Why Not????????

***ENN107*** · -12-31-2007

What is so bad about drafting the best player in McFadden?

***RAMarkable*** · -12-31-2007

Originally Posted by ENN107

What is so bad about drafting the best player in McFadden?

There are a couple of issues to consider:

1.) No one has yet established that McFadden is the "best player." (Kinda hard for me to say that since I live in Arkansas and follow the Hogs regularly.)

2.) Running backs typically have shorter (and often, more injured) careers than other positions. Therefore a team may not get their moneys worth from Darren.

3.) Look at the teams that are in this years playoffs. How many top 5 pick running backs are starting for them? None that I'm aware of. So what's the message? Ya'll don't need a top of the first round RB to win in this league.

Of course there are other point to discuss, but this should suffice for now.

WHAT SAY YE?

***ENN107*** · -12-31-2007

Would he help the squad? i think so. He would also prolong the career Steven Jackson

***Bar-bq*** · -12-31-2007

But we have so many other needs to consider. McFadden is an obvious luxury selection at this stage, and whilst he could do wonders for this offense alongside SJ, we have more pressing needs along the OL and DL.

Plus, a huge salary for McFadden just won't sit well, especially considering we have to re-sign Jackson at some stage.

**HUbison** · -12-31-2007

If he can shut off the cutback lane and get to the QB once or twice a game, I say go for it............but I'm not sure he's big enough to be a pass rusher.

***Goldenfleece*** · -12-31-2007

In the draft (and with the salary cap as well), there's always an opportunity cost. The question isn't "would it help the team?" but "would it help the team more than any other move?".

RAMarkable made good points about the value of a runningback. We already have a good one, and only one guy can carry the ball at a time.

***chiguy*** · -01-01-2008

Nothing. The Rams need difference makers on offense and defense. There are no "luxury picks" at this stage.

***39thebeast*** · -01-01-2008

how can you say taking a running back with your first pick isn't a luxury pick when you already have a top 5 running back and so many other holes to fill.

***Mooselini*** · -01-01-2008

The Rams do not need another RB. Regardless of how well he his doing right now, we do have a RB who can get the job done.

***ENN107*** · -01-01-2008

After watching the Gator Bowl, my mind is changed. We got to have Chris Long

***shower beers*** · -01-01-2008

Yeah, Chris Long looked great today. Did he get player of the game, or was it just a stat box or something?

**Nick** · -01-02-2008

Originally Posted by ENN107

Would he help the squad? i think so. He would also prolong the career Steven Jackson

Not at all. If anything he'd shorten the Rams career of Steven Jackson because Jackson would not resign here and would be playing elsewhere where he wouldn't have to share the backfield with a high priced rookie.

***CanadianRamsFan*** · -01-02-2008

No thanks, we could have 20 great backs and they would not get anywhere with the O-line and how it is.
It also won't help if the other teams runs for 200 yards a game vs us.

We need to focus on our lines this draft