The Running Backs

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Originally Posted by da Bull

I'm not sure you'll see a back drafted before the fifth unless it's one of the big backs who are quick, not necessarily fast but quick. With Moats, who I think will be back, you have a similar back to Slaton, is "a known", and can carry a portion of the load without complaint.

Obviously, you need camp backs but those may not be drafted. Even one of those might turn out to be fairly good, as a relative unknown would be coming to a system that does not necessarily cater to all big named candidates. Also, the system has proven to be potent, especially for someone overlooked due to school size or physical measurables.

I really can't see us taking any other offensive position before we take a back. My reasoning is that there is no other offensive position where we could expect a rookie to come in and immediately get playing time. I guess it's possible we could replace our current RG or C with an early rounder, but I see RB as a much more likely possibility because I think it would be foolhardy to assume we can go with just one established running back. Moats is OK in a pinch, but he is definately a cut below an NFL starting back. Drafting a second RB to compliment Slaton is almost a given, barring a free agent pickup. I could see us picking one up anywhere from round one to round four.

One thing that complicates the situation a bit is Chris Brown. If he were to stay healthy he would be almost exactly what we need. I know a lot of fans have completely disregarded that happening, but I don't think Kubiak has. Otherwise he would have made an injury settlement with Brown.