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I read that Gore ran most of his career at SF with a fullback in front of him. I liked seeing Doyle in the backfield last year, but I wonder if maybe the team is looking to pick up a fullback somewhere. If not my rotation is: Gore, Ballard, Rookie DP, Bradshaw, but does the team sign or draft a Fullback?


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I read that Gore ran most of his career at SF with a fullback in front of him. I liked seeing Doyle in the backfield last year, but I wonder if maybe the team is looking to pick up a fullback somewhere. If not my rotation is: Gore, Ballard, Rookie DP, Bradshaw, but does the team sign or draft a Fullback?

Where's Boom? I don't think a rookie comes in and automatically jumps him on the depth chart.

Bradshaw is a FA. Ballard has a very long road. Why do you think no one has signed Leshoure? RB's don't just come back from Achilles injuries

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000224126/article/achilles-tendon-tear-a-death-knell-for-running-backs

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Where's Boom? I don't think a rookie comes in and automatically jumps him on the depth chart.

Bradshaw is a FA. Ballard has a very long road. Why do you think no one has signed Leshoure? RB's don't just come back from Achilles injuries

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000224126/article/achilles-tendon-tear-a-death-knell-for-running-backs

 

boom could be passed up pretty easily.   i know the fans are split on if we should spend an early pick on a RB but it could still happen.  obviously bringing gore in makes that less likely and less important, but if we truly stick to BPA then it could end up being gordon or gurley in the first, or somebody better than herron in the second or third.

 

i think bradshaw is done in indy, but i guess we will have to wait and see for sure.

 

also herron would be really interesting as a third down receiving specialist, though third down backs need to block sometimes, and gore is a very good blocker

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boom could be passed up pretty easily.   i know the fans are split on if we should spend an early pick on a RB but it could still happen.  obviously bringing gore in makes that less likely and less important, but if we truly stick to BPA then it could end up being gordon or gurley in the first, or somebody better than herron in the second or third.

 

i think bradshaw is done in indy, but i guess we will have to wait and see for sure.

 

also herron would be really interesting as a third down receiving specialist, though third down backs need to block sometimes, and gore is a very good blocker

My guess is Bradshaw is insurance depending on what happens during the draft. I think he will be still available after it is complete and the UDFA's have been picked over.

 

I think if we draft someone they will compete with Boom. It is no for sure thing that Coleman Gordon or any of those guys are NFL starters. There is no sure thing in the draft. We should know that better than anyone we just released the next AP sure fire prospect from the 2012 draft.  Boom proved last year he could play. He needs to hold on to the ball but I think he will be get a shot at being the back up in camp as will some rookies drafted or undrafted.

 

 I am in the don't draft a RB in the first two days camp. We will see what happens.  

 

I am curious how you KNOW if we stick to BPA that we could end up with anyone unless you have seen Grig's board. We have no idea what grades Grig's gives any of these guys.

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Plus we'll probably already carry 4 RB's. Gore and Boom. Then 2 of Ballard, Bradshaw, Tipton, Draft Pick, or possibly even Demps if we keep him as a returner. There's really no room for a Full Back on our roster. Especially when we have a guy like Doyle.

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Plus we'll probably already carry 4 RB's. Gore and Boom. Then 2 of Ballard, Bradshaw, Tipton, Draft Pick, or possibly even Demps if we keep him as a returner. There's really no room for a Full Back on our roster. Especially when we have a guy like Doyle.

I really think people are getting ahead of themselves with Ballard. There is a history that show RB's never fully recover the Achilles injury and he had the ACL the year prior. I posted a link with the track record of RB's who suffered an Achilles injury. It's not encouraging

I hope we draft a guy day 3 or UDFA's challenge Boom and Tipton would really like to see Corey Grant be part of that.

He could provide a spark on ST's work him in as a scat back. He's 200lbs ran unofficial 4.2's would love that speed. I wouldn't be opposed to grabbing him with one of the 6th rounders just to make sure.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000476055/article/auburns-corey-grant-runs-blazing-40-times-at-pro-day

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We tried this a couple of years ago and he didn't help much. Frankly most modern fullbacks that are effective can also get out and catch short passes as well as block. In short do what Doyle does for us already. Frankly his play last year is what made our fullback expendable so I am cool with just using him.

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I am curious how you KNOW if we stick to BPA that we could end up with anyone unless you have seen Grig's board. We have no idea what grades Grig's gives any of these guys.

i dont know it for a fact, but you dont know other wise either.  check out the scout reports on gurley and gordon and they are two of the highest rated players in this draft.  if we target any other position those guys could also be total busts or not worthy of a first rounder as well(werner).

 

edit- id like to add that i thought we shold draft one early before we brought gore in, now that hes here we could still do it but only if we think one of them is the best player on the board.

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Plus we'll probably already carry 4 RB's. Gore and Boom. Then 2 of Ballard, Bradshaw, Tipton, Draft Pick, or possibly even Demps if we keep him as a returner. There's really no room for a Full Back on our roster. Especially when we have a guy like Doyle.

Ballard & Bradshaw's career as Colts are over

We didn't re-sign Bradshaw and I'm sure Ballard has lost his chances. 2 season ending injuries off of no contact isn't exactly the role you wanna be on heading into TC

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i dont know it for a fact, but you dont know other wise either.  check out the scout reports on gurley and gordon and they are two of the highest rated players in this draft.  if we target any other position those guys could also be total busts or not worthy of a first rounder as well(werner).

 

edit- id like to add that i thought we shold draft one early before we brought gore in, now that hes here we could still do it but only if we think one of them is the best player on the board.

That was my point you don't know if they will be busts or not because no one does. The fact that the scouting reports have players at a certain position has nothing to do with Grig's board.

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Ballard & Bradshaw's career as Colts are over

We didn't re-sign Bradshaw and I'm sure Ballard has lost his chances. 2 season ending injuries off of no contact isn't exactly the role you wanna be on heading into TC

It is too bad but I agree with you. The only way I could see Bradshaw back is if bad things happen. Ballard is more than likely done period.

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That was my point you don't know if they will be busts or not because no one does. The fact that the scouting reports have players at a certain position has nothing to do with Grig's board.

i just wouldnt rule them out.  two players with a ton of potential that could be a good value pick at 29.  gore wont be around long, herron is not a starter but i like him on the roster.  who knows with ballard, but these two have higher celings anyway.

 

bradshaw has been one of my favorite colts the past two years but i dont want him back. Which is kind of sad, but hes had too many injuries, not just while he was here, but in his entire career

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i just wouldnt rule them out.  two players with a ton of potential that could be a good value pick at 29.  gore wont be around long, herron is not a starter but i like him on the roster.  who knows with ballard, but these two have higher celings anyway.

 

bradshaw has been one of my favorite colts the past two years but i dont want him back. Which is kind of sad, but hes had too many injuries, not just while he was here, but in his entire career

A RB in the first isn't a value pick to me it's just not smart but to each their own

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A RB in the first isn't a value pick to me it's just not smart but to each their own

marshawn lynch and AP were first round picks.  levon bell was a second round pick.  those guys were worth it.  gurley has the talent to join that tier. 

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marshawn lynch and AP were first round picks.  levon bell was a second round pick.  those guys were worth it.  gurley has the talent to join that tier. 

So was Marshall Faulk and Trent was the 3rd overall can't miss RB of the century not sure what you are getting at. It is my opinion that there isn't a back worth taking in the first round after Gurley blew out the knee. I am not saying it won't happen I just hope it isn't us that does it.

 

This is a thread about FB's we are way out in left field. No to the fullback.

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marshawn lynch and AP were first round picks.  levon bell was a second round pick.  those guys were worth it.  gurley has the talent to join that tier.

It's not really that the position isn't worth it, it's the fact the the position is often short lived and prone to injury. I want first round picks to be cornerstones of the franchise that play for a decade plus.....not a guy who I question giving a second contract to.

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