South Jersey Bills Fan Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Bush was drafted 2nd over all...Spiller 9th. The other back on NO is Pierre Thomas who was undrafted. If CJ turns out to be anything close to Reggie, then there is no need to spend a high draft pick for the "workhorse" back on this team. For all those who say he can't handle a full load, I say this position should be relatively easy to fill out. If we are replacing Fred Jackson in a couple of years, so what. Do we really need to have 2 1st round draft picks at running back? And would they both be happy after a while? IMHO. Of course, it doesn't excuse passed draft blunders, but looking ahead, I don't see a problem filling that role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightClub Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 The problem with this organization - not just this regime, but it's been consistent for the last several (must come from Ralph, then) - is that they lack conviction and decisiveness. Back when the whole McGahee fiasco was going on, I wanted him off the team as much as anyone else. When they traded him, they even got a pretty good deal - can't remember all of the particulars, but it was better than this Lynch deal. So, now they created a hole on the team, something we all know they seem fond of doing. But Levy was telling us about this kid Fred Jackson who was a good one and just hadn't got the chance yet. Okay, great. So, be decisive and have conviction in your opinion. Don't draft a RB in the first round that year...you said Jackson was good, so believe your own opinion and give him the shot. If I am not mistaken, this all happened around the time they were going to lose Nate Clements, and knew they would need a corner at some point. Another decision I was fine with, given the money involved there. So, if they had stayed away from Lynch, the top rated corner that year as Revis - we probably would've picked him given that was our other area of need. If they have just had the conviction to be decisive. I know, I know - would've, could've, should've - but imagine the scenario. You keep Revis away from the Jets, get him yourself, don't have to deal with the Lynch fiasco that simply replaced the McGahee fiasco, and Fred Jackson wouldn't have had to wait until last year to get a true full-time shot....which he made the most of, just as Levy said he would!! I run my own business, and if you cannot be decisive and have conviction that what you think will happen is right, you will go under faster than you can turn around. This is what is happening to the Bills right now. It can be illustrated with many other similar examples. Sorry, what does this have to do with your post? I agree, you can find kids like Fred Jackson at the RB position, but you have to be the type of organization that New Orleans is...you have to have the courage of conviction to know a guy like Pierre Thomas is a good player, and plug him in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Jersey Bills Fan Posted October 7, 2010 Author Share Posted October 7, 2010 The problem with this organization - not just this regime, but it's been consistent for the last several (must come from Ralph, then) - is that they lack conviction and decisiveness. Back when the whole McGahee fiasco was going on, I wanted him off the team as much as anyone else. When they traded him, they even got a pretty good deal - can't remember all of the particulars, but it was better than this Lynch deal. So, now they created a hole on the team, something we all know they seem fond of doing. But Levy was telling us about this kid Fred Jackson who was a good one and just hadn't got the chance yet. Okay, great. So, be decisive and have conviction in your opinion. Don't draft a RB in the first round that year...you said Jackson was good, so believe your own opinion and give him the shot. If I am not mistaken, this all happened around the time they were going to lose Nate Clements, and knew they would need a corner at some point. Another decision I was fine with, given the money involved there. So, if they had stayed away from Lynch, the top rated corner that year as Revis - we probably would've picked him given that was our other area of need. If they have just had the conviction to be decisive. I know, I know - would've, could've, should've - but imagine the scenario. You keep Revis away from the Jets, get him yourself, don't have to deal with the Lynch fiasco that simply replaced the McGahee fiasco, and Fred Jackson wouldn't have had to wait until last year to get a true full-time shot....which he made the most of, just as Levy said he would!! I run my own business, and if you cannot be decisive and have conviction that what you think will happen is right, you will go under faster than you can turn around. This is what is happening to the Bills right now. It can be illustrated with many other similar examples. Sorry, what does this have to do with your post? I agree, you can find kids like Fred Jackson at the RB position, but you have to be the type of organization that New Orleans is...you have to have the courage of conviction to know a guy like Pierre Thomas is a good player, and plug him in. I think your overall assesment of the situation is very accurate. Coupled with some poor talent evaluation it is a recipe for disaster. SOmeone in another post pointed out all the high picks the Bills have spent on running backs over the last 7-8 years..don't we envy Jacksonville who took FRED TAYLOR (with OUR pick no less) over 10 years ago, and replaced him with MJD 2 years ago...efficient and confident. No flip-flopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Dear Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Why is everyone so sure that CJ can't carry the ball 20 times a game. He's the same size as Chris Johnson, Jamaal Charles and a guy by the name of Ladanian something or other. The plan should be for Fred to carry the load for 1 or 2 more seasons while we build the line. Then a fully matured CJ can be the feature back. Granted, that's assuming we have a plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 (edited) Chris Johnson has struggled quite a bit this year, possibly due to the incredibly heavy workload he carried in 2009. There's no reason, however, that Clifford can't be the feature back--- he just doesn't need to, and shouldn't, be touching the ball 400-450 times per year. I also think he's much more talented and versatile than Reggie Bush. Edited October 7, 2010 by Punch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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