04-08-2023, 06:39 PM
(04-08-2023, 06:12 PM)Synric Wrote: We hear you can find a running back on day 3 of the draft alot that is because the success rate is higher which is true... but a large reason its true is because how many running backs are drafted on day 3 every year.
In the 2022 NFL draft there was I believe 15 running backs drafted on day 3 and there were 3 that had a solid rookie season that is a very high success rate for the draft. Problem is that's probably 8 to 12 running backs that won't likely do anything in the NFL.
Edit: This is a very deep running back class though but alot of the day 3 guys are very similar outside of special cases like say a Marshall's Khalan Laborn.
I sure liked Laborn's film and we were looking at him, so I guess the off the field problems didn't scare us away from at least looking
at him. Laborn is physical, with great strength in his legs to carry DL, he has a nice cut back and can take it the distance. Also can catch
the ball out of the backfield. Should be a late round pick because of his off field problems, I just don't think we want another Mark Walton.
I am liking Tank Bigsby out of Auburn more and more in the 3rd or 4th rounds. He can do it all and pass protect, don't know about Laborn
in this aspect of his game.
(04-08-2023, 06:24 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Who's "we", and why aren't "we" using yards per touch (YPT) to include receiving stats as well as simple stats from handoffs? Today's NFL requires that a back be much more diverse than just taking the handoff. I think that to get a true measure of a RBs effectiveness and value in today's league, you likely must also include something that factors in pass blocking efficiency, as it is a pass driven league.
Yes, would like the whole enchilada when measuring a RB's play...
And we are about the most pass oriented Offense in the league.
