TJJackson Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 The correct formulaDon't draft running backs highDraft a hungry chip-on-his-shoulder guy in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th - for our system, this should be a power/bruiser type with good ball security who can catch the occasional screen and/or dump to the flatThen draft offensive lineman with the 1st and 2nd round picks to block for this guy (and also protect Dalton better)Shelf life on running backs in this day and age is limited. Draft low and stay young at the RB position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spor_tees Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 The correct formulaDon't draft running backs highDraft a hungry chip-on-his-shoulder guy in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th - for our system, this should be a power/bruiser type with good ball security who can catch the occasional screen and/or dump to the flatThen draft offensive lineman with the 1st and 2nd round picks to block for this guy (and also protect Dalton better)Shelf life on running backs in this day and age is limited. Draft low and stay young at the RB positionIt's hard to tell about the staying power of a running back anymore. Chris Johnson was a late first round choice, and whether he is not trying his hardest because of his contract, or he is starting a decline is yet to be seen. From what we have seen lately the shelf life of a starting running back has dropped to about 4 quality years, versus about 7+ years for a good offensive lineman. One thing for sure, drafting is not an exact science. (Understatement of the year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 The correct formulaDon't draft running backs highDraft a hungry chip-on-his-shoulder guy in the 3rd, 4th, or 5th - for our system, this should be a power/bruiser type with good ball security who can catch the occasional screen and/or dump to the flatThen draft offensive lineman with the 1st and 2nd round picks to block for this guy (and also protect Dalton better)Shelf life on running backs in this day and age is limited. Draft low and stay young at the RB position....But I want Lamichael James,We have one of most talented young WR's,We have one of the most Talented young TE's why not get talented RB to add to the mix ^.^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cHaD711Johnson Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Lamichael James won't be a 1st round pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Reedy says it will be 3-4 weeks before the NLRB renders a decision. Appears the NFL will wait for them, so if Ced does get suspended it won't be until the Bengals hit the meat of the sked, assuming there are no other legal challenges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 JasonLaCanfora Jason La Canfora, NFL Network Cedric Benson's three game suspension has been reduced to 1 game and a fine. Huge news for Bengals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 More good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekshank Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Only one game is good news.Seattle has the 7th ranked rushing defense in the NFL... so I guess we'll see what Scott and Leonard are made of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Only one game is good news.Seattle has the 7th ranked rushing defense in the NFL... so I guess we'll see what Scott and Leonard are made of.I'd like to see Peerman get a chance along with Scott and Leonard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 Id like to see leonard get a chance to start he has always msde plays for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted October 18, 2011 Report Share Posted October 18, 2011 “Mr. Henderson’s conclusion that the August 4, 2011 side letter agreement between the NFLPA and the NFL granted the NFL the right to discipline Cedric for conduct occurring during the lockout presents an opportunity for the NFLPA to establish that a different interpretation of the side letter is appropriate. Based on Mr. Henderson’s findings regarding the level of the discipline that is appropriate, but for Mr. Henderson’s interpretation of the August 4 side letter agreement, we are confident that Cedric would not have been suspended at all.”[/i]http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/18/bensons-fight-with-nflpa-isnt-over-yet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Benson's appeal of his 1-game suspension to an outside arbitrator has been rejected./>http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/29/cedric-benson-non-injury-grievance-rejected-suspension-stands/NLRB case still pending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 I bet he gets paid the gamecheck as a settlement, and then that'll be the end of it other than his grumbling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Anyone who doesn't like Ced gets their wish today, Ced out and Leonard and Bernard Scott will carry the load. I'm a huge Ced Benson fan, I think he gets the tough extra yards that most running backs don't. I think our offense will miss him, but hopefully the backups show well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Anyone who doesn't like Ced gets their wish today, Ced out and Leonard and Bernard Scott will carry the load. I'm a huge Ced Benson fan, I think he gets the tough extra yards that most running backs don't. I think our offense will miss him, but hopefully the backups show well.4th and Leonard. Nuff said.The Seahags suck, so if missing Benson throws the game, we're in trouble anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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