(04-30-2021, 09:51 AM)Sibelius Wrote:

(04-30-2021, 09:42 AM)The Real Marty Wrote: About the bolded part- that is complete and total horse manure. 

Since 2005, here is a breakdown of the RBs taken in the first round who became 1,000 yard rushers: 

RD 1  - 55% 15/27
RD 2  - 29% 11/38
RD 3  - 16% 6/37
RD 4  - 7% 3/45
RD 5  - 7% 3/42
RD 6  - 4% 2/46
RD 7  - 2% 1/51

Case closed!  

Sure, you can find a RB in the later rounds, just like you can find a QB in the later rounds (Tom Brady), but like any other position, you'll have the best result if you try to pick the best one.  

So you're saying that a player at any position taken in the first round tends to outperform players at that position taken in later rounds? No kidding!

The issue is that we have greater needs than a RB and we had excellent options at those positions.