The 2015 RB class is OVERRATED

[danlhart87]

Everybody and their mother is freaking out about this class. Other than a few select late rounders Johnson Cobb and Crockett I dont see the big deal.

The one that's a huge joke is Ajayi! He cant pass block and has fumbling problems last I checked!

Hope Colts go heavy on OL help before drafting a RB early or picking up a FA!

[esmort]

Everybody and their mother is freaking out about this class. Other than a few select late rounders Johnson Cobb and Crockett I dont see the big deal.

The one that's a huge joke is Ajayi! He cant pass block and has fumbling problems last I checked!

Hope Colts go heavy on OL help before drafting a RB early or picking up a FA!

 

i think it looks like a pretty deep class across the board ... although I am kind of with you on Ajayi, screams nothing but a change of pace back to me. 

[RealityIsLuck]

Ummmm... Gurley, Gordon, Coleman, Yeldon, Cobb, D. Johnson, Abdulah, Langford, Allen, Robinson and David Johnson are no joke. When you have 11 players THAT talented at one position everyone and their mothers should be crying about it.

[Gavin]

This O Line class is worse the the rb class, I think the rb class is better, Some of these O Linemen that will go in the first would go in the 2nd or 3rd round in a couple recent drafts for O Linemen (2013)

 

 

There isn't even a legit LT in this draft class with the possible exception of TJ Clemmings and even then I like him better at LG or RG because of his mobility

[danlhart87]

Health is a MAJOR concern when it comes to Gurley.

[danlhart87]

I like Fisher a lot Gavin.

[Gavin]

I like Fisher a lot Gavin.

Me to but not as a LT

[akcolt]

Totally agree the only special RB is coming off a knee injury I really hope we sit back and wait on RB I like the kid in Supermans mock late that kind of speed would be nice

not sold on any of them first 2 days hope Grigs isn't either

[danlhart87]

I think he would make a great RT for Colts.

[danlhart87]

If Colts take a RB early Ill be very unhappy

[Briggs32]

Ummmm... Gurley, Gordon, Coleman, Yeldon, Cobb, D. Johnson, Abdulah, Langford, Allen, Robinson and David Johnson are no joke. When you have 11 players THAT talented at one position everyone and their mothers should be crying about it.

Ajayi

[danlhart87]

Ajayi is garbage.

[MTC]

Todd Gurly, Telvin Coleman, and Melvin Gordon will be pretty good RB's in the NFL.

 

Not high on Ajayi, but he's not garbage. 

[danlhart87]

Im not sold on Gordon. Coleman looks better than the others IMO.

[HtownColt]

If Colts take a RB early Ill be very unhappy

I won't

[HtownColt]

Disagree on the overrated stuff, Very talented RB class in this draft

[danlhart87]

If anything and im wrong about the overrated comment as deep as the class is a good RB could possibly be had 4-7

[Dustin]

No it's not. Not even close. There are a ton of day one starters and dangerous change of pace backs.

[Dustin]

Ajayi is garbage.

No he isn't, stop.

[NewColtsFan]

Everybody and their mother is freaking out about this class. Other than a few select late rounders Johnson Cobb and Crockett I dont see the big deal.

The one that's a huge joke is Ajayi! He cant pass block and has fumbling problems last I checked!

Hope Colts go heavy on OL help before drafting a RB early or picking up a FA!

 

I guess it's all in the eye of the beholder.

 

1.   I don't think this is a very good draft overall.

 

But....

 

2.   I think the two most talented position groups are.....    wide receiver and running back.

 

Gurley, Gordon, Coleman,  Abdullah,  Johnson,  Ajayi,  Yeldon,  Allen,  Cobb, and several others that I think I'm missing...   that's a lot of talented RB's for one year.

[danlhart87]

If Gurley is healthy I could see him doing well

[UKColt13]

Every player has issues coming out of college. Fumbling issues are resolveable with a switch up in mechanics, altering how you hold the ball etc. There aren't many RBs that come out of college as good pass blockers. But again its teachable.

 

We aren't looking for finished products in the draft. I want someone who has the right physical attributes and the right attitude to succeed, and then teach them the tools they need to be great. Pass blocking and fumbling issues are at the top of that list.

[Defjamz26]

Ajayi isn't garbage but is greatly overrated here. Doesn't run with a lot of power and bounces it to the outside to much, relying more on his speed and agility rather than seeing and feeling.

 

Gordon reminds me of Chris Johnson. He isn't an every down,between the tackles runner. He's a guy who will go for the home run every play, and when he doesn't get it you shouldn't expect decent yards.

 

Coleman reminds me of Demarco Murray. Up-right runner who I think will be as good as the OL he has. If the line is elite, he'll be an elite RB. If it's a decent line, he'll be a decent back good for 800 yards a season.

 

The special RB's I have seen are Abdullah, Cobb, and Gurley. I also think Johnson and Langford can be solid RB's. But overall, I do think the class is somewhat overrated.

[krunk]

Ajayi isn't garbage but is greatly overrated here. Doesn't run with a lot of power and bounces it to the outside to much, relying more on his speed and agility rather than seeing and feeling.

 

Gordon reminds me of Chris Johnson. He isn't an every down,between the tackles runner. He's a guy who will go for the home run every play, and when he doesn't get it you shouldn't expect decent yards.

 

Coleman reminds me of Demarco Murray. Up-right runner who I think will be as good as the OL he has. If the line is elite, he'll be an elite RB. If it's a decent line, he'll be a decent back good for 800 yards a season.

 

The special RB's I have seen are Abdullah, Cobb, and Gurley. I also think Johnson and Langford can be solid RB's. But overall, I do think the class is somewhat overrated.

 

 

Let's say Gurley is available when we pick at 29. Should we pull the trigger?  I like Gurley a whole lot

[Briggs32]

Ajayi is garbage.

He's one of the best all around backs in the draft. A lot of people think he's better than Doug Martin.

[Defjamz26]

Let's say Gurley is available when we pick at 29. Should we pull the trigger?  I like Gurley a whole lot

 

Hard to say.

 

The thing with RB's is that they usually have a short life-span anyways. A knee injury can scrape a few years off of that already short life span. Plus you never know if they'll come back the same player. That's my concerns with Gurley. What will he be when he comes back? How long will he last? What if he blows his knee out again, does he become Ahmad Bradshaw (can't stay healthy a full season)?

 

Can't say I'd take him at 29. But in the 2nd or 3rd round? Possibly

[danlhart87]

No to Gurley at 29

[BOTT]

Let's say Gurley is available when we pick at 29. Should we pull the trigger?  I like Gurley a whole lot

Please god, no

[danlhart87]

I would take Gurley in the 3rd if he fell but no earlier

[wesd2890]

The way i see it.. is theyre gonna keep trich or cut him and draft another rb early.. just hopefully not in the first round

[Dustin]

I would take Gurley in the 3rd if he fell but no earlier

He's not going to be there, so you don't have to worry about it.

[husker61]

abdullah if he lasts until the 3rd round! he is very good catching the ball. i would love him with the colts. i wouldn't draft any rb higher than the 3rd round! and that is stretching it.

[danlhart87]

He's not going to be there, so you don't have to worry about it.

We shall see. Health concerns could drop him.

[Dustin]

We shall see. Health concerns could drop him.

He's a top 10 talent. He isn't dropping to basically the 4th round.

[Track Guy]

Everybody and their mother is freaking out about this class. Other than a few select late rounders Johnson Cobb and Crockett I dont see the big deal.

The one that's a huge joke is Ajayi! He cant pass block and has fumbling problems last I checked!

Hope Colts go heavy on OL help before drafting a RB early or picking up a FA!

 

Ajayi? I actually think he's pretty good. He's got an elite receiving skill set and is he's got good toughness and durability. If you were gonna call out 1 guy from this class I'm kind of surprised it's him.

 

This O Line class is worse the the rb class, I think the rb class is better, Some of these O Linemen that will go in the first would go in the 2nd or 3rd round in a couple recent drafts for O Linemen (2013)

 

 

There isn't even a legit LT in this draft class with the possible exception of TJ Clemmings and even then I like him better at LG or RG because of his mobility

 

You don't think Andrus Peat is a legit LT? I'm not saying I'm 100% sold on him, I haven't seen him enough to say one way or another, but some seem to think he's impressive.

[krunk]

No to Gurley at 29

 

 

No way Gurley is there in the 3rd round like you are projecting.  He'll get treated just like Willis Mcgahee. Drafted in the 1st round even with a knee injury.  Guy is too good..

[danlhart87]

Then I dont want him. Next...