Quote:This is going to be a great RB class in the 2017 draft. If we don't come out of it with a franchise RB, I'm just giving up. 

 

Personally, I'm not expecting us to draft an RB.  Especially not early.  I just don't see it as the glaring weakness that others do.

 

Ivory is a good back.  Good enough to lead the AFC last year. 

 

We have glaring issues with Run Blocking, and RT and LG are a big part of that.  Our RBs rarely have a hole to run through.  When they HAVE been there, Ivory has shown explosiveness. 

 

Zeke would look pedestrian in our offense right now.  Combined with sub-par run blocking, opposing defenses are not afraid of getting beat deep allowing them to sit on short routes, and thus, be in the box ready to stuff run plays.  We're just not executing in a way that would allow ANY RB to look good right now.

 

I fully expect our first 2-3 rounds to be OL and Defense.  OL due to sheer need, and Defense because you can never have enough quality D-Linemen and DBs.  Linebacker I fully believe we are fine.  Myles Jack is already struggling to find the field.

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