(04-30-2023, 06:14 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(04-30-2023, 03:26 PM)Jaguarmeister Wrote: I think the negativity is somewhat stemming from the antiquated black and white view of starter vs backup RB.  The truth is very few teams have or want to use their RB in that manner unless by necessity.  If he acclimates quickly and is able to fill a role where he gets 5-8 touches or more per game and is efficient with them that would be significant in helping this offense and keeping Etienne healthy and fresh late in the season.

Bottom line is you have to hit on the pick which you’d like to be  true in general for anyone taken in the 3rd round or earlier.

No

The negativity is about spending valuable capital on a devalued position already manned by 4 draft picks worth of capital including a first + a capable free agent signing when we have greater needs

It's a devalued position from what it used to be but it's still a valuable position, hence the 2 RBs drafted in the top 12 picks.  I don't think Doug wants to run Etienne into the ground.  From the comments I think Doug wants to run the ball a little more and try to balance it more.  Take a more Cle. approach like they did with Hunt and Chubb.

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(04-30-2023, 03:19 PM)I am Yoda Wrote:

(04-30-2023, 03:11 PM)RicoTx Wrote: Strong argument.  LOL.

Here’s your RB carries for last year:

Etienne 220
Hasty 46
Conner 12

We’ll even throw in Robinson’s 81 to make you happy, even though he was traded.

We signed D’Ernest Johnson which gives us four with NFL experience on the roster.

Good grief, how many RBs do you need in a pass first league?  AND we spend a third round pick on a guy that’s going to get what?  50 carries?

I just don’t understand liking this pick.

The drop off in carries between ETN and the rest make the case that we still don’t have our number two back. finding that one bell-cow back to carry your team is largely a thing of the past. Today’s championship level teams need a good running back tandem. If that is what they have found with Bigsby, we may look back on this choice with a little kinder eyes.


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