Which teams will select RBs in the first two rounds? (1 Viewer)

[duaneok66]

I could see these teams picking one early

Giants (no more Jacobs)

Bucs (Blount is Blount)

Falcons (Turner is getting old)

Rams (SJ is close to the end)

Jets (Greene isn't dynamic)

Browns (obvious spot)

Steelers (Mendenhall is OUT)

Colts (a lot of mediocrity in the backfield)

the 2012 FF RB landscape is still evolving . . .

 

[Bossman]

with the league becoming more pass happy, the RB position has become "devalued" by NFL teams, while DE, WR, CB, and TE are all "increasing" in value, I don't imagine there will be many RB's taken in the 1st or 2nd rd.

 

[duaneok66]

I'd say that there will be 4-5 this year.

 

[zamboni]

Richardson likely goes early to the Browns or Bucs and then I think it's a big dropoff to when teams take one if they view him as the BPA. So maybe one in the first round, maybe 2-3 in the second.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

I could see these teams picking one earlyGiants (no more Jacobs)Bucs (Blount is Blount)Falcons (Turner is getting old)Rams (SJ is close to the end)Jets (Greene isn't dynamic)Browns (obvious spot)Steelers (Mendenhall is OUT)Colts (a lot of mediocrity in the backfield)the 2012 FF RB landscape is still evolving . . .

Giants: Don't see it. They can sign a veteran or late round bruiser to take Jacobs' place.Bucs: Very possible. Perhaps even Richardson.Falcons: Maybe, but they don't have a first round pickRams: PosssibleJets: Possible, but probably not. Browns: Very possible. Perhaps even Richardson.Steelers: Doubtful - they have some depth behind Mendenhall and need serious OL help and D is getting oldColts: Doubtful. Brown played well last season and Carter is an adequate power compliment. Many other holes.A few others:Cinncy: Despite signing BJGE - they have 3 picks in first two roundsGreen Bay: Draft BPA so maybe that's a RB - plus their cupboard is kind of bare

 

[QuizGuy66]

Yeah the Bengals are a strong candidate to draft one. Would be surprised if they waited longer than round 3 on that position.

-QG

 

[LawFitz]

I think the Raiders are a candidate to grab a backup to DMC between Rd 5 and UDFA. At first blush you might think this irrelevant, but their GM was raised with finding value late with cheap RBs (i.e. Packers model). If a decent guy falls, look for the Raiders to take a shot. And if this player can prove worthy, being the backup/handcuff to DMC is significant.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

What spots could propel one of the non-Richardson running backs over the QBs or maybe even Blackmon?

If a guy like Lamar Miller or David Wilson end up in a great spot like Atlanta or Green Bay is that enough to propel them that high?

 

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver]

How about Denver?

 

[duaneok66]

eh - I doubt it - I can't see Manning relying on a rookie to learn protections - they may grab one in later rounds for depth.

 

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver]

eh - I doubt it - I can't see Manning relying on a rookie to learn protections - they may grab one in later rounds for depth.

Well it wouldn't be one to start over McGahee.....it would be an RB to be a better backup than they currently have, which isn't much. Also mcGahee insurance.......plus think past 2012. Just a counter Point.......didn't Manning rely on rookies over and over at RB in Indy? James and Addai? Correct me if I'm wrong.Mark it down....they'll draft one in the first two rounds.

 

[duaneok66]

eh - I doubt it - I can't see Manning relying on a rookie to learn protections - they may grab one in later rounds for depth.

Well it wouldn't be one to start over McGahee.....it would be an RB to be a better backup than they currently have, which isn't much. Also mcGahee insurance.......plus think past 2012. Just a counter Point.......didn't Manning rely on rookies over and over at RB in Indy? James and Addai? Correct me if I'm wrong.Mark it down....they'll draft one in the first two rounds.

i get your point, but Addai and James were only rookies once - Manning was there for fourteen years.

 

[Carl Eller's Dead Liver]

eh - I doubt it - I can't see Manning relying on a rookie to learn protections - they may grab one in later rounds for depth.

Well it wouldn't be one to start over McGahee.....it would be an RB to be a better backup than they currently have, which isn't much. Also mcGahee insurance.......plus think past 2012. Just a counter Point.......didn't Manning rely on rookies over and over at RB in Indy? James and Addai? Correct me if I'm wrong.Mark it down....they'll draft one in the first two rounds.

i get your point, but Addai and James were only rookies once - Manning was there for fourteen years.

Yes, but McGahee will be 31 this season.......and to agree with your statement, wouldn't you think they'd draft a rookie RB this year so Manning doesn't have to rely on a rookie in 2013....but rather a 2nd year RB?

 

[Crazysight]

Despite having drafted two in the second round last year, the Pats may take another RB with one of their extra picks now that BJGE is gone. That leaves them with Ridley as their only power back. They will definitely get another back one way or another, if not through free agency (Clinton Portis?) then in the draft.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

Despite having drafted two in the second round last year, the Pats may take another RB with one of their extra picks now that BJGE is gone. That leaves them with Ridley as their only power back. They will definitely get another back one way or another, if not through free agency (Clinton Portis?) then in the draft.

Surely they can aim higher than that.

 

[trogg78]

Yeah the Bengals are a strong candidate to draft one. Would be surprised if they waited longer than round 3 on that position.-QG

I hope they wait. They have not done well drafting RBs.

 

[Crazysight]

Despite having drafted two in the second round last year, the Pats may take another RB with one of their extra picks now that BJGE is gone. That leaves them with Ridley as their only power back. They will definitely get another back one way or another, if not through free agency (Clinton Portis?) then in the draft.

Surely they can aim higher than that.

Well there aren't many decent free agent RBs left at this point. Brandon Jacobs is another one still out there, but he isn't higher IMO. Maybe they should try to trade for Forte, since his holdout seems to be impending.The Redskins might look to acquire another runningback. You know, just so that Shanahan can tank Roy Helu's fantasy value the way he likes to do every year with his runningbacks. Though he's more likely to pick one up out of the left-over trash heap.

 

[DoubleG]

Despite having drafted two in the second round last year, the Pats may take another RB with one of their extra picks now that BJGE is gone. That leaves them with Ridley as their only power back. They will definitely get another back one way or another, if not through free agency (Clinton Portis?) then in the draft.

Surely they can aim higher than that.

Well there aren't many decent free agent RBs left at this point. Brandon Jacobs is another one still out there, but he isn't higher IMO. Maybe they should try to trade for Forte, since his holdout seems to be impending.The Redskins might look to acquire another runningback. You know, just so that Shanahan can tank Roy Helu's fantasy value the way he likes to do every year with his runningbacks. Those he's more likely to pick one up out of the left-over trash heap.

Brandon Jacobs, Kevin Smith, Cedric Benson, Joseph Addai, Ryan Grant, Ronnie Brown, Justin Forsett and Tim Hightower - all are better options than Portis and all still available.

 

[loose circuits]

eh - I doubt it - I can't see Manning relying on a rookie to learn protections - they may grab one in later rounds for depth.

Well it wouldn't be one to start over McGahee.....it would be an RB to be a better backup than they currently have, which isn't much. Also mcGahee insurance.......plus think past 2012. Just a counter Point.......didn't Manning rely on rookies over and over at RB in Indy? James and Addai? Correct me if I'm wrong.Mark it down....they'll draft one in the first two rounds.

Ball and Jeremiah Johnson seem like serviceable options to me

 

[bengalbuck]

Yeah the Bengals are a strong candidate to draft one. Would be surprised if they waited longer than round 3 on that position.-QG

I think its a good bet that the Bengals will draft a RB at some point, but I'm not so sure it will be early. They like BJGE and have 3 other RBs under contract (Bernard Scott, Brian Leonard and Cedric Peerman) that they like to some extent. It is cliche to say, but they are likely to mostly go BPA and not reach for a RB due to any great need.If a guy like Wilson or Miller is there in the late 2nd, then I could definitely see them pulling the trigger. Maybe Lamichael James if he falls to the late 3rd. But if there isn't a guy that falls into their lap, I could see them waiting and drafting a guy like Chris Rainey or Ronnie Hillman on the 3rd day of the draft.

 

[Crazysight]

Despite having drafted two in the second round last year, the Pats may take another RB with one of their extra picks now that BJGE is gone. That leaves them with Ridley as their only power back. They will definitely get another back one way or another, if not through free agency (Clinton Portis?) then in the draft.

Surely they can aim higher than that.

Well there aren't many decent free agent RBs left at this point. Brandon Jacobs is another one still out there, but he isn't higher IMO. Maybe they should try to trade for Forte, since his holdout seems to be impending.The Redskins might look to acquire another runningback. You know, just so that Shanahan can tank Roy Helu's fantasy value the way he likes to do every year with his runningbacks. Those he's more likely to pick one up out of the left-over trash heap.

Brandon Jacobs, Kevin Smith, Cedric Benson, Joseph Addai, Ryan Grant, Ronnie Brown, Justin Forsett and Tim Hightower - all are better options than Portis and all still available.

Well, that's your opinion. I'll give you Smith and Hightower, though I don't know if Smith really has interest in signing elsewhere. Portis is only 30 though, would be refreshed from having a year off due to his injury, and rushed for 4 yards a carry or better each of his last 3 seasons (when he was healthy) on a rather pedestrian Redskin offense. I'd put him higher than all those other guys you mentioned, and Forsett is a scat back to begin with. As I stated the Pats are already set as far as that goes.

 

[Duke1948]

eh - I doubt it - I can't see Manning relying on a rookie to learn protections - they may grab one in later rounds for depth.

Well it wouldn't be one to start over McGahee.....it would be an RB to be a better backup than they currently have, which isn't much. Also mcGahee insurance.......plus think past 2012. Just a counter Point.......didn't Manning rely on rookies over and over at RB in Indy? James and Addai? Correct me if I'm wrong.Mark it down....they'll draft one in the first two rounds.

Ball and Jeremiah Johnson seem like serviceable options to me

they also picked up a FA last year in Mario Fannin that they liked till they IRed him......

 

[sho nuff]

Green Bay: Draft BPA so maybe that's a RB - plus their cupboard is kind of bare

I don't think they value RBs high enough to take one in the first.Not after using a 2nd on one last year.Starks, Saine, Green (if back from injury) and could still bring back Grant.Its not flashy, but for what they do, its not a bare cupboard.Id be extremely surprised if they took an RB before the 6th round this year if they even take one.

 

[jurb26]

I could see these teams picking one earlyGiants (no more Jacobs)Bucs (Blount is Blount)Falcons (Turner is getting old)Rams (SJ is close to the end)Jets (Greene isn't dynamic)Browns (obvious spot)Steelers (Mendenhall is OUT)Colts (a lot of mediocrity in the backfield)the 2012 FF RB landscape is still evolving . . .

I'd add Det to the list, though I know it's not a popular opinion. Bests' future is far from certain and he can not be relied upon. LeShore is coming back from a dramatic injury and may never bee the same. After them, they have basically nothing of value. Det has to realize that towards the end of the season they were simply too one dimensional of a team and they need a running game if they want to make a serious playoff push. I can see them taking a RB in rounds 2-4, perhaps not really in your intended time line of the 1st 2 rounds but it could still end up being fantasy relevant.I also agree with the others how have mentioned Cinci. BGE is a nice fit but he isn't special and I think Cinci could easily look to add more punch to their running game in the draft, possibly rounds 1-3.Den is another team I'd put in the mix. McGahee is old. They want to win now and Moreno hasn't proven enough.

 

[zed2283]

Having followed the draft for a number of years now, I think it's safe to say that the teams you think should draft a RB won't, and the teams you think don't need a RB will.

 

[duaneok66]

Having followed the draft for a number of years now, I think it's safe to say that the teams you think should draft a RB won't, and the teams you think don't need a RB will.

it will be interesting.

 

[noneother]

Lions?

 

[duaneok66]

nice call - I started this thread before Leshoure's "incidents".

 

[noneother]

nice call - I started this thread before Leshoure's "incidents".

I was concerned even before that... Since he's never played an NFL down... Best, I fear for his health.. Smith...he's serviceable, but not a feature back... I want forte. But think grabbing Lamar Miller or Doug Martin or Wilson would be prudent... I would pick one with my next pick, once one of the three is selected...

 

[mbuehner]

What about teams with successful backs but contracts coming up in a year or two and wanting leverage not to overpay- San Diego? Oakland? Arizona? Especially if guys slide down the board and become best available talent.

 

[TheFanatic]

If the Rams don't pick a RB in the first three rounds, I might cry.

One has to wonder if Addai might follow Manning to Denver. They guy is not sensational in anything other than pass blocking and that's what Manning wants more than anything.

 

[TheFanatic]

What about Minnesota with ADP's injuries? They going to rely on the big white kid?

 

[texasbirdfan]

I could see these teams picking one earlyGiants (no more Jacobs)Bucs (Blount is Blount)Falcons (Turner is getting old)Rams (SJ is close to the end)Jets (Greene isn't dynamic)Browns (obvious spot)Steelers (Mendenhall is OUT)Colts (a lot of mediocrity in the backfield)the 2012 FF RB landscape is still evolving . . .

Falcons?I would be in horror. They have Jaz Rogers and Snelling, and an emerging passing game. Needs in at least 4 other position categories..

 

[noneother]

nice call - I started this thread before Leshoure's "incidents".

I was concerned even before that... Since he's never played an NFL down... Best, I fear for his health.. Smith...he's serviceable, but not a feature back... I want forte. But think grabbing Lamar Miller or Doug Martin or Wilson would be prudent... I would pick one with my next pick, once one of the three is selected...

Garda stole my schtick! Just saw his article @ bleacher report.. Obviously I agree with him 100%!!!Nice articles Andrewhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/1135122-detroit-lions-need-to-draft-a-running-back-early-in-the-2012-nfl-draft

 

[duaneok66]

check off the Bucs, Giants, and Browns (easy calls) . . . will check back this weekend to see about the rest of the list.