Quote:@Eric1...with respect: After thinking it over, I still can't answer your question but I know Grant rushed for over 100 yards against Indy. And we had the same guys at offensive line that Ivory and Yeldon had blocking for them.

Well the Colts have a bad run defense and I don't think many people hold much weight on that game for Grant. I think we all want to see more of a sample size from him, than just one game against a weak run defense.

 

Also, If I remember correct, he did most of his damage on outside rushes, which made use of his great speed. Fournette is fast for a big man, but he doesn't have Grant's speed. I know they ran a lot of tosses for Fournette at LSU, because he needs some space to get rolling, but guys in the NFL are going to close on those tosses far faster than guys did in college.

 

The running game definitely got better in those last two games though. I believe the blocking will be better this season as well (at least that's the hope).

 

I've said multiple times that I'm all for them adding a RB in the draft, I just don't believe it should be with the #4 pick. I'm among the group that believes we'd be much better off looking at the 3rd or 4th round for a RB. The depth at RB is great in this class and the draft is Defensive strong early.

 

I just believe they'd be leaving a much better player on the board (Thomas or Allen) if they went RB at #4.

 

Yeldon, Ivory, 3rd or 4th round draft pick, and Grant. I wouldn't see any problems going into the season with that RB group.

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