RB options

johndeere1707 · Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Posts: 5285

looking at the draft there are a couple decent guys that I would like to pursue. And then of course there is the recent release of speedy Chris Rainey. I know we are trying to move away from that image but I think he could be a dynamic player.

A couple guys I like draft wise

Giovanni Bernard, Eddie Lacy, Andre Ellington, Kenjon Barner, Marcus Lattimore (mid-late round pick)

anyone else? maybe Bell?
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Spartan300 · Joined: 08 Jan 2012 Posts: 588

Rainey would be a good compliment to BJGE and wouldn't be expensive. I like all thoses listed maybe add in Mike Gillislee.

Where do you guys see Lattimore going?

TheVillain112 · Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Posts: 12479

Love me some Eddie Lacy...

LondonBengal · Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:48 pm Post subject:

THE DUKE · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 14284 Location: Centerville, OH

If we draft a back, it is going to be a speed compliment guy to BJGE, unless there is incredible value at some point.
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INbengalfan · Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 4677 Location: Richmond, IN

RedGreenShow · Joined: 06 Feb 2012 Posts: 752 Location: Nati

I like Eddie Lacy a lot. But he's more power than speed. I could easily see him surpass BJGE on the depth chart midseason. I think he's gonna be a good one.
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INbengalfan · Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 4677 Location: Richmond, IN

LondonBengal · Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2013 4:01 pm Post subject:

INbengalfan · Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 4677 Location: Richmond, IN

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Beck Bristow · Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 5932

I'm thinking we need to take Bernard in the first, maybe after a trade down. If we pass, then Andre Ellington with our second would be good I guess. Personally, I like Bernard in the first, I think he can pair with BJGE nicely. I would also look at Lattimore in the 4th or 5th if he's still there.
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LondonBengal · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 2:32 pm Post subject:

ark23 · Joined: 04 Dec 2012 Posts: 1289 Location: Columbus, Ohio

I've gotta say the Barner hype is unwarranted if you ask me. Was he productive in college? Without question. But he's not gonna be successful at the next level if you ask me. He doesn't have great vision and consistently bounces runs to the outside, he runs upright and doesn't showcase ability to run through the middle and he has had a lot of fumbles. Runs through a ton of big holes as well. I wouldn't touch him.

Ellington is the best compliment to BJGE. He's more elusive to Barner, dynamite in the open field and has really good balance. He's not a feature back but as a compliment to BJGE I'd love him.

Dennis Johnson out of Arkansas was overlooked throughout his career, but he's a well built back who is low to the ground, has a big lower body with great acceleration and toughness. He's a great complimentary back.

Beck Bristow · Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 5932

BengalsEra · Joined: 31 Dec 2012 Posts: 350

bell is the best RB in this draft. a 1 2 punch with him and BJGE....