OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 19 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: Bell, Gurley and Gordon ruined the market for the future. ...if I remember correctly, one of the very first RB's to cash in on MAJOR money was Shaun Alexander ('Hawks)...signed 8 year, $62 million dollar deal back in 2006.....production dipped 1,000 yds for 2006 and kept going down hill... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 The model is this: Build an All World o-line and then plug in whoever the hell you like at running back. Of the recent running back mega extensions, which teams that doled them out are currently happy they did so? Anyone? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 47 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...if I remember correctly, one of the very first RB's to cash in on MAJOR money was Shaun Alexander ('Hawks)...signed 8 year, $62 million dollar deal back in 2006.....production dipped 1,000 yds for 2006 and kept going down hill... 41 minutes ago, Logic said: The model is this: Build an All World o-line and then plug in whoever the hell you like at running back. Of the recent running back mega extensions, which teams that doled them out are currently happy they did so? Anyone? McCaffrey when he gets his fat @$$ check... he won't disappoint, you are looking at the future GOAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 57 minutes ago, Sherlock Holmes said: McCaffrey when he gets his fat @$$ check... he won't disappoint, you are looking at the future GOAT McCaffrey's great. So is Barkley. So are a handful of other guys. None of their teams are winning many games. If we take a look at the Patriots, Ravens, 49ers, Chiefs, Packers, Seahawks, Texans, i.e. the leading teams in the league....none of them have big contract, mega-star running backs. I just don't think that having an All World running back is going to win you many more games in the NFL in 2019 than having a pretty good one that you let walk after his rookie contract. Give me high quality defense, offensive line, coaching, and quarterback all day. But having an elite running back in 2019? A luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Logic said: McCaffrey's great. So is Barkley. So are a handful of other guys. None of their teams are winning many games. If we take a look at the Patriots, Ravens, 49ers, Chiefs, Packers, Seahawks, Texans, i.e. the leading teams in the league....none of them have big contract, mega-star running backs. I just don't think that having an All World running back is going to win you many more games in the NFL in 2019 than having a pretty good one that you let walk after his rookie contract. Give me high quality defense, offensive line, coaching, and quarterback all day. But having an elite running back in 2019? A luxury. That's why you add elite pieces at the mainstays... Kuechly, Kupp, McCaffrey, Bosa or Watt... We already have Josh Allen who would flourish with these guys around him, especially with Beasley in place and Brown. You guys forget McCaffrey is like a #1 reciever as well... Also McCaffrey is worlds above Saquon Edited November 22, 2019 by Sherlock Holmes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted November 22, 2019 Share Posted November 22, 2019 Never ever ever never ever pay top dollar for a running back. Never. Pay the line instead. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Buffalo Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Sherlock Holmes said: McCaffrey when he gets his fat @$$ check... he won't disappoint, you are looking at the future GOAT I am not sure how old you are but the only back I have seen be great behind a average line is Barry Sanders. No one else has been special behind anything less than above average line for many years since 85 at least. McCaffrey is great but without money for a line I doubt he has chance to show it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundancer Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I am not sure how old you are but the only back I have seen be great behind a average line is Barry Sanders. No one else has been special behind anything less than above average line for many years since 85 at least. McCaffrey is great but without money for a line I doubt he has chance to show it. Agreed. Sanders was unreal behind a sieve of a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I am not sure how old you are but the only back I have seen be great behind a average line is Barry Sanders. No one else has been special behind anything less than above average line for many years since 85 at least. McCaffrey is great but without money for a line I doubt he has chance to show it. He already is showing it... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Buffalo Posted November 23, 2019 Share Posted November 23, 2019 13 hours ago, Sherlock Holmes said: He already is showing it... You might think I am insulting the guy but I am not- one year being special behind a poor line is impressive but to do 5 years in a row is impossible for almost anyone. Sanders was special and no one is near him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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