Time to draft a running back?

[Bear Hands]

TB had White coming off a high volume year and Sean Tucker as a solid backup. I think they’re happy they took Bucky in the 5th. 

And we have 9 picks as is. Could end up with 10-11 by the draft.

There really isn’t a position I’m all bent out of shape with drafting/not drafting. The team needs help nearly everywhere. Worst depth in the league.

[Icege]

22 minutes ago, Joe Bear said:

Costs more than a late pick, though.

Would save maybe $2M at the most, which I'd be okay with. Would have a lot more trust in the vet in pass pro situations.

[CRA]

I maintain the same position I have had for YEARS.  We should never in reality be paying FA RBs or extending contracts to big money.  We should steadily be drafting RB year after year....and investing the real money elsewhere. 

 

[ECHornet]

2 hours ago, NAS said:

I like it but I think we can get him in 7th round.

Maybe. I think his stock will continue to rise through the playoffs to where he’s potentially taken early Day 3. 

Edited January 2, 2025 by ECHornet

[jb2288]

I don’t think we should draft one this year but the notion that you can just get plug and play RBs in UDFA is comical. The devaluation of the RB position is way overblown at this point. 

[ProcessBlue2]

We haven't had a big bruising back in a while. Would love to see that. I like Mullings.

[CRA]

Panthers org has an obsession with putting money into the RB spot.  In terms of guaranteed money, the Panthers under Tepper have basically been committed to always have top 10 money in a RB. 

CMC to Sanders to Hubbard.  That's not worked out very well in the Tepper era. 

[NAS]

51 minutes ago, countryboi said:

running backs are so undervalued that you should drafting one at least every other year or so. it cost almost nothing to dreft a guy on day 3

Especially when it’s one of the deepest positions in the draft 

[NAS]

25 minutes ago, CRA said:

I maintain the same position I have had for YEARS.  We should never in reality be paying FA RBs or extending contracts to big money.  We should steadily be drafting RB year after year....and investing the real money elsewhere. 

 

I’m ok with one extension for a RB you draft while you groom the next one to take over as RB1

[outlaw4]

RBs have a high level of attrition. I'm often in favor of finding some fresh legs mid-late draft who can either:

- Be a change of pace back

- Can catch the ball

- Are good with pass protection 

We did get Chuba as a fourth round pick, so there's precedent. Also, we need Brooks insurance. 

[mav1234]

9 minutes ago, CRA said:

Panthers org has an obsession with putting money into the RB spot.  In terms of guaranteed money, the Panthers under Tepper have basically been committed to always have top 10 money in a RB. 

CMC to Sanders to Hubbard.  That's not worked out very well in the Tepper era. 

Overall I agree but Chuba will probably be outside the top 10 at his position by the end of the offseason, and his contract is not unreasonable and I think he played himself into it.

We do need to go get another back in the draft quite probably. We can't count on JB ever coming back, really, and if he does and excels, we'd be in a good position anyway.

[CBird]

Give me Omarion Hampton or DJ Giddons from KSU.  brooks was a huge wasted pick and they should cut bait on him and Miles Sanders.

[mav1234]

2 minutes ago, CBird said:

Give me Omarion Hampton or DJ Giddons from KSU.  brooks was a huge wasted pick and they should cut bait on him and Miles Sanders.

Cut a rookie on IR?  That doesn't make much sense.  He showed brief flashes, why move on now?

[MHS831]

If the draft is this loaded, there will be an UDFA available--we have so many needs--a rental could be an UDFA or a 1-year contract signing.  But I see a lot of talent and value at RB this year.  Lotta ways to approach the problem--not one answer, and if anyone comes across as there is, he is full of shite.