I kind of agree, but even Derrick Henry was getting stuffed by Baltimore the week prior.
You can get a decent back in free agency or later in the draft. Mark Ingram was cut today and there are countless other examples. Using a first rounder is bad asset allocation. Especially when you already have 2 3rds invested in the position.
1) the player immediately makes more than the average for the position on his rookie deal as opposed to a 1st rd DE, CB, WR who makes significantly less.
2) you’re hoping he is good and then will have to pay a second contract, which has a terrible track record for running back.
3) I’d rather have josh throw on 3rd and 3 or 4. But I’ll bet whatever team’s fans we are playing will be hoping for the opposite. I’d rather stay a pass heavy team.
I’m all for upgrading at RB, but I changed my mind on first round for those reasons after initially wanting Etienne.