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Can we expect a drop off in RB talent coming out of Louisiana
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:41 am
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:41 am
after the 2013 draft?
Going forward, it looks like running backs' announcements for what college team they go to will be a bigger deal than what pro team they go to.
I am predicting this drop off in the future, not just because of how talented LF is. Who the heck is going to want to play RB in the future when they can get drafted higher as a DB, LB, WR, TE or God bless us all, a QB?
Kids and their parents are smart. In Louisiana we've already had an influx of talent at OL & TE lately and a shortage of DL. With this weekends draft look for that trend to continue.
The talent isn't coming or going, it's just switching to different positions.
Coaches in Louisiana better start passing the ball more. Our best athletes are going to need to be able to do something more than run the ball in the future to go high in the draft.
Going forward, it looks like running backs' announcements for what college team they go to will be a bigger deal than what pro team they go to.
I am predicting this drop off in the future, not just because of how talented LF is. Who the heck is going to want to play RB in the future when they can get drafted higher as a DB, LB, WR, TE or God bless us all, a QB?
Kids and their parents are smart. In Louisiana we've already had an influx of talent at OL & TE lately and a shortage of DL. With this weekends draft look for that trend to continue.
The talent isn't coming or going, it's just switching to different positions.
Coaches in Louisiana better start passing the ball more. Our best athletes are going to need to be able to do something more than run the ball in the future to go high in the draft.
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Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:43 am to chinese58
Kids will always want the ball in their hands. Running back talent isn't going anywhere.
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:50 am to chinese58
No don't think so for a RB to be a 1st round pick you have to be a every down back. Which means running, catching, and blocking so defenses won't know the plays. The problem with the backs in this draft was none of them was an every down back except for the kid out of UNC. The second problem was the every down backs that was listed didn't have the production i.e Spencer Ware. Eddie Lacy fell off because he could catch out the back field and his durability which is why he was drafted at the end of the second round
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:55 am to chinese58
so you think a bunch of 5'9 - 6'0 tall RBs are gonna go to their HS coaches and tell them to move them to WR, TE or QB so they can get drafted earlier in the 1st round?
contrary to the secrant, there were not any big time backs in this years draft, that's why none were drafted in the first.
contrary to the secrant, there were not any big time backs in this years draft, that's why none were drafted in the first.
This post was edited on 4/29/13 at 8:58 am
Posted on 4/29/13 at 8:55 am to chinese58
Interesting thought tbh....
Posted on 4/29/13 at 9:22 am to chinese58
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after the 2013 draft?
Fournette
Williams
Guice
Brossette
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No way.
Posted on 4/29/13 at 9:23 am to chinese58
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Who the heck is going to want to play RB in the future
the kid who wants the rock at crunch time. as long as LM is head coach we'll be very talented at rb.
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I am predicting this drop off in the future
I doubt this seriously because our national stature will help us to reload even if La. talent falls off.
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The talent isn't coming or going, it's just switching to different positions.
football will always be a game where talent, body type and mindset determine what position you play. name me one rb at LSU who could play cb at the level needed for the SEC.
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Coaches in Louisiana better start passing the ball more
hopefully someone will open a world class QB school that can attract, train and produce a steady supply of top tier qb talent that is program ready and headed to LSU.
get better.
Posted on 4/29/13 at 9:24 am to chinese58
You have Fournette, then Guice, then Moses as well as Trey Coleman and the kid from Rummel who was the MVP of the Eastbay All American game this year. The last 3 are all 8th graders. You could see a drop off but not for at least 5 years.
Posted on 4/29/13 at 11:17 am to chinese58
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I am predicting this drop off in the future, not just because of how talented LF is. Who the heck is going to want to play RB in the future when they can get drafted higher as a DB, LB, WR, TE or God bless us all, a QB?
Trent Richardson (3rd overall) Doug Martin (31st overall) and David Wilson (32nd overall) were all first round picks at running back long long ago in last seasons draft. That argument makes about as much sense as saying they shouldn't play QB because only one was drafted in the first round this year.
Posted on 4/29/13 at 2:10 pm to chinese58
Kids just want the ball. Stevan Ridley is a great example. IMO, he could have been a better LB than RB. In fact, a lot of big schools only wanted him as a LB. If you saw him cracking skulls on special teams as an LSU freshman, then you saw the potential. But he wanted the ball, and it's worked out for him.
Posted on 4/29/13 at 7:00 pm to chinese58
I can see what you're getting at. Although, I don't think this will take effect until years down the road. No doubt the game is changing to a less RB-friendly game, so the need for other positions is greater; also, the career of a RB is much shorter than most positions, so I feel that you will start seeing more and more kids being pushed toward playing other positions.
Posted on 4/30/13 at 10:22 am to chinese58
NFL doesn't affect High School Football positions that much. Most WR/DBs play QB in high school in Louisiana then are swithced in college.
RBs could maybe start playing LBer, but I doubt it. Louisiana High School is still about running the ball and playing defense.
RBs could maybe start playing LBer, but I doubt it. Louisiana High School is still about running the ball and playing defense.
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