walzav29 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I was think that Mendenhall should be the Bengals pick if Ellis and Dorsey are gone, but someone warned me of Big Ten RB's. The Bengals are 0-3 when it comes to Big Ten 1st rounders. I know there is Larry Johnson and Eddie George, but there are a million more flops. Big Ten backs rely on Big Ten O-lines. How sure are you that Mendenahall would be great? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I was think that Mendenhall should be the Bengals pick if Ellis and Dorsey are gone, but someone warned me of Big Ten RB's. The Bengals are 0-3 when it comes to Big Ten 1st rounders. I know there is Larry Johnson and Eddie George, but there are a million more flops. Big Ten backs rely on Big Ten O-lines. How sure are you that Mendenahall would be great?im not sure he would be great. but i didnt think Illinois's line was that good last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 There is no added risk in taking a big ten back compared to any other college division, there are inherent factors that lead to the chance of a bust RB from any team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesperateDerelict Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 The so-called 2nd-tier backs => Choice, Forte, Rice, Smith, C.Johnson, etc. are not that different from the big 3 (Stewart, Mendenhall, & McDaddy). The risk isn't in production as much as value - are you getting the most bang for your buck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walzav29 Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I got my top 5 like thisMendenhallC. JohnsonK. SmithFelix JonesRay RiceMcFadden has character issues. Don't want him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurgan74 Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Illinois was a good team, but Mendenhall was special. For those who are not sold on Mendenhall, ESPN Classic is replaying the 2008 Rose Bowl between Ilinois and USC. Ellis was a beast for USC, but Mendenhall was incredible against the star studded defense of USC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTG Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I would love to have Ray Rice. Oh man...if we picked him up in the later rounds I would s**t myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishipatel Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 I got my top 5 like thisMendenhallC. JohnsonK. SmithFelix JonesRay RiceMcFadden has character issues. Don't want him.Where is Stewart on this list? His toe isn't that big of a concern. I think he goes between Mendenhall and C. Johnson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walzav29 Posted April 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 Turf Toe always lingers. Especially for RB's. It's more of an issue than you think. If it's the 3rd round take him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted April 25, 2008 Report Share Posted April 25, 2008 FWIW was just watching sportscenter & ex-Titans GM Floyd Reese said he thought that in 5 years Mendenhall would turn out to be the best player in the 2008 draft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walzav29 Posted November 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I got my top 5 like thisMendenhallC. JohnsonK. SmithFelix JonesRay RiceMcFadden has character issues. Don't want him.Check this scouting out from before the 2008 draft. Not too shabby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 Watching Mendenhall run has made me nostalgic for Willie Parker. They upgraded big time with Mendenhall. You're right, you had Rice and Mendenhall, and they both look really good here in their second year in the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpeldios Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I was actually high on Mendenhall in last years draft. He is a tough runner and I think he'll be a player for years. That said, the bengals go the guy I wanted there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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