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Let the complaining begin. - CTcard - 04-26-2016

At ESPN, Chris Low has an article listing the top 10 juniors or RS sophs for next year, based upon pro potential.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/15355662/college-football-top-juniors-dominate-next-year-nfl-draft

Our fave, McCaffrey didn't make his list though does appear in the secondary list of "Ten more who could jump into the top 10" (listed alphabetically)

On the one hand, broadly speaking, it seems pretty obvious that McCaffrey is one of the 10 best juniors for next year in a broad sense.

On the other hand, it is my impression that smaller RBs don't seem to be drafted very highly - at least not top 10 highly. Are there enough examples that make this untrue?

Re: Let the complaining begin. - thunder_chik - 04-26-2016

LaMichael James, 2012, 5th RB taken, 2nd round pick. 5'9", 195.  I'll keep searching...
Are you talking top 10 overall picks, or top 10 RBs?

Re: Let the complaining begin. - JJJ - 04-26-2016

Barry Sanders, the guy whose record Christian broke, 3rd overall pick, 1989.

Perhaps Chris Low also took into account it is unlikely he will make himself available for the draft? (OK, doubt that too...)

Re: Let the complaining begin. - Papa John - 04-26-2016

(04-26-2016, 12:28 PM)CTcard link Wrote:On the other hand, it is my impression that smaller RBs don't seem to be drafted very highly - at least not top 10 highly. Are there enough examples that make this untrue?

Darrin Nelson?

Re: Let the complaining begin. - BostonCard - 04-26-2016

It will be interesting to see how McCaffrey does as a pro.  You would think his vision will translate well, but you never know.

BC

Re: Let the complaining begin. - donkey687 - 04-26-2016

Reggie Bush #2 overall pick.  I can't think of a better comp than that one.

Re: Let the complaining begin. - stupac2 - 04-26-2016

(04-26-2016, 02:12 PM)donkey687 link Wrote:Reggie Bush #2 overall pick.  I can't think of a better comp than that one.

Widely considered a bust, so not really one you want to be making.

Re: Let the complaining begin. - ChicagoCard - 04-26-2016

I haven't looked at the article, and this may not be relevant but McCaffrey wasn't in that writer's Voldemort top 3.

Re: Let the complaining begin. - BostonCard - 04-26-2016

Well, this hypothetical college draft has McCaffrey #2 overall (behind Deshaun Watson).

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2635606-the-top-25-first-round-picks-if-college-football-held-a-2016-draft/page/3

BC

Re: Let the complaining begin. - CTcard - 04-26-2016

(04-26-2016, 02:26 PM)stupac2 link Wrote:[quote author=donkey687 link=topic=14954.msg161403#msg161403 date=1461705156]
Reggie Bush #2 overall pick.  I can't think of a better comp than that one.

Widely considered a bust, so not really one you want to be making.
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Doesn't really matter whether it's a comparison one wants to make, it seems to be the most relevant one listed here. The two seem to be about the same size, similar roles (though McCaffrey seems to carry a heavier work load), and similar levels of achievement/notoriety.

LaMichael James is more what I was thinking of - a good small back who didn't get drafted anywhere near the top 10. On the other hand, McCaffrey is both bigger and better.

I am afraid that both Barry Sanders and Darrin Nelson (both smaller than McCaffrey) are so long ago they are probably not particularly meaningful for projecting how the NFL feels about smaller backs today.

To counter my own premise, I see McCaffrey is listed as 6'0'' and 202 lbs. If that is more or less accurate, he is not that small a back - particularly if you project him putting on some pounds by mid-NFL career. 

Re: Let the complaining begin. - Mick - 04-26-2016

(04-26-2016, 01:30 PM)thunder_chik link Wrote:LaMichael James, 2012, 5th RB taken, 2nd round pick. 5'9", 195.  I'll keep searching...
Are you talking top 10 overall picks, or top 10 RBs?

There is some evidence that harbaugh objected to the James pick...that it was Baalke who drove that selection.

Re: Let the complaining begin. - ThePassionOfTheChryst - 04-26-2016

I see a lot of Brian Westbrook in McCaffrey.

Re: Let the complaining begin. - Phogge - 04-27-2016

Mac is in a class by himself but needs the right system and the right OC to get the most out of him in the League. He'll be a must double cover in the slot, can be a decoy and can be a third down back. I hope he doesn't run back kicks in the pros. Plus I reckon he'd be an All American safety if moved to defense if a coach was stupid enough to do it. He would have been one of the greatest single wing TB's ever. He's Robert Redford in The Natural. Unfortunately the combination of late night games, writers reverse racism and the lukewarm Voldemort campaign that the Department will run this season will cost him another Voldemort. It's already been awarded to Woods.

Re: Let the complaining begin. - CTcard - 04-27-2016

(04-27-2016, 10:37 AM)Phogge link Wrote:  Unfortunately the combination of late night games, writers reverse racism and the lukewarm    campaign that the Department will run this season will cost him another    . It's already been awarded to Woods.

Who is Woods?

Re: Let the complaining begin. - BostonCard - 04-27-2016

(04-27-2016, 11:20 AM)CTcard link Wrote:[quote author=Phogge link=topic=14954.msg161444#msg161444 date=1461778641]
  Unfortunately the combination of late night games, writers reverse racism and the lukewarm    campaign that the Department will run this season will cost him another    . It's already been awarded to Woods.

Who is Woods?
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Maybe he meant Deshaun Watson?  They both start with a "W".

BC



Re: Let the complaining begin. - CTcard - 04-27-2016

(04-27-2016, 02:52 PM)Boston Card link Wrote:[quote author=CTcard link=topic=14954.msg161447#msg161447 date=1461781219]
[quote author=Phogge link=topic=14954.msg161444#msg161444 date=1461778641]
  Unfortunately the combination of late night games, writers reverse racism and the lukewarm    campaign that the Department will run this season will cost him another    . It's already been awarded to Woods.

Who is Woods?
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Maybe he meant Deshaun Watson?  They both start with a "W".

BC
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Well, I thought he might mean Leonard Fournette since he seems to be the most popularly listed front runner for 2016. However, I couldn't see a name connection.