Fournette out of that lot. Yes, we need an edge rusher. And depending on what happens this off-season with Cyprien. Yes, we may need a safety. But we will 100% need a viable running back this year if Bortles is going to be the signal caller. Which all indications seem to be pointing in his direction. 

 

I think a lot of people falsely believe our run blocking was putrid last year. I, however, fully disagree. While it wasn't perfect. We saw a HUGE difference on the ground during the 2nd half of the year under Hackett's offensive play calling. Finishing with nearly 1200 yards on the ground through those eight or nine games against quality defenses. 

 

I think a guy like Fournette could end up paying off huge dividends under the same play calling and a fully healthy offensive line in 2017 if Hackett ends up being retained as the play caller. Either way. I think we have more promise on the front four between Fowler Jr. & Ngakoue than we do between Yeldon and Ivory in our backfield. 

 

Our offense has traditionally always had a stellar running back on the roster in our history. Between Stewart, Taylor and Jones-Drew. It's been hurting ever since we lost Jones-Drew due to injuries and his departure for Oakland. We currently have a decent passing attack between Bortles' arm and receiving weapons. We just need that threat in the backfield to lighten up the load for the rest of the offense. 

 

Fournette, although not my favorite running back of this class. I personally would rather have Cook or wait and see if we could land Foreman in RD2 out of Texas. Out of these options I'd still take Fournette if my hand was forced. 

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