Pioli, Here's your clue for 2010 draft

[Jawshco]

I've said it before, but I think we should take RB Ryan Mathews from Fresno, if he's there in the third round. I have very little confidence in our backs, and LJ is showing his age. Mathews will be a steal in the 3rd, and I think he has every down back potential that Charles, Smith and Savage lack.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Jawshco

I've said it before, but I think we should take RB Ryan Mathews from Fresno, if he's there in the first round. I have very little confidence in our backs, and LJ is showing his age. Mathews will be a steal in the 3rd, and I think he has every down back potential that Charles, Smith and Savage lack.

It's a good thought. At this point, I just don't see any reason to invest in a RB when you don't have an offensive line to get him holes to run through. And given how easy it is to find RBs these days (most teams seem to have 2-3 who can run well), a RB needs to be Adrian Peterson good to justify using a high first round pick, especially a top 5 pick.

Beginning of the second round, that's a different story. And I think there will be some real good players available there. But even though I hate to go in terms of position of need instead of BPA, I would much, much rather go for the top Center or Guard on the board than a RB. Unless the Guards/Centers are grossly overvalued or there is an absolute guarantee of a superstar in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, I think you have to draft two offensive linemen in those rounds.

[Jawshco]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

It's a good thought. At this point, I just don't see any reason to invest in a RB when you don't have an offensive line to get him holes to run through. And given how easy it is to find RBs these days (most teams seem to have 2-3 who can run well), a RB needs to be Adrian Peterson good to justify using a high first round pick, especially a top 5 pick.

Beginning of the second round, that's a different story. And I think there will be some real good players available there. But even though I hate to go in terms of position of need instead of BPA, I would much, much rather go for the top Center or Guard on the board than a RB. Unless the Guards/Centers are grossly overvalued or there is an absolute guarantee of a superstar in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, I think you have to draft two offensive linemen in those rounds.

Sorry, edited my post. I meant to say 3rd round not 1st. No, my point is that I think this guy will availible in the 3rd because of his school, but he's got great talent. Sometimes he does look like an AP type of back.