Why draft a late round RB?

We've got:

Smith
Montgomery
Goings
Brown

We've got the depth behind Smith that a late rounder would immediately provide. Why sign a fifth guy? I'd rather use that pick on a blocking FB, and grab a premier RB in the early rounds *first* in 2003.

 

well, if we don't come away with a RB this year then I'm OK. Just as long as we don't spend more than one pick of the first four on offense, I'm allright with a receiver or a tight end or whatever. But only at great value.

 

It looks like you answered your own question to me. Ofcourse, there could be a good RB available after June 1st.

 

I would like to see the Panthers add a speed back to the equation. I am warming more and more to Clinton Portis being a Panther with the second rounder. I really feel that Foster might fit a bit better but his flaws place him below Portis IMO. Portis will never be a power back and carry the load (unless he can grow on that frame a bit more and add about 20lbs) - but he can be an explosive change of pace guy that can give you 15-20 carries and expand the effectiveness of the offense. If not Portis, I would look for Brian Westbrook in a later round (4th or 5th). Backs like Peterson, Gordan, Wells or Staley really don't bring anything new to the table for us.

This is becoming a 2 back league anyway. You need two good ones to cover yourself anyway. Even the big backs are getting injuries a lot these days. Having Lamar Smith and Clinton Portis gives the Panthers some nice weapons at RB IMO.

 

warming? You've been pimping Portis for months.

>>Backs like Peterson, Gordan, Wells or Staley really don't bring anything new to the table for us.

except for a bigger frame, and a solid running style. Pretty much the two things we've been looking to get.

 

Portis wouldn't be a late rounder.

There's lotsa talk of defense the first 2, and picking an RB later. My point was that we've already got 3 guys that fit the mold of a 'late round' rb.

I'd take Portis, hell I'd take foster but for the fumbles.

I saw a mock that had Duckett falling to us. I'll fart in chuch if that happens.

 

Hah! You liar. You don't go to church.

 

precisely.

 

oh, if duckett is there at 2, he's worth it. otherwise, i dont want a rb in this draft. get the FB if possible.

the running back crop will be great next year and those guys have a much easier transition into the league than any other position. let smith play as the starter this season and give him the heave-ho at year's end in favor of a rookie back.

 

mVm, disagree as usual. I realize your sole purpose is to disagree with anything that make sense - but sorry, that doesn't make you smarter than anyone here.
Let me clarify for the slow one...
I cooled on Portis due to his lack of size quite a while ago but I am starting to believe he'll be a good back in the NFL. As for the other backs - all are similar to the backs we have IMO.

Meatpile - maybe you need an interpretor. I said THE SECOND ROUND for Portis. I don't expect you to be able to read - but at least ask your mommy. Ok.