You fans expect too much from these players

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(11-28-2023, 03:33 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Draft position seems to matter less with the RB position than some others.

Kareem Hunt late 3rd round
Devon Achane late 3rd round
Gus Edwards UDFA
Jerome Ford 5th round
Austin Ekeler UDFA

You might have been able to excuse Chase Brown by draft position, but the same coaching staff has yet to develop Traveyon Williams or Chris Evans to the point of gaining meaningful playing time either.

There were 11 RB's drafted on Day 3 of the 2023 NFL Draft.  Only two have 100+ rushing yards and only one is on pace to match Perrine's 394 from last year, and that's by decimal points.  He was also taken in the top of the 4th, so if you weren't pushing for RB in 1, 2, or 3, you really don't have any room to complain.  

Out of the '22 draft, 17 RB's were selected on Day 3.  Only 5 are on pace to average 400 rushing yards a season.  

'21 is 5 of 14.  '20 was 0 for 8.  '19 was 2 for 16.  

So, in the Zac Taylor era, there have been 66 RB's drafted on Day 3.  Only 13 of those are on pace to average 400 rush yards a year for their career.  That's a 19.6% hit rate, meaning you should hit on one every 5 picks.  Not good odds if you're expecting guys to make a significant contribution, especially in Year 1.