Later Round Running Backs

by bs1220 on Feb 7, 2008 11:03 PM CST

Here's a few names to toss around:
Xavier Omon
James Davis
Mike Hart
Matt Forte
Ryan Torain

These are all backs that we'd see selected in the third or later that I think it'd be good to take a serious look at. Obviously, they all have some sort of question mark or limitation (or they'd be a higher round selection).

I haven't seen any of these guys play, besides Hart. However, reading what I have, I think these five guys have really solid potential to be productive backs in the NFL. I like Hart's toughness and leadership, despite his lack of size. I'm intrigued by Davis but like I said I haven't seen much. I really think Omon and Torain could be really good backs if given the proper training and coaching.

I think if we get one of these guys in the later rounds, we'd be happy with that selection. in addition, it will allow us to concentrate on selecting a solid OT and QB in the first two rounds. What are your thoughts on these five?

Poll

Who would you rather draft?

James Davis

2 votes

Matt Forte

3 votes

Mike Hart

7 votes

Xavier Omon

1 votes

Ryan Torain

1 votes

14 votes | Poll has closed

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some people

see Forte as a 2nd or 3rd round pick.

I am like your Dan Aykroyd and biglow would be Jane, the ignorant slut. -Chad

by thecoolest on Feb 8, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions

doubt hart lasts

he'll be gone by the 3rd round. he was incredibly productive in a great conference. lloyd carr's lack of imagination w/ the offensive playbook (hey, sounds like somebody we know) forced hart to run more than he should have, into defenses knowing what was coming (seriously, where have i heard of this before????), which almost certainly produced the assortment of injuries he's had the past few years.

by guy incognito on Feb 8, 2008 9:54 PM CST reply actions