The Better Prospect: Fournette vs. Elliott?

[thefuzz]

51 minutes ago, Nails said:

There's no doubt about that.  But, fortunately, the Titans and Chargers FOR SURE won't be taking a RB high.  There's cause for concern with the others but more hope than not that the needs at other positions will rue the day and he'll be there at 8.

Agreed.  I'm just saying he may be a top 3 prospect...not that he will be drafted in the top 3.

Also, I'm not convinced that RB is the correct choice at 8, but BPA may force our hand there.  Really wish there was an OT that was worthy of that pick...but alas, that isn't the case....for now.

[CatMan72]

I think you hit the nail on the head in your OP, Elliot was a more well-rounded prospect. If we're just talking about running the ball Fournette is more talented, especially as a power back - but Elliot was better in pass pro and as a receiver coming out (which is a big deal to the NFL). We're really splitting hairs because they are both supremely talented, but Fournette has earned comparisons to Adrian Peterson and Bo Jackson from respected sources for a reason. Fournette's game is power, he's a punishing runner with breakaway speed (ran a 4.3 the other day). Elliot is more elusive and slippery. 

[Captain Morgan]

6 hours ago, bigdog10 said:

I want Fournette if for nothing more than to watch him steamroll the saints twice a year and piss off saints fans who cheered him when he was with LSU. 

they are already worried about facing Cam and LF7 twice a year.

 

http://saintsreport.com/forums/f2/fournette-carolina-8-a-364035/

[My Goodness My Guinness]

Fournette had arguably one of the most impressive seasons by a running back in 2015 when he was healthy:

ATT    YDS    AVG   TD

300    1953    6.5    22

That's also with one game being cancelled. If he can get healthy, the dude is a monster and is very comparable to AP in terms of speed, agility, and power. 

[Malt Liquor]

Fournette and it's no comparson. Just ask yourself what his numbers would be like if he played for Ohio State. 

[Malt Liquor]

Dalvin Cook or Leonard Fournette, l will be happy if we get one or the other.

[uncfan888]

11 minutes ago, ludwig51 said:

Rb?we need another  dt

Everyone else is actually offering insight and then you come in with this off topic dumb poo trying to be funny. Damn you suck, Ludwig 

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

13 minutes ago, ludwig51 said:

Rb?we need another  dt

ha it never gets old

[Jay Roosevelt]

I legitimately think Fournette is the 2nd best prospect in this draft class, behind Myles Garrett. What you see when watching him play is a level of explosiveness that all great NFL backs need and that really can't be coached. My only real issue with him would be that he does seem to run too upright at times, but that can be coached out of him at the next level.

Some have pointed to the fact that he struggled against Alabama in his career, saying that's a sign that he's not cut out for the NFL. I disagree. If you watch him against Alabama you'll see he's running harder than ever, but his OL is just getting destroyed as a unit. There are times where Fournette is hit immediately in the backfield and still manages to gain 2-3 yards despite his OL being run through like it's not even there.

Also, you have to consider that LSU's offense was so focused on getting Fournette the ball that defenses barely concerned themselves with the passing game. That won't be the case if he ends up a Panther with Cam in the backfield with him and Greg Olsen/KB as receiving options; not to mention Ginn's speed if we re-sign him.

I'm not generally a proponent of drafting RB's early; the only time I think that's a good idea is if the back is a special talent. Well, Leonard Fournette is a special talent. Not only that, but he fills a need for us as well. Other than Myles Garrett, there's not a player in this draft class that I'd take ahead of him. Frankly, getting him at #8 would be a major steal, IMO.

[Hoenheim]

9 hours ago, Captain Morgan said:

they are already worried about facing Cam and LF7 twice a year.

 

http://saintsreport.com/forums/f2/fournette-carolina-8-a-364035/

God the Saints forum still has rep bars.. I miss them being here honestly

[Jay Roosevelt]

On 1/21/2017 at 1:18 AM, Hoenheim said:

God the Saints forum still has rep bars.. I miss them being here honestly

That team is going to hit rock bottom when Brees retires and/or Payton moves on. Think the 49ers after Harbaugh left. One less divisional rival for us to worry about for a good while.

Oh, and you're in MHC? Nice. Don't think I've seen anyone else from there on the Huddle before. I'm born and raised.

[Hoenheim]

Well at the end of hte day , does it matter? We cant draft Elliot.

[Hoenheim]

13 hours ago, Jay Roosevelt said:

That team is going to hit rock bottom when Brees retires and/or Payton moves on. Think the 49ers after Harbaugh left. One less divisional rival for us to worry about for a good while.

Oh, and you're in MHC? Nice. Don't think I've seen anyone else from there on the Huddle before. I'm born and raised.

Well Im not from Morehead City I just live there currently. I've only been living here for about 1 year , I'm actually from Fayetteville . I'm hoping I can move by the end of the year to somewhere in the Raleigh area or close to it, either that or back close to Fayetteville. Not happy here honestly.

Yeah the Saints will be in rebuilding mode after Brees leaves.

[Jay Roosevelt]

10 hours ago, Hoenheim said:

Well Im not from Morehead City I just live there currently. I've only been living here for about 1 year , I'm actually from Fayetteville . I'm hoping I can move by the end of the year to somewhere in the Raleigh area or close to it, either that or back close to Fayetteville. Not happy here honestly.

Yeah the Saints will be in rebuilding mode after Brees leaves.

I don't blame you. Not much to be happy about in MHC, especially if you like having things to do other than shopping at Walmart and getting drunk.