RB options?

[Tusc2000]

We've had some success in the past with RBs picked in the late rounds. Chris Carson and Thomas Rawls spring to mind. Unless you land a stud in the 1st round, it's usually better to wait until later. RBs have a short shelf life.

 

[glenwo2]

We've done pretty well picking RBs in the 2d round lately. Our #32 is probably worth a mid #2 and a #4/5 or so.

Except I think the #32 will still get you on that 1st-round rookie deal, though.

So if Price is available (by some miracle), you can have a RB1 for the next 4 years.

 

[seabowl]

I would take Austin Eckler in a heartbeat. I think he’s exactly what the team needs in a smaller faster back to complement Charbs. I know he’s coming off of an Achilles injury, but he’s progressing well and will come cheap

 

[JayhawkMike]

I think by now, dot net, should be trusting the guys Schneider drafts.

Schneider’s drafts have been absolute gold since PC left!

You have been a fan for more than 2 years right? Just ignore the 8 years of BS and blame it all on PC?

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Dude put together TWO different rosters for TWO titles. I'm pretty sure JS knows what he's doing. A hell of a lot more than us grumpy fans.

 

[Trackhawk]

You have been a fan for more than 2 years right? LOL. Just ignore the 8 years of BS and blame it all on PC? LOL

You can’t have missed how much better the drafts have been since the 2022 “change in philosophy,” that was rumored to be the quiet removal of PC’s final say in the matter of personnel.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Barely been a month since they won their 2ND SB, and we're back on JS bashing? Even though it's not really justified or accurate?
Cool, always gotta' catch up on the new fads.
Been awhile since he had a clunker draft.

 

[Trackhawk]

Of the ‘22 draftees, all 9 are still playing in the NFL. ‘23 all 10 active. ‘24 7/8 active. ‘25 9/11 active.

35/38. That’s a hell of a run.

 

[mistaowen]

I'm guessing they grab a guy in the draft and hope Charbs is good to go. Sounds like they may be interested in Rachaad White, pretty meh available guys. Much rather grab a rookie R2/R3 and plug him in.

 

[Chevy]

Except I think the #32 will still get you on that 1st-round rookie deal, though.

So if Price is available (by some miracle), you can have a RB1 for the next 4 years.

Getting Price with our 2nd round pick would be ideal. Though I doubt he will be available in the late 2nd. I'd be okay with trading up in the 2nd round to get him. We would probably have to include future draft capital to get trade up.

 

[GemCity]

I’m confident with JS and MM running the show.

I DO think K9 leaving caught them off guard…not the potential to leave but in the sense that K9 got $15M a year. I think they were thinking more along the lines of “someone will offer $11M or less, we’ll match”.

Loved K9…Love the 1-2 punch model. This is a huge question mark. Detroit rebounded (Pacheco) when they let Montgomery walk.

Now, if Charbs was coming back healthy, we’d all feel a lot better. There were times during the season where a lot of us thought he should’ve been RB1. No, he’s not as dynamic as K9. But, he’s a 4, 3, 4, 5 yard kind of guy. K9 is a 3, 1, 1, 19 kind of guy. Im not saying Charbs is better than K9 (though, that point can be argued) but, I do believe he is better as far as sustaining drives.

The K9 we saw the last few games? That version is one of the best in the league. But when you consider the whole body of work…K9 is good but not $15M a year good. Look at Philly..they’re regretting Saquons $20M a year. They got a bowl out of it so, it’s a hard thing to reconcile.

As it stands, we need a RB1 that will transition to RB2 at some point. If that guy comes from our current roster, I see that as a possibility. If we draft a guy, how much can we expect from a rookie?

If anyone can make this work, it’s JS and MM.

I don’t expect a 14-3 team this year. But, I do expect a playoff contender that may do the same damn thing they did this year…a year when some ‘experts’ had us at 3rd in the division.

No doubt our RB room is a serious concern. We’ve been blessed in this department. Now, there’s uncertainty.

Remember the guys who put together last years roster…they’re still here. They’re still those dudes.

I’m not Eeyore’ing this next season…not when JS and MM are at the helm.

 

[glenwo2]

Getting Price with our 2nd round pick would be ideal. Though I doubt he will be available in the late 2nd. I'd be okay with trading up in the 2nd round to get him. We would probably have to include future draft capital to get trade up.

Uhh... The #32 pick is the last pick of the 1st round (essentially the first pick of the 2nd round).

I don't think we'll be able to trade any further up in the 2nd round. LOL

 

[Grahamhawker]

No matter what we all want, the team needs to prioritize. RB position has some question marks right now, but it's early. They'll figure it out.

 

[Glasgow Seahawk]

Rachaad White

I’m confident with JS and MM running the show.

I DO think K9 leaving caught them off guard…not the potential to leave but in the sense that K9 got $15M a year. I think they were thinking more along the lines of “someone will offer $11M or less, we’ll match”.

Loved K9…Love the 1-2 punch model. This is a huge question mark. Detroit rebounded (Pacheco) when they let Montgomery walk.

Now, if Charbs was coming back healthy, we’d all feel a lot better. There were times during the season where a lot of us thought he should’ve been RB1. No, he’s not as dynamic as K9. But, he’s a 4, 3, 4, 5 yard kind of guy. K9 is a 3, 1, 1, 19 kind of guy. Im not saying Charbs is better than K9 (though, that point can be argued) but, I do believe he is better as far as sustaining drives.

The K9 we saw the last few games? That version is one of the best in the league. But when you consider the whole body of work…K9 is good but not $15M a year good. Look at Philly..they’re regretting Saquons $20M a year. They got a bowl out of it so, it’s a hard thing to reconcile.

As it stands, we need a RB1 that will transition to RB2 at some point. If that guy comes from our current roster, I see that as a possibility. If we draft a guy, how much can we expect from a rookie?

If anyone can make this work, it’s JS and MM.

I don’t expect a 14-3 team this year. But, I do expect a playoff contender that may do the same damn thing they did this year…a year when some ‘experts’ had us at 3rd in the division.

No doubt our RB room is a serious concern. We’ve been blessed in this department. Now, there’s uncertainty.

Remember the guys who put together last years roster…they’re still here. They’re still those dudes.

I’m not Eeyore’ing this next season…not when JS and MM are at the helm.

I think K9 was always going and Charbonnet was going to take over as the main back. Then he got hurt and Walker had a great last couple of months.

Just the vibes from training camp etc I don't think they trusted him not to get hurt.

 

[Ostatehawk]

I would take Austin Eckler in a heartbeat. I think he’s exactly what the team needs in a smaller faster back to complement Charbs. I know he’s coming off of an Achilles injury, but he’s progressing well and will come cheap

I like this - in theory - that guy is an absolute workout FREAK so you know he will do the work to get healed.

His nickname on the Chargers was Pound for Pound - as he was the strongest guy on the team.

Achilles injury for a RB is scary - but maybe worth a look - he wont be expensive.

 

[HawkinNY]

I think if Kenny is healthy he is the starter. I honestly think he is better than charbs. Just got hurt. This year would have been his.

 

[OGHawkDawg]

I think there is a plan. We will bring in at least one back that has some experience to compete as well as drafting or making a trade for one. Unless your RB is a top 5 type guy it's still a low value, often injured position. Show me a WAR type stat for RB's and I bet many backups are right there with many starters.

 

[DJrmb]

Sadly Aaron Jones agreed to a restructure to stay in Minnesota so he won't be an option anymore. There are still some potential cuts/trades that could fill a temporary RB1 that will transition to RB2 when Charbs gets back as GemCity explained so well in his post above. Guys to keep an eye on that are rumored to maybe be available (and wouldn't effect Comp picks if cut/traded) are:

Alvin Kamara
Joe Mixon
D'Andre Swift
Tony Pollard

Kamara would be at the top of my list if made available and willing to move to another team. Word is that he really wants to stay in NO though and would consider retirement over moving...

 

[Atradees]

I like first contract RBs Let's get Coleman and Whittingham on the cheap. New 1-2 punch. Local kids. Good vibes.

 

[glenwo2]

I still think Tucker would be solid here.