(05-09-2018, 01:36 PM)JackCity Wrote:

(05-09-2018, 01:16 PM)Markulous Wrote: I get it that you have better odds at hitting on a RB than other positions in later rounds, but that still doesn't mean never to take a RB high.  Plenty of people bust at other positions with high picks and it's impossible to predict which RBs will fall to you in those later rounds.

FWIW, Fournette was a guy I wanted but my dream scenario was taking Solomon Thomas, Adams, or Hooker then getting Mixon in the 2nd round.  I tend to lean towards other positions also (outside RB) in the top 5 picks, but I can't ding them for taking Fournette there.  He was a great prospect and I expect that if he and our line stays healthy, he's going to have a huge year.  It's quite possible they would have went with Foreman, Connor, or Perine as their mid round pick and likely would have been disappointed.  Our offense wouldn't have been as good.

When you combine that with the fact RB is the least valuable non special teams position (bar full back) you have a strong case for not taking one that high.   

Remember volume behind very good run blocking lines almost always breeds production from RBs. Even if our offense wouldn't have been quite as good talent wise, I'd be confident it still would be good enough.  

I'm more worried about Fournettes health than I am of any lost value though. Big bellcow backs with chronic ankle issues is a nightmare. Hopefully he gets them sorted.