RB needy NFL teams

[BubbaBurst]

Looking at some top picks in a few leagues (1,2,5 in one, #2 in a couple, 3,4 in another) and was thinking about NFL teams that could be looking for running back help. I came up with the following:

Texans, Chargers, Chiefs, Redskins, Seahawks

Am I missing anyone? Personally i would love it if someone like Spiller ended up in San Diego. If they go running back early that will be a great situation.

[hosler427]

I would add the Browns, Packers, Bears, Lions, and Bucs. I think they will at least be looking for complimentary RB's to help carry the load effectively...

[thevidon2]

I would add the Browns, Packers, Bears, Lions, and Bucs. I think they will at least be looking for complimentary RB's to help carry the load effectively...

I doubt the Bears are giving up on Forte, and I dont see them drafting another RB (especially highly). The Browns will probably bring in a second class vet just in case James Davis doesn't work out. They aren't competing next year anyways so they can take better building blocks than a RB.

I agree about the others, with the possible exception of the Lions. I think they are ok at RB right now.

[hosler427]

I would add the Browns, Packers, Bears, Lions, and Bucs. I think they will at least be looking for complimentary RB's to help carry the load effectively...

I doubt the Bears are giving up on Forte, and I dont see them drafting another RB (especially highly). The Browns will probably bring in a second class vet just in case James Davis doesn't work out. They aren't competing next year anyways so they can take better building blocks than a RB.

I agree about the others, with the possible exception of the Lions. I think they are ok at RB right now.

I said they would be looking for compliments. I agree that more than likely the Bears and Lions will do it through free agency or a late round pick. The Browns on the other hand...there will at the very least be a new GM in town and who knows what they will think of James Davis. They at least need to cover themselves and get an adequete vet in town.

[ccteam]

I wouldnt be surprised to see the Browns go and get a Willis McGahee, or something. I'd be more excited if they got LenDale White or really anyone younger and less hurt than McGahee.

I agree with the others, I don't see the Lions or Bears taking a RB early in the draft, nor do I see any RB they take late in the draft as being worth having in fantasy.

[Risky bidness]

I wouldnt be surprised to see the Browns go and get a Willis McGahee, or something. I'd be more excited if they got LenDale White or really anyone younger and less hurt than McGahee.

I agree with the others, I don't see the Lions or Bears taking a RB early in the draft, nor do I see any RB they take late in the draft as being worth having in fantasy.

The bears can't, they don't have a 1st or 2nd.

[MrUbuto]

shanahan is most likely the new redskins head coach.. remeber how he would make top 5 RB's out of nobody's in denver.. well look for betts to finally be good. they'll probably just draft some offensive/defenseive line guys.

[pvballer3915]

Well redskins have a few guys. Idk if theyll give up portis like that. There oline sux and portis beasted back in the day with shan

+ they have ganther as a backup.

[Misfit74]

Well redskins have a few guys. Idk if theyll give up portis like that. There oline sux and portis beasted back in the day with shan

+ they have ganther as a backup.

The Redskins have a stable of backup RBs on their roster (including Portis). It's likely a RB is drafted to help spell Portis in his last days as an NFL running back. That situation is a mess.

[kris_kapsner]

With Carroll going to the Seahawks I think Lendale White ends up there as the starting RB. It just makes sense since he was Carroll's guy in college and he score 57 TDs in just 3 seasons there.

[MrUbuto]

With Carroll going to the Seahawks I think Lendale White ends up there as the starting RB. It just makes sense since he was Carroll's guy in college and he score 57 TDs in just 3 seasons there.

I always thought lendale would be a better NFL guy then bush

[Misfit74]

With Carroll going to the Seahawks I think Lendale White ends up there as the starting RB. It just makes sense since he was Carroll's guy in college and he score 57 TDs in just 3 seasons there.

We don't want LenWhale. We want Spiller. If not Spiller or similar talent, then a mid-round back to emerge like a Ray Rice type of player. No sense EVER spending big-time money on a RB. Let them play out their rookie deal and then just replace them with another unless they are the ultra-elite, HoF type back (LT, etc). It makes no sense to shell out for an average RB free agent cash when you can draft RBs easily throughout the draft. Now, if it is an uncapped year, then a few million to make White the GL-back wouldn't hurt, but I don't see us ponying up big bucks for White or any RB through FA. I hope we hire a GM that knows this. I'd rather pay a rookie who can be productive for the length of his rookie deal (5 years or so) and cut him loose. By then, he'll be 27 or so and ready to get paid by someone else who will also pay for his seasons in decline.

[khrolltop]

With Carroll going to the Seahawks I think Lendale White ends up there as the starting RB. It just makes sense since he was Carroll's guy in college and he score 57 TDs in just 3 seasons there.

We don't want LenWhale. We want Spiller. If not Spiller or similar talent, then a mid-round back to emerge like a Ray Rice type of player. No sense EVER spending big-time money on a RB. Let them play out their rookie deal and then just replace them with another unless they are the ultra-elite, HoF type back (LT, etc). It makes no sense to shell out for an average RB free agent cash when you can draft RBs easily throughout the draft. Now, if it is an uncapped year, then a few million to make White the GL-back wouldn't hurt, but I don't see us ponying up big bucks for White or any RB through FA. I hope we hire a GM that knows this. I'd rather pay a rookie who can be productive for the length of his rookie deal (5 years or so) and cut him loose. By then, he'll be 27 or so and ready to get paid by someone else who will also pay for his seasons in decline.

I just hope that the new guy isn't as blind to Justin Forsett as Mora was. Forsett just happens to be a very good RB.

[Orca]

With Carroll going to the Seahawks I think Lendale White ends up there as the starting RB. It just makes sense since he was Carroll's guy in college and he score 57 TDs in just 3 seasons there.

We don't want LenWhale. We want Spiller. If not Spiller or similar talent, then a mid-round back to emerge like a Ray Rice type of player. No sense EVER spending big-time money on a RB. Let them play out their rookie deal and then just replace them with another unless they are the ultra-elite, HoF type back (LT, etc). It makes no sense to shell out for an average RB free agent cash when you can draft RBs easily throughout the draft. Now, if it is an uncapped year, then a few million to make White the GL-back wouldn't hurt, but I don't see us ponying up big bucks for White or any RB through FA. I hope we hire a GM that knows this. I'd rather pay a rookie who can be productive for the length of his rookie deal (5 years or so) and cut him loose. By then, he'll be 27 or so and ready to get paid by someone else who will also pay for his seasons in decline.

I just hope that the new guy isn't as blind to Justin Forsett as Mora was. Forsett just happens to be a very good RB.

Amen...I think he deserves a shot at the starting job, all he did was perform when he was in there.

(This is the point where everyone will get out their rulers, scales and stop watches and tell you that because he doesn't fit the cookie cutter mold he can never be an every down back. )

[kris_kapsner]

With Carroll going to the Seahawks I think Lendale White ends up there as the starting RB. It just makes sense since he was Carroll's guy in college and he score 57 TDs in just 3 seasons there.

We don't want LenWhale. We want Spiller. If not Spiller or similar talent, then a mid-round back to emerge like a Ray Rice type of player. No sense EVER spending big-time money on a RB. Let them play out their rookie deal and then just replace them with another unless they are the ultra-elite, HoF type back (LT, etc). It makes no sense to shell out for an average RB free agent cash when you can draft RBs easily throughout the draft. Now, if it is an uncapped year, then a few million to make White the GL-back wouldn't hurt, but I don't see us ponying up big bucks for White or any RB through FA. I hope we hire a GM that knows this. I'd rather pay a rookie who can be productive for the length of his rookie deal (5 years or so) and cut him loose. By then, he'll be 27 or so and ready to get paid by someone else who will also pay for his seasons in decline.

But Allen, I'm assuming Carroll will have all the final say in the world there. He recruited White and loves him. It wouldn't surprise me to see him there.