Wagon Circler Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 IMHO there is no full-time running back currently on the Bills roster. Freddy has lost a step and the next tackle Spiller breaks will be his first. The others are role players. I believe the Bills MUST take a running back in the second or third round. A player who might be there at fifty with the devaluation at the running back position, who I like is Ameer Abdullah of Nebraska. Only 5'8" but a solid 200 lbs. with good vision and speed. This is the only position I would pass on a QB for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Shouldn't this go on PPP? JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Anthony Dixon with Bryce Brown will surprise some people. Getting Yeldon would be a huge value in the 5th, if we can. Fred Jackson is never to be doubted and considering he was used a lot in the passing game for 2014 is important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 if we go with a smaller back I'd prefer Duke Johnson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Anthony Dixon with Bryce Brown will surprise some people. Getting Yeldon would be a huge value in the 5th, if we can. Fred Jackson is never to be doubted and considering he was used a lot in the passing game for 2014 is important. Fred jackson was majorly platooned last year and still got hurt.....his north south speed is now starting to suffer...his lateral speed has been gone for a while now..... Spiller doesnt fit the offense........bryce brown is a unknown because of the ignorant way our backs were handled last year We need another back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm good w Abdullah, Cobb , Yeldon among others. Crappy draft overall but the rb position is deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm on record as wanting 1) Telvin Coleman or 2) David Cobb. I do prefer the Big 10 RBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I'm good w Abdullah, Cobb , Yeldon among others. Crappy draft overall but the rb position is deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 What about Josh Robinson from Mississippi St? I like this kid a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsVet Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Only 5'8" but a solid 200 lbs. with good vision and speed. This is the only position I would pass on a QB for. Which teams are winning without a QB and outstanding RB's? Even Adrian Peterson in his finest year with Ponder QB'ing the Vikings they barely made the playoffs and lost in the wild card round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Anthony Dixon with Bryce Brown will surprise some people. Getting Yeldon would be a huge value in the 5th, if we can. Fred Jackson is never to be doubted and considering he was used a lot in the passing game for 2014 is important. You think Yeldon will fall to rd 5? I can't see it happening, but if so, that would be glorious. I like Abdullah too. Lack of height is scary for most positions, not for running back. He's got skills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 You think Yeldon will fall to rd 5? I can't see it happening, but if so, that would be glorious. I like Abdullah too. Lack of height is scary for most positions, not for running back. He's got skills there are about 4 or 5 backs rated above him, shirley. the first rb may not be drafted until the late 1st, if that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Fred jackson was majorly platooned last year and still got hurt.....his north south speed is now starting to suffer...his lateral speed has been gone for a while now..... Spiller doesnt fit the offense........bryce brown is a unknown because of the ignorant way our backs were handled last year We need another back It's weird because in San Fran they tried to get more than one back in the style of spiller so maybe they will like him.... But your probably right guessing he's gone, honestly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 It's weird because in San Fran they tried to get more than one back in the style of spiller so maybe they will like him.... But your probably right guessing he's gone, honestly Even he was a bargain?. I guess it comes down what offense Bills actually are thinking of running . But hell yes we better be drafting one this time. and if that value falls down to the fifth good for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 IMHO there is no full-time running back currently on the Bills roster. Freddy has lost a step and the next tackle Spiller breaks will be his first. The others are role players. I believe the Bills MUST take a running back in the second or third round. A player who might be there at fifty with the devaluation at the running back position, who I like is Ameer Abdullah of Nebraska. Only 5'8" but a solid 200 lbs. with good vision and speed. This is the only position I would pass on a QB for. Wow this board wacked today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyNateSoldiers Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 This would be my perfect scenario in upcoming Draft 2nd round either Gurley or Gordon falls in our laps. Then trade back into 2nd with 3 & 4 and select Clive Walford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimer1960 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) Which teams are winning without a QB and outstanding RB's? Even Adrian Peterson in his finest year with Ponder QB'ing the Vikings they barely made the playoffs and lost in the wild card round. Well, you are right about that, but tell us who the next Brady, Brees, Rodgers, Manning or Rivers is that will be sitting at the 50th pick? Edited February 1, 2015 by OldTimer1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark80 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) there are about 4 or 5 backs rated above him, shirley. the first rb may not be drafted until the late 1st, if that. I also find Yeldon in the 5th to be laughable. Just because RBs don't go in the top of the 1st anymore doesn't mean they don't get picked in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounds. Yeldon will be gone by the end of the 3rd in my opinion, but, you never know. I actually don't really like or trust Yeldon. You need only look to his own backfield in Henry to find a better runner. That is never a good sign in my opinion for a college RB (save Thurman and Barry). I remember thinking the same thing about Richardson and Lacy, how Lacy looked better to me when he got the ball even though he was second fiddle, and look how that has turned out so far. Anyways, on to Abdullah. After Gordon and Gurley I like him on the next level with Duke Johnson and would be pretty happy with him in the 3rd. I don't think he's worth the 2nd though (I do think Gurley is). On Josh Robinson, he's a much better candidate for the 5th. Tell me that guy doesn't remind you of the bowling ball Maurice Jones Drew? He may be lacking the speed, but if our goal is to ground and pound, he can certainly do that. RBs are a dime a dozen and this is a good RB draft, just don't reach on a guy this year and then there are a number of scenarios that I would be happy with (as listed above). Edited February 1, 2015 by Mark80 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I also find Yeldon in the 5th to be laughable. Just because RBs don't go in the top of the 1st anymore doesn't mean they don't get picked in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounds. Yeldon will be gone by the end of the 3rd in my opinion, but, you never know. I actually don't really like or trust Yeldon. You need only look to his own backfield in Henry to find a better runner. That is never a good sign in my opinion for a college RB (save Thurman and Barry). I remember thinking the same thing about Richardson and Lacy, how Lacy looked better to me when he got the ball even though he was second fiddle, and look how that has turned out so far. Anyways, on to Abdullah. After Gordon and Gurley I like him on the next level with Duke Johnson and would be pretty happy with him in the 3rd. I don't think he's worth the 2nd though (I do think Gurley is). On Josh Robinson, he's a much better candidate for the 5th. Tell me that guy doesn't remind you of the bowling ball Maurice Jones Drew? He may be lacking the speed, but if our goal is to ground and pound, he can certainly do that. RBs are a dime a dozen and this is a good RB draft, just don't reach on a guy this year and then there are a number of scenarios that I would be happy with (as listed above). So because The most accomplished RB in HS history decided to go to yeldons school, its a bad sign? Henry would be better than almost any back in the country. He's a monster. That being said, I don't think Yeldon is a superstar either. A good back that has experience as part of a rb by committee, size, decent speed and burst. Agree Withey everything else said. If we can manuever in the draft, I'd really love to land a 4th rd pick and land our RB there. 3rd might be a bit early (if OL, TE or Hughes' replacement are higher on our board). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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