will start rather quickly but I think Seattle is heading south. THe OL isn't what it was in Alexander's heyday. The one going to Houston is going to start early also. Both those teams, among others, need new RB's.

 

[Buckna]

http://forums.footballguys.com/forum/index...c=275868&hl

 

[rabidfireweasel]

I've only seen Arkansas a few times, so its only against teams. But McFadden seems to be less consistent than Jones. He gets more yards because he breaks a few long ones, but alot of his carries are not good. Jones seems to just get 4 or 5 every time he touches it, but without the big plays. For those that watch Arkansas more, is this normal?

No- Jones gets lots of huge plays. He has averaged over 10 yards per carry in 4 games:Troy 129 yards on 12 carriesKentucky: 133 yards on 12 carriesN. Texas 132 yards on 7 carriesChattanooga 141 yards in 13 carriesEdit to add: he has a 38 yard TD run today.

 

[gianmarco]

Kevin Smith today:

41 carries, 319 yds, 4 TDs.

For the year, he's up to 1767 rushing yds and 22 TDs.

 

[Onions]

Keep an eye on Kevin Smith when he comes out.