We pretty much have to take a RB on day 2 in the draft, right?

[Panthercougar68]

A WR or TE is more valuable in the 2nd these days it seems. 
 

WRs use to be the “Shiny toy” to complete the team but now with how pass happy the league has become you need pass catchers.

[Mage]

https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/running-back//

I bet Jamaal Williams could be had for a fair contract.  It will be interesting to see how much Hunt commands given his history and he'll be 28 years old next year.  Josh Jacobs and Miles Sanders are also FAs.

[JawnyBlaze]

Yea if we can get a really good one in the second then absolutely. Foreman is meh, not a starter and Chuba is trash. Also depends on the coach and OC we get. If it’s one of these guys that can squeeze yards out of mediocre backs like New Orleans did for so many years before Kamara because of the scheme then just pick one in the third or later that fits the physical traits that system needs. 

[Panthercougar68]

But if you have to take one I like Sean Tucker

[bigdog10]

No running backs before the 4th. 
 

use the first three rounds for foundational pieces. QB, OL, DL, Corners

Draft all the linebackers, running backs and safeties you want in the last four rounds. 

[davos]

Best teams in football:

Eagles - Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell

Bills - Devin Singletary, Zach Moss, James Cook 

Vikings - Dalvin Cook

Chiefs - CEH, Pacheco, McKinnon

Chargers - Austin Ekeler

Ravens - Dobbins

Bengals - Mixon

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A handful+ of 2nd rounders, only 1st rounder is CEH who has been teetering on bust territory.  I'd take a stab at one in the mid rounds.  Don't mind the double dip strategy, maybe a 3rd & 5th type deal.  But with our 2nds--I'm thinking WR, DL.  

  

[stan786]

6 minutes ago, JawnyBlaze said:

Yea if we can get a really good one in the second then absolutely. Foreman is meh, not a starter and Chuba is trash. Also depends on the coach and OC we get. If it’s one of these guys that can squeeze yards out of mediocre backs like New Orleans did for so many years before Kamara because of the scheme then just pick one in the third or later that fits the physical traits that system needs. 

That last part should be a prerequisite for any coach we are looking to hire, being able to use run concepts and mid level RBs to effectively run the ball is one of the most important tools for a coach today.  The teams that are winning rarely are doing it with first round RBs.

[Catsfan69]

12 minutes ago, App Panther said:

Why?

Have you seen some of the names starting and being productive as of late? Investing early draft capital into RB is a mistake for rebuilding teams. Plenty of options either via FA or late rounds. 

Dameon Pierce - 4th

Rhamondre Stevenson - 4th

Khalil Herbert - 6th

Jeff Wilson - UDFA

Aaron Jones - 5th

 

 

 

 

 

All of them are light years below Cmac.

 

You dump a star you have to replace him with a star or you go backwards 

[pantherdad]

21 minutes ago, scratched said:

Cam Akers is looking a new job.. And I'm not opposed to giving Spencer Brown a look.. 

yes, Spencer Brown, from Newberry College. He’s actually quite a decent running back, if I recall?

[TheRumGone]

2 minutes ago, Catsfan69 said:

All of them are light years below Cmac.

 

You dump a star you have to replace him with a star or you go backwards 

You guys are really insane lol

[Newtcase]

Pretty sure everyone knows we're going to trade draft picks to bring in a veteran at RB.  It's the Panthers way.

[JawnyBlaze]

2 minutes ago, Catsfan69 said:

All of them are light years below Cmac.

 

You dump a star you have to replace him with a star or you go backwards 

Yea all the guys mentioned so far are JAGs at best, some are trash. We’re not going to get an equal to CMC, that player doesn’t exist, but we should be able to get a GOOD dependable guy in the second or third. I’d love to luck into a Lesean McCoy or … name escapes me but that guy from the Bears whose RB receptions record CMC broke. Both were second round guys. 

[Catsfan69]

2 minutes ago, TheRumGone said:

You guys are really insane lol

Anyone that thinks he's easily replaced is insane. 

[JawnyBlaze]

6 minutes ago, stan786 said:

That last part should be a prerequisite for any coach we are looking to hire, being able to use run concepts and mid level RBs to effectively run the ball is one of the most important tools for a coach today.  The teams that are winning rarely are doing it with first round RBs.

Yea I agree. But the Giants, Cowboys and Chiefs are all winning right now with first round RBs. No single position is REQUIRED to win except QB, but the more weapons you give your QB the better he’ll look.