Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

The Running Back Class

jdpanther5

By jdpanther5,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

jdpanther5 Newbie

jdpanther5

Posted
Posted

Stumbled across an article by Bob McGinn in which he documents a poll he took of 20 personnel men about this year's RB class. The top two are predictable, but it's kind of a crapshoot beyond that.

http://m.jsonline.com/sports/packers/todd-gurley-leads-ball-carriers-but-several-in-big-ten-among-top-10-b99486141z1-301335331.html

The whole article is worth a read, but here are the rankings:

1. Todd Gurley (93 points, 13 firsts)

2. Melvin Gordon (86 points, 7 firsts)

3. Ameer Abdullah (32)

4. T.J. Yeldon (31)

5. Tevin Coleman (21)

6. Duke Johnson (15)

7. Jay Ajayi (13)

8. Buck Allen (5)

9. David Johnson (2)

T10. David Cobb, Jeremy Langford (1)

Kinda surprised Abdullah is that high. I won't dispute him being maybe the third most talented back, but he's undersized and thus may not be an every-down guy. I don't see Yeldon over Coleman either, the latter of which is my third RB.

Ajayi would also be in the mix as the third back, but his injury seems to have scared teams off. Lots of other talented guys like Mike Davis, John Crockett, and Cameron Artis-Payne among others, didn't get a mention.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
Posted

Thanks for posting this.  Interesting. 

 

Big drop-off after #2. 

 

I really liked Davis at SC, so I would have no trouble going with him in the 4th round or so.  We have looked at a few of the later-round backs too. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LinvilleGorge Grand Master

LinvilleGorge

Posted
Posted

Won't surprise me one bit if either Tevin Coleman or Duke Johnson end up being the best RB out of the class.  Gurley is the most talented, but can he stay healthy.  Gordon is a near lock to be a bust IMO.  Abdullah has that fumblitis which sucks, because other than that I think he's very similar to Gio Bernard.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
jtm Rising Star

jtm

Posted
Posted

Thanks for posting this. Interesting.

Big drop-off after #2.

I really liked Davis at SC, so I would have no trouble going with him in the 4th round or so. We have looked at a few of the later-round backs too.

I love Davis too but I could never figure him out in college. When he's healthy and trying, he's elite but some games he appeared to be taking it easy and not trying. If a team gets him late and he gives 100% effort in the pros, someone got a steal.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
davos Grand Master

davos

Posted
Posted

Something to consider is that If they're set with Fozzy being a change of pace/scat type, Stewart as the big component, and Todman as depth/KR, getting another bigger but all-around back would be ideal.  

 

Langford, Buck Allen, David Johnson, Taz Crockett, and Yeldon all kind of fit the mold I'm thinking would be the best fit outside of Gurley, Gordon, Ajaye, and Coleman.  Big but fast enough to bust open long runs.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
Posted

I love Davis too but I could never figure him out in college. When he's healthy and trying, he's elite but some games he appeared to be taking it easy and not trying. If a team gets him late and he gives 100% effort in the pros, someone got a steal.

 

Nobody had a closer seat to "Marcus Lattimer Story" than Davis.  He even referenced Lattimer when deciding to come out.  I wonder if possible injury was in his head.

 

I can't say it would not be in mine.  I have a chance for a deal of about $2m over 4 years at worst, and then lose it all vs. Central Florida?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
iamhubby1 Veteran

iamhubby1

Posted
Posted

Ok, let me get this out there. Langford in the 4th. We still get to use our top 3 picks on WR, OL, and CB. Yet we still get a big back with enough speed to get to the house. He can pick up the blitz, and catches the ball very well. He has great vision, and has surprising wiggle to make folks miss. He also has a great spin move, which he can use in space, or in a crowd.

He isn't a scat back, but we have Fozzy for that. Langford is just what the doctor ordered. He can do everything we want our back-up RB to be able to do.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • tukafan21
      Morgan & Canales

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      They won my vote of confidence for this year
    • TheSpecialJuan
      Morgan & Canales

      By TheSpecialJuan · Posted

      Two very handsome men 
    • DaveThePanther2008
      Morgan & Canales

      By DaveThePanther2008 · Posted

      I really like the way this team is trending. Morgan and Canales rookie campaign saw them do some questionable picks but, they also did some really good things. Especially addressing the offensive line.  Young had such a disastrous rookie season where his confidence was nowhere to be seen.  You can attribute part of this to a terrible offensive line.  So, we focused on the O-line.   We then brought in several defensive free agents that were supposed to compliment Brown.  Once Brown went down those players could not hold the line.  2025 we focused on defense in Free Agency and brought in several good players.  We then added more talent in the draft.  I think we have competition in several areas where Vets are not guaranteed to be starters.  Our offensive line is pretty set with some good backups.  Our defensive line is going to be a war for who comes out to be the starters.  All in All, we are leaps and bounds much better than 2023 roster.  Canales made some rookie head coach mistakes but grew as the season progressed.  He got our QB, who was starting to look like a huge bust, playing with confidence and poise.  Now it appears Young is moving upwards.  Maybe he is a QB whisperer.  After Young started to play better our offense was fun to watch.  Morgan knows football and knows what he wants in his players.  It appears to me that not only are these players he's drafted really good and got great value for them, but they are also high motor, intense players. Our defense, in the past, was always the key to our success.  I think Morgan is building a great defense. I know it is too soon to tell but I believe we may have a tandem that will be around a long time.  It would be nice to see Morgan/Canales be in the same class as Lynch/Shanahan and Beane/McDermott.   I know many Huddlers will overreact, but I truly believe we have a tandem that will be around a long time. TIME WILL TELL. Go Panthers
×
×
  • Create New...