We pretty much have to take a RB on day 2 in the draft, right?

[t96]

Foreman is not the answer, Chuba shouldn't even be on an NFL roster. RB is a devalued position, yes, but we need a massive upgrade there to have a run game to support our rookie QB. Should be able to get a legit talent on day 2; as someone who doesn't follow college football until the draft gets closer, who are some possibilities? Now that our season is officially over (it was over weeks ago but with the CMC trade it's official) all I really care about is the draft and the search for the next HC. So which RBs should we look out for as possibilities?

[scratched]

Cam Akers is looking a new job.. And I'm not opposed to giving Spencer Brown a look.. 

[Shocker]

Jahmyr Gibbs would be nice if he falls

[PNW_PantherMan]

Why do we need a RB?  Just pick up an undrafted one.  Replacement level backs are going to be fine.  If we can run block, it doesn't matter who's carrying the ball.

[ChuckWag78]

Not necessarily. I wouldn't give up on Foreman just yet. His only issue in the past has been fumbles. If he can get that under control we would be in good shape with him + a later round pick. 

[App Panther]

Why?

Have you seen some of the names starting and being productive as of late? Investing early draft capital into RB is a mistake for rebuilding teams. Plenty of options either via FA or late rounds. 

Dameon Pierce - 4th

Rhamondre Stevenson - 4th

Khalil Herbert - 6th

Jeff Wilson - UDFA

Aaron Jones - 5th

 

 

 

 

 

[lightsout]

I think Foreman could legitimately hold down the position for another year if need be, provided he protects the ball. He's a 4 ypc back I think, will never be a guy teams fear but he will do what we need him to do, which is be steady. No need to reach for a RB unless there's a can't-miss guy there.

[SteveSmithTD89]

Sean Tucker or Chris Rodriguez in the 3rd would be my preference. 

Bijan Robinson in the 2nd if he falls out of the 1st. 

While you absolutely can find great running backs in the later rounds (just like every other position in the NFL) it quickly becomes a needle in the haystack and is more the exception than the rule (...like every other position in the NFL) for every Arron Jones there are 10 Jordan Scarlets. 

[Panthers8969]

Lmfao. 

[1of10Charnatives]

Please stop prioritizing RB's in the draft in any way shape or form. With a quality OL, you can sign a guy off the couch who can get you four yards up the middle.

Pro Bow? No.

What you need from a position that was once key and now matters far less to success than many fans think? Yes.

Draft capital should be prioritized for positions it's difficult to acquire FA talent. Decent FA RB's are a dime a dozen.

[stan786]

I'd consider one in the second or the third the nice thing this class is pretty loaded with Bijan, Gibbs, Tucker, Evans, Corum, Bigsby, Achane, Brown, etc.  You probably can end up getting someone really nice in the late second.  Also am fine just taking shots on guys late and picking up free agents.  Top end RB is more of a luxury in the NFL right now than a requirement.

[MillionDollarCam]

I’ve watched UAB a few times this year simply because they are on tv and I absolutely love their running back, DeWayne McBride… 5’11, 215 lbs., runs like a bull in a china shop. Could be a late second rounder or third rounder.

 

Edited October 21, 2022 by MillionDollarCam

[SteveSmithTD89]

1 minute ago, App Panther said:

Why?

Have you seen some of the names starting and being productive as of late? Investing early draft capital into RB is a mistake for rebuilding teams. Plenty of options either via FA or late rounds. 

Dameon Pierce - 4th

Rhamondre Stevenson - 4th

Khalil Herbert - 6th

Jeff Wilson - UDFA

Aaron Jones - 5th

 

 

 

 

 

How many other running backs were drafted in those classes before them? 

Ironic that you include Jeff Wilson on here when his team has already drafted 4 running backs in the last 3 years and just sent us 4 more draft picks for ours...

[Mage]

FWIW, the upcoming free agency class for RBs is loaded and it is almost a guarantee one of them will have to take a below-market deal.