That is a huge gamble. You cannot be 100% certain that you are going to get a solid running back to replace Hubbard. You can think we can get a replacement in the draft you however you would be going into the season with a 30+ YO RB, a running back who has had 2 ACL tears in the same leg and a 2nd yr RB with limited success and a rookie you hope can replace Hubbard.
You are taking a serious gamble for a run first offense.
Hubbard won't be traded. It makes zero sense.
Hubbard is #1 running back. After that it is a battle for #2. Brooks is a mystery, Etienne didn't show much last year. Dillon IMO probably has just as much of a chance to be #2 as anyone. I do believe we need to solid RBs. We saw what happened Rico down the stretch. He wasn't the same back that took over for Hubbard earlier in the season.
I can't see that happening. Too many IFs in the RB room. Hubbard is about the only RB we can count on as of now. If we destroy our RB room there is no way Young will succeed. We cannot become a throw first to open the running game.
Bad Idea.
I really think that we are going BPA. I would like an OT but, it really is going to come down to the best player. Especially if it any one of the primary needs.
That would be the stupidest thing DM could do. We have spent years drafting WRs that don't pan out and you want to trade him for a pick this year. NO SENSE.
Not no but Hell no.
Hubert had one style and that was it. Never played his two big men at the same time. Minimal bench and never used what he had.
I hope they bring in a young aggressive coach. Someone who can bring UNC back to greatness.
When it is our pick, it is highly possible that BPA could be any number of players. Considering all BPA players available i think LT is probably the biggest need. We are extremely thin at that position and injuries on the O-Line can kill a season especially LT.
We'll see.
I agree, if we are going to drop out of the first round this year, I'd like a 1st next year. It would put us in a pretty good position to get any player we wanted in 2027, especially if BY doesn't take the next step on this team.
I know he played very little due to an injury. He's a huge man and hopefully no injuries this coming season. He could really be a factor if he can get some good reps. We definitely need some depth at interior D-line.
Thoughts?