Which player should be the pick at #49?

I don't care, I wouldn't draft him at #49.

 

Might not be ideal for us at 49 because we have other needs but whoever drafts him I bet gets a helluva RB.

 

I don't think he will. Who really is going to be gone is Justin Jefferson, for sure.

 

You guys do realize pick 49 is over half way through the 2nd round.

 

He is a winner, and will be whatever he chooses to do with his life.

 

I really like K.J. Hamler. Guy is really explosive. Don't know what the prospect of him being available at #49, but I wouldn't mind that pick.

Of course I'm a PSU homer. lol

 

You still have not named one 5'7 guy that ran a 4.6 or slower.

Challenge: Name any RB to rush for over 1,000 yds that was 5'7 or shorter than ran slower than a 4.6.

I love Cam Akers highlights because every third one seems to be a passing play!

If we pass on him in the 2nd, he will not be there for us in the 3rd.

I think he is the best RB in this year's draft.

 

Add me to the list of Clyde as well. Game breaking speed or not, good luck finding a Running Back who has better overall instincts with the explosiveness and agility to compliment it. Add his 370 total touches and Clyde is essentially a safe bet. Pick 49 is still a bit too high for my liking but if all other options are gone, CEH would get my vote. I am with Blast to say he does fall into Round 3 but he is likely gone as he is a Top 75 player in my opinion.



Regarding Running Backs with track speed, those players usually are either rare prospects or ones who have been all but ran into the ground by the time they get into the NFL. As such, I would not draft Johnathan Taylor either. His tread, fumble woes and Wisconsin's tremendous offensive line play give me pause. As I said, nearly one thousand touches is asking for trouble.


350-650 touches in a collegiate career to the pros is the sweet spot for Running Backs who have a good shot to last longer in the NFL. 700 to 750 is pushing it. Anything over 775 is considered the danger zone. Add the fact that Running Backs have the shortest life span of any NFL player at 2.5 years and adding any back with that load will increase the likelihood of that back becoming an injury risk.

 

Okay... and?!?!

 

This is not even accounting for the fact that, since 2010, production, size and consistency matter more than athleticism for the Steelers; Le'Veon Bell being the most prime example. Heck; Benny Snell Jr. showcased some good flashes in his rookie season. However, none of that is a factor. Here is a better question;




People do realize that James Conner is likely to not be on the roster in 2021 right?! For that matter, people do realize that Jaylen Samuels is likely not to even be on the roster come the start of the current season as well?!?

 

jacquizz rodgers was 5'6" and ran a 4.64 forty at the combine.. Highest year total was 560 yards, but every player is different too. One's success or not doesn't mean others will fail.

 

He’s actually listed at 5’ 8 . I guess that makes him a can’t miss now? lol People need to realize that a lot of these guys running stellar 40 times are usually track guys. They ran track in HS and or college. The most important thing when running these 40s is getting off the blocks and text book form. That’s where the 1/100s of a second come into play. Like you said ...how often does a RB run straight for 40 yds? It’s about making guys miss. You have to do that first before you can sprint 40yds. Speed in pads is also different as well. Quickness and burst are just as important as pure speed. CEH has that in spades. I’m not knocking Akers I think he is very good as well and if I had a choice between CEH at 49 or Akers with our 3rd comp or 4th I’d go with Akers. Both available at those spots,I like CEH....jmo

 

Not to be a broken record here but...... CHE is a good back, but who did it consistently in big games? Who went over 2000 yards last year while sitting out many of his team's 4th qtrs and sometimes whole 2nd halves. Who doesn't need time to learn to be a blocker? Dobbins that's who. We were the 29th rushing team in the league last year. That has to increase by far. 49 is not too high for a rb that can help your team. If we had a first everybody would be wanting a rb in the 2nd. Guard may be the other position that could contribute right away. A 4th or 5th wr won't have near the impact.

 

Nothing against any RB mentioned but I am not on board with one at 49. I am looking at this team and I see some positions like S, DT/NT, IOL, OLB/ILB as bigger needs with players that should see more playing time this year. Many here have said we are all in and that is fine so with us not having a 1st rounder, and a 3rd very very late I feel 49 has to be impact kind of guy no?

I like these names being thrown around that is not the issue however there are 2 guys I really love later on and they are Dillon and Perine. I see a lot of value/starter material in these guys while still using the 49 pick on a guy that will(i hope) be a major contributor this year. JMO

 

I don't think anyone has a beef with Dobbins. The thing is, the chances of him being there are 10%. This team NEEDS to go offense with their only pick in the top 100. They just spent a gazillion dollars on Bud and every other player on defense is a high pick except for VW98.

And Ben still is a question mark until everything there is sorted out. If they go RB or WR and an OL with the first two picks, I would be fine with that. I haven't been in the RB at 49 camp, but the only one I wouldn't mind is Dobbins.

 

Looks plenty fast enough to me....

 

CEH ability to chop his feet when needed is sooo good.

 

Boy I think an OLB is my choice. That can make an impact. What happens if Tj or Dud go down
for any time?